Parent Involvement

Genaral Statement

This school- parent involvement policy has been developed and agreed upon with parents of Spaulding Middle students. It will be reviewed and updated annually as needed to meet the changing needs of parents and our school. Names of individuals involved in the development of this policy are on file in the principal’s office. A copy of this policy will be given to parents each year.

Parent Policy Involvement

An annual meeting to which all parents shall be invited and encouraged to attend will be held each year. The meetings will be held at a time convenient to parents. At these meetings, this policy, the availability of information concerning teachers’ credentials, legal requirements, and the parent's’ rights to be involved will be explained. In addition to the annual meetings, a flexible number (minimum of two) of meetings for parents will be offered throughout the year (Parent Visitation and Open House).

Parents are involved in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in the planning, review, and improvement of the Title I School-wide Program, including the school parental involvement policy through such means as meetings, conferences, written/oral communications, needs assessments, and parent meetings.

Through such means as the Open House, Parent -Teacher Conferences, monthly newsletter, parent meetings, formal and informal contacts, local report cards, social media, and State reports, parents of participating children are provided:

…timely information about the Title I Schoolwide Program;

…information about and interpretation of the school’s and child’s performance;

…a description and explanation of the curriculum, assessment measures, and proficiency expectations for students;

…opportunities to share experiences, offer suggestions, and participate in decisions relating to the education of their

children; and timely responses to their suggestions.