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Welcome Back Parents!

Greetings parents and it's good to see you! We're sure summer vacation was full of just as many fun memories for you as it was for your whole family. With the fall semester on the horizon, there are plenty of new opportunities for parents as well. We're happy to say welcome back parents!

Greetings parents and it's good to see you! We're sure summer vacation was full of just as many fun memories for you as it was for your whole family. With the fall semester on the horizon, there are plenty of new opportunities for parents as well. We're happy to say welcome back parents!

Being Involved

Parent involvement is an important thing to do during a child's early school years. It helps them know you're on their side and willing to take extra time to make sure they're being cared for. Some of the best ways to do this are by being part of school field trips by being a chaperone or opting to work alongside teachers. Meeting teachers is another great thing that's worth doing for parents as well. It gives them the chance to know who's helping out along with establishing a healthy line of communication between both sides. Many schools offer the opportunity to do this and they help bring the community together which is its own form of reward. With multiple holidays happening during the fall semester, parents have plenty of ways to bring their own talents and make their school a better place for everyone.

Resources Aplenty

Providing the right resources so parents can be confident about their child's education is what schools and staff are here for. From cutting-edge online courses to hybrid classes, students will have multiple ways of following through on their education in a manner that works for them. Remote classes give parents the chance to help out students with their studies by playing a supporting role in their education. Teachers want to make sure that parents are aware of how things are going as well. Emails sent to parents can keep them in the loop with how their child is performing along with giving ideas on how to improve things. Studying is much easier when we have someone there to motivate us and with the wealth of knowledge these courses provide parents will have an accurate idea of what their child is learning.

The Joys of Being a Parent

Every parent wants to see their child succeed and with a good education, this is all the more possible. Some of the most simple joys in life is knowing that your child is happy with the environment they're in. With each passing year, each student grows more knowledgeable and more independent in their studies which is all the more reason why parents should help where they can. Being lifelong learners is one of the ultimate goals of school and parents do their part to ensure that they provide the proper foundation to do so. From Colēgia we want to sincerely thank you for everything you do and are grateful to have you back!

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Colēgia Parent Features

Thank you all for consistently using Colēgia and providing feedback!

We would like to share the newest updates with you:

1. FAST and i-Ready Scores — Starting today, users have the ability to see the scores for both FAST and i-Ready tests both on the web and on mobile.
a. Students can see their own scores.
b. Parents can see the scores for their claimed students.

2. Mobile Updates — The Colēgia team has ensured that all the features that are currently available on web are also available on the mobile app for Android, iPhones, and iPads. Whenever students log into Colēgia on an iPhone or iPad, they will be alerted that there is a Colēgia app and will be prompted to download the app.

3. Gradebook — Gradebook for Broward County and Orange County are now available for students and parents through the Web. Mobile is coming soon!

As always, please feel free to reach out for support or questions.

Students/Parents can contact the following:
• For Tech Support: support@colegia.org
• For General Questions and Information: info@colegia.org

Thank you,
Colēgia Team

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Showing Support as a Parent

Showing support as a parent can help students in more ways than one. Read on to see how!

Parental support is crucial in a child’s development. Children need to know that they are loved and supported; this will allow them to feel safe and secure in themselves and their environment. Being a supportive parent means making sure your children feel okay with being themselves. This can be done by actively listening to your child, encouraging them to be the best they can be, treating them with respect, among countless other things. Today we want to talk about how to show support as a parent.

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Communicate And Listen

Part of being a supportive parent is communicating and listening to your child and allowing them to be heard without fear of judgment. You don’t always need to provide solutions or share your opinions about certain situations. Creating a space where your child feels safe to communicate to you about their day, what’s happening in their lives, and even their mistakes help build an open and trusting relationship. When kids feel like you will take them seriously and try to understand their emotions, they will feel comfortable sharing them with you, allowing you to be a bigger part of their life and guiding them through their experiences.

“Creating a space where your child feels safe to communicate to you about their day, what’s happening in their lives, and even their mistakes help build an open and trusting relationship.”

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Let Them Know You’re On Their Side

Letting your child know that you’re on their side, rooting for them to succeed can help make a difference. Showing that you care by having realistic expectations of your child is important as we don’t want to overwhelm them. It is your job to accept your child as they are, and perhaps you won’t agree with all of their choices but it’s important for them to know that they’ll have you by their side regardless.

“Letting your child know that you’re on their side, rooting for them to succeed can help make a difference.”

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Treat Them With Respect

Treating your children with respect is one of the best ways of showing support. They have emotions, thoughts, and opinions which are all valid. Part of this involves giving them their privacy, allowing them to express their own opinions, speaking to them as if they were adults, and involving them in decisions that will affect them. These things, and many others, show your children that you respect them and you view them as their equal. This will allow them to develop confidence in themselves as they navigate through school, and life.

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Why Parents Are Crucial to a Student’s Success

Parents play a large role when it comes to how well their children perform both in school and outside of it. Today we want to take some time to discuss why parents are crucial to a student’s success.

Parents play a large role when it comes to how well their children perform both in school and outside of it. Being successful can involve many different aspects which are good to recognize. Today we want to talk about why parents are crucial to a student’s success.

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They Teach You a Foundation For Life

Fundamentals are the building blocks of how we view and interact with others, and our parents are one of the primary people who help with that at every stage. Some ways that parents help set the stage for students are with core skills such as reading and writing. Reading is essential as students will have many assignments where reading comprehension is put to the test. Parents are the first step for this as they will be able to help with specific areas that may require more time. The same can also be said for writing skills which are equally as important. Good communication is needed as we will need to express our thoughts and emotions. Writing is one such way to communicate and is also commonly used throughout the classroom and in a work setting. With parents here to help with these, they can set a good foundation for life.

“Fundamentals are the building blocks of how we view and interact with others, and our parents are one of the primary people who help with that at every stage.”

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Involvement Can Help Performance

There is a reason why things such as parent-teacher conferences exist, they serve to act as a middle ground between both sides. Parental involvement in a student’s education can impact many areas of performance. One such way is through confidence. Having a support system is great for students as they need others they trust to talk to. When a parent is involved in a student’s life it can show that they care and that they want their child to succeed. This also carries over into assignments as well. Having a parent to help out with complex problems is good as it can show another perspective. Parents can help with studying methods that involve multiple people such as quizzing their child on future class material. All of this can lead to doing better in the classroom as it boosts positivity and rewards doing well.

“Parental involvement in a student’s education can impact many areas of performance.”

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Every Parent Wants to See Their Child Happy

Defining success can be a difficult thing. Some ways to define this would be either career or academic satisfaction. Other ways to define it would be with how well our interpersonal relationships are. One common thing among all of these definitions is that they carry with them some form of emotion, mainly happiness. It's natural to want to see your child succeed and be their best possible self. Every parent wants to see their child happy. The best way to do this is to show that you care by giving your time in a constructive manner. While parents can't always be there, the life lessons that they convey can last far beyond the classroom. Time is truly the greatest gift of all and being there for your child can be incredibly rewarding for both sides.

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3 Ways Parents Can Help Students in Their Education

Parents have a large role when it comes to the success of their child. Today we want to discuss 3 ways parents can help in their education.

As much as teachers are responsible for educating students, parents take on a role that is just as important. Education extends far beyond the walls of a classroom, into the home and everyday life, making it a job for multiple people. Parent-teacher conferences are a great example of this as they highlight the importance of collaboration and parental input in a child’s education. While some parents are more involved than others, being present and invested is all that matters. Here are three ways parents can help students in their education.

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Teaching Studying Early

One challenge many students face is studying. Whether it’s for a simple spelling test or standardized state tests, students need to integrate more time for studying. One good way for parents to help is to teach their children study skills starting in elementary school. Asking your child’s teacher to let you know when any tests are coming up and then have your child bring home any necessary studying materials is a good first step. Afterward, proceed to help them study for their tests. From study tips and tricks to teaching them how to break down tasks to creating study guides, if students are taught to better handle studying and tests early on it will help them in the long run.

“Asking your child’s teacher to let you know when any tests are coming up and then have your child bring home any necessary studying materials is a good first step.”

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Making Sure Your Child Attends School

Attending class is another core component of school. Part of being an involved parent is making sure our children make it to school every day. If a child takes a sick day because they’re having a fever or they really don’t feel good that is perfectly understandable. Not only is it important to make sure your child is present, but also on time and prepared to learn. It’s important for children to have a curfew that allows them enough sleep to wake up feeling replenished and ready for the day.

“Not only is it important to make sure your child is present, but also on time and prepared to learn.”

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Know When Events Are Happening

A big part of being involved is knowing when events, tests, and meetings are happening. Stay updated by checking the school website and calendar, this way you can stay in the loop with what’s happening at school and you don’t miss anything your child might have forgotten to mention. School websites include teacher and administrator contact information in case you ever need to speak with a staff member directly.

An important tip to keep in mind is to be patient with yourself. Giving your children the room to grow is crucial. The important thing is that you’re there and you’re trying, so remember to always be kind to yourself.

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