Parents will:

1. Attend Workshops and Trainings led by the Parent Coordinator, School Counselor, and HSSC on topics such as academics, social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and time management. Sessions may be offered monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly.
2. Review Assessment Data during the September/October PTA meetings to better understand school-wide and student academic progress and goals.
3. Participate in Committees such as the School Leadership Council and the School Safety Team to help shape decisions that support student success and a safe school environment.
4. Stay Informed through regular communication from teachers and staff via progress reports, phone calls, emails, in-person meetings, Class Dojo, Twitter, and written notes.
5. Request Classroom Visits to observe their child’s academic performance by submitting a request to the school principal with at least 24 business hours’ notice.
6.  Engage in Academic Support Plans by actively participating in the school’s Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) process.
7. Use the PowerSchool Parent Access Portal to monitor their child’s academic progress in real-time.
8. Receive Information in Their Preferred Language, with key documents and policies available in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and other languages spoken in our community.
9. Stay Updated on Policy Changes, including any revisions to the Parent Involvement Policy, which will be shared promptly.
10. Encourage Student Voice by supporting student participation in school meetings held at different times throughout the year.
11. Receive School News and Updates through memos, phone blasts, the school website, monthly calendars, Channel 34, and Twitter.
12. Access Learning Resources at home, including materials related to Common Core Standards and educational technology, with support from the District Family Community Advocate and Parent Coordinator.
13. Participate in School Events such as Family Nights, Field Day, PTA meetings, workshops, and fundraising activities.
14. Celebrate Parent Involvement through the “Parent Appreciation Dinner” recognition program, which honors outstanding family contributions to our school community.
15. Student Consistent Attendance is perhaps the single most important part of the parental compact. Please ensure that your child is present at school every day and on time. While we understand that at times students must be absent, please understand that chronic absenteeism can be avoided. This begins with our partnership and agreement regarding the consistent and uninterrupted presence of your child at school.

At Mount Vernon Avenue Elementary School, we believe strong family-school partnerships are essential to student success. We are excited to partner with you throughout the school year!