Report Cards

It is that time of the school year again--report card time. While many students will come home with good grades, others would rather stuff their report cards deep into their backpacks than show them to their parents. As parents, you want your child to do well in school, so what do you do when your child's report card isn't as good as it should be?

Children get frustrated and upset when their report cards show they are doing poorly. Understanding your child's ability and determining if your expectations are too high will allow both you and your child to set appropriate goals for each class before report cards are distributed. It will also help establish an environment in which your child is not apprehensive about sharing their report card with you.

Sylvan offers the following tips for parents dealing with a poor report card:
1. Set expectations. Talk with your child before the next report card and explain that you will not be upset if he does not earn all A's-but you will be upset if he doesn't try his hardest and ask for help when needed.
2. Communicate with your child. Talk with your child every night about school. Do not wait until report card season to do this.
3. Set goals. If you child is currently a C student, then setting a goal of getting all A's may not be reasonable. However, creating an improvement plan for each subject with your child will help him work towards an attainable goal.
4. Always praise your child's successes

"Like" Dearborn Sylvan Learning on Facebook

Dearborn Sylvan Learning Center is now on Facebook! Use the link below to "like" us and receive daily posts for free tips and websites for students.

Are You Fit 4 Algebra?

Students are failing algebra at an alarming rate and this problem reaches far beyond a disappointing report card. Known as a “gateway course,” algebra is a critical stepping-stone to your child’s future. Weak algebra skills could create a troubling domino effect, including lowering ACT®/SAT* scores, limiting access to colleges and ultimately restricting careers. Take the first step to making sure your child stays on track by having your child take our FREE Algebra Readiness Check-up.

Sylvan Math Prep Homework Helper

SylvanMathPrep.com features more than 750 online math lessons covering:
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and SAT/ACT Prep! Students can also do a Textbook Search for direct access to daily lessons & homework assignments. Please see April or Kylie for your exclusive login & password.

It's Time to Start Prepping for the ACT!

Register NOW for $100 off tuition. Register with a friend & each gets $200 off. Register with 2 friends & each gets $300 off!

Pricing includes 28 hours of instruction, materials & registration fee.

Click on the link below for more information.

ACT Policies & Registration Form(33.5 KB)