Get Involved

It's a fact: Research shows that when parents are actively involved with their children's education, students' grades are higher, their self-esteem is greater, and they are more socially adjusted. In fact, the most accurate indicator of a student's academic success in school is not tied to family income or social status, but the extent to which a family:

• Creates a home environment that encourages learning.
• Sets high but realistic achievement and career expectations.
• Becomes involved in their child's education and in the community.
  

In addition to attending parent-teacher conferences and other special events, opportunities to get involved at your child’s school abound. A few examples include:

• Tutoring

• Mentoring

• Classroom read alouds

• Classroom assistance

• Non-classroom assistance (field trips, help in the library, whenever and wherever you can!)

• Organization involvement (PTA, foundation, School Site Council, etc.)

• Before-and after-school programs (maybe run a club, or play some sports with kids)