Parental Involvement

We at City School believe that parents are integral to the academic success of children. It is a privilege to attend City School and there are sacrifices every parent must make for this special and unique place. Upon a child’s enrollment, parents/guardians are asked to sign a commitment to actively participate in their child’s education and to fulfill at least two hours of service per month.

Some suggestions for ways parents are involved at City School are:

• Participate in City Council—the City School Parent-School organization
• Provide Individual Student Tutoring (reinforcement in core disciplines)
• Serve as special events coordinator
• Serve as fundraising and development assistant
• Serve as lunchroom assistant
• Arrange parties and other school events
• Administrative office assistance:
• Data entry
• Answer phones
• Filing and other paperwork
• Make phone calls and perform other administrative tasks

Parents should also perform the following activities

• Participate in all parent-teacher conferences
• Read all communications from the teacher and the administration
• Ask about the activities and lessons regularly
• Check to make sure all homework assignments are completed and sign the homework journal