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Home Study Form:  When a student has difficulties at school, we may ask parents to complete a Home Study Form.  This highlights areas that can be of concern in a child's life, or that may be affecting their development in academics, character, social skills, emotional issues or other  areas. You can download this form here. It will help you understand a little more of what GGA expects from parents.  Below are some other details of supporting your child's learning.

THIRD CULTURE KIDS.  A child or young person who has grown up in a country that is not their home country often faces special challenges and opportunities.  Find out more about how to support your child here in China and when you return to your homeland by visiting this helpful website.

(NB. This is an external link that will take you way from GGA website.  We do not necessarily endorse all the content of external sites)

GGA Expectations of the School community

1.  STAFF:

• Ensure student safety and well-being during school hours

• Academics: enable each student to reach their potential

• Provide curriculum enhancement: art, P.E., music, etc.

• Lead by example in showing Christian love and character   

• Pastoral care and spiritual support: pray for and with students, listening to their needs and problems;

• Positively encourage and motivate students to do their best   

• Administer discipline and take corrective action to train students to be responsible and develop self-control

• Keep and regularly update academic and other records

• Communicate with parents, at parent/supervisor conferences, PTA events and by telephone and letter when needed 

2.  STUDENTS 

• Arrive on time. 

• Wear correct uniform.

• Complete their academic goals each day, at school or as homework.

• Do homework as a priority each evening.

• Participate in classes: music, P.E., ESL, etc.

• Deliver school communications: newsletter, Homework Slip, Congratulations Slip, Corrective Action Notice, etc.

• Return the communications envelope.

• Return PACEs, library books and other borrowed items to school on time.

• Bring their lunch.

3. SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS OF PARENTS 

     A.     Daily Routine

• Ensure that students get enough rest: (KA-LLC – 10-12 hours per night;  ULC – 8-10 hours per night.)

• Nutritious breakfast

• Check communications Envelope and check school bag

• Send varied and healthful snacks and lunches

• Inform the school if a student is sick or absent for another reason.

• Provide the correct uniform and ensure that students wear it

B.     Learning Support

• Provide English help and stimulation at home

• Provide a time and place where your child can do their homework without distractions (like PC/TV) Check that homework is completed and sign Homework Slips.

• Take time to communicate with your children: read with and to them; talk to them about their day,

• Pray and read the Bible with your children

• Communicate with the school about changes at home that may affect the child (schedule, parents on a trip, etc)

• Discuss the child’s Progress Report with them and help them see how to improve

• Take Corrective Action Notices seriously, imposing additional sanctions if needed: e.g. no TV/computer; sign the C.A.Notice.

• Attend PST meetings, Parent Supervisor Conferences and other school events.

• Communicate any questions or problems to the school, directly or via the PST Coordinator.

C.     Self Image issues

• Remind your child of your love and acceptance, even when they fail!

• Spend quality time with them and look for opportunities to praise them.

• Don’t compare your child to other children!

PARENTING POINTER: Summer Activities

We recommend that, on receiving the Progress Report, you go over it with your child to discuss their strengths, weaknesses, and accomplishments of the year, and use it to guide their summer activities and set goals for the new year.  It is also a good time to reward their hard work from this school year.

Here are some suggested summer activities.  Don’t forget the activities that develop character!

¨     Book Worm Contest: Read as many books as possible over summer. A written or oral book report can be done for each book read.

¨    Convention preparation: Choose a few events and practice (e.g. Scripture memory, Photography, Art, or Science projects).                       

¨     Daily Journal: Record your daily activities (including exercise) Write and illustrate if desired. (with pictures/photos)  May be done on computer. 

¨    Culture Award: Visit and report on cultural or historical sites & sights (May be Power Point presentations) like museums, art galleries, National Parks etc.

¨    Multiplication Madness:  Practice the times tables through 12

¨  English Language Clubs/Classes: For those students who are working below their level and need extra help.

¨    Sports Clubs: Swimming is great, but also tennis, basketball and any other regular physical activity is of great benefit to your child.

¨    Summer Camp: Try to find camps that will challenge your child to grow socially and intellectually, but Christian camps are recommended, because they will stimulate character and spiritual growth.

¨    Focused Bible Study: Choose an area of character weakness in your child and make this the subject of daily Bible study at home by looking up related scriptures and studying positive role models in the Bible.

¨   Physical checkup – Eyesight, hearing, teeth, etc.

¨ Social projects – Help out with projects for the needy or handicapped.

Progress Report,

We recommend that, on receiving the Progress Report, you go over it with your child to discuss their strengths, weaknesses, and accomplishments of the year, and use it to guide their summer activities and set goals for the new year.  It is also a good time to reward their hard work from this school year.