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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sit down with your kid and his ipad and go through it together.

1) Go through studentvue/parentvue looking at the details for each assignment where he got a bad grade.  Some teachers put in missing work as getting 50% of the points, so take that into account. Make a list of all assignments that are missing or need to be redone.

2) Go through Canvas and go through each classes page as well as the to do list, announcements, and mail. Make a list of all past assignments that are missing or need to be redone as well as upcoming work and tests.

3) For all assignments that your kid claims to have turned in that are marked as missing, sit there as your kid sends a message to the teacher asking about it.  (You might need to dictate).

4) For all tests and quizzes that need retakes, similarly have your kid write to the teacher in canvas asking about it.

5) For unfinished work and upcoming tests, look at the list  and prioritize how work will get done.  You might need to help them study if they haven't had to study for tests before.  Teach them how.

6) Check in daily with kid/ipad until grades improve.  Slowly back off and let them take over, but continue to check parentvue frequently.  Yes, middle school students should be able to do this on their own.  But many need help, and this is the time to teach them how.

7) Consider if there are any underlying issues.  If he's having issues with one or two classes, you might want to arrange a call with the teachers.  If you suspect ADHD or learning differences, you could ask the school to assess him for special ed or get him assessed privately.  If there are one or two areas that he needs help in, think about hiring a tutor.[/quote]

I'd insert a different step for step one:  Tell your child you're aware of their first quarter and current grades and it seems they aren't doing as well as they are capable of doing, and ask them why/what's the difficulty.  Give them an opportunity to acknowledge/admit they're not doing their best and see what insight they have and level of responsibility they take for it. If it's all the teachers' or somebody else's fault, you have some additional work to do with your child to address that (trust me!).  Then make a plan for the child to pursue with your oversight....[/quote]

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