Partnering for Success: Boosting High School Literacy and Math Skills
Dear High School Parents,
We are committed to ensuring every student is prepared for college, career, and life success. As we move through the academic year, we want to emphasize the critical importance of strong literacy and mathematics skills, which form the foundation for achievement in all subjects.
The Importance of Core Skills
Literacy (reading comprehension, critical thinking, and effective writing) and math (problem-solving, logical reasoning, and quantitative analysis) are not just subjects—they are essential tools for navigating standardized tests (like the SAT/ACT), excelling in advanced coursework, and succeeding in the modern workforce. Developing these skills now will open up the widest range of future opportunities for your student.
How You Can Support Literacy at Home
Encourage Reading for Pleasure: Suggest books, articles, or reputable news sources outside of assigned school work. Discussing complex texts helps improve comprehension and critical analysis.
Promote Effective Writing: Encourage your student to focus on clear, organized communication, whether they are drafting an essay, writing an email, or completing a personal project. Review their work for clarity and grammar.
Discuss Current Events: Engage in conversations that require your student to articulate their views, support them with evidence, and consider counterarguments—all key components of strong literacy.
How You Can Support Math at Home
Foster Perseverance: Encourage your student not to give up on challenging problems. Emphasize that struggling through complex math builds resilience and deeper understanding.
Connect Math to Real Life: Discuss real-world applications of math, such as budgeting, saving, understanding interest rates, or analyzing statistics in the news.
Utilize Practice Resources: Encourage them to use available online resources or tutoring services to review concepts and practice skills they find difficult. A few minutes of review each day can prevent gaps from forming.
We believe that a strong partnership between home and school is the most effective way to help our students thrive. By working together to prioritize and support these foundational skills, we can ensure your student is fully prepared for their post-high school journey.
If you have any questions about specific resources or strategies, please do not hesitate to reach out to your student's teachers or our counseling department.
Sincerely, The Liberty Learning Family