The
Parents’ Guide to Student Success (listed below in English and Spanish) was developed in response to the
Common Core State Standards in English language arts and mathematics that more than 40 states have adopted. (To find out if your state has adopted the standards, visit
CoreStandards.org/In-The-States.) Created by teachers, parents, education experts, and others from across the country, the standards provide clear, consistent expectations for what students should be learning at each grade in order to be prepared for college and career.
National PTA® created the guides for grades K-8 and two for grades 9-12 (one for English language arts/literacy and one for mathematics).
The Guide includes:
- Key items that children should be learning in English language arts and mathematics in each grade, once the standards are fully implemented.
- Activities that parents can do at home to support their child's learning.
- Methods for helping parents build stronger relationships with their child's teacher.
- Tips for planning for college and career (high school only).
Implementation of the Common Core Standards is in its early stages. It is likely that they are not currently in place in your school or school district. Each state is working on developing its own timeline and plans to implement the standards. To find out more about your state's plans to adopt or implement the standards, please contact your state education agency.
PTAs can play a pivotal role in how the standards are put in place at the state and district levels. PTA® leaders are encouraged to meet with their school, district, and/or state administrators to discuss their plans to implement the standards and how their PTA can support that work. The goal is that PTAs and education administrators will collaborate on how to share the guides with all of the parents and caregivers in their states or communities, once the standards are fully implemented. Ultimately, the aim is for the Guide to be a tool for parents to build relationships with their children's teachers once the standards are fully in place.
Parent Guides
Kindergarten
This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of kindergarten in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
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1st Grade
This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 1st grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
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2nd Grade
This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 2nd grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
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3rd Grade
This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 3rd grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
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4th Grade
This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 4th grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
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5th Grade
This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 5th grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
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6th Grade
This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 6th grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
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7th Grade
This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 7th grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
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8th Grade
This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 8th grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
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High School English
This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn during high school in English.
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High School Math
This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn during high school in mathematics.
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Guía Para Padres Para Fomentar El Éxito Escolar
Kindergarten
Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar kindergarten.
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1er Grado
Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 1er grado.
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2do Grado
Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 2do grado.
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3er Grado
Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 3er grado.
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4to Grado
Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 4to grado.
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5to Grado
Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 5to grado.
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6to Grado
Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 6to grado.
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7mo Grado
Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 7mo grado.
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8vo Grado
Esta guía presenta un panorama general del aprendizaje que habrá adquirido su hijo en matemática y artes lingüísticas en inglés/alfabetización al terminar 8vo grado.
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Inglés En La Escuela Preparatoria
Esta guía presenta un panorama general de lo que aprenderá su hijo en artes lingüísticas de inglés en la escuela preparatoria.
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Matemática En La Escuela Preparatoria
Esta guía presenta un panorama general de lo que aprenderá su hijo en matemática en la escuela preparatoria.
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Additional Resources
Parents’ Guide to Student Success—Frequently Asked Questions
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Parents’ Guide to Student Success—Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Parents' Guide to Student Success
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State Education Agencies
Find out more about your state's CCSSI implementation plans.
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