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PARTNERS IN LEARNING:
QUESTIONS PARENTS MIGHT ASK
This information, from the pamphlet
"Welcome to School" (US Dept. of Ed.) can serve as
a checklist for parents and a guide for school officials.
What is the school policy regarding:
- academic requirements?
- communication between the school and parents?
- homework?
- class schedules?
- testing?
- promotion to the next grade?
- enrichment programs, tutoring?
- volunteer opportunities?
- safety?
- prevention programs-drug, violence?
- parent involvement programs?
- school improvement plan?
- visitors?
- health and medication?
- discipline?
- dress?
- teacher qualifications?
- student placement?
- before- and after-school care?
- community service?
- after-school activities?
- activity fees-trips, sports, clubs?
- financial assistance for activities and school supplies?
- transportation-buses, bikes, parking, drop-off area?
- school breakfasts and lunches?
- absence from school?
- non-English speaking assistance?
- student use of computers?
From Partners in Learning
[Vol 3:1, 1999] a newsletter by The Family Connection of St.
JosephCounty, Inc. for the Indiana Center for Family, School
& Community Partnerships.
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