When a student comes to school dressed inappropriately, the parents are contacted and the student is sent home to change. Roberts seeks to empower students and allows direct access to her office and time. A leadership class is taught daily, and students have opportunities to enhance their education through participation in numerous activities both during the day and in the evenings. Every fourth Monday, Roberts provides time for teachers to do outreach activities with parents and families. Teachers devote two hours after school to making phone calls and writing notes to inform parents of student progress, problems, and successes.
Teachers keep a notebook identifying parent contacts.
Every Friday, Roberts invites parents to come in for coffee and a continental breakfast. A variety of guest speakers are invited to attend to present on issues identified by parents as areas of interest or concern. A parent resource center is easily accessible. Resource materials are available, as are phones and snacks. The center is open during the school day and is used in the evening for conferences and meetings.