Publisher's Synopsis
The author aims to demystify the numerous and new fangled grading and reporting systems that parents encounter and give them the information they need to become better advocates and partners in their child's academic success.;The book explains the advantages and shortcomings of different reporting methods and offers strategies for working with teachers and with children to improve the system. It also shows how newsletters, Web pages, phone calls, open houses, and other school/home interactions can become effective tools for better communication between parents and teachers.
