25 Ways Fathers Can Be Involved
- Observe your child’s classroom at least twice a year
- Participate in at least one Parent-Teacher Conference
- Attend at least one extra curricular (non-sporting) event this school year
- Join and participate in your child’s school or any school’s formal parent organization (PTA/PTSA/PTO)
- Assist a student with their homework assignments
- Volunteer at least seven hours this year at your student’s school
- Meet your child’s Principal
- Check your child’s backpack everyday
- Complete and review all forms sent home by school officials
- Meet your child’s school based parent professional
- Consider becoming a teacher
- Ensure your child has school supplies for the entire school year
- Review your child’s school calendar and become familiar with activities and school closings
- Discuss current and future goals with your child
- Discuss with your child how education plays a role in reaching goals
- Create a strategy with child on obtaining future goals
- Become familiar when possible with the health conditions of your child
- Meet regularly with school counselor and together advise your child in making the correct educatioal choices
- Participate in a variety of activities with your child
- Understand your Rights as a Parent in the Public School System
- Learn to navigate your Public School System
- When possible attend a School Board meeting
- Sign up to receive e-mail updates from your Public School System
- Visit the Public School System’s web site to remain informed
- Join the school’s School Improvement Team (SIT) or School Planning Management Team (SPMT)