· Monitor homework

· Encourage participation in wholesome activities

· Limit and supervise television and video games

· Encourage your child to use good time management and organization practices

· Talk often to teachers

· Be active in PTA/O, booster clubs, etc.

· Read to your child

· Establish daily family routines for time to eat, walk, watch television, and talk together

· Give each child at least 15 minutes alone with you each day

· Schedule daily homework times

· Monitor out-of-school activities

· Talk about graduation as a “passport” to continued schooling

· Ensure your child goes to school emotionally and physically healthy, well-fed, and rested

· Encourage daily attendance