Parent Involvement
Altus is unique because it transforms students. Students become self-sustaining learners and employable, self-sufficient citizens. They are inspired to love learning, to be self-motivated, self-disciplined, productive and socially adept. If academically lagging, they rapidly catch up to grade level. If academically advanced, they continue to excel and grow.
Academic preparation requires training, and teachers and parents are the coaches.
This is how you can coach your student for academic success!
1. Set high expectations
2. Schedule your school day
3. Prioritize
4. Be Flexible
5. Use the community around you
Education is not just reading from a book and answering questions. Take advantage of all of the wonderful things in our community to help your child learn life lessons as well as academic lessons. Altus TK-5 will schedule field trips regularly to apply and extend learning, but you should feel free to spend time learning in the wider context of our community.
6. Stay in contact with your Educational Coach
Attend all of your scheduled conferences. Conferences are designed to assist you in monitoring your child’s progress and achieving your academic goals. During these conferences, your coach will discuss your child’s learning with him/her and with you. Altus TK-5 records student attendance based upon the student’s work completion, so these conferences are also used for accountability for our school.
7. Encourage your child to READ, READ READ
5. Use the community around you
Education is not just reading from a book and answering questions. Take advantage of all of the wonderful things in our community to help your child learn life lessons as well as academic lessons. Altus K-5 will schedule field trips regularly to apply and extend learning, but you should feel free to spend time learning in the wider context of our community.
6. Stay in contact with your Educational Coach
Attend all of your scheduled conferences. Conferences are designed to assist you in monitoring your child’s progress and achieving your academic goals. During these conferences, your coach will discuss your child’s learning with him/her and with you. Altus K-5 records student attendance based upon the student’s work completion, so these conferences are also used for accountability for our school.