1. Howard County Public School System

2. What Hopes and Dreams do you have for your child? do you have for your child?

4. Each HCPSS graduate will be fully prepared to succeed in college or a chosen career Our Goal

5. Most of today’s – and tomorrow’s – highest paying careers require college or higher education

6. Readiness means… being prepared to successfully complete credit-bearing college coursework or industry certification without remediation

7. “When parents are actively involved in the education of their children, there are significant gains in student achievement.” Richard DuFour, EdD

8. Laying the Foundation for Success

9. Extracurricular & Community Involvement Academic (Learning) Behaviors Responsible Behavior & Positive Attitude Academic Achievement Attendance & Punctuality

11. Mastery of Skills at Each Level Ready for Kindergarten PreK Experiences Ready for Grade 3 Grades 1-2 Ready for Middle School Grades 3-5 Ready for High School Grades 6-8 Ready for College or Career Grades 9-12 Reaching targets at each level… Sets the stage for success at the next

13. Academic (Learning) Behaviors Completing Assignments on Time Class Participation Appropriate Behavior & Dress Attendance & Punctuality

14. Involvement Community Activities Athletic Teams Extracurrricular Activities Community Activities Student Service Learning

15. Resources

16. School- Based Resources Early Intervention School reading, language and math specialists School counselor & psychologist ESOL support Summer school Focused Support Club LEAP BSAP Hispanic students’ clubs

17. School- Based Enrichment Specialized Courses World languages (MS, HS) Career Academies (HS) Gifted and Talented Program Subject enrichment sessions (ES,MS) Internships & independent study (MS, HS) After-school Activities MESA club Debate team [add specific for school]

18. Back to School Night Parent Conferences HCPSS News Online Access to Grades “What Your Child Will Learn…” guides Resources for Home Use: Worksheets, books etc. (www.hcpss.org)

19. Community Resources Howard County Library (online homework help Bridges Over Howard County Community-Based Learning Centers Helping Hands DEAR (Reading to Dogs program)

20. www.hcpss.org

21. www.hcpss.org One Stop Source for… Readiness indicator details for each level Materials and resources to use at home: worksheets, ideas, sample tests Enrichment opportunities Career interest guides Contact information … and much more

22. Parents and teachers working together Give students an advantage for success