I don't understand this! It's too hard! I’m the only one in my class who can’t do this!
These are all common complaints that we hear from our children at some point during the educational process.
Whether the difficulties begin in the early years of their education or as they progress through middle school and high school, getting your child the help they need as soon as possible is imperative. By establishing a strong foundation, your student will be better prepared to comprehend tougher concepts, increase their self-esteem and confidence as well as shape their minds for learning. Utilizing school resources and hiring a tutor will also help reduce you and your child’s stress level.
When it comes to expat students, academics isn’t always the only reason a student struggles in school. A change in expectations and the rigorous demand of international schools are a common difficulty faced by many students. Rhonda Mahs, SCIS mother of an 11th grade student explains, “The curriculum and instructional practices were very different than he was accustomed to coming from the US to an international school.”
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There is no one-size fits all solution for success. “When parents are considering whether tutoring is necessary, we would suggest that they discuss it with their child’s teachers and consider a number of factors including: whether there are specific gaps that a tutor can assist to remediate on a short-term basis; how the tutoring time commitment might affect other important aspects of their child’s life (including play); and how the tutoring might affect them emotionally,” explains Mr. Wilcox. After speaking with your child’s teacher and administration, if it is decided that the best thing you can do is hire an outside tutor, there are many things that you as a parent can do to help ensure the tutoring process is
These are all common complaints that we hear from our children at some point during the educational process.
Whether the difficulties begin in the early years of their education or as they progress through middle school and high school, getting your child the help they need as soon as possible is imperative. By establishing a strong foundation, your student will be better prepared to comprehend tougher concepts, increase their self-esteem and confidence as well as shape their minds for learning. Utilizing school resources and hiring a tutor will also help reduce you and your child’s stress level.
When it comes to expat students, academics isn’t always the only reason a student struggles in school. A change in expectations and the rigorous demand of international schools are a common difficulty faced by many students. Rhonda Mahs, SCIS mother of an 11th grade student explains, “The curriculum and instructional practices were very different than he was accustomed to coming from the US to an international school.”
SCHOOL RESOURCES
Before contacting a …show more content…
There is no one-size fits all solution for success. “When parents are considering whether tutoring is necessary, we would suggest that they discuss it with their child’s teachers and consider a number of factors including: whether there are specific gaps that a tutor can assist to remediate on a short-term basis; how the tutoring time commitment might affect other important aspects of their child’s life (including play); and how the tutoring might affect them emotionally,” explains Mr. Wilcox. After speaking with your child’s teacher and administration, if it is decided that the best thing you can do is hire an outside tutor, there are many things that you as a parent can do to help ensure the tutoring process is