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What you can do - Families:Get involved in Graduation Matters Montana.1. ENCOURAGE THE STUDENTS IN YOUR FAMILY TOTAKE THE PLEDGE TO GRADUATE2. START OR JOIN COORDINATED GRADUATION MATTERSMONTANA EFFORTS:- Create or join a task force of local businesses, parents,caregivers, students, and community leaders to focus on graduation.3. PLAN FOR THE FUTURE:- Talk with your student about the credit requirements for ahigh school diploma and their plans for after graduation.- Have them explore career and college options and collectas much information as possible.4. GET INVOLVED IN THEIR EDUCATION:- Ask them about their homework and talk to their teachers.- Volunteer in their classroom or school.- Start or join a parent-teacher organization (e.g. PTA).- Attend their school events and get to know their teachers,coaches, mentors, and friends.5. MAKE A DIFFERENCE:- Volunteer at your local after-school program or youth organization.- Support other parents and caregivers.- Encourage others to make a difference too.To learn more about what you can do, please visit the Graduation Matters Montana website. http://www.graduationmatters.mt.gov