ROLE OF THE PARENTS
To assist Note Dame Elementary School in maintaining a quality education, there must be effective communication among parents, students, teachers, and administration. To help young people develop the self-control necessary to succeed to the best of their ability, parents are obligated to teach and, by example, to develop in their children good habits of behavior, as well as proper attitudes toward school.
To help children in school, all parents should:
§ Recognize that the teacher takes the place of the parent while the child is in school.
§ Teach and explain to children respect for authority, respect for law and the rights of others.
§ Talk with children about school programs, activities and share an interest in pupil progress. Praise improvement demonstrated by the child on daily work and report cards.
§ Insist on prompt and regular school attendance and comply with attendance rules and procedures.
§ Be responsible for periodic health examinations for children.
§ Make every effort to attend individual and group parent/teacher conferences.
§ Arrange for a time and place for students to complete homework assignments.
§ Make a sincere effort to attend Mass weekly and to participate in the faith life of his or her church.
§ Understand and comply with the rules of the school concerning pupil conduct and cooperate with the school in carrying out disciplinary action.
§ Explain and review periodically the bus behavior code with your children. Instill in the children the value of safely procedures for the bus.