Parent Commitments
We establish these guiding principles as a reflection of our commitments as parents of students at Rocky Run Middle School:
We will help promote the success of our children by becoming informed and knowledgeable about the curriculum, activities, and student support programs available to students at Rocky Run.
Therefore, we will:
- Carefully review school publications.
- Attend and participate in parent information programs sponsored by the school.
- Read the school newsletter.
We assist our children in making important educational decisions.
Therefore, we will:
- Help our children set educational goals that are appropriate to their individual capabilities, interests, and needs.
- Participate with our children in the course selection process.
- Encourage our children to become involved in school activities.
We will work collectively to support the academic and emotional growth of our children by engaging in open and timely communication with the school.
Therefore, we will:
- Respond promptly to the school's feedback about our children's academic progress and behavior.
- Advise school personnel of any special circumstances or needs of our children.
- Be proactive in asking questions, expressing concerns, and seeking information regarding our children.
We will model active involvement in the life of the school for our children.
Therefore, we will:
- Attend school programs, activities, and celebrations.
- Volunteer in the school.
- Join and participate as a member of the PTA.
- Utilize the resources of the school through community access programs.
We will help our children become responsible, self-reliant members of the school community.
Therefore, we will:
- Teach them to accept responsibility for their own learning, decisions, and behavior.
- Insist they observe the rules of the school.
- Demonstrate respect, consideration, and cooperation in dealing with others and expect our children to do the same.
We will promote healthy lifestyles in our children.
Therefore, we will:
- Model and support responsible lifestyle choices.
- Monitor the activities of our children and respond to behavior that jeopardizes their health and well-being.
- Become informed of the risks associated with teenage use of alcohol, tobacco, and
other drugs. Discuss and develop family rules that prohibit the illegal use of these substances.
