Rock Creek School

Title 1 Parent Involvement Policy

There is strong evidence that parental involvement in a child’s education is vital for that child’s success in school. The faculty and staff of Rock Creek School embrace the philosophy that it takes a whole community to raise a child. We believe parents serve a very important role in the decision-making process as we plan, implement, and evaluate our programs at Rock Creek.

All parents will be afforded the opportunity to attend an Open House at the beginning of school. Appropriate personnel will discuss the Title 1 program and the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing it. At this event, parents will be invited to take an active role on the Advisory/Leadership Team that will meet regularly to discuss issues and concerns of the Title 1 Program. Parents on the Advisory/Leadership Team will be invited to participate in the system-wide Advisory Council that meets three times a year.

Additionally, a parent/student/teacher compact will be reviewed and signed by each party at the beginning of each school year. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held once a year. If the need arises for additional conferences, the teacher or parent may request this. Progress reports will be sent home on a regular basis in order for parents to know how their child is doing and how he/she is progressing.

Input from parents will be gathered at the end of each school year by a Needs Assessment Survey. This will be compiled and issues will be addressed at the beginning of the next school year.

We enjoy parents coming to Rock Creek and we strive to make them welcome. We truly believe it takes a whole community to educate a child. If parents and educators work together, children will ultimately achieve success.