[header] How to help your child excel in elementary school [title] Understand why your involvement in your child's education is critical. [step] Students who perform below grade level are at a disadvantage, not only during the following school year, but throughout their educational experience. Students who cannot locate the information they need, understand the meaning of words or utilize other essential learning skills are far more likely to drop out of school. 
[title] Help your child make the transition from each grade to the next. [step] It's important for you to realize that starting a new grade is a major milestone in a child's life.