AJLA Community
Backed by significant research, AJLA strongly believes that children whose parents are involved and engaged in their child’s school achieve more success in school and in life. Involvement by every parent is essential and mandatory and part of the working culture and community at AJLA. Below is a summary of the participation that is required of every AJLA parent in return for the educational opportunity their child is given.
All AJLA parents are required to attend:
New Parent Orientation (1st year parents)
8 Parent Academy Classes (1st year parents)
Curriculum Night – September
Parent/Teacher Conferences #1 – November
Holiday Gathering – December
Parent/Teacher Conference #2 – March
End of Year Ceremonies
Parents are required to volunteer a minimum of 2 hours a month or 10 hours for the school year. Some volunteer opportunities include:
Helping at lunch or breakfast
Being a Class Parent for your child’s class
Being a Parent Council officer
Helping with unique needs that arise
Working or planning school events
Assisting in child’s classroom
Attending Parent Council meetings