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Systems are in place to engage parents in supporting learning and overall school advancement

 

2020-2021

• Each Principal hosted monthly Parent Coffees and met regularly with PAL grade-level representatives to maintain communication and share concerns.

• Two-way communication with parents was emphasized to keep connections strong and ensure engagement with the school community.

• The Superintendent collaborated with PAL to host social events on campus, fostering parent engagement after the pandemic.

2021-2022

• Survey existing communication platforms to gather insights and suggestions for improvement. Created a quick-access page on the school website with all the resources for incoming parents.
• PAL parent community launched a range of activities from sports to cultural events to engage the whole community. Some of these events were hosted virtually due to the pandemic, in a hybrid mode or with social distance restrictions. 

2022-2023

• Redesigned admission communciations, including acceptance, welcome letters, and follow-up information. In 2023, developed technology tutorials for parents transitioning to the Schoology platform. 
• Regularly organized parent informational coffees on student learning and well-being. Host active parenting workshops where parents and counselors discuss child development through book discussions.
• Twice a year, students present their learning progress to parents during school-wide Student-Led Learning Conferences. 

2023-2024

• Initiated a 2024 audit of the admissions process to identify pain points and improve both internal and external procedures.
• Collaborating with the operational and academic teams to develop content for the future internal family portal for the 2023-2024 school year.