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<p>Those first reports give your student a good indication of how well their previous schooling has prepared them to compete in the pool they are now in. There is a leveling and sometimes its surprising. Wherever your child has landed, rest assured the school knows very well how to deal with those first set of grades, especially if they are lower than expected, as well as your childs feeling about them. A lot of effort goes into helping first year students understand where they need help and how to get it. Your daughter has already or will meet with her advisor and teachers to talk about this report and determine what, if anything, needs to be done to help her find her stride. Usually parent-teacher conferences are scheduled over Parents Weekend and, if you are able to attend, that is a good time to discuss any concerns. If you are not able to attend, Id suggest taking your lead from your daughter. Talk to her about how she feels and what she is doing to address the concerns. If you arent satisfied with what you are hearing from her, a call to her advisor, as you have done, is the correct first approach. You will probably find that the advisor is your daughters best guide and liaison with her teachers and will be able to address any concerns you have. Save contacting the teachers for Parents Weekend.</p>
<p>It IS hard to let go of concern for your child’s grades, but welcome to BS. Gradually, you learn to calm down and let your wonderful school do what it does best. Very soon, they will know your child as a student better than you do, and you will have no choice but to let go and let them do what they do so well. It can be freeing actually.</p>
<p>On another note, its not uncommon for students to do very well right out of the gate, sail through first year and then hit a wall second year or beyond. If difficulty is going to come, its not always in the first year.</p>