Quick Tips for Parents

Helping Your Children Do Their Best on the SOL Tests

«    Set aside time every day for your child to do homework.  Review your child’s homework when you can. (Limiting the amount of time your child watches television provides time for homework.)

«    Set up a designated area for your child to study. Have supplies ready that your child may need.

«    Know when the SOL tests are given. Mark these dates on your calendar.

«    Display a positive attitude about the SOL tests. Help your child understand that testing is a part of school and life.

«    Review your child’s curriculum and/or the SOL blueprints (check these out under the parent’s link, curriculum on our website). Talk to your child about what he/she is learning. Help your child learn.

«    Make sure your child understands the value you place on his/her achievement.

«    Encourage your child to stay relaxed and calm during the SOL tests. If your child gets nervous about tests, give him or her ideas of ways to stay calm.

«    Make sure you child gets a good night sleep and eat a good breakfast before the SOL tests.

«    Remind your child to bring his or her glasses to school on all of the testing days.

«    Make sure your child is at school on time so that he or she won’t feel rushed on the testing days.

«    Encourage your child to try hard and do his/her best every day in school.

«    Ask your child’s teacher about areas of strength and weakness. Ask for specific suggestions of how to help your child improve.

«    Help your child keep the test in perspective. It’s one indication of student achievement – not the measure by how we determine whether or not your child is worthy.

«    Be your child’s number one achievement cheerleader!