Coaching Tips for Incoming Students
- Give your student autonomy.
- Allow your student to initiate contact during the school week Monday thru Friday.
- Reach out to them on the weekend.
- Offer encouragement and support if your student is missing the comforts of home and family.
- Don't overwhelm your student with a lot of questions. Allow them to lead the conversation.
- Remind your student of the importance of proper self-care which will allow them to perform academically at their best.
- If your student shares a negative assignment or test outcome ask them what they need. Sometimes students want to vent and have their feelings hear. Other times they may want help coming up with solutions. Let them tell you what they need in this moment.
- Let your student know that you are confident in them when using their own judgement.