Establish clear rules and expectations for your student's behavior at home and at school.
Your student can't concentrate on learning if they are hungry and tired. Don't let them stay up too late on school nights. Make sure they eat a nutritious breakfast and lunch each day.
Never send your student to school if they are ill.
Be sure your student's immunizations are up-to-date.
If your student is having difficulty in a particular area, ask teachers to suggest specific ways you can help at home.
Require your student to attend school. Don't let them miss school for unimportant reasons.
Know your student's strengths and areas they can grow in. Don't compare them to another child.
Take advantage of preschool screening programs. Early detection is vital if your student has vision, hearing or other problems that could interfere with learning.
Set priorities so that your student knows homework is more important than playing or watching TV. Extracurricular activities also should allow time for schoolwork.