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Articles, tips and resources for parents of teens in high school. Learn how to help your teen be the best student they can be in high school, how to get homework done without the drama and more with our High School Survival Guide for Parents.

If your teens wants to be considered for private scholarships, they need to have a winning academic and personal record. Learn how to help them achieve this goal.

Encouraging your high school student to do their best isn’t as hard as you may think. It does take time and effort, but it should become part of a daily routine that both you and your teen can enjoy more than dread.

Teens do not always understand why cheating is wrong. Here are ten reasons why cheating is wrong which you can use while talking with your teen.

Ten high school issues parents deal with: falling asleep in class , not getting along with a teacher , trouble doing the work or homework , your teen is never prepared , teen is not involved in anything , teen is too involved and over scheduled , your teen lacks direction , problems with peer group , has a hard time taking tests and ...

When talking to teens about their grades, it helps to explain the benefits of getting good grades and what they mean to the teen. Not only should you explain why they should care about their grades but show why it is important by using real life examples of things your teen cares about. Here are five benefits you can use as conversation ideas with your teen.

Students at risk for dropping out of high school have options for earning a high school diploma.

Back to school information and resources for teens and their parents.

Teens read more than they used to, but their reading texts and social network sites. Get them to enjoy relaxing with a good story using these teen reading tips.

Article for parents of teenagers - How to Calm a Teens Fears About Starting High School

Steps for picking an alternative high school for teens, when your teenager needs an alternative to traditional high school, use this resource to help you pick the school.

What to ask about binge drinking when checking out a college.

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Any change is difficult, but this transition is often overwhelming. Here are a few tips to get you through.

Summer school article for parents of teens who might need to attend summer school this year.

Article for parents of teens who need to find a tutor and/or get help with their grades.

Big changes that could increase your preteen's risk for drug use.

Articles to get your teen ready for back to school.

The latest stats on teen high school drop out rates from the Department of Education.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) conducted a survey on high school guidance counseling in spring 2002 for the Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education. Here are some of the results.

Information on guidance staff from a national survey.

A glimpse of core subjects your teen will take in high school. All schools vary, but this list shows the gist of what your teen will be taking so parents have an idea of what they are taking about when they talk to their teen about their classes.

NCES report on the high school teacher quality in the US.

Teachers generally give students tips on how to study. But it takes time and practice to develop good study habits. To reinforce good homework habits at home, you can help your child manage time to complete assignments.

High school homework help FAQ for parents of teenagers. This specific question is answered with links to more questions in the FAQ. Other related question may be listed as well.

High school homework help FAQ for parents of teenagers. This specific question is answered with links to more questions in the FAQ. Other related question may be listed as well.

High school homework help FAQ for parents of teenagers. This specific question is answered with links to more questions in the FAQ. Other related question may be listed as well.

High school homework help FAQ for parents of teenagers. This specific question is answered with links to more questions in the FAQ. Other related question may be listed as well.

While keeping your sanity! Yes, it really is possible. Incorporate some of these tips into your family's routine.

Make a plan to get to know your teenager's teachers.

The leap between Junior High School/Middle School to High School is a big one. Take this simple 20 question quiz and see how prepared your teenager is and what to look for to help your teen become ready.

Take this 15 question quiz and find out if your teenager is ready to attend a college away from home.

Should all schools adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards any type of violence? While the safety and security of our children is of the utmost importance, is it pausible to write off any child who gets a little angry and makes a mistake? Does zero tolerance go too far? Give your opinion here.

Facts that will help a teen who has a learning disability deal with self-image, getting along with peers socially and bullying. Article by About.com's Guide to Learning Disabilities, Ann Logsdon.

One of my goals last year was to check all of our planners, together, every week. It worked out well and I'll being doing it again this year.