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[quote=Anonymous]Run your own race.  There will plenty of people here and in their lives telling them what course to take or thing to do.  Determine what is best for your kid and do that not what “everyone else is doing.”

Make kids get involved in something.  School is more enjoyable when they learning is more than inside the classroom.  Kids need to grow as people.

Have your kid get to know their counselor.  They should make a point to see them at least once each year. In turn, you should meet with the counselor at least once a year starting in 10th. Even if you glean nothing for the meeting, involvement matters and is noticed.

Make sure they connect/trust at least one teacher in the building.

Push high standards and hold your kids to them.  This means the child is turning assignment in on time, the child is following up  on missed work when they are out, the child is  bringing up needs related to 504/IEPs, etc.  Your kid is the doer you are the advisor, support, and escalation.

Keep open lines of communication, encourage, get to know their friends (at minimum their names and what they’re up to).

Map out the 4 years and then revise each year. This is NOT set in stone.  Leave room for flexibility and exploration.

Enjoy the journey.  It’s really quick.[/quote]

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