School achievements understood as the acquiring of the knowledge and skills according to the teaching program depends on various factors. An important role is played by, among other things, personality traits, intelligence, talents, achievement motivation, intrinsic activity, past successes and also the impact of didactic and education from the teacher. Family factors in the development of achievement and motivation at school should not be underestimated. It is primarily the parents who shape the attitude of pupils to learning, independence in thinking and how they learn how to cope with difficulties. It is mainly the atmosphere in the family, the providing the security and the impacts of the parents on a child which determines the direction in which it develops and what goals it pursues. The research conducted by the authors was the subjective evaluation of school achievements and the influence of parents. Among other things the aim was seeking answers for the questions: “How do students retrospectively assess their school accomplishments?” and “Is there a link regarding achievement motivation in school and a retrospective assessment of the parental interaction?” (in terms of closeness, help, guidance and requirements on the part of parents). The research was conducted among 177 female students who made a retrospective evaluation of their performance in high school and their parents’ attitudes towards them. The study used the following techniques: Inventory of Achievement Motivation, H. Schuler, G.C. Thornton, A. Frintrup in ed. W. Klinkosz, A.E. Sękowski, Questionnaire of parental attitudes M. Braun-Gałkowska and a questionnaire in the development of their own, including questions about the family situation, socio-demographic data. The study confirmed the significant impact of parents for creation of achievement motivation and success of school students.