Parent Policies and Procedures

Classroom Participation
Parents are required to serve as "Parent of the Day" on a rotating basis throughout the school year. This allows parents to observe firsthand the social and intellectual development of their child in relation to the class and permits parents and teachers to get to know each other better. Please remember that parent participation at this level effectively boosts the self-esteem and emotional well being of the child and enhances the parent-child relationship.

1. Each mother (or father) serves as an assistant to the teacher as scheduled. Any parent who is overburdened by other services to the school may be relieved of a portion of this basic classroom participation at the discretion of the executive committee.

2. The participating parent is responsible for securing another participant if she is unable to be at the school on the day for which she signed. The participation chairman for the group may be called on for suggestions and must be notified when changes are made.

3. All participating parents will attend one class meeting during the first two weeks of school in addition to the new parents' meeting for both parents.

4. The participating parent brings in a natural fruit juice (i.e. apple, grape, orange) and a nutritious snack (i.e. bagels, crackers, raisins, fruit). See Snack Suggestions.

5. The participating parent should not bring siblings into the classroom for an extended period of time.

Maintenance Participation

1. Each father (or mother) participates the equivalent of two three-hour sessions a year in maintenance of building, grounds, and maintenance and construction equipment. Any family who is unable to fulfill this maintenance obligation has the option of paying a $75.00 maintenance fee per session.

2. The executive committee has the power to relieve a parent from his basic maintenance participation if, in its opinion, additional duties would be excessive.

Committee Service

1. Each member is expected to serve on one committee as needed. Any family unable to complete committee participation on an assigned committee may fulfill the obligation by aiding another committee, or by attending extra maintenance sessions, or by paying a fee, amount to be determined by the Executive Committee.

2. In so far as possible, there shall be representation from all groups on all committees.

3. Each member may be called upon to provide food for one event during the school year.

Meetings

1. All members are expected to attend the combined business and parent education meetings four times a year.

2. All participating parents are expected to attend class meetings in September. New parents will also attend the orientation meetings for both parents.

Fund-Raising Events

1. Members are expected to support all fund-raising events.