Junior High School Students Perception of their Parents Roles and its Effect on their Academic Achievement in Sta. Anastacia-San Rafael National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Education is the key to creating competitive individuals in the world market. It is considered as a first step in the development of individual well-being and opportunities for better living. However, it is realized that parental involvement affects the academic performance of the child. It is their responsibility to ensure and give the quality education that will lead their children to become successful individuals and good leaders. In line with this, student performance occupies an essential place in education as well as in the learning process.

The common scenario in public high schools based on different studies is the direct effect of the parental involvement on the academic performance of students. With this, the researcher chose to have this research to provide evidence that there is a significant relationship in the way the student performs academically in relation to the parent's involvement.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used through survey questionnaire and administered to 342 students randomly selected from grade 7 to 10 to determine educational attainment, occupation, living arrangement and the number of children in the family and to what extent the parents perform their roles in terms of the academic achievement of their children.

RESULTS

The perceptions of students were categorized into two parts from 1) profile of the Student-Respondents' Parents, and 2) the extent of practices of parents' role in their academic achievements. The results indicated that the profile of the parents such as educational attainment, occupation, living arrangement and the number of children in the family has no direct effect on the role of their parents. On the other hand, the proper monitoring of the achievements of their children, establishing good study habits and intensifying their involvement in schools has a great impact on the academic achievements of students.

DISCUSSIONS

The result simplified that there is an effect on the education of the child on how parents perform their roles in terms of forming their children’s moral character, giving them a child-friendly environment, and monitoring their achievement. Moreover, this research will be a basis for an action plan among junior high school teachers to encourage parents' involvement on the achievement of their children in schools and strengthen schools’ programs for the benefits of the junior high school students.