DOs:

• Read the Parent Handbook carefully: Familiarize yourself with your school's parent handbook to understand expectations. It often outlines the roles and responsibilities of parents, teachers, and the school.
• Purchase all required materials: Have all the required materials, including teacher's guides when specified. For example, if the buying guide requires a math answer key, be sure to purchase one. It can be challenging to support your student without the correct materials.
• Preview lessons ahead of time: Take the time to read through your child's upcoming lessons, assignments, and instructions. This will allow you to help efficiently, plan ahead, and adjust as needed.
• Communicate: Read through all school and class communications. Additionally, be sure to communicate through the teacher's preferred method to ask clarifying questions, etc.  
• Routine: Predictability can help students stay on track on home days. Work to create a predictable learning environment.
• Work at your student's level: As your child's age and abilities allow, permit them to take ownership of their assignments and time management. 
• Model Behavior:  Ephesians 6:4 instructs us to "don’t stir up anger in your children, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord" (Christian Standard Bible, 2017). Do remember your reasons for hybrid homeschooling, and the opportunity to model a healthy attitude of learning. 

DON'Ts:

• Wait until the last minute: Being prepared for any possible questions will prevent unnecessary stress and save time.
• Redo your child's work: While you are there to support and guide your child, resist the urge to redo (or do) your child's work. Allowing your child to make mistakes and reflect upon it. 
• Disregard school policies: In the hybrid homeschool model, it is imperative to partner with your school. While enrolled in the school, you agree to follow school policies, even if you are legally responsible for schoolwork. 
• Expect too much of teachers: Remember, teachers at hybrid schools are part-time with limited resources. While accommodations can sometimes be made, typically, modifications cannot be made.  Teachers often homeschool their own children or work other jobs and cannot be expected to play the role of a full-time teacher.  Hybrid homeschooling is a partnership and requires much more from parents than traditional schools.
• Avoid conversations with the right people: Communication is vital. If you have a concern or frustration, follow the Matthew 18 principle, and take your concern to the correct source (not friends, other families, social media, or directly to administration). For example, if you have a grievance with your child's teacher, take your concern directly to the teacher first. Often, a misunderstanding is at the root and is resolved easily. If the issue cannot be resolved, then involve the appropriate administrator.