They become advocates instead of critical observers. The schools' open-door policy, coupled with Bowie's encouragement and support of parents, has resulted in a high school with a very high rate of parent involvement. Fifty to 100 volunteers work in the school each week. Regardless of the type of involvement, all parent volun-teers are valued at West High. Teachers are more comfortable with parents and no longer feel that parents are in school to spy on them.
Parents are happy to be a part of their children's education and to support the school.
Kids benefit from the extra adult attention and from knowing that their parents care deeply about their education. Email Webmaster Tel.