WHAT PARENTS CAN DO
Elementary School
- Attend school events with your student
- Stay in touch with teachers and know what your child is learning about throughout the year
- Attend Parent University workshops and watch Parent University videos
- Utilize the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
- Visit college campuses on family trips
- Stay connected and engaged with your child’s school — in person, through the school website, and by downloading NUSD’s District and Parent Portal apps
Middle School
- Attend school events and attend high school selection nights
- Learn about graduation and A-G requirements
- Parent University classes and videos
- Utilize the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to monitor grades and attendance
- Visit college campuses on family trips
- Set goals with your student
- Establish homework routines, and help your student be organized for school
- Start having your child save for college (529 Plan)
- Stay connected and engaged with your child’s school — in person, through the school website, and by downloading NUSD’s District and Parent Portal apps
High School
- Attend Parent University Workshop and watch Parent University videos
- Utilize the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to monitor grades and attendance
- Download NUSD’s District and Parent Portal apps
- Learn about college assessments like the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and Preliminary SAT (PSAT)
- Complete the Free Federal Student Aid Form (FAFSA) and consider loan and grant options
- Work with your student to prepare for college applications and application deadlines
- Plan for college expenses and save money to pay them (529 Plan)
- Learn about Career Technical Education opportunities and encourage your student to participate