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Parental Involvement

Bismarck High School believes the education of students is a responsibility shared by the school and family. Research demonstrates that when schools partner with parents/guardians and the community, that students develop to their fullest potential.

Research also shows that attendance is the single most important factor in school success. Below are eight items to help improve your child's attendance.

• Talk with your child about the importance of attending school regularly.
• Avoid scheduling family trips or doctor appointments during school hours if possible.
• Make sure your child stays healthy by eating nutritious food and getting enough sleep and exercise.
  
• Don't accept excuses for why your child "must" miss or be late for school.
• Discuss with your child what happened at school each day.
  
• Support school rules and consequences for skipping class and being tardy.
  
• Show your child why education is important. Give specific examples of how education helps people succeed.
  
• Lead by example. If children see parents taking off work for no real reason, they may expect to be able to do the same thing.

New Book in Library

A new book for teens and parents has been placed in the High School library by Future Business Leaders of America. The book by "Successs for Teens: Real Teens Talk about Using the Slight Edge" was presented to FBLA at the State Leadership Conference in Little Rock March 29 and 30. The book is published by the Success Foundation. The book is impresses on teens that success is not about smarts, look, or luck. It's about becoming the best possible person you can be and making the most of your talents and opportunities. Topics covered include time management, goal-setting, self-esteem, dream-building, self-motivatin, habits, and purpose. For more information regarding the foundation go to www.SUCCESSFoundation.org.

Links to websites that offer excellent information about ways to assist your child in succeeding in school are listed below.

www.pta.org

www.ed.gov

www.aaamath.com

www.familyeducation.com

www.psparents.net