District Parent Involvement Policy
Parent Involvement:
Parent involvement
is the participation of parents in every facet of the education and development of children from birth to adulthood, recognizing
that parents are the primary influence in their children’s lives. Parent involvement takes many forms,
including parents’ shared responsibilities in decisions about their children’s education, health, and well-being,
as well as parents’ participation in organizations that reflect the community’s collaborative aspirations for
all children. Purpose:Hallsville Independent
School District embraces parent involvement and understands its importance in providing
a quality education to every child. The concept of educating children is understood to be a partnership
that includes students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community members. All partners have a responsibility
in the academic success of students.
Parent Participation in the Development and Yearly Review of the Policy:
The
original policy was developed by a committee of parents representing all Title 1 campuses. This policy
is reviewed each spring. Suggestions for revising and updating the policy are discussed. The
policy will be distributed to all parents of students in Title 1 schools at the beginning of the year in the student handbook.
Evaluation of the Parent Involvement Programs:
Surveys will be distributed to parents of all students on Title 1 campuses annually. Parents will
be asked to give input on the parent involvement activities for the year as well as perceived barriers to parental participation.
Campuses will also complete a campus level survey to determine effectiveness of the program. Survey
results will be analyzed and considered during campus planning as part of the comprehensive needs assessment and will be used
to strengthen campus and/or district programs for student achievement.
Desired Outcomes:
- Parents and the community develop a better understanding of, and support for, what the school is doing.
- Schools better understand the needs and concerns of parents and the community.
- Self-esteem
of children increases.
- Student academic performance improves.
- School programs are adjusted to meet the needs of children and adults more fully.
- Parent-child
relationships improve.
- The community is strengthened through newly developed relationships
between parents.
- The community feels more connected to the school.
- There is more support for public schools.
- Parents play a
vital role in decision-making processes.
- Remove any barriers to parent
involvement.
- Coordinate parent involvement activities with Head Start.
Primary School Parent Involvement Policy
We believe that
parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. We are a school-wide, Title 1 campus, committed to each child’s
success. We offer our support and cooperation to every Primary School student and family. This is our pledge to you: Parents will receive annual information regarding our Campus Improvement Plan and will be encouraged to offer
suggestions for strengthening our programs.
Parents will be given timely information concerning campus and state assessment
instruments such as the Texas Primary Reading Inventory, local benchmark test, Reading Proficiency Test in English and the
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills.
Parents will have opportunities to learn how to foster improved academic
performance for their children.
Parent representatives will be involved in the development, review and evaluation of our Campus Improvement
Plan and School/Family Compact.
Parents will be surveyed annually regarding our campus programs, including Family Involvement efforts.
Parent
will annually review this policy.
Please
feel free to call me at 903-668-5990, extension 1234, to discuss this policy or anything else that pertains to your child’s
school experience.