City Park enjoys a good relationship with our Parent Teacher Organization.

The City Park Faculty, Parent Teacher Organization, and Family Engagement Committee have collaborated to complete the following plan.

I.  City Park Mission Statement:

The Mission of City Park Elementary School, in partnership with families and the community, is to facilitate optimal learning for the student and to nurture the development of the whole child, enabling him or her to lead a fulfilling and productive life in a rapidly changing and increasingly complex society.

II.  City Park Beliefs:

·         We believe that students can meet Adequate Yearly Progress, as measured by the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program and Athens City Schools’ Benchmarks.

·         We believe in providing all children the literacy, math, science, social studies, technological, fine arts, and physical education skills which will enable them to communicate and function effectively now and in the future.

·         We believe it is in the best interest of each child and society for him/her to develop as disciplined and responsible individuals, showing respect for themselves and others.

·         We believe each child can learn when provided opportunities for success.  Expectations should be held high, keeping in mind the uniqueness of each individual.

·         We believe that in order to achieve an adequate educational foundation, each grade level is responsible for the required skills as outlined in the Tennessee Comprehensive Curriculum Guide.  (State Website- www.state.tn.us/education)

·         We believe teachers, parents, students, and the community should share in the responsibility for each child’s learning, and we will facilitate this cooperative effort through various family engagement activities.

III.  School Parent Involvement Goals:

·         To actively involve parents in the educational process of their child or children.

·         To offer activities and opportunities for parents to become a part of the school.

·         To provide parent education, parenting growth tips, and opportunities for learning about good parenting through PTO programs and school newsletters.

·         To help parents understand student progress and offer ways for them to receive help in their efforts to improve their child’s progress.

·         To improve communication with home and school.

IV.  School Processes to Achieve Goals:

• To provide parent conference opportunities to meet varied family schedules.

• To offer multiple opportunities that showcase student talents and achievements.

• To improve communications through weekly and monthly news articles and updates.  (City Park Website http://www.athenscityschools.net/cpe/cp.htm and class news/newsletters)

• To communicate all Title I information, policies, and procedures to families. (The next meeting will be January 8, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.)

• To provide support systems for families through community agencies with leadership provided by Mrs. Ingram and Ms. Minge, Guidance Counselors.

• To provide volunteer opportunities for parents and community members to help students in reading, math, and language.

• To provide after school learning extensions for tutoring and homework help.

• To provide facility use with:  Basketball & Aerobics, YMCA, Athens Parks and Recreation, Girl Scouts of America, McMinn County Senior Citizens, AYSO Soccer, and the Soap Box Derby.

• To continually assess parent involvement through activity attendance and parent surveys.

• To continue developing opportunities for parental and community involvement in the educational process.  Current opportunities include the following: