Making sure your child has a well-rounded school experience can be tough. Too often, the focus is on academics alone, while sports, art, music, and more may fall on the wayside. On the other hand, without a little discipline, your child may be to engrossed in extracurriculars to focus on his academics, resulting in lower grades than you would like to see on his report card. How do you make sure your child gets the holistic experience of academics and extracurriculars that his school has to offer?
Check out our tips in the slide show below.
(First published as "The A+ School Plan" in the June 2010 issue of Good Housekeeping Philippines. Adapted for use in Female Network. Photo by A Bloke Called Jerm / Sharkbait via Flickr Creative Commons. Additional reporting by Liana Smith Bautista.)
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