Parent Involvement School Policy        Roland Rogers Elementary School is committed to embracing parents as active participants in their child’s education, recognizing that positive support from home is an integral part of a child’s academic success. The   administration,   teachers,   and   staff   will   continually   seek   to   engage   our parents   so   that   all   students   will   receive   an   optimal   education   and   the   necessary skills required in this ever changing society. Parents   are   encouraged   to   participate   in   activities,   but   not   limited   to:   Family School Association,   holiday   celebrations,   Scholastic   Book   Fair   volunteers,   Field Day,   Career   Day,   School   Safety   Committee,   MAT   meetings, Academic   Support, Family Night Activities, Field Week, and Parent Volunteers. In    order    to    build    an    effective    home-school    partnership,    Roland    Rogers Elementary School  will provide the following: v An    annual    orientation    meeting    where    parents    will    meet    their    child’s teacher     and     become     acclimated     to     the     school     and     district’s expectations. v Have   meetings/workshops   with   parents   to   discuss   student   achievement, including state assessment requirements. v Day   and   evening   meetings   and   conferences   are   scheduled   in   order   to accommodate the varying needs of the parents. v Multi-   Disciplinary   Assistance   Teams   (I   &   RS)   provided   to   students   in need   of   remediation,      and   parents   are   highly   encouraged   to   attend and be an active participant of this process. v Provide   continuous   communication   through   school   website,   eboards, blogs,    School    Messenger,    progress    reports,    district    web-site,    and mailing   to   assist   parents   in   understanding   the   school   curriculum   and student achievement.  v Provide   a   school-parent   handbook   that   outlines   how   parents,   school staff and students share the responsibility for improving learning. v School   staff   reflects   on   the   effectiveness   of   family   involvement   programs and activities on a regular basis. v School    ensures    access    to    services    and    information    about    nutrition, healthcare,    services    for    individuals    with    disabilities,    and    support provided by schools or community agencies. v Support   for   the   District   Parent/Community   Volunteer   Program   at   the building level. v Provide    communication    and    opportunities    for    parents    to    support    the Roland Rogers Independent Reading Program. v Every   effort   will   be   made   to   communicate   with   parents   in   a   format   and language that is easily understandable by all.