Parent Quiz

Parent involvement often declines during the middle school years. Here's a quiz to see if you're staying in touch with your child's teachers. Give yourself 5 points for something you do often, 0 points for something you never do, or any score in between.

____ I attend parent teacher conferences.
____ I ask teachers about their expectations of students.
____ I am part of the parent-teacher organization.
____ I read and respond to notes from teachers.
____ I update teachers on any changes in my child's life (a divorce, a family illness).

____ Total Score

How well are you communicating?

• 20 points or above means you are working well with your child's teachers.

• 15 to 19 points is average.

• Below 15 points means you should communicate more with your child's teachers.