The Importance of Parental Involvement in Charter Schools

In the case of charter schools, parents play a critical role in the success of their children and this is why the relationship between parents and teachers is so crucial. Parents’ involvement in their child’s schooling leads to an improvement in learning, positive attitude towards school work and performance among students. In this blog, we will discuss the role of parents in charter schools and how Seacoast Charter Academy in Jacksonville, FL supports this partnership. 

 Why Parental Involvement Matters 

 Studies have time and again indicated that students are more academically and socially successful when their parents are involved in their learning. This means that when parents are involved in their children’s academics they get better grades, better test scores, better attendance, and better motivation. However, the advantages are not limited to the academic aspect; the children who have their parents involved show better social skills, less aggressive behaviors and are more likely to graduate and attend college. 

 The Unique Role of Parents in Charter Schools 

 Seacoast Charter Academy is just one of the charter schools that has more freedom in terms of the delivery of education than the traditional public school. This flexibility enables the students to be more involved and also increases the importance of community participation. In charter schools, parents are not only consumers of charter schools and supporters of their children, but stakeholders in the charter school. 

 In charter schools, parents are involved in the decision making process regarding policies, curriculum and other co-curricular activities. This level of involvement also assists in the guarantee that the mission and values of the school correspond to the needs of the students and their families. Parents play a crucial role in the life of their children and at Seacoast Charter Academy we respect their opinions and ensure they are heard. 

 Ways Used by Seacoast Charter Academy to Foster Parental Involvement 

 As a school, Seacoast Charter Academy understands the importance of parents in the lives of their children. In our opinion, the cooperation between home and school should be a key factor in the student’s success. Here’s how we encourage and support parental involvement:Here’s how we encourage and support parental involvement: 

 Open Communication

 We communicate with parents frequently through newsletters, parent-teacher meetings, and through the parent portal. This makes sure that parents are always up to date with their child’s performance and any other development from the school. 

 Parent Volunteers

 We welcome parents to be involved in school functions, whether teaching, helping with school projects or even in organizing them. Such an active participation makes parents more involved in the school and enables them to be actively involved in their child’s learning process. 

 Workshops and Events

Among the school activities, Seacoast Charter Academy organizes workshops and events aimed at teaching parents how to contribute to the child’s education at home. They cover from how to support a child academically to social-emotional learning, arming parents with knowledge to help their children. 

 Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)

 We have an active PTO that enables the parents to work with teachers and school administrators on various activities. In this respect, the PTO plays a crucial role in the development of the school’s climate and improvement of the learning process. 

Inclusive School Culture

It is our goal to ensure that every family that comes to our center is welcomed and made to feel special. In this way, all parents of students in our school feel welcome to engage in various activities of the school and share their valuable opinions. 

At Seacoast Charter Academy, we know the value of cooperation with parents in order to provide the children with a safe and productive learning environment. Through promoting communication, encouraging volunteering and offering parents’ resources we guarantee every child receives all the necessary care to succeed in learning and personal development. In this way, we can create a long-term positive change for our children’s education and their lives.