III. Providing the coordination, technical assistance, and support necessary to assist participating schools in planning, implementing effective parent involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and school performance
The following initiatives have been implemented at Gloversville Enlarged School District:
- During dismissal time each day, parents have the opportunity to make arrangements to speak to their child’s teacher.
- Parent-Teacher Conferences are also scheduled during the school year to give parents the opportunity to discuss and to get information pertaining to their child’s academic progress at the elementary level.
- Progress reports are sent home after five weeks each quarter.
- Report cards are sent home four times, every ten weeks per academic calendar year.
- The principals at all four elementary and the guidance staff at the middle and high schools will help parents better understand the state assessments.
- The Parent Teacher Organization also facilitates parental involvement.
IV. Other activities that promote parent involvement
- Elementary Parent Nights – are events for families and community members to acquire additional skills in helping their children learn.
- High School and Middle School Open House night, orientation, and financial aid nights