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April 2021

Power Parent

A GRPS Magazine | April 2021

Academic Transitions

Is your child starting kindergarten next fall? Or do you have a middle schooler preparing to enter high school? Maybe your student is preparing to graduate with the class of 2022 and go onto college. Making these academic transitions can feel daunting for students and parents alike. As a caregiver, you might be wondering how to help your child make smart decisions while enjoying new opportunities. What should you do to help your child become ready for this new stage of their academic career?

Fortunately, there are plenty of resources to help support a successful transition to the next major stepping stone. April’s edition of Power Parent Magazine was designed as a resource to provide support to GRPS families as they prepare to make these academic transitions.

Check out this issue of Power Parent to learn more!

Features

Ensure a Smooth Transition

Successful End-of-Year Transitions Any move to a new grade is a challenge, but there are major transition years that your student will undergo that can be especially important to focus […]

Jump to Pre-K

GRPS World Class Preschool Children grow up fast! Whether they’re coming from daycare, a 3-year-old program, or directly from home, entering a preschool program for the first time is a...

To & From Kinder

Kindergarten Transitions If your child is making the transition from preschool to kindergarten, or from kindergarten to first grade, this article is for you! Kids are pretty smart about these...

3rd Grade Guide

From 2nd to 3rd: A Big Leap! Your child has mastered the fundamentals in 1st grade and 2nd grade, and is now ready to thrive in third grade! But it’s […]

Graduating Elementary School

Easing the Shift From Elementary to Middle School The logistical, social, and academic changes that your student will face when going from elementary to middle school are some of the […]

Middle & High School Transitions

Helping Your Student Make the Transition from Middle to High School For your teen, the first day of high school will likely be equal parts exciting and terrifying. New classmates, […]

12th Grade & Beyond!

Parent Action Plan: 12th Grade Your child (or young adult!) is entering their senior year – Congratulations! Whether your student is off to Grand Rapids Community College next year, planning...