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. 

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.   

The 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).

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Parent Guides - English​

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.​

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.

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.