XIII. PARENT/GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT
Parents/Guardians Involvement in the School
A parent/guardian wishing to volunteer in any capacity at the school or with field trips are required to complete the Call To Protect Program.
School Commission
The School Commission consists of up to ten commissioners representing various interest groups of the Grays Harbor Catholic Faith Community and the school. They may serve a maximum of two- three year terms and are an advisory committee to the Pastor and school Principal. Together with the Principal they are responsible for determining goals, setting budget, and directing policy. If you are interested in serving on the School Commission, you should speak with either the Principal or one of the members of the current School Commission.
The School Commission meets once a month at the school. Minutes of the meeting are posted on the information board in the main hallway. For an added $5.00 you may have a monthly copy mailed to your home.
Parent Club
All parents/guardians who have children attending St. Mary School and the faculty and staff are considered members in good standing. Committees are established and disbanded as necessary to accomplish the objectives of the parent organization, especially in helping fund raise revenue. The open meetings are held monthly and will be announced in the newsletter. Parents attending earn volunteer hours.
Room Parents
Room parents are an important communication link between classrooms and parents/guardians. Many activities at the school necessitate parental participation. Room parents help by contacting the families and recruiting volunteers, as well as helping to organize class parties and field trips.
Parents/Guardians in the Classroom
A parent/guardian wishing to volunteer in the class should contact the classroom teacher concerning the appropriate time and place for such work. Every volunteer needs to fill out a background check information sheet in the office prior to volunteering as per Archdiocesan policy. The Principal encourages teacher to facilitate parental commitment with clear and specific explanations of specific tasks and materials, teaching methods, and skills to be used. In addition, parents/guardians need to keep in mind that observation of children’s behavior and academic performance are of a confidential nature. It is inappropriate and unethical for volunteers to share this information with anyone other than the teacher.
Other Committees
Other committees are formed as needed. Notice will be sent home in the newsletter as these committees are formed and parent/guardian involvement is always welcome.
