Bob and Letticia Gegen help their son Nick, a second-grade student at Ferron Elementary School, with his reading homework. They have two other children, Daja, a seventh grader at Woodbury Middle School, and Catie, a fifth grader at Ferron. Both parents volunteer at their children's schools. T he more parents are involved in their child's education, the more successful schools will be in helping students learn the necessary skills and gain the knowledge being taught in the classroom.
Involved parents result in a positive impact on student success.
Participation of parents and families is critical not only in the very beginning of a child's education, but throughout the child's entire academic career. Thousands of parents serve as volunteers in the classroom and help with school activities. They also serve on parent advisory councils where parents are encouraged, both formally and informally, to comment on school policies and to share in decision making. Parents are also acknowledged for their efforts through the annual Parent Hall of Fame recognition ceremony. The school district's Compensatory Education Division, through Title 1 programs, promotes a home-school partnership that will help students achieve high academic standards.