HST ESL Newsletter
Stay informed on what is happening in our ESL Department.
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER, 2019
HARMONY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
3203 North Sam Houston Pkwy West, Houston TX 77038
Tel: (281) 444-1555 Fax: (281) 444-1015
Teach your child how to become a more confident test-taker
Test anxiety often comes from self-doubt. If your child doesn’t think she will succeed on a test, she probably won’t.
To help her become more confident before a test:
· Take off the pressure. Tell your child that tests just show the teacher what she’s learned so far, and what she needs help with.
· Make sure your child knows what the test will cover. Encourage her to listen carefully when her teacher talks about the test—and to ask any questions she may have.
· Avoid last-minute panic. Your child should begin to study several days before the test. Cramming the night before a test rarely works.
· Teach efficient studying. Help your child focus on the material she hasn’t mastered yet.
· Help your child connect new material to information she already knows. These connections can help her recall the material during the test.
· Encourage positive self-talk. If she gets stuck during a test, she can quietly say to herself, “I know this. The answer will come to me.”
· Remind your child of her strengths.
· Help your child visualize success. Have her close her eyes and picture herself answering the questions correctly.
Here’s how to make the most of your parent-teacher conference
Preparation is the key to a successful parent-teacher conference. Here’s how to get the most benefit from your meeting:
Before the conference:
· Make a list of things you’d like to tell the teacher, such as your child’s favorite subjects and activities, difficulties in school, medical needs and any sensitive issues.
· Make a list of things to ask the teacher about, such as your child’s work habits, attitude, behavior, strengths and weaknesses.
· Let your child know you are having a conference. Ask if there’s anything you and the teacher should discuss.
During the conference:
· Be on time. Teachers have many conferences, and a five-minute delay can throw off the schedule.
· Listen carefully and take notes about your child’s progress.
· Be positive. Remember: You and your child’s teacher both want what’s best for your child.
· Make a plan with the teacher to address any concerns and schedule a time to follow up.
After the conference:
· Let your child know how the conference went.
· Start with positive comments. Then, talk about any suggestions the teacher made—and how you plan to help your child carry these out.
ELL resources
Below are some state ELL resources:
https://tea.texas.gov/Academics/Special_Student_Populations/Bilingual_ESL_Education
https://www.colorincolorado.org Colorín Colorado is the premier national website serving educators and families of English language learners (ELLs) in Grades PreK-12. Colorín Colorado has been providing free research-based information, activities, and advice to parents, schools, and communities around the country for more than a decade.
Upcoming Events in our campus:
Upcoming Events in our campus:
· Thanksgiving holiday: November 25-29