Help Your Children Succeed in School : A Special Guide for Latino Parents

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ISBN: 9781572486140 | 1572486147
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 1/16/2007

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This title helps Latino parents understand the U.S. school system, as well as how to get the most for their children from the system. It begins with an overview of the U.S. system, and continues with the differences and similarities to the familiar Latin American countries educational systems. It encourages the parents to set aside their fears and directs them to work with the appropriate person within the school facility.

Dedication	p. iii
Acknowledgments	p. v
Introduction	p. xi
The Importance of Your Children's Self-Esteem	p. 1
How Your Personal Experience Affects Your Approach to Education	p. 5
School is Better in the U.S. than in Latin America
Teachers are Revered
The School is Always Right
Undocumented Aliens Cannot be Involved in the School System
Your Children are Already Doing Better than You, So There is no Need for More Education
Only English Speakers Can be Involved in Their Children's Education
The School's Values are the Same as Yours
The School System is Intimidating
Taking My Children Out of School for Extended Periods of Time is Not a Problem
The Basics	p. 13
Enrolling Age
Immigration Status
Initial Placement
Bilingual Programs and English as a Second Language
Special Education
Transportation
Books
Breakfast and Lunch
Dress Code
School Calendar
Tackling One Issue at a Time	p. 23
Elementary School (Primary School)
Middle School
High School
District Office
Individual Schools
Looking at the Different Types of Schools
Public Schools
Private Schools
Charter Schools
Identify the School for Your Child
Identify a Contact Person
Understanding the Enrollment Procedure
Standards-Based Education	p. 37
The Curriculum
Standardized Tests
Other Means of Grading Your Children: Class
Participation and Portfolio Assessment
Homework	p. 49
Homework Help
Appropriate Homework Environment
Parental Involvement	p. 55
Volunteering
Checking the Backpack
Parent/Teacher Conference	p. 61
What To Do Before the Conference
What To Bring To the Conference
Important Questions to Ask
After the Conference
Preparing Your Children to Enter School	p. 67
Preparing Children to Read and Write
Communicate with Your Children
Preparing Your Children for Math
Preparing Your Children for Social Interaction
Good Habits Start at Home
Activities to Help Your Child Succeed	p. 73
Encourage Language Development
Help your Children Develop Math Skills
Help your Children Develop Science Skills
Help your Children Develop Social Skills and Widen their
View of the World
Help your Children Develop Healthy Lifestyle Habits
Help your Children Develop a Love of Art
High School	p. 83
Parent Involvement in High School
Learn About Key Exams and Programs
Tracking
Some Worrisome Statistics
How to Help Your Child Stay in School and Out of Trouble
Your Children's Vocations
Parents'Rights and Responsibilities	p. 99
Your Rights
Your Responsibilities
A Final Note of Encouragement	p. 105
About the Author	p. 107
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Help Your Children Succeed in School : A Special Guide for Latino Parents

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