Parents Involvement in Different School Programs and Activities at Malaruhatan Elementary School (MES) Malaruhatan, Lian, Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Parenting is a task and involves skills that can be taught and learned. Parent serves as primary models of their children. Values and behavior are first acquired from them. Administrators and teachers must plan, encourage and implement programs to make them involved in programs and activities in school. The study reminded parents about their responsibilities and role as active participants in their child's education.

METHODS

I gathered data using a questionnaire composed of six (6) item questions about parental involvement. The respondents of this study were the eighty (80) Parent Teachers Association officers of the school. The research design used is Descriptive. The study aimed to analyze the level of parents involvement.

RESULTS

Parents as one of the stakeholders of the school must be the number one supporter of the teachers as well as the school. They feel glad and happy when they helped and participated in different school activities, programs, and projects. They are not obliged but voluntarily wants to help and cooperate with the school. School and parents relationship strengthened for the development and improvement of the pupils. The relationship and trust of the parents to the school as well as the information, dissemination, and transparency occurred.

DISCUSSIONS

The result strengthened the development and improvement of school/parent partnership. Administrators, teachers, and parents facilitated the exchange of information. School, home and community encourage to cooperate in all school programs, activities and projects.