I Can Ask for Help
School Lingo 101
Who to Talk To?
Parent Power
Speak Up! Student Edition
100

True or False: It's okay to ask for help if you're stuck.

What is true?

100

This person helps you find books and use computers.

Who is the librarian?

100

Who should a parent contact first if they’re concerned about their child’s grades?

What is the classroom teacher?

100

True or False: Parents have the right to request a school meeting at any time.

What is true?

100

What should you do if you feel unsafe at school?

What is tell a trusted adult?

200

If you don’t understand something in class, who can you ask?  

What is the teacher?

200

This is the first subject of the day where you might read a story or learn new words.

What is reading?

200

This person is responsible for coordinating services in an IEP.

What is the case manager or special education coordinator?

200

Name one effective way parents can support learning at home.

What is helping with homework or establishing a routine?

200

Name one way students can self-advocate in class.

What is asking for help or requesting extra time?

300

If you're being teased at recess, what should you do?

What is tell an adult I trust?

300

You sit at this when you do your schoolwork in class.

What is a desk?

300

This school employee helps with emotional well-being and conflict resolution.

What is a school counselor?

300

What does FERPA protect?

What is the privacy of student education records?

300

Students who want to start a club should talk to this person.

What is the school principal or activities coordinator?

400

This person is the boss of the school.

Who is the principal?

400

This word means being at school, on time, and ready to learn.

What is attendance?

400

What is an app I can use to talk to my child's teacher?

What is Parent Square?

400

What can a parent do at home to help with reading?

What is read with your child 20 mins a night?

400

You forgot your lunch or snack. Who can you talk to?

What is the teacher, office, or lunch helper?

500

What should you do if you forgot your homework?

What is tell the teacher and ask what to do next?

500

This is what your teacher gives you to do at home to practice.

What is homework?

500

Scenario: A student is being bullied but is afraid to speak up. What should a parent or peer do?

What is encourage them to talk to a teacher or counselor and offer support?

500

Who should a parent contact first if they have a concern about their child's learning?

What is the classroom teacher?

500

You don’t understand the directions on your worksheet. What should you say?

What is “Can you please explain the directions again?”