Making the Connection School & After-School Programs The Perfect Partnership By Terrece Jordan 719/07.

Making the Connection School & After-School Programs

The Perfect Partnership

By Terrece Jordan719/07

Topics to be discussedWhy Make the Connection

The Role of the Connector

Make the Connection

Be Connected Stay Connected

End Results

Why make the Connection?

To help Students meet their academic goals

To help alleviate parents from homework frustration

To establish a positive relationship with teachers and school providers

The Connector -YOUHomework Assistance Tutor/Mentor-

You have the awesome privilege to help deserving young students achieve their academic goals by connecting with parents and teachers to provide additional support

Make the Connection Send an Introductory letter home with

students to give to teacher Letter should indicate students participation in

After-school program Personal Tutor’s assistance with homework Request for available time for class visit and state

reason for visit Secure date and time Remember to bring parent’s consent form to visit

your student at their school

Be ConnectedFind out about available resources to

help your students, parents and teachers stay informed

Pamphlets, brochures Workshops, Seminars Trainings

Stay Connected

Stay Connected by following up with teachers on student’s progress

throughout the school year

Email teachers improved academic performance or concerns

Inquire about additional ways to help student’s academic performance

Inform parents of students progress

End Result – PartnershipParents, Teachers, and After School

Administrators working together to ensure the success of our future leaders of

tomorrow

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GRASP, Inc. After School Program 2006-2007