Parent Involvement
Parent involvement bridges the gap between school and home, and is key in encouraging well-rounded learning and positive child development. Our guiding principles clearly define the roles of all partners in our educational community: children, parents, teachers, and the environment. Here, children are seen as protagonists, collaborators, and communicators. Teachers take on roles as nurturers, guides, and researchers. Parents are partners. The environment is an essential partner in learning, and documentation is the communication method by which adults and children understand one’s progress.
This total community effort to support the children relies on cooperation, which is a big reason why integrating parents is so important at Riverside Magnet School (RMS).
RMS aims to captivate children and parents alike with beautiful, creative environments. Various classrooms, indoor and outdoor spaces, studios with art supplies, musical instruments, and other tactile opportunities allow children to follow the impulses of their senses.
RMS offers a before- and after-school Studio program that acts as an extension of the classroom with art and exploratory activities. Parents are encouraged to volunteer during classroom or Studio hours to become more intimately involved in their child’s education. Additionally, parents can socialize and learn about early childhood topics together with our Parent Book Club, a dialogue that happens three times annually. For parents who want to contribute additional time and vision, they may join Riverside Magnet’s Community Council, which meets monthly to discuss ideas to sustain a vibrant community and to help direct the future of the school.
Parent involvement is a fundamental value of our school community. Here, parents are seen as partners who participate actively in a child’s educational experience. RMS parent involvement operates on information sharing, clear communication, cooperation, and partnership. If you are looking for a participatory educational experience – one in which you can engage with your youngster, teachers, and other parents – Riverside Magnet School may be the right place to start your child’s educational path!