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Useful Links for Parents
The Parent Resource Guides have links to web based games that provide grade level appropriate instruction and practice opportunities (and fun) for students.
PUSD's homework policy focuses on ways to increase student learning. Homework guidelines emphasize that moderate assignments completed and done well are more effective than lengthy or difficult ones poorly done. Links for Learning Adventures has information on safe web surfing, and reading, math, and homework resources. K-5 Elementary Academic Standards: information about expectations for student achievement. GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) page. College Planning and Information page. Check out this Back-to-School Safety Checklist for parents from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The San Diego Office of Education has information for San Diego County parents. The California Department of Education has information on standards, curriculum, testing, and much more.
How does your school compare with similar schools? How much do elementary districts typically spend on books and supplies? What are AYP and API all about? At Ed-Data you can find answers to these and other frequently asked questions. In addition to a vast amount of data, you can also read about important topics in public education.
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Citizenship• Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer • |
Do your children need health insurance? Low-cost and no-cost medical and dental insurance programs are available.
The San Diego Kids Health Assurance Network (SD-KHAN) offers free help to parents in finding and signing up for low-cost and no-cost health insurance for children.
SD-KHAN can help you find the best health insurance for your children, answer questions about health care programs, and help you fill out the
application form. You can reach them at