`Aikahi's Family Involvement Policy

The Board of Education recognizes that a child’s education is a responsibility shared by the school and the family throughout the child’s educational career. Research has shown that family involvement in the education of their children increases student achievement and success in the following ways:

• Students exhibit more positive attitudes and behavior.
• Students get better grades and test scores.
• Attendance improves.
• Graduation rates rise.
• Students’ enrollment in post-secondary education programs rise.

‘Aikahi recognizes that a child’s education is a responsibility shared by the school and family. Our school works together with our parents to support students’ academic achievement and personal success.  Our Family Involvement Policy establishes programs and practices that enhance parent involvement and reflect the specific needs of the students.

PCNC: The Parent-Community Networking Centers  (PCNC) serve to create supportive partnerships among the home, the school, and the community for the purpose of supporting student success and building a sense of family and community. The PCNC is a gathering place for parents, teachers, volunteers, and the community.
Every public school has a position for a Parent Facilitator in the PCNC. Our Parent Facilitator is available to work with parents in the school to build a strong supportive network between the home and school. The Parent Facilitator holds workshops, activities, and meetings throughout the year. Parents will be notified about these events through our school flyers, newsletters, and marquee. All parents are encouraged to attend. Our facilitator is also available to share information from a parent’s point of view about the school and its operations. People interested in volunteering at the school may contact the Parent Facilitator at 254-7944 x 235.

Communication Via Student Planner:  Our school communicates with parents through the child’s planner for students in grades 2 - 6. The planner is an important form of communication.  Students are to:

• Bring their planner to and from school daily.
• Enter assignments in the planner daily.
• Complete homework assignments.
• Show homework to parents.
• Have a parent  initial planner daily.

‘Aikahi Elementary School Community Council (SCC): Our SCC includes representatives from the following groups:  parent, community member, student, teacher, classified staff member, and administrator. The SCC meets with a focus on supporting the development of the whole child.  They work collaboratively to establish the vision, mission, and performance measures for our school. Meetings are open to anyone interested in learning more about our school. For more information, agendas, meeting times, and minutes follow the link on our website at www.aikahi.net.

PTSA: The PTSA is a membership organization comprised of families, teachers, staff, and friends of ‘Aikahi.  Their role is to support the mission of the school. A volunteer board elected annually leads the PTSA. One of the main areas of focus is to promote parent and community participation in the programs and activities of the school. Another function of the PTSA is to raise money to support programs that the school cannot fund. All families, teachers, staff, and friends are invited to become members and attend meetings.  Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of the month.  Visit www.aikahi.net for more information.

Open House: An annual Open House for grades 1-6 is held during the first quarter of school. Open House for kindergarteners is held in conjunction with the transition to school process.