Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy

PHILOSOPHY: The faculty and staff of Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy uphold the position that all students can learn. By establishing effective lines of communication among parents, teachers, community members, and students, we believe that these groups will be aware of the responsibilities they have in the educational process-,and that from this shared effort, Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy will move successfully toward producing future citizens who are educated, productive, and capable of contributing to the betterment of society. Parental involvement at Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy includes the following major components:

PARENT SUPPORT IN THE HOME: Parents should: encourage systematic study, show interest in assignments, provide proper conditions for study at home, assist the school in promoting and maintaining acceptable standards of conduct, agree to meet with the staff periodically to discuss student progress, insure the students' prompt and regular attendance, become familiar with school rules, cooperate with the school in solving problems when disciplinary actions are necessary.

SCHOOL COMMUNICATION WITH THE HOME: The instructional goals are designed to meet "the needs of a student body which represent diverse educational, economical, and social backgrounds." Goals are communicated to students and parents throughout the school year. The annual Back-to-School Night is another opportunity for parents to meet the faculty and staff. Throughout the school year, the Parent-Teacher-Student Association Newsletter is mailed to parents. Progress reports are sent home with each student quarterly (mid-point of each nine-week period). If a grade changes to an "F" anytime before the end of the nine weeks, a report is sent. Teachers also send reports periodically as a general update of the academic progress of students. Parent conferences are initiated frequently by teachers or by the administrators. The school website is updated periodically as a method of communicating with parents. The administration and faculty can be contacted through e-mail. All e-mail addresses are available on the school's website.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AT SCHOOL: The PTSA is active at Green Oaks. Parents and community members serve as resource persons, assistants for special projects, members of the hospitality committee, and volunteers for athletic events. Community and parental support enrich our school. Family Activity Nights, held 4 times each year also serve as a way for parents to remain involved in campus functions.