This year we have started a new program and are proud to announce the success we have seen as the first middle school to implement the Toyota Family Literacy Program. This program is for parents of our students to attend half a day class, in our school, teaching them English and other life skills that can help their education as well as further their child’s success in education.
Parents actually come to class with their child three mornings a week for 40mins. They participate in any activity the class is doing and are required to copy down the daily objective and discuss the assignment with their child. Their student also plays the role as “parent” at night, asking them what they learned today at school and signing their agenda.
I have three Toyota parents that visit my room every Monday-Wednesday. I have seen a noticeable difference in their behavior and academic achievement in the few short months we have been in school. My students have taken ownership and pride in the fact that their mothers come to school with them three days a week. My three mothers are fantastic and working so hard to further their education. When they first began coming to my room, two weeks into school, they were able to say “hi” and “thank you”. Now they are becoming more comfortable and confident in the English language and will have full on conversations with me about the lesson, their weekend, comments or concerns they have about their child. WE LOVE IT J For a glimpse of what goes on weekly at our school, check out the link below:
Parents actually come to class with their child three mornings a week for 40mins. They participate in any activity the class is doing and are required to copy down the daily objective and discuss the assignment with their child. Their student also plays the role as “parent” at night, asking them what they learned today at school and signing their agenda.
I have three Toyota parents that visit my room every Monday-Wednesday. I have seen a noticeable difference in their behavior and academic achievement in the few short months we have been in school. My students have taken ownership and pride in the fact that their mothers come to school with them three days a week. My three mothers are fantastic and working so hard to further their education. When they first began coming to my room, two weeks into school, they were able to say “hi” and “thank you”. Now they are becoming more comfortable and confident in the English language and will have full on conversations with me about the lesson, their weekend, comments or concerns they have about their child. WE LOVE IT J For a glimpse of what goes on weekly at our school, check out the link below:
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