This set of materials contains three booklets that provide information to parents so they can assist and lead their children to productive adulthood. Each booklet examines several topics relating to parent participation. "Parents: The Key to a Child's Success" helps parents in preparing and supporting their children for success in school, noting that the special relationship between parents and their children can serve to increase children's educational and decision-making skills. The information contained in this booklet covers school participation, homework and study, health habits, and emotional and mental wellness. "Parents: Partners in Study Skills" examines the importance of study skills and when they should be taught to children. It also gives guidelines on parent participation, such as providing support and encouraging communication, ensuring a good study environment, helping develop positive attitudes towards studying, planning study time, and getting ready for tests. "Planning for Graduation: How Will You Do?" is a checklist of things students and parents need to know in order for the student to pass the Ninth Grade Proficiency Tests. It includes information on learning outcomes for ninth-grade reading, writing, mathematics, citizenship, and science; special rules for the ninth-grade proficiency tests; and the testing schedule. It also provides a legislative historic background of the ninth-grade proficiency tests. (MOK)