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School and Community RelationsJoy Marie D. Blasco

School and community are the mainsprings of effective and powerful forces that can create a wholesome climate for mutual gains and betterment.

THE TEACHERS, PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY

* Parents are the first teachers in the home. They are responsible for the development of values, attitudes and habits.* Teachers in the school continue to enrich the students’ experiences.

DIFFICULTIESChildren experience difficulties and problems regarding:Ability to accomplish assignmentsIrregular attendanceStudy habits in SchoolNegative attitudeProblem with self-discipline

SOLUTIONS:A calm and friendly face to face exchange of observationsPositive attitudes of kindheartedness and patience are developed through modelingStrong motivation and encouragement from both sidesLetters and praises to parents for outstanding performancesInteresting lessonsExtremes of behavior need detailed consideration in the experiences in school and in the home

VALUES DEVELOPED:Some of the most desirable values are:Respect for elders and for the rights of othersCooperationWillingness to shareDeep sense of responsibilityPersistence

INTERESTSpecial interest and innate talents noticed at a young age must be attended to by sensitive mentors and guardians.

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITYThe school is usually located at the center of town or city.

1. COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPSa.) The school officials actively participate in community projectsb.) The municipal/city officials are likewise ready to provide helpc.) During historic celebrations in both places, participation by each is easily elicited with such positive and civic-consciousness activities.

2. ORGANIZED ASSOCIATIONS* Schools have organized Parent-Teachers Associations with the officers coming from both their members.* The Brigada Eskwela is conducted at the beginning of the school year and is now institutionalized in the DepEd.* With the implementation of the School-Based Management (SBM), the School Governing Council (SGC) per school has been organized.

3. PUBLIC SAFETY, BEAUTIFICATION AND CLEANLINESSPeace and order, safety in public conveyances and compliance with ordinances afford ample protection and disciplinary measures deserved by all. 

4. VALUES EXHIBITEDOutstanding school personnel as well as barangay officials are honored. This serves as a motivation for both parties and their followers to continue with their commendable practice.

5. INSTRUCTIONAL CENTERS AND MATERIALSThe community can serve as rich sources of instructional materials.Professionals and practitioners from the community can be invited as resource speakers during observance of significant school rites