Back to School: College prep to volunteering, how high school parents can remain involved
In four short years, your baby will be heading to college or career. But, right now, you're just trying to sort out the school supplies, schedules and life for your new high school student.
Posted — UpdatedIn four short years, your baby will be heading to college or career. But, right now, you're just trying to sort out the school supplies, schedules and life for your new high school student.
I checked in with the academics staff at Wake County Public School System to get the answers to some common questions they field from parents of rising high school students.
The good news is that WCPSS high schools recognize this pivotal time and are providing more and more supports to help students get off to a good start. A very good place to start is for your child to establish a relationship with his or her high school counselor early on. In addition to working with students on their social and emotional needs, high school counselors have their ears to the ground on the very latest information concerning college entrance requirements.
The ACT is free to N.C. students (once) and is administered in March of the student’s junior year. Students can take it at other times, but there is a fee.
The PSAT will no longer administer the PSAT for free to sophomore students, but will provide an opportunity for students to take it. The cost of the PSAT is $15.
Although it sometimes might not seem like it, it now is easier than ever for parents to remain meaningfully engaged in their children’s school life. Through PowerSchool, parents can keep informed about their children’s school work, grades and homework.
Parents also can stay in touch with their children’s teacher or teachers via email or websites that many of our teachers have created.
There’s also the good, old-fashioned connection to school via volunteering to support your child’s extra-curricular activities, such as sports, band, chorus, drama and many academic and civic clubs. Talk to your child and your child’s teachers to find out how.
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