HOW TO HELP YOUR STUDENT BE SUCCESSFUL

Sprague Counseling Department

 

1.       Set your student up for success:

                                                       a.      Make sure they have a planner to record their daily homework and due dates.

                                                      b.      Plan a system for keeping homework and other projects organized such as a notebook with dividers/pockets.

                                                       c.      Plan a way to ensure that homework is turned in on time, such as a folder in front of binder where all completed work is kept until turned in.

                                                      d.      Set up a consistent “homework time” and place.   Find a place with minimal distractions, so the student can fully concentrate on homework.

2.      Communicate with your student:

                                                       a.      Ask daily to see their planner, or the tool they are using for organization.

                                                      b.      Check daily on work in process, especially for organization, completion and neatness.

                                                       c.      If you have specific questions regarding a specific class, ask your student to communicate with their teacher, and ask for a progress report to be brought home.

*The best way to achieve student success is to have your student involved in the process!

3.      Use teacher resources – Teachers send a syllabus home for each class at the beginning of the year. Keep this handy for reference. Many teachers have web sites and blogs where you can check what is happening in a class and work that is due soon. Check your student’s status on InTouch Online. Teachers do not have telephones in their rooms. The best way to communicate with teachers is through email.  

                                                       a.       All teachers’ emails are listed in the Sprague Student/Parent Handbook which is sent to all parents in September

                                                      b.      You can also link to teachers’ emails by going to Sprague’s home page sprague.wvi.com Click on top bar and then you can enter first few letters of teacher’s last name, or use pull-down menu on right to search for names by department or pull up all names

 

4.      Teacher policies on acceptance of late work varies, but was covered on the syllabus your student received at the beginning of the class. Partial credit is better than no credit, so encourage your student to turn in ALL work, even if it is late or not 100% complete.

 

5.      You may also download from the Sprague web site two items that your student can use to keep track of assignments and get grade information with teacher comments. On the Sprague web site, click <Counseling/CIS> and then <Weekly Grade Check> on top bar to see form downloads.         

    1. Weekly Travel Card – given to teachers to record current class status
    2. Weekly Assignment Sheet – for the student to record assignments each day

 

6.      Sprague has a Homework Club Monday through Friday after school 2:45-3:45pm in the library. Teachers may request that the student attend homework club. Parent can also request attendance and student may also choose to attend at any time.   

 

SPRAGUE HIGH SCHOOL – Phone 503-399-3261    Web site: sprague.wvi.com