Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School

· Support district wide initiatives.

· Send their children to school on time and everyday.

· Send to their child's teacher a written excuse for any absence.

· Support the school staff by ensuring that children come to school prepared and ready to learn.

· Provide a special place for homework and study time.

· Be available to support their children in completion of homework.

· Read to their children and encourage them to read independently and briefly discuss selections read.

· Provide learning experiences through everyday activities (i.e. grocery shopping, cooking, counting, and measuring).

· Take part in the planning and development of the School Strategic Plan and Parent Involvement Plan.

· Attend conferences and follow up on appointments requested by school staff.

· Attend report card conferences twice a year.

· Communicate with their child's teacher on a regular basis.

· Participate in workshops and meetings provided by school personnel.

· Participate in school programs, ie.: Honor Roll Tea, Field Trips, Special classroom and school programs.

· Attend monthly PAC meetings.

· Make use of the Parent Center as a means of enhancing their children's education.

· Read the monthly calendar of events and school newspaper to keep informed.

· Encourage other parents to participate as volunteers in their children's classroom.

· Keep school informed of current address, phone and emergency phone numbers.

· Encourage their children to visit with parents the Bridgeport Public Library where books and resources are available.