Parent Involvement

WAYS FOR YOU TO GET INVOLVED:

Why should a parent get involved?

• Higher grades and test scores of students
• Better attitudes and behavior of students
• Better school attendance
• More homework completed and homework done on time
• Greater likelihood of graduating from high school
• Better chance of enrolling in post secondary education

How do I get involved in my child's education?

Make school important.

• Be sure your child gets to school on time.
• Talk to your child about the benefits of education.
• Speak positively about teachers and the school. 
• Attend open houses, conferences, and programs
• Answer notes and calls from the teacher
• Check your child's planner each day
• Check your child's online grades               

Encourage reading and writing.

• Keep books, magazines, and newspapers at home
• Take your child to the library & give books as gifts
• Read with your child. (Even older children enjoy this
• Show an interest in  & discuss what your child reads
• Encourage your child to write notes to relatives and friends
• Suggest that your child keep a journal or a diary

 What can I do at home to help my child?

• Make sure your child arrives to school well-rested.
• Make sure your child has a good breakfast before school
• Set a regular time and quiet place for homework to be completed
• Ask about your child's school day, interests, and friends
• Limit and monitor TV, computer, phone, and game time
• Set high, but reasonable expectations and goals
• Praise and encourage your child--Celebrate your child's successes
• Expect your child to take responsibility for words and actions
• Turn ordinary time together into teachable moments
• Do things as a family--make wonderful memories 

What can I do at school to help encourage success?

• Attend back-to-school nights, open houses, and school programs
• Read the school newsletter and take part in school events
• Join our PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization)
• Support your child in school activities--Be encouraging
• Open communication between home and school
• Get to know your child's teachers/administrators
•  Submit the school volunteer sheet given on the website or newsletter
• Offer to call other parents to notify them of school events
• Welcome new families into our school community and offer yourself as a resource person