BR FLAIM PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY 2016 – 2017
Baton Rouge FLAIM recognizes that parents 1 are their children ’ s first teachers and that parents function as educators throughout their children ’ s lives . More than thirty years of research show that student academic success and high self-esteem are closely related to parent involvement in education from pre-kindergarten through high school . Children whose families are involved in their education have higher grades and test scores , a better attendance , and are more likely to graduate from high school and attend college . In fact , the best predictor of a student ’ s success in school is not income or social status but how much a student ’ s family participates in his or her education .
The administration , faculty and staff of Baton Rouge FLAIM is committed to establishing programs and practices 2 that create a climate of mutual trust and respect that support substantive parent involvement . The East Baton Rouge Parish School System supports having a PTA ( Parent Teacher Association ) in every school and provides for the formation of committees and organizations such as the School Improvement Team ( SIT ).
At Baton Rouge FLAIM we also believe that the education of our children is a shared responsibility .
Involvement by the school , the family , and the community creates a stronger educational system and improves the quality of life for the students , their families , and the entire Baton Rouge FLAIM community .
In order to build an effective home-school partnership , Baton Rouge FLAIM will provide the following 3 :
Communication – Establish various forms of communication ( school to home , home to school , central office to home and vice versa ) that encourage regular discussion about school programs and children ’ s academic progress and behavioral management .
1 The word “ parents ” is inclusive of adult guardians of children in the school system . In addition , the parental
involvement policy underscores the importance of the participation of adult family and community members in students ’ lives . 2 This policy complies with the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act . NCLB mandates involving parents
in developing a parental involvement policy , asking that parents share responsibility for student progress in academic achievement and community involvement . NCLB charges schools with the responsibility of creating programs and resources for effective parental involvement . 3 These six categories are based on the six types of parents and family involvement as defined by Dr . Joyce
Epstein in School , Family and Community Partnerships : Your Handbook for Action . BR FLAIM PARENT / STUDENT HANDBOOK 27