What Do I Do If My Student Is Struggling Academically?

At Santiago High School, we want to empower parents with tools and techniques to effectively enhance their student's academic progress

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Students:  Some Simple Steps to be Academically Successful

1. Make sure you attend school daily and show up to class on time
2. Are you using a planner or calendar to keep track of assignments, tests and due dates?
   1. If needed, ask the teachers to sign off on the calendar to confirm accuracy
   2. You should clean out your backpack weekly and look for assignments that should have been turned in
3. Respect goes a long way to improving grades. 
   
   1. Students who are asked to leave class frequently for behavior issues are not making effective choices for their education.

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Parents:  Ways to Academically Support Your Students
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1. Use Q Parent Connect:  https://parentconnect.cnusd.k12.ca.us/

1. Q Parent Connect is useful to identify any trends in your student’s work habits that might be contributing to poor grades.  You can notice trends with performance on tests, quizzes, homework and attendance.
2. If you need to retrieve your pin or password please call the registrar’s office at 739-5604.
3. The Q “Pulse” report will give you a quick summary of your students grades, attendance and missing assignments in each class
4. You can also have Q connect send you updates on attendance and academic performance, just click here for a short video:  https://youtu.be/VwkN0hm5zQs

 
2.  Communicate with teachers:

1. Email tends to be the most convenient way to communicate with teachers           

              i.  Positive, open-minded communication can establish a partnership with teachers to help your student be successful.
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It is a good idea to email your teacher.  Here are some things to keep in mind:

• Parents and students, please remember to include the following information when e-mailing teachers:
  • Name
  • ID number
  • Course
  • Period
  • Home School

This will help your teacher easily identify which class you are inquiring about. Thank you!

3.  Ask for help:

1. Reach out to your student’s teachers or counselor if you are having trouble interpreting the information you find on Q Parent Connect

Additionally, here are five tips that will go a long way to ensure successful communication:

​1.  Subject line (Indicates why you are sending your email)
Suggestions to include:

• "Missing Grade" for (Name, ID number, period)
• "Homework Question" for (Name, ID number, period)
• "Late work" for (Name, ID number, period)

2.  In the message body, begin with a greeting:

• Good Morning, Ms./Mr.
• Hello
• Good Afternoon

3.  Get to the point and add details:

• I am writing because...
• I have already tried...
• I remember the first step, but I can' remember...

4.  Closing

• "Thank you"
• "I hope you're doing well"
• "Have a nice evening,"

5.  Sign your name

Here is a list of teacher email addresses:  https://www.santiagocounseling.com/teacher-name-and-email-addresses.html