What should I look for on my children's final report card of the school year? - Last Look
Answer: Read your children's final report cards very carefully. It is the time to make sure that they aren't having difficulties with any school subject. If you see that your childrens' grades have gone down since the last grading period, contact their teachers before they leave for the summer to find out why. If your younger children have weaknesses in reading or math, or your older ones are beginning to have problems with math or foreign language, they need vacation time help, because future success in these subjects is based upon their present skill level.
A one-on-one tutor is a good choice for helping children pick up the skills that they have not completely mastered. A tutor will be able to tailor materials to meet children's specific needs. Furthermore, children will learn to overcome frustration because of the helping hand a tutor can provide in the learning process. The effectiveness of one-on-one tutoring has been seen in school programs. Besides professional tutors, high-school and college students can be effective tutors.