Parent Information
- Overview
- PowerSchool Parent Directions
- I-40 Closure & Directions to Career Center
- Cell Phone Dilemma
- Parent - School Compact
- Disciplining Teenagers
- Disease Prevention
- Effective Discipline
- Getting Your Teen to Help Out at Home
- Good Study Habits Begin at Home
- Growth and Development: Ages 12 - 15
- Growth and Development: Ages 16 - 18
- H1N1 Information
- Helping Your Child with Test Taking
- How to Report an Incident of Internet Crime
- How to Talk/Listen to Your Child
- Importance of School Attendance
- Internet Safety - What Parents Should Know
- Keeping Your Child Healthy This Winter
- Keeping Your Teen Safe
- Lying, Cheating, and Stealing
- On-Line School Payments
- Parent Involvement
- Parent Links
- Parenting in a Tough Economy
- Parents Need Support
- Preventing Bullying in the Neighborhood
- Protecting Your Teen from Sexual Harassment
- Raising Great Teens
- Steps to Prepare for the Flu
- Talking About Tragic Events
- Teen Alcohol Use
- Teens and Body Image
- Ten Ways to be a Great Dad
- Volunteers
- What if My Child is a Bully?
- What if My Child is being Bullied?
- When Your Child Starts Dating
- Financial Support Through External Organizations
- 123giveback.com
- Progress Report / Report Card Distribution 2011-12
- Non-Discremination Policy - copy
- Atkins High School
- Parent - School Compact
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It is our belief that student performance will improve as a result of our cooperative efforts to support this compact. This is a three-way partnership with a specific goal in mind. It is imperative that each person assume his or her responsibilities.Parent Responsibilities:
· Provide a quiet place to do homework.
· Set aside a specific time to do homework.
· Study area should be well-lit and well-equipped with pens/pencils, paper, ruler, dictionary, etc.
· Look over homework assignments to check for understanding.
· Be available to assist.
· Sign and return all papers that require a parents or guardians signature.
· Encourage positive attitudes toward school.
· Require regular school attendance.
· Attend parent-teacher conferences.
Student Responsibilities:
· Ask the teacher any questions about the homework.
· Take home materials and information needed to complete the assignment.
· Complete homework in a thorough, legible, and timely manner.
· Return homework on time.
· Return signed homework form.
· Comply with school rules.
· Attend school regularly.
· Respect the personal property rights of others.
School/Teacher Responsibilities:
· Provide quality teaching and leadership
· Coordinate regular instruction and assignments with regular program.
· Give corrective feedback.
· Recognize that students are accountable for every assignment.
· Share child's progress with parent frequently.
· Respect cultural, racial, and ethnic differences.