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Parent and Family Engagement

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Jim Strength
Director of Student Services
(706)468-6350 x 5107
jstrength@jasper.k12.ga.us
 
 

The Jasper County School System, in partnership with parents and community, is committed to graduating all students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing society. This mission will be pursued in a safe, positive environment in which high expectations are set for students as well as for staff.

Welcome, Parents and Families!

We believe that:

  • All staff must share an understanding of and commitment to the instructional goals of the school system.

  • Parents must embrace education as a high priority

  • Because the parent is a child's first and most important teacher, the home environment has a direct impact upon a student's success in school.

  • Parents, teachers, and students have the obligation to create and maintain safe schools.

  • Goals must exist for every student in terms of individual ability

  • Students and parents share responsibility in establishing and working toward achieving student goals.

  • Teachers must provide clear purpose and relevance for all learning activities.

  • Instructional strategies must reflect student needs and provide for student choices and diversity.

  • Effective education provides frequent opportunities for problem solving and critical thinking.

  • Assessment is a tool for improving instruction.

  • A broad range of assessment tools should be used in monitoring student progress.

  • The first priority of school administrators is the instructional program.

  • The school faculty has the right and obligation to contribute to instructional leadership decisions

  • It is the responsibility of the community to provide the necessary fiscal and human resources for the effective and safe educations of its students.

What is Family Engagement?

Parent and Family Engagement is an ongoing process that increases active participation, communication, and collaboration between parents, schools, and communities with the goal of educating the whole child to ensure student achievement and success.The Georgia Department of Education’s Family-School Partnership Program ensures that Title I, Part A parent and family engagement regulations are met with meaningful and strategic actions to build parent and school staff capacity as mandated by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015. Schools and districts must ensure that strong strategies are in place to: 1) build capacity to engage parents/stakeholders in an effective partnership with the school; and 2) share and support high student academic achievement.

JCCS believes that parents, schools, families, and communities working together can create meaningful partnerships that ultimately lead to significant gains across the board in student achievement.​​​​​ We also believe that an informed, engaged, and supportive family plays an essential role in a student's academic success. The Jasper County Charter System supports families in partnerships with schools, district, and the community in achieving academic success for all students. This page is designed for families to be provided valuable information, resources, and various tools to help support your child's learning, as well as to engage you as an active partner in the education of your child.  Check out the video below that discusses the important role families play in their child’s growth and development and shares advice on how you can get involved and stay up-to-date with your child’s learning progress.

For questions, concerns, or additional information please contact the District Family Engagement Coordinator, Jim Strength.