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Los Amigos School
Parent Partnership Plan
A true partnership with each of out parents is a key component in the success of each of the programs at Los Amigos School.
The Parent Partnership Plan at Los Amigos School includes:
Parent communication
Parent involvement
Parent inclusion in decision making
Parent education
Parents are the child's first and most important teacher.
Parents' involvement with the child's education is one of the most important variables in determining a child's success in school. The home best understands the child and the child's needs.
Communication
We must make it a priority to keep the parents informed about what is happening at school, what is happening with their child, and how the parent can help with both.
Communication from the home will help the school understand how to best meet the needs of the individual child.
We must assist in making communication two way.
A rule of thumb is...If it were your child, what would you want to know? When would you want to know it? How would you want to be informed? Then be very sensitive about providing that same opportunity for the child's parents.
Parent communication is a key element in and outstanding education program.
Parent communication will prevent problems!
All Los Amigos teachers develop a parent communication/involvement plan.
Every teacher publishes a class newsletter at least monthly.
A PTA newsletter with school information is printed by the PTA.
The Dragons' Tale is published at least quarterly.
All teachers include positive calls home as a part of their communication plan.
Parent notification is required as the third step in the discipline plan in each classroom for student misbehavior.
Parent notification is required at least 24 hours in advance of any student being kept after school for detention.
Parent notification is a required intervention for all students experiencing any problems.
Parent notification is a required intervention before a referral to the Student Study Team except where safety may be an issue.
Parent notification is required on all injuries of more than a trivial nature.
All parents are given a Student Handbook. The handbook is comprehensive with more than 80 pages of school information, including a year long calendar of school events.
Parent-Student-Teacher conferences are conducted twice a year to discuss student progress. Standardized test scores are discussed and goals for improvement are agreed upon and a contract is signed.
Report cards and progress reports are formal reporting tools.
Caught Being good slips are given as a positive reinforcement to students. One copy is put in the drawing box. The second copy reporting the responsible behavior for which the student is being praised is sent home to parents.
Dragon postcards are used to notify parents of students with "out of the ordinary good behavior."
Behavior contracts are developed and used on an individual basis to keep parent informed of students progress or behavior. These may include daily or weekly reports home to parents.
All teachers have a telephone in their classroom with an outside line so parents may be called immediately if necessary.
Notices are routinely sent home about school events or information.
Notices regarding unusual school incidents or safety concerns are sent to inform or alert the school community as necessary.
Our school marquee helps to keep the community informed about major events.
The PTA organizes a telephone tree that includes Room Mothers and Room Fathers. This can be converted to an emergency telephone tree to facilitate communication in an emergency.
A giant calendar is posted in the school lobby with upcoming events for the month.
PTA leaders often attend staff meetings to communicate PTA activities.
The principal meets monthly with the PTA President.
The principal and other staff members are members of the PTA board and attend PTA Board meetings monthly. (The PTA is an autonomous organization.)
The principal practices communication by walking around.
Teachers have been inserviced on how to do parent conferencing and solving problems with parents.
The Dragons' Reading Card communicates daily home reading with a parent signature for verification.
Parents are notified immediately if their child is not doing the daily homework or home reading.
Los Amigos has a comprehensive Web page that is updated periodically. There have been more that 2200 visits in one year.
Individual teachers have a homework or classroom web page for parent information.
Some parents communicate with teachers and the principal via e-mail.
Parent Involvement
Our volunteer recruiter contacts parents to invite them personally to help at school in the classroom, HOSTS program, library, office or workroom.
Volunteers are trained in their role and school policy.
Volunteer recruitment, reminders, motivations and rewards are a part of our volunteer program;
PTA is a vital link between home and school.
The PTA board meets with the principal each summer to design the proposed programs, events, budget and plans for the coming year.
The PTA unit is closely connected with the Rancho Cucamonga Council, Fifth District, State and National PTA to receive ongoing training, support, guidance and information. Members participate in workshops, conferences and conventions.
The PTA operates using Robert's Rules of Order and adopted by-laws. They focus their duties at school on the objects and mission of the PTA.
PTA board members and room mothers and fathers are trained regarding their role, school policy and confidentiality.
The PTA actively guides all volunteers on campus daily to adhere to the guidelines.
All staff members have been trained regarding good PR skills and helping volunteers feel welcome on campus.
All visitors are required to sign-in and out when on campus for safety reasons.
School district policy guides volunteer fingerprinting and identification checks.
Parents of Dragons of the Month are invited to the ceremony honoring their child.
Parents are invited to presentation days, culminating activities and special events.
Parents Included in Decision Making
Parent members of the School Site Council are elected by their peers.
The School Site Council officers are elected by the council and may not be an employee.
The School Site Council Chairperson runs the meeting. (Not the principal)
The by-laws of the School Site Council govern the meeting.
The members of the School Site Council participate in training.
The School Site Council includes parents representing GATE students, bilingual students, and special education students.
The School Site Council visits the programs in action and attends inservices to gain understanding of the programs.
The School Site council uses its power to have input into the programs of the school as intended by law.
The Los Amigos School Site Council is active in its role.
The PTA converses regularly with the principal and staff to have input and stay informed and involved in all of the programs, activities and events at the school.
A suggestion box is available in the school lobby for parents and students.
An invitation is routinely given by the principal for parent suggestions at all parent gatherings and school functions.
Fifth grade parents are invited to a meeting to plan the end of the year promotion activities for the fifth grade class.
Kindergarten parents meet to help plan the kindergarten promotion.
Parent Education
A Walk Your Child to School Breakfast followed by a Principal's coffee is held on months without other major parent activities at the school. A parent education topic is discussed.
Monthly Principal Coffees are scheduled during the year as an open forum and parenting education on various topics.
English as a Second Language classes are provided on campus during the school day for non-English speaking parents.
Parent education topic articles are included in every issue of the Dragons' Tale.
Information articles such as How to Help Your Child with Homework are sent home several times each year.
Teachers provide a comprehensive overview of the curriculum and classroom program at the annual Back to School Night.
The West End Family Counseling Center provides parenting education series twice a year.
Opportunities for parenting education are provided through the WeSelpa.
Kindergarten teachers provide parent education with their child in a hands on setting the first quarter of the year.
A parenting education lending library of videos, tapes and books is available for loan in the library. The set is added to each year. The titles are publicizes to parents.
Parents are invited to inservice days.
A grade level scope and sequence or content standards is sent home with each student every year.
Los Amigos School-Parent Compact
Staff
We understand the importance of the school experience to every student and our role as educators and role models. Therefore we are committed to carry out the following goals/standards to the best of our ability:
Deliver grade level skills and concepts using a meaningful and balanced, hands-on approach.
Strive to meet the individual needs of your child.
Facilitate and encourage open communication regarding your child's education and progress.
Provide a safe, positive and healthy learning environment for your child.
Communicate homework and class work expectations.
Principal's signature (on behalf of the staff) Date
Students
I realize that my education is important. I know I am the one responsible for my own success. Therefore, I am committed to carrying out the following responsibility to the best of my ability:
Arrive to class on time and prepared with the appropriate materials and supplies every day.
Take my weekly work/information home to my parents.
Return completed homework on time.
Read every day and practice/memorize my math facts.
Be responsible for my own behavior.
Be a cooperative leader/role model.
Do my best on all assignments, always ready to learn and ask for help when I need it.
Parents
I understand that my participation in my child's education will help and encourage his/her achievements and attitude. Therefore, I will continue to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability:
Make sure my child is at school on time.
Encourage my child to complete his/her homework.
Review all school communications and return the weekly student homework/reading card.
Attend school events whenever possible.
Encourage my child to read and work on math skills/facts every day.
Provide a quiet place/time for my child to do homework.
Make sure my child gets adequate sleep and eats a healthy diet.
Support the school/District homework, discipline and attendance policies.
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