Family Involvement
Family involvement is key to a child’s success in school. Edison is committed to keeping families engaged in their children’s education, both at school and in the home, in a variety of ways.
- Partnership schools regularly host Curriculum Nights where parents learn more about what is being taught and about how they can be supportive.
- A dedicated Student Support Manager is available for any family or student support issues.
- Volunteerism is encouraged and desired at every level of school operations.
- Families are often invited to see and hear their children perform, exhibit their artwork, participate in science fairs, and/or compete in athletics.
- Every student in a partnership school, his or her parents, and the teacher meet quarterly to review a unique narrative report card called the Student Learning Contract (SLC). The SLC gives parents a more thorough understanding of their child’s progress against end-of-year standards as well as a letter or numeric grade reflecting the quality of their class work. Together, the student, parents, and teachers agree on goals for the next quarter, and how they can work together to meet them. This contract allows all parties to take ownership of the child’s success.
- Schools are encouraged to establish Parent Advisory Councils, as well as including parents on the school’s board to ensure that parents have a voice in the decision-making process of the school.