Parent Involvement

Research shows that when parents are involved in their children’s education, students are more motivated and ultimately more successful.

Seven Peaks promotes “parents as full partners,” a philosophy in which the family shares in the responsibility for the well-being of the student and the school.

Volunteering at Seven Peaks is essential to the school’s success, and Seven Peaks offers many opportunities to contribute. Best of all, options are varied and flexible to make it easy to get—and stay—involved.

VOLUNTEER HOURS
Preschool                          15 hours per year
Jr. Kindergarten               20 hours per year
Kindergarten- 8th            40 hours per year
2 or more students          50 hours per year

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Assisting in the classroom, library or lunchroom
Making costumes
Gardening
Sharing a special talent
Middle School elective classes
Fundraising committees

PARENT ADVOCACY GROUP

The Seven Peaks Parent Advocacy Group (PAG) is a group of parents who volunteer to serve as representatives of the general parent body of the school.

The purpose of PAG is to facilitate two-way communication between the Seven Peaks School Board, administration and families, as well as to facilitate parent involvement in Seven Peaks School programs and activities.

RESPONSIBILITY AND SUCCESS
“Parents as partners” means the family shares responsibility for the success of the school and shares in the philosophy of its policies and procedures. The following list represents an understanding and commitment level to the school:

Understanding of Core Knowledge Philosophy
Understanding of Core Virtues
Commitment to volunteer hours
Commitment to the Seven Peaks Code of Conduct
Commitment to involvement in fundraising efforts
Commitment to provide timely transportation
Commitment to annual parent meetings