(Currently, due to COVID-19 protocol, on-site volunteering is on hold. Please don't hesitate to complete and turn in the form so when the opportunity comes again, you are ready!)
A new application must be submitted each school year.
You will also need to submit the results from your current TB test. Those results are valid for four years but it is necessary that they be valid through the entire school year.
On the top line of the form: "District Sponsor" is the name of your child's teacher.
Research shows that when parents are actively involved with their children's education, students' grades are higher, their self-esteem is greater, and they are more socially adjusted. In fact, the most accurate indicator of a student's academic success in school is not tied to family income or social status, but the extent to which a family:
- Creates a home environment that encourages learning.
- Sets high but realistic achievement and career expectations.
- Becomes involved in their child's education and in the community.
In addition to attending parent-teacher conferences and other special events, opportunities to get involved at your child's school abound. A few examples include:
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Classroom read-alouds
- Classroom assistance
- Non-classroom assistance (field trips, media center, etc.)
- Organization involvement (PTA, foundation, School Site Council, etc.)
- Before-and after-school programs