Parent Resources
Parent Resources at school
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Ways to keep your child in school. A child does not decide to drop out of school overnight. Usually, it’s something he or she has been thinking about for years. As a parent, you can take steps to prevent your child from dropping out, but it’s important to start early. Your child is never too young to be encouraged, listened to, and, of course, loved. Infants and Toddlers · Be a good role model. Your child learns by watching you. · Hold and hug your children often – it’s good for both of you. · A healthy baby has a head start on learning. Eat well, make sure your child visits the doctor regularly, and that they have all the right shots and vaccinations. Preschool · Teach your child about the world around you – go to the grocery store, park and library together. · Don’t be in a hurry – give your child time to learn and grow. · Turn off the TV, or give your child a picture book, or try coloring and drawing. · Let your child help with simple tasks like putting up toys and clothes. Grades K-3 · Be active in your child’s school. Make sure your child goes every day. Get to know the teachers and talk to them about your child regularly. · Read to your child and ask him or her to read to you. · Make sure your child has plenty of playtime with other children and learns to share. · Always make time to listen; it’s one of the most important things you can do. Grades 4-8 · Ask about your child’s day at school and homework. Be ready with praise for a job well done. · Make sure that homework gets done. · Meet your child’s friends and watch them as carefully as you do your own children. · Visit the school often, and if you think there’s a problem at school, talk to the teachers and principal immediately. Grades 9-12 · Make sure that school comes first with your child. · Listen when your child talks about the school day. · Help your teenager balance school and social life. · Ask about dreams and goals. Show the connection between school and reaching those goals. · Teenagers need space, but make sure they know that you’re always there for them.
RICHARD HARDY MEMORIAL SCHOOL FAMILY INVOLVEMENT PLAN Goal Statement: To encourage and maintain effective relationships between school, parents/guardians and community. Objective 1: Provide timely communications concrning school curriculum, assessments, and events. Action Plan: 1. A system-wide calendar is distributed at the beginning of each school year within the parent handbook. 2. A website for the school system is regularly maintained with postings of the school calendar and links to the school website. 3. A school-wide monthly newspaper is sent home to all parents to provide information about upcoming events and an overview of school activities. 4. A student/parent handbook is provided to outline school procedures, discipline policies, dress code, and other pertinent information. 5. Parent/teacher conferences convene to inform and present parents an opportunity to have input in academic progress. 6. The school sign outside will provide announcements of events. 7. Notes will be sent home, or phone calls made to address specific student's needs or school actvities. 8. Teachers will initiate ongoing communications with parents. Objective 2: Promote family and community participation in school activities. Action Plan: 1. Volunteers will be solicited for school needs. 2. An orientation will be held to educate volunteers about policies and procedures of the school. 3. Notes and phone calls to solicit help will be made. 4. Volunteers are given an application to fill out and guidelines to follow. 5. Volunteers sign-in upon arriveal to the school so their participation can be monitored. 6. Parents/Guardians are invited to assist in school activities such as field trips, in-class projects, at-home projects, etc. Objective 3: Provide curriculum-based activities to be utilized at home to enable and encourage parents to participate in their child’s education. Action Plan: 1. Distribute information that provides parents advice on educating children. 2. Encourage home reading by sending books for parents and students to read together. 3. Family Reading Nights will be held twice a year. 4. Teachers may provide projects and activities to be shared and/or instructed at home. 5. Parent workshops are offered to give parents tools for helping the child. Objective 4: Provide parents opportunities to give input concerning school needs and goals. Action Plan: - A committee of faculty, parents, and students will be appointed to review the school compact.
- The compact will serve as an agreement between school, parents, and students to take certain responsiblities.
- Yearly surveys will be completed by parents.
- Parents are encouraged to contact the school at any time to schedule a conference with a staff member.
- Encourage parents to observe in their child’s classroom.
Objective 5: Coordinate community services with student needs. Action Plan: - The school counselor will work with students according to their needs.
- The Lion’s Club will perform a vision screening each year.
- The Lion’s Club will coordinate with the school on a community food drive.
Evaluation: Evaluation will be based on completion of activities listed in the Action Plan. Parent surveys will be used to determine the effectiveness of the Parent Involvement Plan.
Below are links to the Family Engagement Plan, the Parent Involvement Plan, and the School-Parent Compact. Family Engagement Plan (January 25, 2006) Parent Involvement Plan (2007-2008) School-Parent Compact (2005-2006) Adobe Acrobat Reader needed to view these files. |
