Fort Gordon School LiaisonParent Involvment
Building a Strong Parent/Teacher Relationship
The first major step in building a strong Parent/School Relationship is GET INVOLVED!
At the beginning of the year, most schools host an Open House where parents have an opportunity to meet their child’s teacher. Parents should take full advantage of this opportunity, however do not let this be a one time meeting.
Make an effort to get to know your child’s teacher. This person will be spending a considerable amount of time with your child each day, and would welcome the support of a parent concerned about their child’s education. No one knows your child as well as you, and you can offer valuable information about his/her strengths, weaknesses, personality, and learning styles. Sometimes just informing a teacher that your child has difficulty in a particular subject matter, may help the lines of communication between teacher and student open up. Providing a teacher with helpful information will help him/her better understand the student and promote a positive learning environment.
Ask the teacher to communicate with you. Provide the teacher with your name, phone number(s), email address and best times to reach you. Ask the teacher to keep you informed of your child’s progress and needs. Sometimes a small comment in your child’s daily planner will allow you to stay better informed.
Participate in school activities. Each school has its own activities and there are many ways you can get involved.
- Ask the teacher about volunteering in the school. Check the school activities calendar and attend as many events as you can.
- Volunteer to read with children or do special projects.
Schedule a regular time to work with your child on his or her homework. Check your child’s homework, this will help you to monitor what areas he or she may need extra help.
Ask questions about the curriculum. Ask what specific courses your child needs in order to go to college. Familiarize yourself with the state of Georgia’s requirements for college. Your child’s guidance counselors can help you understand what is needed for post high school plans, especially college requirements. Please be aware that some courses obtained in middle school count as high school credits.
Visit your child’s classroom. Schedule a visit with the teacher and be sure to comply with and support security procedures designed to protect your children.
Now that you have decided to get involved, STAY INVOLVED! Your child will benefit.