¶ … honestly believe that the school which I am a part of is more of an inclusive school rather than an exclusive one. For quite some time now, garnering parental and family participation has been a priority at this learning institution. As such, there are several specific facets of the educational experience at this school that are dedicated to including families and helping to build a sense of community among educators, staff, and parents and other family members.
The descriptor 'inclusive' is appropriate for my school because of all of the things that the school does to attempt to include parents in the educational process. For one, we have a back to school night for each of the "semesters" -- meaning during the fall and the spring months. Most schools generally have one such function in the beginning of the year. Additionally, the Parent...
This organization puts on approximately two events each month, from bake sales and car washes to award shows and dinners. It deliberately attempts to have a strong presence in the school and in the surrounding community so that parents and family members can stay involved with and keep abreast of the educational process.
Lastly, it should be noted that our principle is really active, certainly more so than most principles. Once a month she hosts question and answer sessions with parents, which give them an opportunity to voice their support and grievances in a public forum to the leader of the school. Doing so is a critical way to involve families within the educational process. Also, it enables them to understand better the objectives and the goals…
