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PAGE 12 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1995 m BACK TO SCHOOL «95 . snussnare arares a e e is usn‘ n m a‘a e at w n‘ As kids sharpen their pencils and get ready to hit the books again, smart parents won‘t be takâ€" ing a recess â€" they‘ll be busy monitoring their children‘s educaâ€" tion and making sure they go back to sthool on the right foot. According to educators at Sy!â€" van Learning Centres, parents have the most influence over how children view school work and learning. Not only is it important for them to stress the value of education, they must also set goals and take an active role in helping students to achieve them. Back to School is no recess for parents "When kids go back to school, so do parents," said Daphne Morin, an education consultant for Sylvan Learning Centres. "Parâ€" ents must play an active role in education, meeting regularty with teachers and checking homework daily." Morin cautions that children whose parents are not actively supportive throughout the school year have the greatest risk of "falling through the cracks". For these students, poor grades, learning gaps and low selfâ€"esteem are common "Parental involvement is a good predictor for differentiating poor students from good ones. When parents are involved, students often excel," explained Morin. Parents should be partners in the education process. Start the school year right by meeting with Friendly, personal service and expert advice on the best mattrass for yowcunlonmdhnm.knhbh nsrg:‘.mo-mw % odd sizes made to order. : Mon.â€"Frt. 1â€"5:30, Sat. 10â€"1 principals, teachers and guidance counselors. Let them know you are available if needed and request timely reports on your child‘s progress in addition to "Keep track of what your child is learning in school. Talk to them and ask about their classes. Be subtle but try to identify which classes/subjects they enjoy or don‘t enjoy and why," suggested Morin. Sytvan recommends the followâ€" ing "11 Smart Steps" to assist your child‘s learning processes at 4. Decide about the need for joint study with friends. §. Interact and guide â€" don‘t EEEREHRIIRREIIIIILE 1. Encourage productive study 2. Encourage goal setting. 3. Encourage information orgaâ€" we «4e ns cans 40 a as ue a on s a 4 h nee e en c <e n ns Frect m CREATIVE STORAGE PRODUCTS AND MORE 1‘"“‘, 451 Phillip St., Waterl00 (between Columbia & Albert) l=, STtAcK AsSHELE 6. You don‘t need to stand over your child every second. _ 7. Consider your course of action if you disagree with homeâ€" work assignments. 8. Verify progress. 9. Size up problems and seek help if necessary. 10. Reward progress and good study habits.. S 11. Sometimes you might have to let your children face the conâ€" sequences of their actions or lack of action. Sylvan Learning Centres is a network of neighborhood educaâ€" tion centres offering supplemenâ€" tal education to students who want to do better in reading, math, writing and studying skills. The company also offers enrichment programs to stuâ€" dents. There are currently 50 Sylvan Learning Centres in Canada. chg Sm m LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED WATERLOO TOWN SQUARE WATERLOO 881 as ® 82. ZIGHIMPL MEN‘S "OFF THE ROCKER" CROSS TRAINER .[][{+])!) fip on womews orr mme aavar" xt â€"*Itmâ€" J> EXPERIENCE THESE GREAT NEW MULT PURPOSE SAUCONYS > Suggested Retail $90 [ e 4 Y tes 28. MEN‘S JAZZ 5000 > SuPERB CUSHIONING WITH THE FAMOUS "JAZZ RIDE® I> OUR #1 SELLING TRAINER AT A GREAT PRICE I> Colour Evergreen & Men‘s Only _‘ J munan®" . â€" _ERIR, Get Ready! For Tootsies B.IS. 884â€"BOOK (2665) 100 Kme $1. $, Warmmioo Opposire Wareaio0 Square Mon.â€"Fri. 9â€"9; Sat. til 6; Sun. 125 886â€"7280