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Working With Teachers and SchoolsReport card time is fun students who earngood grades, but it can be a worry for thosewho struggle in school. Try to keep gradesin perspective and be supportive of his/her efforts.• Ask for a schedule of dates when report cardswill be sent home.• Read the teacher’s comments.• Praise the positive. Congratulate your child notonly on A’s but also on getting better grades insubjects that are difficult.• Discuss successes and challenge your child toexplain how he/she got a good grade.Report Card Checklist• Create a plan to maximize future success. Askabout homework. Does your child have enoughtime to complete it, or are extracurricular activitiestaking up too much after-school time? Arethere distractions during homework time?• Contact the teacher if anything is unclear or ifyou need suggestions on how to help your childimprove.—Adapted from U.S. Department of EducationBUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN SCHOOL AND HOME: STORIES OF SUCCESS FROM LAWRENCE COUNTY, TENNESSEE18