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“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their
Transition Guide commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field
of endeavour.” —Vince Lombardi
Assisting Your Child In Transition
The learning skills outlined below will support your child in their academic success. The chart identifies three
learning skills, followed by recommendations, parent alerts, and strategies for improvement.
Homework and Organization and
Attendance
Assignments Time Management
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
• Students attend school • Grade 7-9: • Take accurate notes and
each day. up to 90 minutes. use a separate binder for
• Students arrive to class • Grade 10-12: each subject.
on time. up to 2.5 hours. • Use agenda daily for
• Complete and submit assignment dates, tests
all assignments. and quizzes.
• Manage study time.
PARENT PARENT PARENT
ALERT ALERT ALERT
• Your child is missing more • You do not see your child • Your child does not
than 10% of class time. doing homework regularly. have or use and agenda.
• Report cards shows more • Your child regularly says, “I • Notebooks are disorganized
absences than expected. don’t have homework”. and appear incomplete.
Strategies Strategies Strategies
• Regular communication with • Discuss homework concerns • Monitor your child’s use
school regarding attendance with subject teacher. of their agenda.
issues. • Speak to your child regarding
• Ensure that missed work is • Students should be engaged in their home work and
homework for recommended
completed and submitted. organizational routines.
time each day.
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