Many students may experience noticeable academic and social changes throughout their time in high school.
This comprehensive guide is written by experts to help parents prepare for the year ahead.
Praise for 10th Grade Ready
“As students arrive in 10th grade they are increasingly independent, which makes navigating the role of a sophomore parent pretty tricky. When my own kids were sophomores, I wanted to avoid the urge to be a ‘helicopter parent’ while still giving them the support they needed to find their own path to success. 10th Grade Ready provides a rich array of advice for parents seeking developmentally appropriate strategies for challenging, nurturing, and communicating with their adolescent children and interacting effectively with the educators who are committed to their learning and growth. Written by some of America’s most accomplished teachers, this book is a must-read for all seeking to understand how best to encourage their kids to survive and thrive in and out of the classroom.”
—Scott DiMauro, President, Ohio Education Association
“10th Grade Ready is a must read for parents, caregivers, and families looking for practical and sound advice as they navigate a very important transition for rising 9th graders and 10th graders. The conversation starters at the end of every chapter provide an easy way for students and parents to interact with each other in a meaningful way. Parents will also learn constructive ways to support their students through more effective communication with schools and will be better equipped to advocate for their child. As a high school principal with 33 years of experience, I will definitely recommend this book to our families.”
—Paul Waller, PhD, High School Principal
Get prepared for a transitional year.
By their sophomore year, students may feel a stronger sense of identity—with their school, their peers, and themselves. If you’re wondering how to support your teen during their 2nd year in high school, you’ll find loads of information in 10th Grade Ready useful to you and your sophomore.
10th Grade Ready includes:
How 10th grade differs from 9th and moving through preparing for 11th grade.
How to choose courses and comprehend graduation credits.
Expert advice on a wide range of topics, from academic expectations to emotional and social development.
Practical suggestions and relatable anecdotes.
Conversation starters for you and your high schooler to open new lines of communication that can continue throughout the school year.
Effective strategies to balance guidance and support with encouraging self-reliance, helping parents strike the right balance.
10th Grade Ready is edited by Timothy M. Dove, who was the 2011 and 2012 Ohio State Teacher of the Year, where he was a 7th and 8th grade teacher. He has also been an adjunct professor at The Ohio State University. Since retirement from K–12, Tim has been a consultant with Battelle for Kids in Hong Kong, Learning Forward, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), and the Collaboration for Effective Education, Development, Accountability and Reform (CEEDAR) Center.
Contributors include:
David Echols, Assistant Principal
Stacey Donaldson, PhD, NBCT, 2010 Mississippi Teacher of the Year
David Bosso, Ed.D., 2012 Connecticut Teacher of the Year
Al Rabanera, Algebra Teacher, California
Mandy Manning, 2018 National and Washington State Teacher of the Year
Chris Grouzes, M.A., 2023 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Finalist
La-Shanda West, Ed.S., Florida
Renee Jones, 2023 Nebraska Teacher of the Year
Brian Skinner, 2023 Kansas Teacher of the Year
Jada Reeves, 2019 West Virginia State Teacher of the Year
Heidi Crumrine, 2018 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year
Sheena Graham, 2019 Connecticut Teacher of the Year
Charlie E. McAdoo II, Ed.D., Career and Technical Educator, Georgia
Sara Skretta, Ed.D., 2003 Nebraska Assistant Principal of the Year
Amybeth Taylor, English Teacher, Hew Hampshire