The Ocean Gate Board of Education believes that the education of children is a joint responsibility, one it shares with the parents/guardians and the school community. To ensure that the best interests of the child are served in this process, a strong program of communication between home and school must be maintained and parental involvement in district concerns encouraged.

The board recognizes the vital role of parents/guardians in the welfare and education of their children and the pivotal part they play in shaping character and values. Because parents/guardians are familiar with the needs, problems, gifts and abilities of their children, staff should seek to involve parents/guardians as much as possible in the planning of the individual program. Parents/guardians must, by law, be included in the development of certain educational programs for their children.

Parents/guardians are requested to keep the school apprised of changes in factors in the home situation which may affect pupil conduct or performance. Parents/guardians are specifically requested to inform the school of any changes in legal custody of the child.

Parents/guardians are responsible for their child’s punctuality, attendance, cleanliness and propriety of dress.

The chief school administrator/principal shall develop procedures and regulations to implement this policy. These regulations shall include use of the parent/guardian’s native language when necessary.

NJSBA Review/Update: January 2009, October 2017
Adopted: January 21, 2009
Reviewed:

Key Words

Role of Parents/Guardians, Parents/Guardians

Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:35 4.9 Pupil promotion and remediation; policies and procedures
N.J.S.A. 18A:35 22 Notice to parents that child identified as eligible for enrollment; option of declining enrollment; involvement of parents in program
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-4.3 Accountability
N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.1 et seq. Special Education
N.J.A.C. 6A:30-1.1et seq. Evaluation of the Performance of School Districts

Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, Pub.L. 114-95, 20 U.S.C.A. 6301 et seq.

Possible
Cross References: *1220 Ad hoc advisory committees
*1230 School connected organizations
*1250 Visitors
*5113 Absences and excuses
*5114 Suspension and expulsion
*5120 Assessment of individual needs
*5124 Reporting to parents/guardians
*5125 Pupil records
*5131.5 Vandalism/violence
*5131.6 Drugs, alcohol, tobacco (substance abuse)
*6142.2 English as a second language; bilingual/bicultural
*6146 Graduation requirements
*6146.2 Promotion/retention
*6147.1 Evaluation of individual student performance
*6162.4 Community resources
*6171.1 Remedial instruction
*6171.3 At-risk and Title 1
*6171.4 Special education

*Indicates policy is included in the Critical Policy Reference Manual.