Parents Count
What is one major benefit of strong parental involvement?
What is improved student performance?
What is an average P.T.A attendance rate in many Jamaican high schools?
What is less than 30%?
What is the simplest way a parent can support learning at home?
What is helping with or checking homework?
What does 'Culture' determine in relationship to parental involvement in schools?
What are behaviors - values - beliefs - family units - roles of individuals in the family and community?
Which documents outlines parental roles in education in Jamaica?
What are education act of 1965, and Child care and protection act 2005?
Name two ways parental involvement can affect school discipline?
What are fewer behavioral problems and improved student accountability>
Name a common event where schools struggle to get parental participation?
What is report day or parent-conference day?
Name a way a parent can volunteer without being physically present?
What is helping with planning or donations?
When cultural conflict exists between teachers and families, what is a workable solution?
What is negotiating differences to find a compromise - education of the differences of perspectives - review practices, policy, and procedures for culturally sensitive approaches?
Sending this type of bi-weekly update helps parents stay informed about their child's progress.
What is progress report or newsletter?
Which famous proverb supports the idea of shared responsibility in raising a child?
What is "it takes a village to raise a child"?
What is one reason why parents don't collect student report in person?
What is work conflict or lack of awareness?
What are two creative ways to involve fathers in school life?
What are father-student football matches or other sporting events?
What are two examples of expectations of children influenced by culture?
What are Age-related expectations of children - Roles and responsibilities within the family?
What is a bulletin board or display that showcases parents who have supported school activities?
What is a wall of fame?
How does parental involvement impact teacher morale?
What is it boosts morale and encourages teacher-parent collaboration?
Name a communication platform most Jamaican schools use to reach parents?
What is WhatsApp?
How can parents partner with teachers to support students?
What is regular communication and feedback?
What is one solution for improving parent turnout at evening meetings?
What is offering virtual options or earlier meetings?
What is a brief questionnaire given to parents to collect their opinions on school matters?
What is a parent feedback survey?
True or False: Research shows that parental involvement has no significant impact on primary schools?
What is False?
What is the most common excuse given by parents for not attending school meetings even though research shows involvement boosts student achievement?
What is "I'm too busy" or "lack of time"?
This approach helps improve turnouts by offering chances to win small rewards.
What are rewards and incentives such as parent raffle or prize draw?
True or False: Parents who may seem indifferent may actually be withdrawing from the situation due to discomfort?
What is True?
What is a short online session teaching parents how to assist with reading or math at home?
What is a virtual workshop or webinar?