Parent Involvement
Sharing the learning journey
Parent Involvement
MRIS offers a unique opportunity for parents to be in the classroom and school with their children. Compulsory parent contribution hours are a key feature in supporting the ongoing sense of MRIS as a family school.
Part of our responsibility as a parent at MRIS is to ensure we complete our parent hours (preferably 10hrs each term). Not only does it benefit the school, but it also sends our children a clear message that we value the school they attend. According to research, “the most accurate predictor of a student’s achievement in school is not income or social status but the extent to which the student’s family is able to create a home environment that encourages learning [and] become involved in their children’s school (Henderson and Berla). “Child Trends” furthered this, stating: ”A recent meta-analysis showed that parental involvement in school life was more strongly associated with high academic performance than helping with homework” (www.childtrends.org)
Benefits to you, the parent
- Gaining a first-hand understanding of the running of the school
- Understanding trends and fads of school life
- Gaining a better understanding of the teacher’s job and the school curriculum
- Having a deeper understanding of what the child is learning, aiding discussion and learning with the child during after-school hours (Education.com)
- Stronger ties to the school community
- A deeper understanding of the child’s peers
Benefits to the child
- Children tend to achieve more, with better grades and attendance.
- Children have better self-esteem and show higher aspirations and motivation toward school
- Children exhibit more positive attitudes, with fewer behaviour problems
- Children show better social skills (National Education Association)
- Children whose parents are involved in school are more likely to complete high-school (childtrends.org)
Benefits to the educators and other staff
- Higher morale amongst teachers and staff
- Teachers and staff gain further respect for their profession and hard work
- Improved communication and relations between teachers, administrators and parents
- Teachers and staff form a deeper understanding of families’ cultures and diversity
- Staff report increased job satisfaction
MRIS: Sharing the learning journey!
