PARENTS

Overview | Parent Center | Motherhood Group | Fatherhood Group | Powerschool |
Parent Hours Monthly Tally Sheet | Parent Involvement Policy

Overview

To put it simply: there's no such thing as providing a quality education without including the parents in the learning process. We know that we cannot look at the school as being totally isolated from the home. In order for genuine learning to take place, there must be a continuum of instruction that lasts much longer than the time the child is in school. By working together as partners, the parents and school can create a learning experience that lasts 24 hours a day for every child. Research states that …

• When parents are involved students tend to achieve more, regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnic/racial background, or parents' education level.

• The more extensive the parent involvement, the higher the student achievement.

• When parent are involved in students' education, those students generally have higher grades and test scores, better attendance, and more consistently completed homework.

• Students whose parents are involved in their lives have higher graduation rates and greater enrollment rates in postsecondary education.

• In programs designed to involve parents in full partnerships, student achievement for disadvantaged children not only improves, but can also reach levels that are standard for middle class children. Children who are furthest behind are most likely to make the greatest gains.

• If parents do not participate in school events, develop a working relationship with their children's educators, or keep up with what is happening in their children's school, their children are more likely to fall behind in academic performance.

Because of this overwellming evidence, PS7 believes that is paramount to include parents in the learning process. Upon enrollment, PS7 parents sign a contract committing to provide 40 hours of volunteer service yearly. PS7 also has a full-time parent liason that coordiantes parent commmunication, activites and clubs including the following:

• PS7 Parent Center
• Motherhood Group
• Fatherhood Group
• Powerschool Parents

If you have any questions regarding activities or about PS7 parent involvement, please call 916-649-7850 or email info@ps7.org

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PS7 Parent Center

The Parent Center is a designated space on PS7 campus that functions as a training ground for all parents to acquire skills and knowledge on home and school related issues through workshops, networking and small group discussions.

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Motherhood Group

The PS7 Motherhood Group is comprised of a group of women who believe that by embracing education and supporting our children's school we can make a positive difference in our children's educational experience and future accomplishments.

Motherhood Group Mission Statement:

'M'others 'O'rganized 'T'o 'H'elp to 'E'ducate and 'R'ear happy and healthy PS7 'S'tudents.

Goals:

•  To increase parent involvement on PS7 campus

•  To provide a nurturing extension from home

•  To provide a visible presence of mothers on campus

•  To empower other mothers to make a difference in their children's lives.

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Fatherhood Group

The PS7 Fatherhood Group is comprised of a group of men who believe that providing a stable presence in their children's life can help promote outstanding academic achievement.

Fatherhood Group Mission Statement:

To encourage male involvement on campus through activities that are targeted and designed for men.

Goals:

• Providing a physical presence of fathers on campus for students to serve as role models for PS7 boys and girls.


• Providing enrichment activities for PS7 fathers that will enhance interaction with their own sons and/or daughters.


• Provide trainings, workshops, and discussion group sessions that are specifically focused on fatherhood empowerment.

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