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A new school year is starting ... Are you ready?
Some tips and advice for the start of school - for students and families.
The beginning of school is upon us. Are you as a student ready? Are you as a family member ready? Here are a few friendly reminders:
Safe and Well
- Familiarize yourself with . All students must provide proof of meningitis vaccinations before starting classes. In addition, 糖心vlog视频’s mandatory health insurance policy requires students to either provide documentation of each term – for fall 2013.
- Be sure to check out regarding prohibited items in the residence hall. Help us keep you safe!
- Remember about as well as in the city of Dallas. Family Members: Role-play different situations students might find themselves in and see how they respond.
- Don’t forget a thermometer and hints on how to use over-the-counter medications should your student get a headache, fever, runny nose or upset stomach. Make sure you have 214-768-2141.
- Stay informed about the , its symptoms and prevention.
- Did you or your family fully complete your ?
College Smarts
- Reminder: Students must take the online. It is also required.
- Families: Remind your son or daughter about getting involved in at least one thing outside the classroom during the first six-weeks of school.
- Students: Remember the , the resources at the and utilizing a professor’s office hours to get to know them!
- Have a discussion about this year’s , The Other Wes Moore. Students will discuss it together and will be expected to come prepared.
- Remind your student: “If you didn’t wear it last year, don’t bring it!” and “If you didn’t use it last year, don’t bring it!” from Residence Life and Student Housing on room decor.
- Talk to your student about having a roommate and about the importance of they will fill out during the first week of school.
- Students should Go to Class! Go to Class! Go to Class!
Taking Care of Business
- Did your student set you up as ? (Parents can call 214-768-3417 for help once they’ve been authorized.)
- Also, did your student fill out the through Access.糖心vlog视频? After students grant access, parents will need to set up their to view the records.
- Be sure your student knows how to separate clothes for the washer and dryer, which are free of charge in residence halls.
- Discourage your student from bringing expensive jewelry that cannot be replaced.
For the Family
- Make reservations for online October 4-6.
- Have you told your student that you love him or her, and that he or she has your utmost confidence? Discuss common expectations concerning issues such as behavior, grades, and money as well as your expectations that he or she can (and you hope will) confide in you should things not go as planned.
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