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Step 1
Introduce yourself to the teacher and find out what programs the teacher encourages his students to follow. Support the teacher's programs and ask how you may help him with his task. Swap phone numbers and email addresses while encouraging him to call you anytime he needs help from a parent.
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Step 2
Volunteer as room mother or field trip mom or dad so you can see how your son relates with his classmates. See if he makes wise choices in friends and if they too are interested in school. If you see disinterest in your son or problems understanding the schoolwork while the majority of the students are doing well, then talk with the teacher.
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Step 3
Look for notes from the teacher. If you start getting notes or phone calls from the teacher about misbehaving, it's a sure sign to call a tutor. Make sure the notes and phone calls are clearly understood. You want to know exactly what needs to be corrected.
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Step 4
Make sure your son feels confident about tests--not anxious or very nervous. Being quiet or apathetic about tests tends to be a bad sign as well. If you notice these signs, ask the teacher if a tutor is recommended.
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Step 5
Determine whether her homework is incomplete or not done correctly. Legible work that is organized and complete is a good sign. If she shows signs of having no interest whatsoever in homework, let alone schoolwork, talk to the teacher and determine if she needs a tutor.
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Step 6
Check her grades. If your child seems to be studying, yet the grades don't reflect her efforts it indicates something is wrong. Meet with the teacher and see what he suggests. Try doing homework with your child; perhaps you can catch the problem in time before you need a tutor.
