Parental involvement is one of the most significant factors contributing to a child’s success in school. When parents are involved in their children’s education, the level of student achievement increases. Students attend school more regularly, they complete more homework in a consistent manner, and demonstrate more positive attitudes towards school. They are also more likely to complete high school.
Parents play an important role in the education of their children and have a responsibility to support the efforts of school staff in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. Parents and guardians fulfill this responsibility when they:
Show an active interest in their child’s school work and progress
Communicate regularly with the school
Help their child be neat, appropriately dressed and prepared for school
Ensure that their child attends school regularly and on time
Promptly report to the school their child’s absence or late arrival
Keep the school informed of those conditions of health or welfare which affect their child’s involvement in school and its curriculum
Become familiar with the Code of Conduct and school rules/procedures
Encourage and assist their child in following the rules of behavior while in school, on their way to and from school, or while engaged in school-related activities
Assist school staff in dealing with disciplinary issues