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classrooms, PTA, book fairs, fundraisers, picture day, and School Site Council
Santa Ana. Another 14% students are bused from different home-school
than a third of our student population is bused to and from our school.
Because these students are bused, we rarely see their parents on campus.
an effort to improve campus security, the school district installed fencing and
heavy-duty gates at the entrances of our campus. Parents are now to drop
children off at the gate and have students walk onto the campus alone. The
image of parents lined up, literally pressing their bodies against the fence,
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Here again, is a population of parents that are not actually walking onto our
campus.
produced a parent survey at the end of the school year and only 10 out of
our 530 families responded to this survey. This is a mere 1.88% participation
rate. We asked ourselves why parents did not take the survey. Did parents
the school? Did the survey get communicated clearly to parents? All of these
questions are pertinent and lead to a better picture of what steps we need to
We-Call school. In other words, parents are welcome on the few instances
they are invited to the school, such as field trips, award ceremonies and
parent conferences. The school culture leans more toward thinking that there
are not much parents can offer the school and it is better for them to focus
on helping their kids at home. Teachers can be heard saying that parents just
dont have the time to come to school or the education to contribute to daily
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responsibility for behavior. All of these are actions that create an imbalance
separated from an active role in the school. However, I do believe that school
School model where parents, teachers, staff and community partners work
guidelines:
community involvement, versus the safety and busing needs of our school?
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way that reflects their experiences, needs and desires for their children. We
have also not effectively utilized community partners in a way that fosters a
have a good variety of events that bring in parents and the community. We
have a Tet celebration, a Cinco de Mayo family BBQ, school garden, Family
newsletter.
If we can roll out PBIS as a community effort and truly involve our
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committee on how best to support PBIS both on the school campus and at
home. In addition, I would like these parents to have a part in developing our
health care, family counseling and food services. Providing these at the
many immigrant families are afraid to ask for the support they need. The
school can tap into the local School of Continuing Education to have ESL
classes offered on campus for parents. Using PBIS as a vehicle, I would like to
see our school culture shift into an Open-Door parent and community
partnership model.
Target Participants
School Staff: My school is a Title 1 and GATE magnet school with
and Talented Education) teachers. The school has a Principal and a Teacher
to work with our parents and community. The Principal invests in Library and
Computer Lab support which enhances the teaching staffs ability to enrich
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the learning opportunities for our student community. Large grade levels
GATE and Special Education teachers that specialize in the needs of upper
elementary students.
plan, from Read Across America Week to our own Teacher Appreciation
credential. She can be so much more than just the person who
Learners.
Hispanic/Lati 65.6%
no
Asian 29.4%
White 3%
Other 2%
Low SES 80%
ELL 58.2%
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Neighborhood: The neighborhood is in Garden Grove, just off the 22. The
school is sandwiched between the 22, the 5 and the 405. The neighborhood
an older neighborhood with small homes. The main grocery store went out of
distance of the school. In a 5- mile radius, there are only small specialty
grocers. Many families have a hard time getting fresh food. Interestingly
enough, just a few miles up Harbor Blvd and you come to Disney- truly a
different world.
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Orange County, to offer FREE, community-wide classes that are open to the
public. Parents, caregivers, or teachers can take advantage of free classes
-After-school care on-site (free in many school locations & based on teacher
suggestion for students who need extra support)
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Also tagged local libraries, grocery stores and health facilities (hospitals &
clinics)
Appendix
Table 1:
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