WHO? Parents, guardians, or other trusted family members.

WHY? Research shows that students do better in school when their parents and family members engage in the school community. Family involvement plays a CRUCIAL role in the long term academic success of children. A partnership between home and school makes a big difference in creating the most ideal learning environment for students.

HOW? It’s EASY. Just sign the pledge to dedicate 3 hours of your time at school, home, or the community. Suggestions below.

WHEN? You can fulfill your pledge anytime during the school year.

AT HOME

• Ask your child to explain what s/he learned in school.
• Work with your child to create a homework space at home.
• Have a weekly family reading or learning night.
• Help your student with projects or preparations.
• Make family outings learning fun experiences (i.e. when shopping, ask kids to calculate prices).

AT SCHOOL

• Read to the class.
• Join a planning committee.
• Help maintain school grounds/landscaping.
• Attend parent/teacher conferences.
• Become a PTA member and attend a meeting.
• Attend school events.
• Volunteer in the school library, classroom, copy room, cafeteria, etc.

IN THE COMMUNITY

• Participate in community service with your family.
• Attend FCCPTA meetings and bring information back to your parents.
• Attend school board meetings.
• Secure donations for the school.
• Ask your employer for donations to school, or to send volunteer teams for events.