Did you know that parents played an integral role in shaping District 47's vision for the success of our students as defined by the commitments they collaborated on?  You can find the complete set of commitments under the "District 47 Strategic Plan" link to your left.  The four parent commitments are below.

Create a supportive environment for learning in our homes by:

• Modeling the importance of lifelong learning
• Requiring preparation for school and good attendance
• Starting their day off by getting them to school on time, with a positive mindset
• Providing a quiet time and place for study
• Providing proper supplies needed to complete assignments
• Ensuring all assigned school work is completed
• Expecting achievement and offering encouragement and praise

Help our children become responsible, self-reliant members of the school community by:

• Insisting they observe the rules of the school
• Teaching them to accept responsibility for their own learning, decisions, and behavior
• Demonstrating manners, respect, consideration, and cooperation in dealing with others and expecting them to do the same
• Modeling and supporting responsible and healthy lifestyle choices
• Helping them to understand that class participation and making mistakes is a valuable part of the learning process

Work collaboratively with school personnel by:

• Becoming familiar with the District Vision and Commitments
• Becoming informed and knowledgeable about curricular, extra-curricular and support programs available to students and families by utilizing all resources available, such as newsletters and websites
• Advising school personnel of any special circumstances or needs of our children
• Being proactive in asking questions, expressing concerns, seeking information, and engaging in open and timely communication
• Learning about student goals and expectations within the classroom
• Attending parent-teacher conferences and open houses
• Volunteering at least once during the school year
• Understanding that we are our child's biggest advocate

Support each other as parents by:

• Attending and participating in parent informational programs sponsored by the school
• Respecting the academic privacy of each child among parents
• Becoming knowledgeable and supporting the school's parent group