Family Engagement during High School
Parenting Strategies during High School
Parenting strategies to support academics during high school set the stage for college, career, and lifelong success. During this time, teens become increasingly independent, but parents still play a vital role, providing structure, monitoring progress, and maintaining open communication about responsibilities and goals.
Effective strategies include setting high yet realistic expectations, encouraging good study habits, supporting time management, and staying connected with teachers and counselors.
Weekly Tips for Families
Communicate the importance of academic effort, responsibility, and long-term goals.
Provide a quiet, structured space for homework and encourage consistent routines.
Monitor grades, attend conferences, and maintain regular contact with teachers and counselors.
Offer support and accountability while allowing your teen to take ownership of their learning.
KEY RESOURCE
The CDC’s Essentials for Parenting Teens is a free online platform meant to equip parents and caregivers of adolescents (approximately ages 11–17) with parenting support for teens. It is rooted in over a decade of literature reviews, expert interviews, and direct parent feedback to ensure content is both relevant and practical.
Other Helpful Resources
This guide emphasizes that while high school brings excitement and stress, active parental engagement in areas like study skills, time management, sleep, and future planning significantly boosts teens’ confidence and academic success.
The guide offers practical strategies to support teens through this critical stage
