Parental Involvement Policy

Augusta Preschool Academy Parent Coordinator: VACANCY 973-399-6868 Ext 1540
District Family Community Advocate: Ms. Patricia Wilson 973-399-6800 Ext: 1115

Parents will:

  1. Attend monthly workshops hosted by the School Social Worker that will focus on academics, social development, health & safety, and kindergarten transitions.
  2. Be encouraged to join and actively participate in the Parent/Teacher Association at Augusta Preschool Academy
  3. Complete an annual school survey in the spring, which will inform the school of their feelings regarding the programs, activities, workshops and experiences at Augusta.
  4. Attend class assemblies throughout the year.
  5. Have the opportunity to participate on the School Leadership Council.
  6. Receive progress reports and on-going communications (via telephone,
    Conferences, letters) from teachers regarding their child’s academic progress.
  7. Have the opportunity to visit classrooms to observe the academic performance of their child with 48 hours’ notice to the school principal.
  8. Participate in “Bring Your Parent to School Day”, Read Across America and Celebrity Read activities.
  9. Serve as a chaperone on a class trip.
  10. Participate collaboratively with the Preschool Intervention and Referral Team (PIRT) in the development of their child’s academic/behavioral intervention plan.
  11. Participate in the Breast/Colon Cancer and the Autistic Awareness walks.
  12. Have the opportunity to participate in approved multicultural classroom activities in the presence of certified staff. Parents may create cultural centers throughout the school, read a favorite book, sing a song in their native language, share special photos and participate in multicultural crafts.