Parent Involvement Policy

Parent Involvem= ent Policy

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In= an effort to involve parents in the development and ongoing support of our Par= ent Involvement Policy at Jenkins Elementary, we will: = &nb= sp; = =

-&nb= sp; work with parents serving on the School Improvement Team, PTA Board, or other school teams.

-&nb= sp; share the Parent Involvement Policy with all parents by send= ing it home at the beginning of the school year and by sharing it at the opening PTA program each Fall. <= /o:p>

-&nb= sp; maintain a binder containing the Parent Involvement Policy, the= School Improvement Plan, PTA minutes, and Leadership Team minutes for review by all parties upon request.

In= an effort to involve parents in the process of school improvement, we will:

-&nb= sp; solicit parent input in developing the School Improvement Plan, Title 1 plan, and in planning parent involvement programs and activities. This will be implemented through p= arents serving on the School Improvement Team, PTA Board, or other school teams.

-&nb= sp; actively recruit parents, focusing on representation of the tot= al school population, to serve on various parent/teacher teams.

In= an effort to plan and implement effective parent involvement activities to imp= rove student academic achievement and school performance, we will: &n= bsp; = ; =

-&nb= sp; periodically provide information about NCLB requirements, program services, and parent support topics through parent information nights and/or school newsletters.

-&nb= sp; pay reasonable and necessary expenses associated with parent involveme= nt activities to enhance parental participation in school-related meetings and training sessions.

-&nb= sp; provide a variety of opportunities and strategies to improve parent involvement at the school.

-&nb= sp; arrange school meetings at a variety of times in community locations and conduct in-home conferences if necessary.

In= an effort to evaluate and improve the content and effectiveness of the school = and district’s educational programs, we will: = ;

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-&nb= sp; solicit parent evaluation of school programs and services thro= ugh the HPS survey each spring. N= otify parents of any and all HPS and/or Jenkins surveys through newsletters. Resu= lts of this survey will be shared with all stakeholders and used to evaluate and write the school Title 1 Plan and School Improvement Plan.

-&nb= sp; provide parents with a list of SCOS objectives for their child= ’s grade level.

-&nb= sp; provide parents with information regarding state and local assessment procedures and student achievement standards.<= /p>

-&nb= sp; provide parents with information on how they can partner with teachers to improve the academic achievement of their children. (i.e. homework strategies, daily reading requirements, = course outline aligned with the NC SCOS, syllabus of content of study and related field trips, etc.)

-&nb= sp; provide information through parent meetings, school newsletter= s, and website updates.

In= an effort to provide materials, training and resource avenues to help parents = work with their children to improve their children’s academic achievement,= we will: &n= bsp; = ;

-&nb= sp; provide at least two parent night activities during the school year that will engage parents and train parents to provide instructional support at home.

-&nb= sp; provide ongoing communication to parents regarding their children’s academic needs and offer resources for the parents to use = to help their children at home. (i.e. Study Island, Accelerated Reader, Accelerated Math, etc.)

In= an effort to provide quality communication with parents, we will: &= nbsp;

-&nb= sp; hold parent/teacher conferences at least twice a year.

-&nb= sp; send home academic progress reports every three weeks.

-&nb= sp; send home various information regarding Title 1 and other school progra= ms.

-&nb= sp; inform parents that all School Improvement Team and PTA Board meetings are open for all to attend.

-&nb= sp; inform parents that school administrators, teachers and Title= 1 staff are available for conferences at any time throughout the year.

-&nb= sp; encourage parents to visit their child’s classroom and to become involved in school activities and programs.

-&nb= sp; provide information regarding Title 1 program services, teacher availability, contact information, and parent involvement opportunities.

-&nb= sp; provide, to the greatest extent possible, information in the h= ome language for all students.

-&nb= sp; encourage parents to utilize the HPS and individual school websi= tes and email to enhance parent/teacher communication.

In= an effort to educate our administration, teachers, and school staff of the educational value of parent/teacher partnerships, we will: &= nbsp;

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-&nb= sp; provide parents the opportunity during parent nights to share ideas about improving the school and student achievement.=

-&nb= sp; provide information to teachers on successful parent involveme= nt strategies and programs.

In= order to ensure the success of all students attending Jenkins Elementary, it is imperative for students, parents, teachers, and school administrators to work as a team. We ask that all of these stakehold= ers read, and sign, the Student-Parent= -Teacher-Administrator Agreement form.

Adoption of the Parent Involvement Policy

Th= e Parent Involvement Policy has been developed jointly with, and agreed upon by pare= nt representatives and staff members of Jenkins Elementary. This policy was adopted on

Ju= ly 22, 2010. This policy will be rev= iewed annually and necessary changes and additions will be made.

Stu= dent-Parent-Teacher-Administrator Agreement

This agreement will be signed= by Mrs. Dischiavi and distributed to all classroom teachers to review with the= ir students during the first week of school.&= nbsp; Teachers, students, and parent signatures are required prior to returning the agreement to the classroom teacher to be filed as a part of t= he students annual portfolio.

W. = M. Jenkins Elementary School

Stu= dent-Parent-Teacher-Administrator Agreement

= We know that learning can take place only when there is a combination of effort, interest, and motivation. As = we are all committed to ____________________________’s progress in school, we are going to do our best to promote his/her achievement. This agreement is a promise to work together. <= /p>

= We believe that this agreement can be fulfilled by our team effort. Together we can improve teaching a= nd learning.

As a student I pledge to:

& Work as hard as I can on my classroom and homework assignments.

& Discuss with my parents what I am learning in school.

& Follow all school rules and procedures.

& Ask my teacher questions when I don’t understand something.

& Check out and read a book from the Jenkins School library or t= he public library at least once a week.

& Practice Jenkins Character Education Traits at all times.

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Student Signature= = Date

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As a parent I pledge to:=

&=    Review and monitor my child&#= 8217;s schoolwork on a daily basis.

&   Provide a quiet study time at home, encourage good study habits, and confirm that a= ll homework is completed daily.

&   Talk with my child about his/her school activities everyday.
&   Reinforce all school rules and procedures.

&   Monitor my child’s progress by attending school conferences, reviewing schoolwork, and talking with appropriate school personnel.

&   Encourage my child to read by reading to him/her and by reading myself.

&   Ensure my child comes to school on time and ready to learn.

&   Guide my child in their choice of TV programs, gaming selections, and encourage personal discipline and development.

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As a teacher I pledge to:

&   Provide a rigorous and relevant instructional program differentiated to meet the ne= eds of all students.

&   Provide motivating and interesting learning experiences in my classroom.=

&   Explain my expectations, instructional goals and grading system to students and parents.

&   Explain the Code of Student Conduct (BOBCAT Matrix) to the student and his/her parent(s).

&   Communicate and cooperate with each parent to provide the best education possible.=

&   Explore techniques and supporting materials to assist each student in working to th= eir fullest potential.

&   Model Jenkins Character Education Traits at all times.

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As a principal/administrator I pledge to:

&   Create a welcoming environment for students and parents.

&   Communicate to students and parents the school’s mission and goals.

&   Ensure a safe and orderly learning environment.

&   Act as the instructional leader by supporting teachers in their classrooms.

&   Provide the appropriate in-service training for teachers and parents.

&   Assure positive relationships are established and maintained among all educational stakeholders.

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