1. PARENT SURVIVAL GUIDE PRESENTATION IMPORTANT TIPS FOR ALL PARENTS

2. EXPECTATIONS OF THE RM STAFF We want each student to graduate in 4 years. We want students to develop goals. We want each student to take the most appropriate academic courses possible. Help students grow and become responsible and independent young adults upon graduation.

3. REACHING GOALS To become responsible, students need to be given responsibility. To become independent, students need to experience independence. Develop a partnership Parents need to stay informed

4. TOOLS PARENTS NEED TO STAY INFORMED Review the material available to you Parent handbook Athletic handbook Buy a directory Read the material we send home Become familiar with the MCPS and RM web pages

5. TOOLS CONTINUED Join the RM listserv. Have the morning announcements sent to your email. Establish an Edline account and check it regularly.

6. TOOLS CONTINUED Become familiar with the calendar. Become familiar with testing. Contact RM staff as needed.

7. KNOW THE ATTENDANCE POLICY Notes must be delivered to the attendance office within 3 days. The note must include Student’s legal name and grade Student’s ID# Reason for the absence

8. SURVIVAL TIPS FROM TEACHERS Mrs. Goetz, Math resource teacher Mrs. Lansell, Social studies resource teacher Mrs. Shay, English resource teacher