Seven parents called for increased diversity at the school, especially among the teaching staff. A handful of parents highlight each of these areas of concern. Many parents clearly would like a better understanding of what's happening in the classroom - partly just to understand what's going on with their children, and partly to be reassured on the academic quality of the program. Anything teachers and the administration can do to update parents and clarify curriculum is obviously very valuable. Not surprisingly, administrative communication seems to be a special concern when children are counseled out of the school.
Parents are especially upset when they feel surprised by the intervention.
The school is working to reduce these negative situations by enhancing the admissions process and disciplinary process. A sense of community is important to families, and several parents were concerned about communications on the business of the school by the administration and the board. However, recent efforts in this area have not gone unnoticed, with more parents noting improvements in school communications at many levels. Perhaps even more interesting is the lack of concern voiced on some issues that often get much attention. For example, only one parent highlighted the integration of technology in the curriculum.