Parent and Child Education (PACE)

Family Participation

We strongly believe, and research confirms, that family involvement in your children's educational experiences greatly improves their ability to be successful in school.

Student Drawing Family interest and participation is an expected part of the PACE program. It is expected that you or another family member will be involved in your child's education so that your child continues to see you as his/her most important teacher. You and your child's teacher will be discussing your roll in the home/school partnership and the variety of ways you may be involved.

All visitors and volunteers in the PACE program are supervised by the teaching staff.

Communication with Families
Communication with families is important. Family bulletin boards are located in each classroom. All notices are posted on the boards, including breakfast and lunch menus, monthly calendars, lesson plans, field trip announcements, workshops offered, and notices from the school.

Home Visits
Family/teacher conferences and home visits are scheduled throughout the year. Teachers and families plan activities to do together with your child that are related to what he or she is learning in school. If at any time you have questions or concerns about your child or his or her classroom experiences, please talk them over with your child's teacher.

Family Responsibilities

Bring and pick up your child on time every day.
Keep your child home if he/she is ill.
Provide a full change of clothes for your child.
Volunteer in the classroom.
Go with your child on field trips.
Attend workshops and meetings.
Read with your child daily.