Easing the Transition to High School

My daughter is making the big leap to high school this year. Do you have any advice on how we can help her make this transition? - Moving Up
Answer: Expect it to take time for your daughter to adjust to high school. Classes will be more challenging. There will be more homework, and she will need to learn how to fit in socially. While your daughter is the one who must adapt to high school, some parental involvement in the following areas should be helpful to her:
* Check that the courses your daughter is taking will put her on the road to meeting both high-school graduation and college-entrance requirements.
* Make sure that her course load is one that she can handle successfully based on her past performance in school.
* Encourage your child to participate in some extracurricular activities. Not only will they make her feel at home at the school, they will also give balance to her life.