Schools that support family engagement in boosting at-home digital use can expect better outcomes.
All guiding questions are aligned to the element criteria located in the Portfolio Guide.
South Gate Middle School offers parents various opportunities throughout the school year to receive information on school programs, school events, social-emotional well-being, instructional technology initiatives, assisting students with academic work at home, and bringing cultural awareness. All information is given in English and Spanish.
Informational flyers, presentations, and messages are available to all parents through the school's website, Parent/Community Outreach page in Schoology, social media accounts, Parent Conferences, Back to School Night, Open House, and monthly Coffee with the Principal/Magnet Parent meetings. The Parent and Family Engagement Policy is also available for all stakeholders.
The Instructional Leadership Team collaborates with our Librarian to provide parents and students with resources to increase and promote literacy in our community. Ms. Cortes, our school librarian, regularly updates our Library section of the school website with these resources.
Additional technology resources are provided to parents on our main page and the parent section of our school website.
Self Reflection on the Element: (Choose one: Emerging, Aligning, or Optimizing)
Strengths: How did your campus exemplify illustrating this element?
Next Steps: What could you have done differently to better align with this element?