Winter 2013 Issue - De La Salle Institute

PARENT PLACEWhy has De La Salle been thebest choice for your student?,continued.“My daughter is getting the best education!She is currently on the “B”Honor Roll; she knows she can do itand with De La Salle’s outstandingteachers, I know that she can do it,too!”Is there any advice you would sharewith future De La Salle parents?“Review Edline often. Know whatyour student is doing in class. Meetwith teachers if necessary.“Our daughter’s teachers have beenmore than willing to help keep us informedas to her progress – whetherthrough phone calls or emails. Theyare willing to do whatever it takes tomake sure that she succeeds.”“I like the structure and discipline thatis provided; however, I also do likethat a certain level of independence isgiven. I also feel like the school caresabout the whole person and not just thestudent.”“I’m a ‘D’ graduate and having my son at theInstitute Campus and my daughter at the LourdesHall Campus allows our family to continue thelegacy of attending De La Salle. I cannot tell youhow honored I am to know that my children willgraduate from the same high school that I did.We are very proud to be a ‘D’ family.”“My son is doing so well with his studies.He absolutely loves school andthe extracurricular activities. He hasgrown so much in the past in the fivemonths he has been at ‘D’.”“Make sure your child knowsabout all the different opportunitiesat De La Salle, as it will helpthem to feel like their home awayfrom home.”“Not only will your children learn aboutmath and science and technology, they’llalso learn how to interact with people ofdifferent backgrounds and faiths. This isan amazing opportunity for them and providesa real-world education.”“Know that the sacrifice of sending yourson or daughter to De La Salle is wellworth it. The growth and maturity youwill see in your child over four years isincredible. My son has truly developedinto a De La Salle man!”“Stay involved! Even though your childis in high school, they still need a lot ofmonitoring due to social pressures. Also,attend parent-teacher conferences andjoin the parent association because it’simportant to demonstrate that your child’seducation is meaningful to you.”Parent Place 19