School Success: An Introduction

School and learning are two of the most important things in a young person’s life, and are essential for successful positive development. Because it has such a great effect on your child’s future, it’s crucial that you get involved in your child’s schooling and do what you can to help her make the most of her education.

Did You Know?

• Four out of five adults (80 percent) say that encouraging young people to take school seriously and do well in school is the most important thing adults can do for kids.
• Thirty-four percent of 6th- through 12th-grade students say that their parents are involved in their education and school. ¹
• Children and teenagers spend more time in school and learning settings than in any other structured activity.

It can be easy to assume that the education of your child is the responsibility of schools, but education is most successful when parents and schools work together. By maintaining a close connection to your child’s school and doing what you can to encourage learning outside of school, you’ll give your child the tools and skills he or she needs to succeed.