How to Encourage Your Student to Succeed

Target: K-12 Parents/Students

Finding motivation can be difficult at any age. In fact, the past year and a half have been difficult on students K-12 with so many changes to how learning has taken place. If you’ve noticed that your child is struggling to find the motivation to succeed in school, the Leon K. Weiner Foundation is here to help provide you with the steps to help students succeed.

8 Ways to Help Your Student Succeed in the Classroom

As parents or guardians, how you foster your child’s success at home matters. Setting an example of positivity and hard work is a solid start but getting involved at your child’s school and committing to educational goals can significantly impact how your child learns. Consider these tips for helping your child succeed in the classroom.

• Form a Partnership with Teachers: Getting to know your child’s teachers showcases your commitment to your student’s success in the classroom. Make an appointment to meet each teacher and discuss how your child learns; everyone has their own learning style. Attend all parent-teacher conferences to discuss progress and don’t be shy about emailing or calling teachers when your child needs extra help.

• Stay on Top of Progress: The more you know about how your child is performing academically, the more you can provide emotional support and encouragement. Most schools offer an online platform to survey grades and progress. Check this weekly, as there may be missing homework or other assignments that can be turned in for credit. You can also contact your child’s teacher to see which subjects pose the most challenges for your child and together you can create a plan of action.

• Find the Help Your Child Needs: In addition to teacher support, schools also offer special services when needed. If you suspect your child may be struggling with behavior or learning disabilities, inquire about the help that is available through the school district. Your child may need to be tested for learning differences/disabilities and may qualify for free support. Or you may want to hire a 1:1 tutor to build confidence, self-esteem, and skills.

• Monitor Homework: Part of helping your student succeed involves knowing his or her workload. Make sure that you communicate with your child daily about assignments due and ways to prepare for upcoming quizzes and tests. Be sure to see exactly what the teacher assigned, not just what your child interprets for you.

• Teach Study Skills: In many cases, students struggle academically because they are unaware of study strategies. Take a proactive stance in your child’s educational endeavors by teaching study skills such as outlining, notetaking, organization, time management, memory techniques, test preparation, and test-taking. Share strategies that have worked for you, or hire a professional, and consistently implement these skills at home.

• Ask Questions: If you have questions or concerns about assignments or expectations, it’s likely your child does, too. Be an advocate for your learner and ask questions when they arise. While most parents can direct questions directly to the classroom teacher, sometimes a school counselor or school psychologist will need to be involved.

• Be Positive: Positivity is contagious. Your child will pick up on when you feel frustrated, too. When discussing academics and assignments or offering homework help, maintain a positive attitude, even when this is difficult to do, so your child does the same. When approaching challenging tasks with a positive attitude, it’s easier to find a solution when you have the right frame of mind.

• Encourage Responsibility: The reality is that you can’t take on the difficult tasks for your student. Show that you support his or her endeavors but encourage independence and responsibility when completing the tasks.

The Ultimate Support System

The key element in supporting your child is to show him or her that you are along for the journey, like a teammate. Having a support system not only helps to encourage positivity, but also helps your child learn that he or she has a helping hand when needed.

The Leon N. Weiner Education Foundation is also available to assist with furthering involvement in educational endeavors and student success. The mission of the Leon N. Weiner Education Foundation is to build foundations for the future by providing educational assistance to children and adults who are members of families with low to moderate incomes. Learn more about these opportunities at https://www.weinereducationfoundation.com/.

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The Benefits of Earning a High School Diploma

In many cases, missed opportunities can lead to misfortunes. If it’s been years since you missed the opportunity to earn your high school diploma, the opportunity has not passed. In fact, there are many financial, academic and social benefits to returning to school to receive that much-needed certificate. 

While work obligations and financial strain leads many to put off their quest to earn a high school diploma, it’s possible with the help of the Leon N. Weiner Education Foundation. Our organization is pleased to announce the online high school diploma tuition scholarship as part of our partnership with Career Online High School in Ohio to provide free tuition to students who are 16 years of age or older and want to earn their high school diploma. 

To qualify, you must be a resident in good standing of a property owned by Leon N. Weiner & Associates or managed by Arbor Management, LLC and a U.S. citizen or legal resident of the U.S. Let’s explore the benefits of earning a high school diploma. 

Financial Stability

Did you know that individuals who possess a high school diploma earn more than those who do not have this certificate? On average, high school graduates earn typically $4 more per hour than individuals who do not have a high school diploma, according to the Economic Policy Institute. To break this down further, you could earn a minimum of $10,000 more each year than those who do not have a high school diploma, according to U.S. Census Bureau reports. 

A higher paycheck allows you the financial freedom to support yourself and a family while also opening the door to advance within your chosen career. It’s also more likely that you will qualify for positions that offer retirement plans or pensions to safeguard your financial future. 

Career Opportunities

Without a high school diploma, many individuals struggle to find work that pays a living wage. Not only does a high school diploma provide you with lifelong skills and knowledge to make more informed decisions, but it also boosts your opportunities within a variety of industries. Employers are seeking individuals who have graduated high school because it showcases that you’ve gained a knowledge base necessary for problem-solving and critical thinking. 

In addition, a high school diploma opens the door to further your education. For instance, if you plan to enter the restaurant industry, many employers may assist with paying for continuing education, college or management classes that enhance your skills to advance within the company. 

According to recent unemployment rates, an individual with a high school diploma is more likely to be employed when compared to those without high school diplomas. Continuing your education reduces your risk of unemployment. For example, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate averages at 2.5 percent for college graduates, 5.3 percent for individuals with a high school diploma, and 7.7 percent for individuals who have not graduated high school. When considering the statistics, it’s clear to see that the more education you obtain, the more employable you will be over time. 

One benefit to a high school diploma that is overlooked is how it can improve your health long term. When you qualify for better career opportunities, it’s more likely that you will have access to health insurance and medical care provided and paid for by your employer. Not only will you enhance your skills and emerge as a more well-rounded person after obtaining a high school diploma, but you will also have more access to the healthcare necessary to improve your quality of life. 

Enhanced Skill Set

One misconception is that you must have a college degree to perform well on the job. Although continued education offers many benefits, a high school diploma sets the foundation for your learning. Employers know that individuals with a high school diploma have put in the work necessary to graduate and they understand that you’ve gained practical skills and life skills by achieving this goal. Obtaining a high school diploma requires dedication and hard work, which are skills and traits that employers seek out. 

Combined with on-the-job experience and your past employment history, earning a high school diploma sets you apart from other applicants when applying for entry-level or mid-level positions. Your education showcases that you are willing to learn, which is a strong transferrable skill that employers in every industry seek out in job candidates. Earning a high school diploma is a commitment. Achieving this goal shows employers that when you are committed to a task – no matter how difficult – you follow through.

A Pathway to College

If you dream of obtaining a college degree, the first step is to earn your high school diploma. This certificate affords you the skills and knowledge to not only succeed in your chosen career path, but also continue your education at a college or university. In many cases, colleges prefer or require a high school diploma for admission. This gives you more of an opportunity to expand your knowledge base, but also increases your earning potential and job opportunities. 

Many colleges and universities offer two-to-four-year programs with accelerated degree options and certificate programs within a variety of industry specializations. From culinary classes to general education courses, the sky is the limit when you have your high school diploma needed for college admission. 

A Sense of Accomplishment

While it’s common to seek out earning a high school diploma for career advancement and financial stability, don’t underestimate the sense of accomplishment and pride you will experience after meeting this goal. A high school diploma program takes dedication and commitment that is worth the end result. As you finish each homework assignment, test, presentation, or group project, you will have a sense of pride that offers intrinsic rewards that only you can offer yourself. 

Learning to balance home, work and school life can be a challenge. However, it is something you can achieve. When working with a personal mentor from our partners at Career Online High School, you will learn more about the effort and commitment needed to succeed. Having a helping hand along for the journey provides you with the motivation you need to excel academically and financially. 

Tuition Assistance for a High School Diploma

The Leon N. Weiner Education Foundation has partnered with Career Online High School to offer tuition assistance for residents of our properties. You can earn a high school diploma in as little as 10-18 months by dedicating 10-12 hours each week to your studies. Through this high school diploma assistance program, students must complete eight lessons or one semester per week to stay on pace and earn one credit per month. 

The scholarship requirements require that you complete the first half-credit within the first two weeks to ‘test drive’ the program. The first 30 days serves as a probationary period. If you’re apprehensive about the workload, know that Career Online High School offers academic support. Once you are enrolled in Part 2 of the program, you are assigned an academic coach who will guide you through the program and help you establish academic and career goals. 

If you have earned some credits at an accredited high school, you also may qualify for credit based on transcripts from your previous high school. This will allow you to complete the program in less time. We recommend meeting with your academic coach to determine how your transfer credit will be evaluated by the online high school program.

To apply for the Leon N. Weiner Education Foundation’s Online High School Diploma Tuition Scholarship, contact Program Coordinator Linda Perkins at lnwscholars@verizon.net or call 302-765-8007 to learn more about the enrollment process. 

When embarking on a new learning experience, know that the Leon N. Weiner Education Foundation is here to support your efforts and encourage you along the way. The mission of the Leon N. Weiner Education Foundation is to build foundations for the future by providing educational assistance to children and adults who are members of families with low to moderate incomes. Learn more about these opportunities at https://www.weinereducationfoundation.com/.

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