Campbell Elementary School
Parent Involvement Policy
2011-2012
Campbell Elementary School faculty and staff promote the notion that parental involvement is
the participation of parents in every facet of the education and development of students. We
recognize that parent involvement comes in various forms, including parents’ shared
responsibilities in decisions about their children’s education, health, and well-being. We institute
an open door policy to ensure that parents feel comfortable being part of our learning
environment. We encourage parents to be actively involved in our school and promote life-long
learning goals through varied learning experiences throughout the school year. These workshops
are designed to help our parents become actively involved in the educational system.
In order to meet the needs of our parents, students, and staff, the following activities and
strategies have been planned:
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Parents will receive a copy of the Fulton County Parent Involvement Policy under Title I and
Fulton County Curriculum in conjunction with the Campbell ES parent compact and
parent/student handbook.
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Title I Orientation: At this meeting, parents will receive an orientation to the Title I school
wide program and the parents will be informed of their school’s participation under Title I.
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Open House: During this meeting, parents will receive information about curriculum,
transportation information, lunch, Campbell parent compact, and parent/student
responsibilities.
In addition to Title I Orientation and Open House, the following meetings and programs are
offered at flexible times to meet the needs of the parents at Campbell Elementary School.
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Parent Resource Center: Parent Resource Center is one of the key program areas within
Communities in Schools of Georgia. PRCs help parents become actively involved in their
children’s education through numerous early childhood programs. Our Parent Resource
Center is well stocked with materials and information that will enhance parents’ knowledge
about their students’ education. Moreover, the PRC is equipped with information about Test
Taking Tips, student disabilities, and continuing education information.
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Parenting Workshops: Campbell Elementary School will host a series of workshops
designed to assist parents in helping their children succeed in school. The workshops will
range in topic. Participants receive free registration, workshop materials, childcare services,
and light lunch.
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A subscription to the brochure series Parent Magazine will be secured in English and
Spanish. Brochures will be available free of charge in the Guidance Office.
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Campbell Elementary School will employ two full-time parent liaisons, one of which is bilingual. The Bi-lingual parent liaison will assist with communication efforts with our
growing Hispanic population as well as other parents who desire assistance.
Revised 9/13/2011
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Parent Volunteer Program: This program allows parents to register for various volunteer
opportunities in the school. The program was created in a response to research which
indicated that the most powerful predictor of a student’s achievement in school is not income
or social status, but the extent to which the student’s family is able to: (1) create a home
environment that encourages learning; (2) express high, but not unrealistic expectations, for
achievement; and (3) become involved in their child’s education at the school and in the
community.
Campbell Elementary School uses the following communication methods to provide parents with
timely information about Title I programs, summative and formative assessment results, and
academic progress of students. Information about school and parent programs, meetings, and
other activities are sent to parents in a format they can understand.
 CES Calling Post: As in previous years, we are fortunate to have an automated phone LEA
that will call each household with general school announcements.
 Campbell Elementary School Web Page: The CES web page serves as another tool to inform
parents of upcoming events and links to educational resources for students and parents.
 Agenda Books: Each student in grades three – five receives an agenda book to help parents
know what assignments are due. Students in grades Pre-K – two receive a daily
communicator. The agenda book and daily communicator provide teachers and parents with
a means of daily communication about academic and behavior issues.
 Weekly Newsletter- This communication available via print and the internet serves as a
means of communicating about curriculum tips and ideas, CES news, and upcoming events.
 Conference Day- During conference day parents will have the opportunity to meet with one
of their child’s teachers to receive an overview of their progress in all areas. They will be
apprised of student Test Talk data and summative and formative assessments.
 Parent Welcome Telephone Calls: Homeroom teachers must make a telephone contact with
all regular education students. Special education teachers must make contact with the parents
of the students in their caseload. ESOL/IEL teachers must make telephone contact with their
students. These telephone calls are very important as they establish a positive form of
communication with parents.
 Quarterly Progress Reports
 Student Support Team Meetings
 Parent/ Teacher Conferences
 Home Access Center
 Progress Skills Checklist
 Classroom progress reports
Each year, a survey is sent to parents. The data is collected and submitted to faculty and staff.
Comments are used to re-examine the School Improvement Plan. In addition, parents on the
PTA will review the parents’ comments and assist in addressing the suggestions and concerns of
the survey.
Revised 9/13/2011