Study Routines
ü Make time for homework. Be sure that your student has a special time each day to complete homework. Help your student balance his or her homework with other activities.
ü Make a place for homework. Students need a quiet, well-lit place to work. Be sure your student has the supplies necessary before they begin working and that there are no obvious distractions.
ü Encourage your student to prepare for school the night before. Organizing notebooks, selecting clothing, and packing book bags the night before will help your middle school student start the day more relaxed.
Use Reminders
ü Encourage your student to use reminders. There is no way that they can remember everything they need to know in middle school. Reminders can help when they forget their locker combination, bus number, homework assignments, or emergency numbers.
ü Reminders can also be helpful for students when there is a change in your usual routine. Use notes to help your student remember where they are to go after school, what special items they may need for school, or if there is something they need to remember to bring home from school.
ü If you will not be home when your student arrives in the afternoon, you may want to use reminders to help him or her stay on task while you are away.