A special narrative report card called the Quarterly       Learning Contract gives parents a more thorough       understanding of their children's progress than they       may be accustomed to receiving and brings parents       into the school for regular conferences—all the way       through high school. A Family and Student Support Team, designed by       Johns Hopkins University, works with those families       whose problems may be interfering with learning. Family members also have a role in shaping parts of       the school's program and practices through       participation in the school's Parent Advisory       Council. Volunteerism is encouraged and desired at every level       of school operations. Edison's vibrant fine arts program brings parents       to school the old-fashioned way: to see and hear       their children perform.