|
|
About Southwest ElementaryParent Involvment Policy: Statement of Purpose Southwest Elementary is committed to the goal of providing a quality education for every child. In order to accomplish this goal, partnerships must be established with parents and the community. Everyone gains if school and home work together to promote high achievement for our children. Neither home nor school can do the job alone. Parents play an extremely important role as children’s first teachers. Southwest recognizes and encourages parents in the four key roles that they play in their children’s learning as
Parent Involvement in Developing the Policy The distinct Parent/Community Advisory Board consisting of approximately twenty-five members is composed of parents, community leaders, school board members, and district personnel. The Advisory Board has direct input in developing the parent/teacher conferences, parent surveys, and other meetings to solicit parent input are used in the development and revision of this policy. Belton ISD Parent/Student Partnership Pledge In order for school, parents and students to share responsibility for high student achievement, the Belton ISD/Parent/Student partnership Pledge is reviewed each year by campus improvements committees and the Parent/Community Advisory Board. This pledge is included in each campus handbook for the school official, parent and student to sign and return to the home campus. A copy is distributed to parents at the parent/teacher conference. The Pledge outlines school, parent, and student responsibilities necessary for effective learning to take place. Types of Parental Involvement The district Parent Involvement Director, in coordination with campus principals, provides the technical assistance and other support necessary to help schools plan and implement effective parental involvement efforts. The Director may also provide teacher training in working with parents. Realizing the value of parents and the contribution to the partnership of creating successful students, input will be requested to assist education personnel in building upon that partnership relationship to strengthen ties between home and school. The following are possible opportunities for home-school partnerships that parents are encouraged to take advantage of throughout the year.
Staff/Parent Communication Communications with parents, as well as materials and notices sent home, are provided in Spanish as needed. Teachers will provide progress reports for parents every three weeks. At least one conference concerning the child’s progress will be held at the end of the first reporting period and during the second semester at the elementary level. Conference may also be held at the request of the parent or teacher. Additional communication may come home in the form of phone call, newsletters, weekly memos, notes home, school marquee, and district and campus websites. Coordination and Integration with Other Programs BISD will coordinate and integrate parenting programs with other programs, such as Head Start, State-run preschool programs, and Community Education. Utilization of Family Frameworks materials through trained personnel and provision of transitional activities for Head Start to Pre-K and Kindergarten will be offered through Belton ISD. Evaluation Evaluations will be conducted through
The district and campuses will use information from these sources to design strategies for school improvement and to revise the parental involvement policy. Questions, concerns and comments may be directed to the Director of Federal Programs/Parent Involvement at 254-215-2032.
611 Saunders Belton, Texas 76513 Ph: 254-215-3500 FAX: 254-215-3501 School Day starts at 7:45am until 2:45pm First Bell 7:35am Tardy Bell 7:45am TEA Rating: Recognized
|
|
Home | About Southwest | Academics | Enrichment | For Parents & Students | For Staff |
||