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Homework help can go a long way
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Homework is often a daunting task for parents as well as students, and can easily become the cause of family disputes, regardless of how conscientious your kids are. As parents try to ensure their children prioritize schoolwork and complete tasks on time, they have to contend with trying to fit in various activities and family commitments. For students, concentrating at home can be tough, especially after a long school day that starts early and may include a lunchtime meeting for the science club and lacrosse practice after school.
Janeal Roberts, vice president of education for KLC School Partnerships, believes that organization is key to managing homework successfully.
“Setting aside a dedicated area for homework, devising a schedule and helping your child stay on top of their workload will make life easier for the whole family,” Roberts said. “Making school work a priority in your home and helping your child set aside time to complete school work sends the signal that you care about your child and his or her future.”
Based on her experience and work with School Partnerships, Roberts offers these tips for parents:
• Make a schedule. Make homework part of a schedule that includes other fun activities so children will look forward to those activities and work toward them. Sitting down and establishing a contract with your child regarding homework and your expectations is essential.
• Identify a location in your home conducive to learning. Look for a location where there is good lighting, limited distractions and comfortable seating.
• Remove distractions. Turn off the TV and have your child avoid using the telephone until homework is completed. Ask family members to participate in quiet activities during homework time.
• Make sure your child has a healthy snack before doing homework. According to the American Dietetic Association, children who eat balanced snacks pay attention longer in class, make fewer mistakes on tests and generally have fewer behavioral problems.
• Be a role model for your child. It is important to read with your child, have him or her read to you or read while the child is studying as a way of showing support. While your child is working on homework, let him or her see you completing tasks such as paying the bills or other work assignments.
• Talk to your child about his or her classes. Know what classes your child is taking, what regular homework assignments are in each class and learn which assignments are liked and which your son or daughter struggles with. Most schools today have online tools that give you access to teachers and homework resources. Take the time to learn about what communication tools your school is using and use them. Stay in contact with your child’s teachers — do not wait until conference time.
• Reward success with praise. Displaying good grades or significant improvement can boost your child’s confidence. Post an A+ on the refrigerator and share accomplishments with other important people in your child’s life.

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Richmond Hill High School senior Jacey Shanholtzer shows her Dawn Harrington Berry Spotlight Award, which was awarded by the Richmond Hill Community Theatre and includes a $500 scholarship. With her are Tom Harris, Ashlee Farris, Brett Berry and Kim Diebold. The award was created in memory of Dawn Harrington Berry, a long time RHCT member and president who died in 2016. - photo by Photo provided.

Three reports recently presented scholarships

Richmond Hill High School senior Jacey Shanholtzer received the Dawn Harrington Berry Spotlight Award, which was awarded by the Richmond Hill Community Theatre and includes a $500 scholarship. The award was created in memory of Dawn Harrington Berry, a long time RHCT member and president who died in 2016.

Garden Club

The Richmond Hill Garden Club recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Katherine Wood and a $500 scholarship to Carly Vargas, both seniors graduating from Richmond Hill High School.

The awards were presented May 8 during Honors Night at RHHS.

Wood plans to attend Green Mountain College in Vermont and major in environmental studies.

Vargas plans to attend Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee, to pursue a degree in either environmental studies or biology.

The garden club awards a $1,000 scholarship annually to a local high school senior who plans to major in a field related to environmental concerns, plants and/or gardening.

This year, due to having two exceptional candidates, the garden club awarded an additional $500 scholarship.

Exchange Club

The Exchange Club of Richmond Hill recently named Caroline Odom as its student of the year.

The club each month during the school year names a student of the month, and the student of the year is chosen from among those winners.

Awards are based on academic performance, community involvement and leadership.

Monthly winners receive $100, with the annual winner getting a $1,000 scholarship.

The Exchange Club has been recognizing students for more than 30 years.

Odom will go on to compete in the Georgia District Exchange Club against students from across the state.

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