Getting Your Child on the Right Track at School

This is my son's first year in school. I definitely want him to enjoy it, but more than that I want him to do well. What should I be doing? -- Want to Be on the Right Track
Answer: You are not alone. All parents want their children to succeed in school. The number one thing that will make this happen is your involvement in your child's education. Take the following quiz to see how well you have been doing so far. You should be able to answer yes to most of these questions.
--Do you take an active interest in the papers your child brings home from school?
--Do you talk to your child every day about what happened at school?
--Do you show pride in your child's accomplishments?
--Have you taught your child to take responsibility for bringing lunch money, books and papers to school?
--Have you attended all conferences, meetings and programs at your child's school?
--Are you beginning to teach your child how to handle homework?
--Have you spoken to the teacher if your child is having any problems with reading or math?