In one year, parental involvement at Richmond has grown from four to more than 20 parents. Informal gatherings in homes. Love, Lunch and Learn, where parents lunch with children, then stay for free workshops. Open houses and Parent Greeter programs. Increased contact with kindergarten parents through monthly packet meetings.
Sixth graders earn the privilege to care for younger children during parent meetings.
Special training is given. Crossing Guard Program. It is an honor for fifth and sixth graders to be chosen. Who Encourage Environments that are Positive. Richmond staff developed specific goals to monitor and evaluate children throughout the year.