EVALUATE TO ELEVATE

EVALUATE TO ELEVATE

At this point of the school year, you and your child should be well aware of academic shortfalls that have emerged since last fall.

“While it’s always better to uncover problems early, it’s never too late to evaluate academic progress and take steps to elevate your student’s long term performance,” advises Michelle Scott, Owner/Director of Tutoring Club McLean.

If your child has struggled academically and you’ve not yet implemented a constructive evaluation process, now is the time to determine where problems may lie, and decide how to better prepare for next year.

Start now by talking about the past academic year with your child. Take time to assess the areas of learning your child enjoys the most and those which present the greatest challenges. Ask about issues that are often found at the root of academic struggles.

Time Management
Does your child use time wisely in preparing for assignments and tests? Do you set aside specific times for studies and other learning activities at home?

Social Balance
Is involvement in numerous extracurricular activities taking time and attention away from important studies? Do you assist your child in creating the right balance among social, mental, and physical activities?

Setting Priorities
Does your child understand how to effectively prioritize tasks and work on the important tasks first? Do you weigh each activity for its long term benefit and how it may impact other areas of a child’s life?

Homework Habits
Does your child have difficulties with solving homework problems or completing assignments on time? Have you created a study zone in your home free of distractions where homework tools are easily accessible?

Educational Interest
What are your child’s areas of primary interests and how can you use them as catalysts for higher learning? Do you encourage your child to explore areas of academic passion to learn more?

Academic Gaps
What classes or subjects does your child enjoy the least? Can you identify any academic skill gaps which may contribute to that selection?

Once you’ve evaluated the past year with your child, take time to clearly define the goals required to elevate academic performance for next year and establish clear measures to help your child toward achieving those goals.

“In our experience,” notes Scott, “when children learn to master academic skills they’ve missed, they regain their sense of confidence, and a student with a ‘can do’ attitude can accomplish just about anything.”

Contact Tutoring Club today to learn more.

Michelle Scott
Owner/Director
Tutoring Club of McLean
703.237.TUTOR (8886)
Email:McLeanVA@tutoringclub.com