The team work and positive school climate came about because of the high priority that Robert placed on these two items 11 years ago when he was named principal at Carpenter.
P arent involvement and communications between the home and school are also priorities.
The PTO has taken on a leadership role and works closely with the principal in providing the school with many resources that range from providing funds to providing services. Parent volunteers have increased, as have the jobs that they perform for teachers. These activities include tutoring children, making materials for teachers, assisting in the library and computer lab, and any task that is asked of them by the staff. The school also provides a variety of techniques to enhance the communications between the home and school. In addition, parents with home computers can access Carpenter Home Page.