PARENTS , VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS
Parents ’ role in homework at the secondary level
In general , students who spend more time on homework do better in school . Completing homework regularly also helps students develop good work habits and self-discipline . While secondary students need to become independent in getting their homework done , parents can help them develop good habits .
• Help your child be organized with schoolwork . Encourage him or her to write down all assignments in a planner or notebook . ( A student planner is provided to all middle and high school students .)
• Help your child develop a daily routine for completing homework that allows enough flexibility for school activities plus time to spend with friends .
• Provide a quiet place to study , away from the distraction of television .
• Sometimes homework is difficult . When your child asks for help or is struggling , help your child find the resources ( people , books , and reference material ) to get it done . The student should also talk to the teacher for clarification or help . Don ’ t do the work for your child .
• Provide basic supplies and resources your child will need . Refer to your school ’ s supply list .
• Show an interest in your child ’ s work and offer to take him or her to the library or elsewhere to do research if needed .
Media center accommodations
Parents should feel comfortable communicating with the school ’ s library media specialist regarding their child ’ s choice of books . Please see your school media specialist with any concerns about reading content or any special circumstances your family may have . Accommodations will be made to meet your child ’ s needs .
Parenting is challenging . . . resources for you
Parents and others who help children grow up face many changes and challenges . Help in meeting those challenges is readily available . Community Education classes are available throughout the school year to help parents . Learn from experts and connect with other parents to discover new ways to help students of all ages succeed in the classroom , develop positive interactions with family and peers and prepare for the future . For specific class and registration information visit www . discovercommunityed . com or call 763-506-5766 . The Parent Resource Center ( PRC ) lends library materials to parents , families and staff of the Anoka-Hennepin Schools ’ community . Choose from over 1,000 books , CDs or DVDs to enhance your parenting skills . Topics include parenting strategies , school success , birth-adolescent development , special needs , mental health and more . Materials can be reserved online , sent through interoffice mail and returned to any of our Anoka-Hennepin schools . The PRC is located inside door one at 2727 N Ferry St ., Anoka , and is open from 8 a . m . to 4:30 p . m . on school days . Call 763-506-1587 or visit ahschools . us / prc for more information .
Visitors
Parents , guardians and visiting guests are welcome . For everyone ’ s safety , all visitors must sign in at the office , receive and wear a visitor badge at all times . Visitors not displaying a visitor badge will be referred to the office . Upon leaving , we ask that visitors , parents and guardians sign out in the office . Classroom visits by parents and guardians can inform them about the learning materials and strategies used in their child ’ s school . Arrangements should be made with the school in advance as to the date and length of visit . This will ensure that visits are informative for parents and guardians and do not disrupt learning activities , tests , and other classroom schedules and routines . See the visitor policy on page 57 .
Volunteers
Volunteers help in a wide variety of ways , both in and out of the classroom . They assist students with reading and math , judge science fairs and other academic competitions , chaperone field trips , perform clerical work , serve on school and district committees , and much more . Each school has a volunteer services coordinator who helps recruit volunteers and match them with opportunities .
• All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application and a criminal record history release form for each school , and school year before they are eligible to start their volunteer assignment .
• Volunteers must sign in at the office and wear a volunteer badge at all times . Anyone interested in volunteering in an Anoka-Hennepin school can call 763-506-1585 or the school ’ s volunteer services coordinator . More information is also available at ahschools . us / volunteer .
Procedures for concerns , complaints
We hope that your family ’ s experience with the Anoka-Hennepin School District is positive and meets the needs of your child ( ren ). If you are unhappy , we invite you to express your concerns or complaints . Through experience we have learned that the person best able to address a concern is generally the person closest to it . With that in mind , we suggest that you start at the top of the list below . If you are not satisfied , then move to the next step and so on .