Parents Ask . . .

Parents are naturally interested in their children's education. The Toronto District School Board's Community Support Staff - Building Bridges Program has compiled a list of answers for questions frequently asked by parents much like yourself.

Select a frequently asked question from the list below.

You may also download and print the complete PDF version  (101K 5/9/2006) of this section.

Childrens' Learning
        How do I find out what homework my child has? 
        Where do I get help for my child with their homework?
        What can I do to help my child with learning?
        How do I help my child to be successful at school? 

Course Selection and the Ontario Curriculum
        What are the courses my child needs to graduate? 
        How should I best be involved in helping my child to choose his or her courses? 
        Do all secondary schools follow the same curriculum?

Children's Behaviour
        What should I do if I suspect my child is getting involved in negative behaviour? 
        How do I recognize negative or harmful behaviour? 

Getting Involved
        How can I help in my child’s school? 
        How do we get improvements made to the school and schoolyard? 
        How can parents be involved in decision-making beyond the local school level? 

Other Questions
        Who can I talk with at the school if I have a concern about my child? 
        Who can I talk with in the community regarding my child? 
        How do parent/teacher interviews work? 
        How does the school deal with attendance problems? 
        What is the Ontario Student Record (OSR)? How long do things stay on the OSR?