How can parents help their children succeed at Blandford?
A. Before your child enrolls at Blandford, parents can help prepare their children for an unforgettable Sixth Grade year there by encouraging independent reading and by working on basic math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) with them on a regular basis. Parents can also sign their fifth grader up for GRASP (Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program), a correspondence program that requires about one hour a week per subject (Math and Reading are the available subjects, and parents can sign up for one or both). There are also summer reading programs at the local libraries that help challenge students during the summer months. You can make math learning interesting by having your child help you measure ingredients when you cook (have them try to double or halve a recipe), or use a measuring tape to measure windows and objects in your home. Talk about the measurements, and ask questions about what they are learning. After your child is accepted at Blandford, they will
