Utah Virtual Academy distributes to all parents in a Schoolwide Title I school, a school-parent compact. The compact, which has been jointly developed with parents, outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement. It describes specific ways the school and families will partner to help children achieve the State’s high academic standards. It addresses the following legally required items, as well as other items suggested by parents of Title I students.
• The school’s responsibility to provide high-quality curriculum and instruction
• The ways parents will be responsible for supporting their children’s learning
• The importance of ongoing communication between parents and teachers through, at a minimum, annual parent-teacher conferences; frequent reports on student progress; access to staff; opportunities for parents to volunteer and participate in their child’s class; and opportunities to observe classroom activities
UTVA engages Title I parents in meaningful interactions with the school. It supports a partnership among staff, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement. To help reach these goals, the school has established the following practices.
The school provides Title I parents with assistance in understanding the State’s academic content standards, assessments, and how to monitor and improve the achievement of their children.
• Posting school report card
• PTO meetings
• Provide opportunities and guidance for parents to assist in their student’s coursework in meaningful ways and to observe teacher led classroom activities.
The school provides Title I parents with materials and training to help them work with their children to improve their children's achievement.
• Parent School Compact
• Involvement Policy
• Strong Start Website and Learning Coach Trainings
• Monthly School Parent Newsletter
With the assistance of Title I parents, the school educates staff members about the value of parent contributions, and in how to work with parents as equal partners. –
• Educate staff to provide parents with information about the total school program.
• Educate staff to provide avenues for positive and meaningful parent involvement.
• Communicate regularly with students and their families through conferences, notes, phone calls, etc.
The school coordinates and integrates the Title I parental involvement program with other programs, and conducts other activities, such as parent teacher organization meetings, to encourage and support parents in more fully participating in the education of their children.
• Monthly Newsletters
• Annually hold parent teacher conferences
• Schedule engagement opportunities and in person outings throughout the year and at a variety of locations
The school provides support for parental involvement activities requested by Title I parents.
• Provides a variety of opportunities for parents to volunteer at the school.
• Provides parents opportunities to observe classroom activities, in the virtual setting.
UTVA provides opportunities for the participation of all Title I parents, including parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory students. Information and school reports are provided in a format and language that parents understand. Please call 1-801-262-4922, ex.t 206 to request an interpreter or for accommodation needs.
I want my child to achieve therefore I will:
• Make certain my child has a regular school schedule and support in following that schedule.
• See that my child is well-rested and ready for school each day.
• Set aside a specific time and place for schoolwork, assisting as necessary.
• Communicate regularly with my child’s teachers and mentors, including responding to phone and email messages, to ensure his/her academic success.
• Support the school and staff in maintaining attendance records.
• Read with my child and let him /her see me read regularly.
• Encourage positive attitudes toward school.
• Volunteer in my child’s school as appropriate.
• Review information and teacher feedback that is sent, and respond as necessary.
It is important that I learn, therefore I will:
• Attend school regularly and on time.
• Complete assignments and participate in live classes when required.
• Work to the best of my ability.
• Work cooperatively with classmates, teachers and staff.
• Respect myself, other people, and my school.
• Follow all school rules.
• Accept responsibility for my own actions.
• Reach out for help from my teachers and mentor when I need it.