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 Everybody learns and everybody teaches.
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Parents as True Partners
Parents are partners in all aspects of school life. Great Expectations is a small-school, family-oriented environment in which students, families and our community are welcomed, valued and respected. At GES, strong parent, guardian and volunteer involvement is a daily occurrence.
Specifically, Great Expectations:
- recognizes parents as the primary educators of their children
- believes parents are not only partners in the education of their children, but also in the school's decision making process
- encourages families to attend school meetings and events
- recognizes volunteers for their contributions
- encourages parents to volunteer for 24 hours per school year
- requires attendance by at least one parent or guardian at the admittance interview, personal learning plan meeting, and all conferences
- believes in consistent, open communication with parents
- sends a weekly newsletter home with information from teachers, the board and school committees
- provides clear behavior guidance policies
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