Research shows that parental involvement is associated with improved student achievement and other positive outcomes. Here are a few reasons to be involved in your child’s education:

1. Juniors and seniors whose parents remain involved maintain the quality of their work, develop realistic plans for their future, and successfully transition to life after high school. On the other hand, students whose parents are not involved are more likely to drop out of school.
2. Student achievement is higher—regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnic/racial background, or parental education levels. Students have higher grades and test scores, better attendance, and more consistent homework completion.
3. Graduation rates are higher, and more students enroll in post-secondary education.

The best way to support your student is to develop a working relationship with their teachers, keep up with what is happening at school, and participate in school events (such as parent-teacher conferences).

You can help your child succeed in school!

• Make sure your child arrives at school on time every day (8:00 a.m. for the morning session and 11:45 a.m. for the afternoon session).
• Call the Transition attendance line at (414) 934-4400 when your child will be absent. We must be sure every student has arrived safely and follow up with anyone who is not there. We must also record absences correctly.
• Ensure that your child gets at least nine hours of sleep every night.
• Make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. Please tell us if your student needs a coat or other outerwear.
• Help your child with assignments.

Parent Coordinator

This role is designed to help parents and guardians find information about our school and MPS. Sally Hamilton is the parent coordinator at Transition High School.

Sally Hamilton
hamiltsf@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
(414) 934-4459