Together. . . we can make a difference!

Home-School Partnerships are critical in supporting a child’s academic achievement.  Parent involvement is the key to your child’s academic success in school.  Help your child by becoming actively involved in your child’s education.

v     Become a parent volunteer in your child’s school or classroom.

v     Join the Parent-Teacher Organization or Building Level Team

v     Actively organize and monitor your child’s time

o       Monitor what your child watches on TV

o       Limit the amount of time your child watches TV

o       Know where your children are, who they are with, what they are doing, and when they plan to come home

v     Help with and monitor homework

o       Make certain that homework is completed

o       Discuss with your child the specifics of the homework assignment

o       Help explain homework if needed

o       Check accuracy of homework

v     Make sure your child attends school daily and on time

v     Set aside time to discuss school with your child

v     READ with your child daily

v     Make sure your child gets plenty of rest

v     Make sure your child starts the day with a good breakfast

v     Communicate with school personnel

v     Encourage your child to follow school rules and show respect for others

v     Attend parent-teacher conferences