Encourage your child to take rigorous, challenging courses.

Take AP classes

• Even if you get a B in this type of class, it looks better than an A in a regular course
• Research has shown: the more AP courses a student takes, the more likely they are to graduate college.
• Pass the exam, and save money in college

Research

• Tell him/her to go to college websites and get information
• Take your child to visit different colleges
• Have them study vocabulary. Make flashcards and sit down with them to quiz them
• Make them read challenging books and newspapers

Make sure your student is at school EVERYDAY!

• They can’t learn and be prepared if they are not here!
• If they miss too many days, they will not get credit for the course

How else can you help?

• Set limits on bed time. If they have adequate sleep, they will be MORE FOCUSED the next day
• Help your student get out the door on time each morning.
• Get to know the teachers and counselor and encourage them to let you know if there is a problem, and work with them to solve it.
• Make sure to get a copy of your teen’s progress report and report card at the end of each 3 week period.

Think that you cannot afford to go to college?

• Several college offer free tuition based upon the family income
• Students must also:
  • meet a minimum SAT or ACT score
  • apply by the deadline
  • meet credit hour and/or GPA requirements