COVID 19
While the Agency of Education has shut down school buildings for the remainder of the year, school is still in session. As parents we are given the task of what we have done for our kids since they were born...teach them. This time is different though. We are not teaching them how to tie their shoes or mind their manners. This time we are doing school work with them. Sometimes we don't know what we are doing. That is where we, as parents, need to reach out for help. Whether it is to the internet, to other parents, or to teachers we need to do what is necessary for our student. The other thing that we have to remember is that most of us were not trained for this. It is okay to not know everything. If your student is getting stressed out because of the school work, take a break. This is when you get to become the favorite teacher. Go for a walk. Play a game. Cuddle. Do whatever it takes to get past that feeling.
In regards to the disease that is affecting the entire world, here is advice from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP):
"It is very important to remember that children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events. If parents/guardians seem overly worried, children’s anxiety may rise. Parents/guardians should reassure children that health and school officials are working hard to ensure that people throughout the country stay healthy. However, children also need factual, age appropriate information about the potential seriousness of disease risk and concrete instruction about how to avoid infections and spread of disease. Teaching children positive preventive measures, talking with them about their fears, and giving them a sense of some control over their risk of infection can help reduce anxiety."
Please go to the Parent Resources page to find more information and links to use with your student.
In regards to the disease that is affecting the entire world, here is advice from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP):
"It is very important to remember that children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events. If parents/guardians seem overly worried, children’s anxiety may rise. Parents/guardians should reassure children that health and school officials are working hard to ensure that people throughout the country stay healthy. However, children also need factual, age appropriate information about the potential seriousness of disease risk and concrete instruction about how to avoid infections and spread of disease. Teaching children positive preventive measures, talking with them about their fears, and giving them a sense of some control over their risk of infection can help reduce anxiety."
Please go to the Parent Resources page to find more information and links to use with your student.
“...the evidence is consistent, positive, and convincing: families have a major influence on their child’s achievement in school and through life. When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer, and like school more.”
Henderson, A., & Mapp, L. K. 2002
Welcome to the Parent Resource page, here you will find websites, information and tips that will help you navigate our islands and schools, assist your child in school, and find resources that can make life easier for you. The resources and pages will be updated periodically as new resources, opportunities and events come up, so make sure you check back from time to time.
Parent survey
The GISU is planning events at your school but we need your input concerning best day of the week and time. We also need to know what subject you would like you and your student to participate in.
Mission Statement
GISU graduates are curious, creative, courageous and capable of pursuing their aspirations in a diverse and ever-changing world.
GISU graduates are curious, creative, courageous and capable of pursuing their aspirations in a diverse and ever-changing world.
