Parents Involvement in Academic Performance of Pupils in San Jose Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study was undertaken to develop a plan of action which involve the parents’ participation to increase the academic performance of the pupils in San Jose Elementary School. To achieve the purpose of the study, study likewise covered how parents' involvement influence the performance of pupils and the extent of parents' involvement in educational activities of school influenced the academic performance of the pupils.

METHODS

The study utilized the descriptive research design with researcher constructed questionnaires as the main data gathering instrument. The respondents of the study were 38 parents of the pupils in San Jose Elementary School. The responses were tabulated, analyzed, and interpreted in the context of the statement of the problem. The statistical tools used were frequency, percentage, and weighted mean.

RESULTS

Based on findings, the parents' involvement in their children's academic performance is believed to optimize their academic results. The parental role in education involves educating children both at home and in school, in addition to fostering a wide range of cognitive and effective activities.

DISCUSSIONS

It was recommended that teachers and parents' relationship can further be developed through activities that would create harmonious relationship towards successful academic performance of pupils. Consultations with parents must be further enhanced to involve them in the development of positive academic performance among pupils. Similar studies may be conducted in other schools to determine the effectiveness of parents'involvement to students' academic achievement.