Creating family friendly schools 6-9-10 with narrative 2
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This document outlines many ways to create a family-friendly school environment, including welcoming signage at the entrance, a friendly school office, a welcoming principal's office, displays of student work, clean facilities, character education programs, extended library hours, and using facilities like the gym, cafeteria, and auditorium for community events. The goal is to eliminate barriers between families and staff and encourage communication and parent involvement.
Creating family friendly schools 6-9-10 with narrative 2
- 1. Creating Family Friendly Schools
- 2. Entering the CommunityProvide signs to direct visitors to the school
- 3. Signs for the School Building
- 4. Clearly Marked Parking for VisitorsClearly Marked Handicapped ParkingDesignated Parking Spaces
- 5. EntranceWelcoming Outside EntranceWelcoming SignsWelcoming Signs at the School Entrance
- 6. Welcome to Our SchoolGreeter to Direct and Welcome VisitorsSigns Direct VisitorsSigns Welcome Families
- 7. Communication and RecognitionReusable Monthly CalendarsWhiteboards with Daily MessagesRecognition of Students and Families
- 11. Maps of BuildingOffice is Near EntranceNo Barrier Between Families and StaffCounters are Family FriendlyVIP- Very Important Parent/Guest
- 12. Waiting AreaTable and Chairs
- 13. Sofa
- 14. Plants
- 16. Tours of School are ProvidedPrincipals OfficeWelcoming OfficePrincipals office hours are posted
- 17. Seeks feedback
- 18. Coffee with the principal offered
- 19. Communication with parents and the communityStaff Showcase
- 21. Degrees
- 22. BackgroundsDisplays of Student WorkPaintings by studentsHoliday Family ProjectsPennants Created by Students
- 23. Displays of Population ServedResources for Military Families
- 24. School is Clean and InvitingClean BathroomsInviting HallwaysBenches Made by Principal and Parents
- 25. Character EducationSpecial Hallway SignsResponsibilityEncouragementContinue to ReinforceKindness and Acceptance
- 26. SignsUniformed SignageRoom Number, Teachers Name and SubjectPost Academic Standards and Course of Study
- 28. Positive Phone Calls and Postcards
- 29. E-mails
- 30. Teacher Webpages
- 31. Welcome Chair
- 33. No Barrier Between Parents and Teacher During Conferences
- 34. Parent Bulletin BoardColorful and Friendly Communication with Families
- 35. School SpiritSchool Mascot on SignsSchool Colors Throughout SchoolWalkway with Schools Team NameSchool Spirit Store
- 36. AlumniDistinguished Alumni Hall of AchievementInclude a Link on Schools Website for AlumniCreate Ways to Keep Alumni Connected to the School
- 37. Family Resource CenterBooksEducational MaterialsResources
- 38. Educational ResourcesComfortable Space for FamiliesParenting Resources for FamiliesComputer Access for Families
- 39. Resource Area in a HallwayPortable Resource Area for ParentsResource Area in High School AlcovePortable DisplayResource Area in Alcove of Jr./Sr. HS
- 40. Family Resource RoomCommunity Agency
- 42. Computer Access
- 43. Parents and Students Together
- 44. Partner with Local Public Library GymnasiumSporting EventsOpen HouseParent MeetingsAnnual Title I MeetingOpen for Community Use
- 45. Auditorium/AtriumAuditorium is Comfortable and Handicapped AccessibleAtrium is Used for Open House, Multicultural Fairs and Other Community Events
- 46. CafeteriaWarm & InvitingFriendly StaffNutrition Leads to Student AchievementParents and Students Enjoy Lunch Together
- 47. Interactive Homework AssignmentsHoliday Decorations to Represent Childs FamilyTIPS: Teachers Involve Parents in Schoolwork
- 48. Family FriendlyMeeting RoomsStaff Photos
- 49. Friendly SignsWelcome BagsLeaving the Building
- 50. Resourceswww.nyspirc.orgwww.familyfriendlyschools.orgwww.partnershipschools.orgwww.csos.jhu.edu/P2000/tips/index.htmwww.knowhow2go.org(This presentation was adapted from www.familyfriendlypartnershipschools.org)
- 51. www.nyspirc.orgWhat Can You Do?