Take Back The Wheel

About the Book

McGee explains the concept of high school as a teenager's "job," how to interpret school performance records, the importance of school orientation, rules for high school success, precisely what it means to be an involved parent-and how to get outside help when parent participation isn't enough.
-"Parents Press"/The S.F. Bay Area's Locally Owned Parent Newspaper

The teenage years are hard and we can all use help supporting our students' as they grow into young men and women ready to take on the world. This is an easy to use guide to help every parent along the way.
-Karen Todd, Alternative High School Principal

Take Back The Wheel is an exciting and inspiring read. Betty has answered many questions and included tools for parents to use.
-Ethel Polk, Parent/Grandparent

Take Back The Wheel is a practical guide to get involved in your teenager's education. This book points to the alliance between parents, students and educators, as students are steered into a successful high school journey.
-Ana Vasquez, High School Counselor

Take Back The Wheel is a powerful tool for assisting parents. A prevailing question from parents: "Can you put my child in his/her right grade?" This book is a road map for students and parents to follow so that the path to the right grade and school success is a smooth one.
-Halima Dotson-Franklin, Teacher On Special Assignment

This book is a very insightful, useful tool full of valuable information. Parents and educators will benefit from its content and strategies.
-Ross Yokomura, High School Counselor

About the Author

This guidebook gives parents a clear and basic approach to help their child complete high school. Betty presents a thoughtful and honest look at the role of parents of ?at risk? children.
?Daniel Gee, High School Teacher

For nearly a decade Betty McGee has given presentations to parents and educators on the importance of parent involvement at the high school level at The Annual California Dropout Prevention Conference. She has received recognition from the California Department of Education for having the most comprehensive parent training program.