For Parents — Go Beyond Grades

86% of Tarrant County parents say their kids get B's or better.

Yet, only half of students are at grade level.

Free Tools and Programs

Here are 3 actions to take before the school year ends.

Ask if your child is on grade level

Even if your school doesn’t have spring conferences, reach out to your child’s teacher. Check out this simple tool to help get the most out of your end-of-year conversation.

Protip:

Teachers say the #1 way to know how your child is progressing is to be in regular contact with the teacher (not relying on report card grades).

Be in the know about your child’s learning

Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher About Reading and Math, and how to help at home.

One in five kids in the U.S. has a learning and thinking difference.

Protip:

You don't have to be a math or reading expert to advocate for your child. Help them thrive by knowing what and how they're learning in school.

Connect to summer learning programs in Tarrant County!

Ask if your school offers a summer learning program.

Check out this list of school and community based summer learning programs.

You can also use this Tarrant County search tool to find academic programs and more!

Protip:

Use this letter to introduce your child to summer program leaders so they can be the most helpful.

Check out these stories about the importance of going beyond grades.

Video Playlist

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"I&#039m Always Asking The Questions" Ivelisse Dominguez | Go Beyond Grades - Tarrant County

"I'm Always Asking The Questions" Ivelisse Dominguez | Go Beyond Grades - Tarrant County

"Much Needed Interventions" Leah M. King | Go Beyond Grades - Tarrant County

"The Impact of The Parent Perception Gap" Cassie McQuity | Go Beyond Grades - Tarrant County

"Collective Partnership" Secretary Pete Geren | Go Beyond Grades - Tarrant County

"Necessary Resources & Tools" Trenace Dorsey-Hollins | Go Beyond Grades - Tarrant County

"Daughter of Immigrants" Lety Gomez | Go Beyond Grades - Tarrant County

See how your school performed on the 2023 STAAR test

Did you Know?

96% of Tarrant County parents think their kids read at grade level*. 52% of kids actually do**.

*Learning Heroes Tarrant County, TX Parent Research 2024
**STAAR Test Results (2023)

Tarrant County Programs and Events

Thu 5/16/2024

11:30 AM

Christ’s Haven, Clayton Youth Enrichment, & Community Storehouse

Attention Foster Parents: Have you had a hard time figuring out where your child is educationally? Join Christ's Haven, Clayton Youth Enrichment, and Community Storehouse to receive hands on help to find out and get FREE resources for summer learning!