Working with Your Local Schools

Working with Your Local Schools

Teachers, administrators and school board members want the very best for all children.  They are eager to work with you to help your children develop skills to become happy, healthy adults.

How Can You Work With the Schools?

♦  Take an active part in local parent-teacher groups, such as PTA.  Share ideas and concerns with other parents.

 ♦  Make appointments to visit with your children's teachers.  Ask them how you can help your children learn.

 ♦  Enroll your children and other family members in community education programs aimed at improving family life and learning skills.  There are programs for both parents and children.

 ♦  Reinforce reading skills by reading to your children at least 10 minutes every night.

♦  Be aware of what is happening in the schools by reading the newspaper, attending PTA meetings and listening to your children.

♦  Offer to help with school functions-Kids Korner, teacher appreciation days, etc. Your active support reinforces in your children's minds that school and education are important to you.

♦  Support the school in your children's presence.

♦  Take your concerns or complaints to the person involved.

♦  Support the teachers and principal in maintaining discipline.

♦  When you are proud of your school, faculty or staff members, tell them-and others!

Parents, your children's success as learners rests on your active involvement in their lives.  Let us work together to make their success happen.