Quantico MCCS LIFE January Magazine | Page 11

Family Care School Liaison (SL) 2034 Barnett Ave., Quantico, 703-784-4729 Email: [email protected] When your child is having difficulties in school it can be a symptom of a wide variety of issues. Many parents don’t know where to begin and how to navigate what can be a very emotional situation. Working with the school and your child is the most effective way to begin to address any problems. To help, follow these steps: STEP 1: INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM Get as much detail as possible from your child and from the teacher. Find out what both are seeing and if the problem is due to one specific subject, class, or issue. STEP 2: SUPPORT THE STUDENT Let your child know that you want to help them address the problem. Your child needs to know that they are being heard and that you care. STEP 3: EXPLORE SOLUTIONS Work together with your child and the teacher to develop options to solve a problem. STEP 4: TAKE THE NEXT STEP If you have tried to work out a problem with the teacher and there has been little progress, it is time to ask for additional help. Ask the school counselor, assistant principal, or principal to bring another set of eyes and support to the situation. You can request a meeting with an interdisciplinary group of professional who can make recommendations, perform assessments, or consider if your child has an educational disability. STEP 5: STOP AND CHANGE PATHS It is time for additional resources if despite your best effort, the problem continues. Contact your School Liaison for help finding the resources your struggling student needs. QUESTIONS/CONCERNS, CALL 703-784-4729 Select Option 1 for Christopher Lamb QUANTICO BASE FREDERICKSBURG CITY SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY Select Option 2 for Keely Ricks STAFFORD COUNTY PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Youth Sports (YS) 3312 Purvis Rd, Quantico, 703-784-9756/5637 Email: [email protected] Register at the Youth Sports Office, 0900-1700, Mon-Fri YOUTH CO-ED BASEBALL REGISTRATION Registration: 12 Feb - 17 Mar Start Smart - Age 4: $50 Ages 5-12: $60 Acronym/Address List located in back of magazine. www.quantico.usmc-mccs.org 9