YOUR VOICE IN EDUCATION

WHY BELONG TO A HOME AND SCHOOL?

BECAUSE no improvement in school conditions is possible until a strong public opinion approves and demands it.

BECAUSE there is no better way to acquaint parents with school conditions, or to arouse their interest in improving education, than through a Home and School Association which meets regularly to consider such matters.

BECAUSE full and free discussion of general school problems in a meeting of teachers and parents often solves petty difficulties without friction, or prevents them.

BECAUSE intelligent understanding by parents of the work and methods of the schools usually helps to develop loyalty among the children and as a result the teacher's efforts become more effective.

BECAUSE acquaintances with parents makes possible a more intelligent understanding by the teacher of the children's needs, potentialities and limitations.

BECAUSE parents and teachers engaged in a common enterprise will work better and accomplish more when they know each other well.

BECAUSE school methods are changing and parents need to know in general what the changes are and why they are necessary.

BECAUSE your school council needs a forum to gather parent opinion.

BECAUSE your school council needs a pool of interested parents to draw on for committees and for support.

BECAUSE school council members are often veterans of an active Home and School.

BECAUSE parent involvement in the school council is only one facet of parent involvement in the school. Participation in volunteer programs and organization of events are equally valuable forms of parent involvement.

BECAUSE it is an ideal medium for helping to build a spirit of confidence, fair dealing and goodwill in the community and among the nations and races of the earth.