Resources for Parents
- GRPS EARTH View your child's grades and progress in his or her classes. You will need your child's student ID# and password to access this site. To obtain this information, please call the main office: (616) 819-2310.
- U.S. Department of Education Parents Page Multiple articles and resources that can be browsed or searched. Topics include supporting children in school, planning and preparing for college, resources for English language learners, and supplemental services for children.
- National Education Association Parent Resources Developed through a joint effort between NEA and National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), these two-page guides provide parents and caregivers with fundamental tools to encourage their children's success in school.
- Parent Smart This is a searchable database of over 50,000 articles on how to help your child succeed in school. It also provides reviews of articles, and highlights featured articles that may be of special interest.
- What Research Says about Parent Involvement in Children's Education This document from the Michigan Department of Education summarizes research on parental involvement in education. It addresses factors like the impact of parental involvement, the relationship between parent expectations and student achievement, and different types of parental involvement. Specific examples of beneficial parental involvement behaviors are also given.