How do I start asking for grades?

Frame it as a 'Student Success Program' where you support their development in all areas.

Is this too much work for instructors?

Dojo10 automates the follow-up, so you only spend time on the actual feedback.

What if a parent refuses?

Respect their privacy, but emphasize that it's a tool for the child's growth.

Retaining Parents with Academic and Behavior Reports | Dojo10

Beyond the Mat: Partnering with Parents

Parents view martial arts as a tool for character development. By tracking academic reports and discipline, you prove that your school is a center for holistic growth.

The Strategy

**Engagement:** Ask parents for report cards. It shows you care about their child's future.
**Gamification:** Reward students who show improvement in their school grades.
**Discipline Standards:** Make school behavior a prerequisite for belt promotions.

Implementation Steps

1. **Digital Collection:** Use Dojo10 to send automated requests for academic updates. 2. **Public Recognition:** Acknowledge academic success during class to boost student morale. 3. **Goal Setting:** If grades are low, create a 'study plan' that the student must follow to earn their next stripe.

Common Pitfalls

**Being too intrusive:** Keep the focus on encouragement and support.
**Manual tracking:** Use software to avoid losing data.
**Inconsistency:** Ensure every student is treated with the same process.

How Dojo10 helps

Dojo10 centralizes student profiles, allowing you to track both martial arts progress and academic milestones in one dashboard, making communication with parents seamless.

Retaining Parents with Academic and Behavior Reports