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Parent Answers to "what do you do with a child in a new high school."
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I say be supportive, find out at the school the OPEN DOOR Policy, talk with the your child teacher ( have that commuincation with your child teachers) don't be afraid to speak up if you have concern. You also have an open door policy with your teacher, let your child teacher know you'll be there for them also. Then I believe your child will do fine at a new high school. But most importantly be SUPPORTIVE...
pookys, my response was to the original poster. Your circumstances are quite different, and it doesn't sound to me like your child's problems just started because he's in a new school. I'd venture to guess he's had difficulties completing his work and studying in the past. In another one of your postings, I saw you said it takes your son 6 hours to do his homework each night. Has he ever had a comprehensive educational evaluation, to see if he's got an underlying learning disability and/or attention deficit? Your description makes it sound like he does. (My son had similar behaviors, and he was found to have ADHD and dyslexia. He got help, and is now in college.) I strongly recommend consulting a professional in your case. Look at sites like www.help4adhd.org I also invite you to join the Learning and Attention Difficulties Group at community.greatschools.net/gro
Easy to say. What about if there is no intrest in study whatsoever.... The edline doesn't help if the teachers not posting what they suppostu??? What happen if the child constantly lies about his assignments?
WHat do you do? WHat can you do? Let him or her fail??? Is that the way to go ???
WHat do you do? WHat can you do? Let him or her fail??? Is that the way to go ???
What kind of concerns do you have? Are you asking what do you do as far as them meeting new friends? I would definitely encourage them to join clubs and after school activities in some area that they enjoy. Meeting kids who share common interests is the best way to develop new friendships. If they like writing, maybe a school newspaper or yearbook club would be good; if they like music, see if there are band or choir opportunities. Maybe they like drama, or perhaps they're more interested in computer clubs or science or math or robotics. Most schools offer a variety of sports, and service opportunities abound. Talk to the student counselor if they're unsure how to get involved...
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