This Spanish/English guide was written by parents for high school parents. The guide's first section deals with how to select the right high school. This is followed by a lengthy section on the high school years, which covers the following topics: how to keep up with what the student is doing; how to connect with the school; requirements for graduation; programs; transcripts; records; students' rights and responsibilities; suspension; attendance; health requirements and entrance screening; sickness or injury at school; holidays, half-days, vacations, and snow days; transportation; lunch and breakfast programs; clothing and supplies; working papers; voter registration; programs and services for handicapped students; bilingual programs; special programs; what to do if the student wants to change schools; and dropping out. The final section is about making decisions about employment or college after high school graduation. (CMG)