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Importance of Parent Involvement in Mercer Island School District

Learn about the importance of parent involvement in the Mercer Island School District and how it benefits students. Discover examples of formal and informal parent involvement, as well as revenue generation opportunities. Explore the challenges and questions surrounding parent involvement.

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Importance of Parent Involvement in Mercer Island School District

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  1. Parent Involvement in the Mercer Island School District Mercer Island High SchoolMercer Island, Washington John R. Harrison Principal

  2. School and Community Information • 1450 students grades 9-12 • Affluent, suburban, and an island community • The MIHS faculty and curriculum • Achievement results

  3. Why is parent involvement important? • Develops community and strong relationships • Shared interest and responsibility • Helps us understand our students better • Helps parents understand our work and our challenges • We need their help and they need our help

  4. Research on Parent Involvement • Definitions of parent involvement • Growing body of research since the 1980’s • Research overwhelmingly demonstrates that students with involved parents have: • higher grades and test scores • higher attendance and graduation rates • better social skills • higher rates of college admission

  5. Examples of Formal Parent Involvement • School Board • District Committees • PTSA • District PTSA

  6. Examples of Formal Parent Involvement • Fine Arts Advisory • Booster Clubs • Site Council • Mutual Respect and Understandings

  7. Examples of Informal Parent Involvement • Homework, teacher meetings, school events, communicating with teachers etc. • Exercising opportunities to provide the parent perspective • Activity and specialty event planning • Interview teams

  8. Examples of Informal Parent Involvement • Ad hoc committees (school and district) • Focus groups • Volunteer opportunities • Sharing expertise

  9. Revenue Generation • Mercer Island Schools Foundation • Bond and levy Committees • Legislative committees • Individuals and corporations • PTSA • Booster Clubs

  10. Summary Points • Mutual Understandings document • Role of Board, District Administration, School Administrators • Attitude • Partnership The most promising opportunity for student achievement occurs when families, schools, and community organizations work together.

  11. A valuable resource or a threat to autonomy and professionalism? Less affluent communities? How is this approach sustained? Decision Making Dependence Training/Educating Expectations Competing Interests Equity and Access Questions and Challenges

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