Questions & Answers

Q: Why are classes important?

A: Going to class does far more than simply giving you credit for attendance.

Q: How can having perfect attendance benefit students?  

A: Research has shown that your child’s attendance record may be the biggest factor influencing her academic success.

Q: Why do students seen some teachers better than others?

A: Because of who they are and how they see the world.

Q: How can students learn better? 

A: Provide opportunities for students to work together in cooperative groups

Q: Why some students drop off of school?

A: We found that dropping out of school is a process and does not occur overnight. The process often starts prior to a child entering into the school system. Poor academic achievement as early as elementary school is predictor of dropping out of school.

Q: Why is homework important?

A: It improves your child’s thinking and memory. It helps your child develop positive study skills and habits that will serve him or her well throughout life. … It allows your child to extend learning by applying skills to new situations.