HILLSDALE HIGH SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT ORGANIZATION
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Why parental involvement matters:
“When parents are involved in their children’s education at home,
they do better in school. And when parents are involved in school,
children go farther in school and the schools they go to are better.”
STUDENTS BENEFIT…
Research shows that when parents are involved in their children’s education, the children are more likely to:
v Earn better grades
v Score higher on tests
v Pass their classes
v Attend school regularly
v Have better social skills
v Show improved behavior
v Be more positive in their attitude toward school
v Complete homework assignments
v Graduate and continue their education
SCHOOLS BENEFIT…
Schools with involved parents enjoy:
v Better morale among teachers
v Higher ratings of teachers by parents
v More support from families
v A better reputation in the community
PARENTS BENEFIT…
When parents become involved in their children’s education, the parents are more likely to:
v Be more confident at school
v Be more confident in themselves as parents and their ability to help their children learn
v Be held in higher esteem by teacher and have teachers expect more from their children
v Enroll in continuing education to advance their own schooling.
Parent involvement is a powerful tool. Help spread the word.
