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Activities to accomplish the goals of the Parental Involvement Pledge

Academic Support

School staff will share the Parental Involvement Pledge that outlines how parents and school staff will share the responsibility for improved student achievement of their student with all parents at annual meetings and through the school Web site. Information about the Parental Involvement Pledge will also be referenced in newsletters, e–mails, and other common communication channels.

School staff will share information with parents about all of the school’s special support programs, including the National Honor Society free tutoring program, and extracurricular activities. Parents will be encouraged to support their child’s participation in these activities.

Meetings, Conferences, and Events

School staff will hold an annual meeting to inform parents about the district parental involvement plan, the parents’ right to be involved in the education of their child, and the Parental Involvement Pledge. School staff, parents, and students will be encouraged to attend and actively participate in these events.

School staff will post information about parental involvement meetings and extracurricular parental involvement activities on the district Web site and in public venues and send notices via e–mail. Parents will be encouraged to also share information via informal networks.

School staff will hold regular parent/teacher conferences on a flexible schedule. Parents will be encouraged to request conferences when they have questions about their child’s academic performance, testing procedures, and postsecondary planning.

School staff will plan and hold an annual recognition event for parents and volunteers who have helped throughout the year. Students will be asked to take a special role in helping to recognize parents’ efforts.

Communication

School staff will involve parents in decisions related to the use of Title I, Part A funds for parental involvement.

School staff will engage parents and students in focused brainstorming sessions at least once monthly to provide them the opportunity to share concerns and desires, to better improve the school environment and student achievement.

Every school staff member will participate in communication activities, including, but not imited to, phone calls, e–mail, and home visits to communicate with parents.

Furthermore school staff will ensure that at least one parent in every child’s home is contacted by a teacher or other school staff member at least twice a year. Parents will be encouraged to call staff to answer questions. Suggested times to call each staff member will be posted on the school Web site.

School staff will collaborate with parents to provide workshops to assist parents in understanding test data and interpretation. Parents’ input and assistance will be requested at events and through all communication activities.

Reaching Out

School staff will encourage continued positive partnerships and involvement throughout the community by encouraging parents and students to engage in planning, feedback, and review activities. Moreover, parents will be encouraged to help present at staff professional development activities.