Parent Roles

Academic success in a University Model School requires active parental mentoring, the nature of which will vary depending upon the specific course and grade level of the student. The parental role in any UMS goes way beyond simply asking children each evening, “Is your homework done?” Grace Prep will provide Parent Training Modules to assist parents in their roles as “off campus” teachers.

Middle School Parental Roles (guide for dependent study, course monitor, project assistant)

• At the 6th Grade Level, parents will act as “co-instructors” in the satellite classroom at home. Parents will receive instructions from the classroom teacher on a regular basis outlining home assignments, drill practice, follow-up study over covered material, and preparation needed for the next class.
• Students in the 7th -8th grades will begin to assume some independence from the co-teacher in the completion of assignments. Parents should read each assignment sheet, structure time and place for completing the assignments, offer assistance as needed, and verify that each assignment is completed.
  
  High School Parental Roles (guide for dependent and independent study, interactive discussion leader, course monitor, project assistant)
• Students in the 9th-10th grades will require supervision in order to help them develop disciplined study habits and personal responsibility for the completion of assignments in a timely manner. Parents will supervise student work, monitor student assignments, and discuss content as required.
• Students in the 11th -12th grades study independently, as required in post-secondary education programs. Parents should be available to assist as needed with organization, accountability, and spiritual guidance.