Understanding October Progress Reports: Decoding Comments and Levels in Math and Science October progress reports can leave parents with more questions than answers. A report may describe a student as “developing,” “approaching expectations,” or “progressing with...
First Test Results Are In: What to Do If Your Teen’s Marks Are Lower Than Expected The first major tests and progress reports of the school year often arrive in October. If you are searching for “first test bad grade—what to do,” you may be feeling disappointed,...
What “On Track” Looks Like in September: A Parent’s Guide to Early High-School Math and Science The first few weeks of high school can be both exciting and unsettling. Grade 9 students are adjusting to new teachers, classrooms, schedules, and expectations. Grade 10...
Back-to-School Routines That Actually Last Past September The first few weeks of a new school year often feel full of possibility. School supplies are organized, calendars are updated, and families are determined to create better back-to-school routines for students....
First Month of School: 10 Questions to Ask Your Teen About How Classes Are Really Going The first few weeks of September are an important time to ask the right questions about school. However, many parents who ask, “How was school?” receive only a one-word answer:...
