Intensifying Parental Involvement in School Conferences of Balas Buco Sta. Maria National High School: A Basis for an Action Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The teachers have observed the very few attendees during school conferences which affect parent-teacher communication. While the school provides structured education for the holistic development of a child, parent involvement still contributes largely to their growth. When parents are involved, children do better in school. This research is valuable as it can be an instrument to increase the level of parents' attendance and involvement in school conferences and other activities.

METHODS

The attendance sheets were utilized as data for the study. A checklist was used in this study. All respondents were given the checklist from which the data were tallied, tabulated, computed, analyzed, and interpreted in the context of the problem. In analyzing the data of this research, the proponents utilized frequency, percentage, and ranking.

RESULTS

The outcomes of the study revealed that majority of the parents could not attend school meetings due to their work or job. In relation to this, some issues remain unclear or worse, misunderstood. Important matters about a child's academic performance and behavior are not reported personally to parents.

DISCUSSIONS

The school must create a warm and welcoming environment for the parents. They should always see the function of General PTA officers as a bridge towards the rest of the parents in the community. The school must maintain consistency in implementing the programs.