Parents
Communication
Builds Community
Community
and communication are two important words derived from
the same root. In fact, they are so intimately related
that one cannot exist without the other. Although our
primary goal is to nurture and educate our children, a
very important companion goal is the fostering of our
school community and the support and exchange of positive
ideals for living our lives. We believe that a community
is a group of individuals who choose to work together
to further common goals. Recognizing and respecting each
other as individuals and providing opportunities for clear
communication are central to creating a strong community.
Parent
Involvement
As
parents of students at Desert Star Community School, you
are given the
opportunity to grow with your children in a unique educational
environment. Parent participation is an essential and
integral part of your children’s educational experience
and serves to unify families and create a strong sense
of community.
The
Parent Council
The
Parent Council includes all parents and guardians of children
who attend Desert Star Community School. Parent Council
meetings provide a means for parents to be informed on
school issues, to offer their input and ideas as well
as to raise concerns and parent initiatives. Generally
there are two Co-chairs who organize and facilitate monthly
meetings and attend the School Board meetings.
The
Parent Council also helps to organize various committees
to serve the school. The Parent Council supports and organizes
families in fulfilling their volunteer time commitments.
Parent
Volunteers
As
a community school, the active participation of parents
both within and outside of the classroom is essential
in supporting the school’s educational program.
Parents’ professional, cultural and creative knowledge,
talents and abilities help to make Desert Star a vibrant,
dynamic learning environment. Many of our activities and
programs rely on the skill and generosity of parents.
The Parent Council can match your interests with an appropriate
volunteer activity. Please call the school office at (928)
282-0171 to find out who to contact.
Parents
are strongly encouraged to volunteer at least 50 hours
per school year, that’s about 1 hour per week. Because
Desert Star Community School acknowledges that circumstances
may not allow some parents to be involved in the school
to extent that they might wish, parental involvement is
not a requirement of school enrollment.