15) How are parents involved?
The administration and faculty of South Highlands Elementary Magnet School consider themselves to be partners with parents, the primary educators of their children. Research suggests that one characteristic of an effective school is strong parent involvement; the stronger the parent involvement, the stronger the school--provided all the other essential elements are in place. The support and assistance of parents, therefore, is essential to the success of the integrated educational program provided by the school. We have a strong PTA and encourage you to become involved. We value the contribution our parents make at South Highlands, and we consider both a vital part of our fine school, and of our success.
Here are a few typical parent volunteer activities:
The administration and faculty of South Highlands Elementary Magnet School consider themselves to be partners with parents, the primary educators of their children. Research suggests that one characteristic of an effective school is strong parent involvement; the stronger the parent involvement, the stronger the school--provided all the other essential elements are in place. The support and assistance of parents, therefore, is essential to the success of the integrated educational program provided by the school. We have a strong PTA and encourage you to become involved. We value the contribution our parents make at South Highlands, and we consider both a vital part of our fine school, and of our success.
Here are a few typical parent volunteer activities:
- room parent
- Tiger Folder stuffing (Wednesday mornings)
- classroom presentations
- field trip chaperoning
- participation in various fund-raising activities
- reading/tutoring with Kindergarten and first graders
- volunteering in the school office
