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Schoolwide Parent Involvement Policy

Paddock Road Elementary School’s Parent Involvement Policy

Westside Community Schools

2026-2027

Parent involvement is an essential component of student success at Paddock Road Elementary School. Paddock intends to follow the parent policy guidelines in accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) as listed below. The policy, and the plan to implement it, has been developed jointly and in agreement with parents from our building. It will be reviewed and updated annually with parent input. Additionally, the plan will be distributed to all parents at the beginning of the school year, with appropriate translation being provided as needed.

  • Families are shared the Parent Involvement Policy at the annual parent meeting. Families are encouraged to provide feedback as necessary.
  • Parents will be provided opportunities to participate in decisions related to the education of their children.

Opportunities will be held at different times of the day to better accommodate all schedules. These include:

  • Kindergarten Meet and Greet Night
  • Annual Title I Review Meeting
  • Community Club Meetings & Events
  • Open House Night
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Family Engagement Nights
  • Volunteer to read or support in classrooms
  • Support through community club committees
  • District Events/Activities

Title I funds may be used to promote parent involvement at school related activities.

Parents have the opportunity to be involved in the planning, review, and improvement of the building’s Title I school-wide program through:

  • Open House Night
  • Stakeholder surveys
  • Annual Parent Meeting
  • Community Club Meetings

Parents will be provided information, in a timely manner, regarding curriculum, academic assessments used, and proficiency levels through:

  • The Student Handbook
  • The school’s website and newsletters
  • Open House Night
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Sharing Assessment Results
  • Progress Reports and Report Cards

The school provides materials and training to help parents to work with their children to improve their child’s achievement in a format, and when feasible, in a language that parents can understand through:

  • Curricular Take Home Activities
  • Parent Night handouts
  • Learning Celebrations
  • District Standards handouts
  • Opportunity for individual collaboration with school staff

Parents of all students are welcome and encouraged to get involved in their child’s school and education. This includes parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory children. Information will be provided in a language parents can understand. A translator or transportation will be provided upon request. Staff is available for phone conferences and home visits if needed.