What Families Can Do

What you can do – Families:

Get involved in Graduation Matters Montana.

1. ENCOURAGE THE STUDENTS IN YOUR FAMILY TO TAKE THE PLEDGE TO GRADUATE

2. START OR JOIN COORDINATED GRADUATION MATTERS MONTANA EFFORTS:

• Create or join a task force of local businesses, parents,
  caregivers, students, and community leaders to focus on graduation.

3. PLAN FOR THE FUTURE:

• Talk with your student about the credit requirements for a high school diploma and their plans for after graduation.
• Have them explore career and college options and collect as much information as possible.

4. GET INVOLVED IN THEIR EDUCATION:

• Ask them about their homework and talk to their teachers.
• Volunteer in their classroom or school.
• Start or join a parent-teacher organization (e.g. PTA).
• Attend their school events and get to know their teachers, coaches, mentors, and friends.

5. MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• Volunteer at your local after-school program or youth organization.
• Support other parents and caregivers.
• Encourage others to make a difference too.