It has been said that “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child”. With that in mind, the Parent Association strives to provide volunteer support for our children, faculty and staff at Holy Trinity. Did you know that studies have actually shown that parental involvement in schools leads to improved education performance? The following information is proof that our rich tradition of volunteerism at HT is making a difference for our children:
- Parent involvement leads to improved educational performance (Epstein et al., 2002; Fan & Chen, 2001; NMSA, 2003; Sheldon & Epstein, 2002; Van Voorhis, 2003).
- Parent involvement fosters better student classroom behavior (Fan & Chen, 2001; NMSA, 2003).
- Parents who participate in decision making experience greater feelings of ownership and are more committed to supporting the school's mission (Jackson & Davis, 2000).
- Parent involvement increases support of schools (NMSA, 2003).
- Parent involvement improves school attendance (Epstein et al., 2002).
- Parent involvement creates a better understanding of roles and relationships between and among the parent-student-school triad (Epstein et al., 2002).
- Parent involvement improves student emotional well-being (Epstein, 2005).
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself". We hope you'll keep that in mind and start VOLUNTEERING AT HT TODAY!
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