Parents

Parent Expectations

The Family and School Partnership Act is legislation passed by the 2003 Florida State Legislature that intends to strengthen parent involvement with the school through improved communication and awareness of opportunities for involvement. One requirement of the law is that the school district develop a Parent Checklist for parents to use as a self-assessment on how they are involved with their child(ren)'s success in school.
  • Please review the following statements to see how you can help your child succeed in learning and achieving and how you can become more involved with school.
  • This review is only for your use and reflection. It is not meant to be returned to the school. It belongs to you as a guide for involvement.
  • You may want to discuss these reflections with your child(ren).

MY CHECKLIST AS A PARENT FOR MY CHILD'S SCHOOL SUCCESS

IMPORTANCE OF SCHOOL SUCCESS

  • I talk with my child about how important school is.
  • I encourage my child to do his or her best.
  • I help my child set goals for school.
  • I celebrate school successes with my child.
  • I listen to my child's concerns about school. I act upon these concerns in a helpful, supportive way.

FOCUS ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS

  • At home I support many reading and math enrichment activities.
  • At home there is a set time and place for homework to be done.
  • My child has the needed materials for school work and projects.
  • I know what assignments and classwork my child is doing.

MY EFFORTS IN COMMUNICATING WITH THE SCHOOL

  • I communicate regularly with my child's teacher(s) by phone, email or written notes.
  • I attend open house, curriculum fairs, plays, special events, parent nights or other school activities.
  • I attend parent and teacher conferences specifically set for my child's success.
  • When possible, I volunteer to help at the school or with a class or school project or function.

BUILDING RESPONSIBILITY

  • My child has a regular daily routine for healthy eating, sleeping/waking, and exercise.
  • My child has assigned family chores that contribute to the well-being of the family and home.
  • My child attends school every day and is on time to class.
  • I am aware of the school activities that my child may participate in and I encourage and support my child to be involved.

FOCUS ON BEHAVIOR

  • I teach my child respect for self and others, the value of hard work and responsibility.
  • I have read the school Code of Conduct and support good behavior at school.
  • My child understands that there are consequences for misbehavior.
  • I monitor the media that my child is viewing or listening to: television, music, and video games.

Florida Statute 1002.23, enacted in 2003, requires that school districts produce and distribute a parent checklist for parents. This self assessment tool is to reinforce how the parent can be involved with the child for academic and personal success and with the school for enhanced communication and participation. It is solely for the parent to use and it is NOT to be filled out and returned to school.