Ensure open and intentional communication between home and school to cultivate strong positive relationships to support student achievement and well-being. Action Statement Strategies Ensure school staff are communicating expectations to families. ● School staff will communicate with families
especially when there are concerns regarding a child’s achievement level, work habits concerns, or concerns with adherence to school-wide expectations and behaviors. ● Parents will be invited to the school for a conference if their student has a D or F in a class. ● Teachers create SMART goals to decrease chronic absenteeism for students in their classes. When students have missed several days, teachers call or utilize the texting system to check in with the family. ● Utilize division approved communication channels to increase communication with families. ● Implement multiple modes of communication such as email, texting software, and phone calls. ● Administrators and teachers will return calls in a timely manner to continue building positive relationships. ● Teachers will intentionally identify and communicate positives about students to their parents. ● School staff will periodically check in with families to ensure open communication and build a strong partnership. ● School staff will utilize multiple modes of communication to meet all families’ needs. ● Clearly communicate expectations of respect in all communication. ● Schools will provide opportunities for families and community members to attend Family Engagement Events at the beginning of the year (PCPS Back-to-School Pep Rally), conference time and holidays, Title I Nights, Special Education Events, Bilingual Learner Nights, and speciality events (book fairs, concerts, fine arts galleries). ● Communicate the strategic plan to the community through multiple outlets. ● Seek out feedback from stakeholders regarding the strategic plan.
Facilitate open and timely communication between school and home.
Provide clear expectations regarding school and home communication.
Provide family and community engagement opportunities.
Communicate the PCPS Strategic Plan and gather input from all stakeholders.
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