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PARENT INVOLVEMENT TO SUPPORT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Types of Involvement I. Parenting - Health, rest, nutrition, attendance, safety, manners, good attitudes, respect for people and property. II. Communicating - - Pay attention to all the notes that make it home - Go to conferences - Ask questions – it is your right as well as your duty. III. Volunteering – Contributing your time at school, at home, or in the community to assist your child’s school. IV. Learning at Home – Most closely leads to increased student achievement V. Decision Making - - Your child’s plan - Site Council - Parent Organizations - Board of Education meetings VI. Collaboration with community - How are community organizations contributing to your child’s success? >>> Which types are right for you? Type Four – Key to Achievement: A Learning Environment: Expect Success Plenty to read Have materials on hand Limit TV and video games A time and place to study Homework: Monitor Establish routines – there’s always homework Discuss – let your child be the expert Find out what resources are available for help Everyday Learning: Reading Writing Math and measurement Use the Community: Public library Community Education, Park and Recreation programs Community based organizations Museums: - Bell Museum of Natural History |