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Information for Parents and Guardians
As
a student's parent or guardian, you are much more than just transportation to
and from class. You are an integral part of our training program. Advancement
in the art of karate-do requires taking the lessons taught in the dojo --
seriousness and focus, courtesy, taking initiative, accepting responsibility
-- and applying them in everyday life. Parents
are expected to be our eyes and ears on our students outside the dojo. Many
parents make us aware of report card grades in academics and citizenships,
for example. At the minimum, we ask parents to make sure the specific
examples we teach in the dojo are being done at home:
Of
course, you will be the student's primary example! Evaluations
Before
each exam, the student must return an exam registration form which includes a
parent evaluation. You'll be asked to confirm progress, or a continued high
standard, in these areas. Students
under the age of 16 are not allowed to take the test for their next rank
until this information is complete. If lack of progress or a low standard is
indicated, certain conditions, agreed upon between the parent, the
instructor, and the student must be met before the student can test. If this is
the student's first exam, parents should respond according to when the
student started training. This way,
performance at home is tied directly to the student's rank in karate-do.
Without your involvement, the student will not be able to grow personally or
advance in karate-do. Click here for an example of the evaluation form. |
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