Parent/Community Involvement

Upon reading the handbook in its entirety and by filling out the Scribbles form, you acknowledge that you have read the entire handbook, including all rules, policies and compacts and understand the Patriots Elementary  expectations for the 2025-2026 school year.

PARENT/ COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT INFORMATION

Patriots STEM Elementary understands the invaluable role families play in the education of their children and the need to communicate with them regularly and clearly.  Because of this, we  will send home information in a timely manner through the use of Parent Square, (our automatic phone system), newsletters, fliers, SeeSaw and emails.  On September 11th, a Curriculum Night will be held for parents so that teachers can share information concerning instruction. During Curriculum Night teachers explain grade level curriculum expectations and standards. Parents may also check our school’s website and other social media platforms for up to date information. Cabarrus County Schools has also published the Parent Information Handbook that provides parents with useful information.  You can access the handbook on the CCS website or use this link.

Each year the state of North Carolina provides information about our school’s academic performance. This information is shared through multiple platforms. Performance and growth data is also available on the State Report Card website in English and Spanish.

Patriots STEM Elementary will use a variety of methods to provide feedback to parents about their children’s progress including mid-quarter progress reports and end of nine-week report cards.  All parents will receive reports of state testing results including Benchmark Assessments that are given three times a year and the End of Grade assessments. Conferences are conducted at the end of the first nine weeks for the teacher and parent to discuss each child’s performance.  Additional conferences are conducted as needed.  Parents may request the use of a translator by contacting their child’s teacher.

Patriots STEM Elementary invites all parents to participate in our school activities.  We seek to have representation on boards and committees that reflect our diverse population.  Our School Improvement Team is made up of parents and teachers who meet regularly to make Patriots STEM the best elementary school in our area. We welcome parent input and as a result school surveys may be conducted to solicit that input.  In addition, our PTO Board meets on a regular basis to identify ways to keep parents connected to the school.  We sincerely invite you to join our PTO.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school at any time.

This handbook was last updated on June 10th, 2025.  Please check back periodically for any updates to policies or procedures. Additionally, our Patriots STEM Elementary School website, Cabarrus County Schools website, and social media sites publish updates throughout the school year.