This slide is dedicated to my children
Yanely, and David. You are what motivate
me to learn new things every day so that I
can help you both have a better future.
Thank you both for always being
supportive of what I do.
This presentation was created
by: Gloria J. Soto
In the future I want to use the tools learned
in this class to better help my children in school. I
want to take a small course to encourage them to
succeed in their lives. My daughter wants to be a
pediatrician and I will support her and show her that
with a little hard work all is possible. I will have better
knowledge to help her get scholarships and grants
that will help her achieve her goals. She can have a
good career in the future and make a good living. I
can see her having a nice home and car without
having to worry about whether she has enough
money for her rent or bills. My son will also go to
school and become a firefighter like he wishes to.
With patience and hard work anything can be
accomplished, he can eat all the chili fries he wants
and buy video games that sometimes I can’t buy for
him. They will both finish college and have a degree
that will give them a good career. After this class I will
have enough knowledge to help them achieve this.
Grade 9
Practice good study habits.
Explore summer programs, camps, to attend @ local
colleges/universities.
Grade 10 Plan & prepare for PSAT/ SAT/ PLAN/ ACT tests.
Explore scholarship opportunities.
Grade 11 Verify & discuss college interest make sure teen is on
track.
Check to make sure teen is registered for needed tests.
Meet with counselors to discuss scholarships based on
test.
Grade 12 Check student is taking college prep classes.
Make sure college applications are sent in on timely
College education= Allows more doors to open.
Career options= better salary
Better lifestyle/ happiness
Motivate your teen by complimenting on their challenges
and successes. Encourage them to challenge themselves
and explore outside of class. Discuss the role of education
in everyday life College entrance test for CSU, UC, and
independent schools. ACT, SAT.
Different Colleges in CA
1.Community colleges (CCC) 2.California State
Universities (CSU) 3.University of California (UC)
4.Independent California colleges and universities
5.Specialized schools & colleges.
Encourage curiosity
Develop critical thinking
Learn as you drive or walk
from street signs & letters
Investigate
Label items at home
Ask questions
Read to them & let them see
you read
Learn together
Be enthusiastic
Storytelling about childhood
games played & music
Family scrapbook
Allow children to find
answers on own
Learn hands on
Ask and answer
questions
Daily activities & what you
feel when doing them
Read books & make-up
stories
Go over sounds
Having a facebook is a great way to
keep in touch with your friends, and at
the same time helps you connect to
others who share your interest. You
can learn about school, work, and
many companies. “The Wall” allows
you to add pictures, personal info, and
make comments on what you & your
friends do. Learn about news and
what goes on in your community
through your computer & your phone.
Internet safety:
Teach children not to give out
personal information and to
use proper screen names.
Tell them not to respond to
sexual advances, and avoid
conversations with people they
do not know.
Cyber bullying is dangerous, it
can cause depression, low
self-esteem, and even suicide.
Supervise computer use and
sites being visited.
Have children open unmarked
packages in your presence.
Learn of parental controls and
software that will help to filter
and monitor unwanted
websites.
Adult & Parent
Education
Graduation requirements
220 credits & pass
CAHSEE test
Parent support, before
and after school care
a-g requirements for
college & universities
Health requirements
school readiness
Tips & Help
Encourage children to read
Talk about specific interest related to
school
Parent Community Support
Discuss choice courses, & aftergraduation plans
PTA, caring community,
volunteers
Know friends, where they live, and
parents if possible
Get copy of class schedule
Volunteer in school activities
Be More Involved
“Danger Zone” time is after school
between hours of 3pm-6pm
Try to have adult supervision
during this time. Know child’s
friends & their parents.
Set up a time to talk about
anything to child with no
interruptions & allowing only
constructive criticism.
Make Clear Rules
Listen & talk to your children.
Understand the pressures that are
placed on them, without criticizing
their beliefs.
Involve them in after-school
activities.
Drugs can lead to making bad
choices, getting hurt, and DEATH.
Make your rules clear about no
drug use in home.
Enforce rules.
Punishment must be mild & not
too severe, this will tell how good
the relationship with your child is.
Advice & Tips
When talking to child about drugs
be calm, and have plenty of time.
Let them know you care & want to
help them.
Ask Who?, Where?, What?, &
When?
Find out why they did it. Was it
peer pressure, curiosity, or are
they having problems.
Commonly Abused Drugs
Alcohol, Club Drugs, Cocaine, Date Rape
Drugs, Ecstasy, GHB, Heroin, Inhalants &
Huffing, Ketamine, LSD, Meth, Rohypnol,
Anabolic Steroids, Tobbacco &Nicotine
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