Parents as Partners for Enhanced Results in Scholastics (PAPERS): A program for Honing Student's Academic Performance in Laurel Senior High School School Year 2017-2018

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

It is undeniable that parents play an important role in their children's academic success. They must guide their children to achieve the goals and maintain strong rapport with the teachers and school administrators. In connection, this study was conducted to prove that parental involvement greatly affects students' achievements.

METHODS

Its main aim is to develop a program that could furtherly enhance the academic performance of the students. This study was anchored on Eptein's Conceptual Model Theory as cited from the study of Mwirichia (2013). This theory explains that parental involvement based on how parent-child interactions affect students schooling and motivation. To meet the objective of this study, it utilized the quantitative design. Parents' attendance sheets and students' quarterly grades were retrieved and used as the primary source of data for this study.

RESULTS

The findings of this study revealed that more parents consistently attend the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) meetings. However, there are also parents who do not attend the said meetings and other school activities. Many of the students are considered proficient in their academic performance. They are supported by their parents in their school activities most especially by attending PTA meetings regularly. So, the researchers proposed a program that aims to enhance the academic performance of the students in the coordination of their parents. This program is named as PAPERS which means Parents As Partners for Enhanced Results in Scholastics.

DISCUSSIONS

The result only shows that strong parental involvement is a key factor in achieving a high academic performance of the students. For this, a strong connection and communication of teachers, parents, and other stakeholders is very important for the holistic growth and development of the students.