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2. The Research: Parent Expectations  Achievement 2

3. What is your dream for your child’s future? 3

4. You can show the importance of this dream to your children 4

5. Parents can teach their children the importance of: A good attitude Strong motivation Good learning habits Good basic skills 5

6. Good study skills Persistence Getting organized Test taking skills Study skills Research using the Internet 6

7. In middle school: COMMUNICATE with your teen 7

8. Fixing vs. Listening Fully 8

9. Negative Influences Versus Protective Factors 9

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12. What else can you do? 12

13. Parents can show their children the importance of: Doing well in school Thinking about the future Planning for college/career 13

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15. 15 Grades matter! English A = 4 AlgebraA = 4 ChemistryA = 4 ArtA = 4 ________ Total 16 16 ÷ 4 = 4.0 = A English A = 4.0 AlgebraB = 3.0 Chemistry B- = 2.5 ArtC- = 1.5 __________ Total 11.0 11 ÷ 4 = 2. 02 = C

16. 16 Test-taking: a necessary skill

17. 17 The Road To High School

18. 18 “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” -E. E. Cummings

19. A Village We have to work together in order for our children to grow and succeed so that they may become college and career ready. 19