Parents and Families,
Kansas State University views parents and families as partners in student success. Many students will continue to seek support and guidance from their parents and families throughout college. Discussing your student’s academic progress can be a valuable way to show your support and interest. To help facilitate, provided are conversation starters you may consider when discussing your student’s end of semester grades. -These open-ended questions are meant to drive a supportive conversation.
- Tell me about your fall semester.
- Did your grades meet your expectations?
- Did they reflect your effort?
- What have you learned about your study style?
- How can I best support you going forward?
- Did you know tutoring is free?
- I’ve heard the academic coaches are excellent–can I help you explore how to connect with one?
If your student has not met their own academic expectations, consider reading the following article https://grownandflown.com/kid-broken-academic-probation-news-you/ This article was written by a parent who was caught off guard during holiday break by their student’s academic performance. She shares her feelings and steps she took to best support her student.
If you or your family has any questions or are seeking additional support, please reach out to K-State’s Academic Achievement Center. https://www.k-state.edu/aac/about/team/index.html
Additionally, you can call our Parents and Family hotline at (785) 532-2222 and access resources for further support