Supe's On: Parental engagement is key to child's education

Parental engagement and involvement in a child’s education are critical for their academic success. Research demonstrates that students with an engaged adult in their education have much higher graduation rates, academically perform better, and have fewer behavioral issues at school. The Brandon Valley School District will be hosting Parent-teacher Conferences on the following dates:

Monday, March 11 - Brandon Valley Intermediate School / Middle School 

Tuesday, March 12 - Elementary Buildings / Brandon Valley High School 

We strongly encourage all parents and guardians to attend conferences and be actively engaged in your child’s education. I would like to challenge you to: Attend - Engage - Discuss. Attend conferences. Engage with your child’s teacher(s). Discuss what was shared at conferences with your child.

Meaningful engagement has the power to propel a child to new levels of academic success.

Additional active participation strategies parents and guardians can utilize to create a home environment that encourages learning may include:

• Inquire daily about your child’s school day;

• Assist your child with homework;

• Discuss books or read together; and

• Volunteer at school.

No matter the strategies utilized, communicating the importance of an education to our children is essential. Together, we promote an outstanding educational experience for our kids.

Go Lynx!