Pioneer High

1. Establish routines and expectations

• It is important to develop good habits from the start.

• Before school starts, help students create a daily routine for school: get up, get dressed and ready to learn at a reasonable time.

• Keep normal bedtime routines, including limiting digital devices. 

• Review the routine and modify it if it doesn't seem to be working. 

2.  For Homework, choose a good place to learn

• Set up a physical location that’s dedicated to school-focused activities. Make sure it is quiet, free from distractions and has a good internet connection.

• Students should keep doors open, and practice good digital safety when they are online completing assignments. 

3. Stay in touch

• Have your child contact their teachers when they are struggling or have questions, it is an important part of becoming an independent learner. 

• Stay in contact with teachers, school leaders and counselors but understand it may take a day or two for us to respond.

• Make sure your Aeries account is set to receive notifications by both phone and email

• If you have concerns, let someone know.

4. Help students ‘own’ their learning

• Provide support and encouragement, and expect your children to do their part.

• Struggling is allowed and encouraged!

• Don’t help too much.  If you as a parent are spending hours hovering over your child helping them with their work, step away and let them work it out. 

• Becoming independent takes lots of practice. At Pioneer, your child usually engages with others students and any number of adults hundreds of times each day

5. Begin and end the day by checking-in