Both you and your child will have
to be committed, because there are long hours and a lot of work to be
done. There will be times when your child is struggling and they will
want to give up. But, you have to be a committed parent and know that
the end will be better. It will be better for your child getting
prepared for college and a brighter future.
We also think you have to be an understanding parent. There are a lot of hours of class,
homework, and studying your child or children endure in a day, but at
the same time, the teachers put in extra time to make sure they get the
help they need. I have learned to understand that while
teachers require a lot from our children, they are always willing to
give as much of themselves as they ask of their students.
There was one time when my son called a teacher on a Sunday to get some help with an assignment
and within minutes the teacher showed up at our door ready to assist. I
am very thankful for the director and teachers for their dedication.
Last, but not least you have to be a supporting
parent. We know that you have to be supportive to your children in
their work. Encourage them and let them know that they can achieve all
that they put their mind and heart to—and that you’ll support them
every step of the way.
Be supportive to not only your children, but to the
teachers as well…they need all the support they can get. Our children
are not perfect, and they can get out of hand, so sometimes the
teachers need the parent’s support to get them back on track.
We have had our trials, and there have been a
number of occasions where our children will try their games at school,
but they now know that I’m just a phone call away. What I like about
KIPP is if there is a problem with your child—any problem—they don’t
mind calling. Team up with the staff, and remember, “it takes a village
to raise a child!”
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