Seven Steps to Teen Success
Get a head-start on the upcoming September 2013 issue of the Miracle Math Coaching newsletter by reading the first part of the Spotlight Article, “Seven Ways Parents Can Help Teenagers Succeed.” (Look for the entire issue in your email soon.)
As students return to the classroom, many parents of teenagers can take steps to help their sons and daughters do better this academic year. Here’s one way to look at it: parents should impress upon their students that school is their full time job, and their GPA represents their salary. With right tools and techniques, parents can make a measurable difference in their students’ achievement and grade point averages, basically boosting their earnings.
Here are 7ways parents can help their teenagers become academic stars:
- Light a fire. Show the advantages of a high GPA by watching a movie about academic success, visit a college or attend a local youth award ceremony.
- Raise the bar by setting measurable goals and providing rewards for achieving them.
- Develop a plan of action with a school counselor or teachers within the first month of school.
