Family Page

Remember to visit our yearbook for fun photos of family involvement!

Families are a critical component of every school community. Capitol West Academy is dedicated to involving families. We have developed a three-tiered approach to facilitate family involvement.

Level One: Communication

• Ensure regular attendance and participation in the education experience of the child
• Communicate daily through report system (passport system)
• Participate in fund-raising activities
• Attend mandatory school functions

Level Two: Partnership

• Help child at home with school work and other assignments
• Keep close contact with teachers on child's progress
• Communicate daily through report system
• Help at school and attends school functions
• Participate in fund-raising activities

Level Three: Life-Long Commitment to Learning

• Prepare their children for success in high school and beyond.
• Support child's academic, social and emotional development through interaction and regular “study” support at school and home and in the community
• Work as a team with teachers and other support personnel to create a positive learning environment
• Communicate daily through daily report system
• Demonstrate dedication and importance of their child's education success through school involvement (PAC, school outings, Boards, committee's etc.)
• Demonstrate their commitment to education by seeking education opportunities for themselves through mentoring, workshops, etc.
• Participate in fund-raising activities

Other opportunities for family involvement:

• Attend family events throughout the year
• Schedule regular family-teacher conferences
• Encourage families to be help in the classroom, lunchroom, playground
• All staff are accessible to families whenever they have a concern or question
• Membership on Family Advisory Council
• Provide suggestions for service improvement
• Work with other families to increase participation in our program.
• Representation on the Continuous Quality Improvement committee
• Serve in advisory capacity to Principal