Parental Involvement

Goal: Promote community partnerships and parental involvement.

Mission: To strengthen home-school-community relationships by forming partnerships thereby building a bridge which fosters communication, parents as supporters, learners, teachers, advisors, decision makers and advocates for their child(ren) and the school.

But why should parents get involved?  Research shows (National PTA), that when parents are involved in their child’s education:

·    Students achieve more, regardless of socio-economic status, ethnic/racial background, or the parents’ education level.

· Students have higher grades and test scores, better attendance, and complete homework more consistently.

·  Students have higher graduation rates and greater enrollment rates in post-secondary education.

· Students behaviors, such as alcohol use, violence, and antisocial behavior decrease.

Therefore, it is imperative that parents, families and the Laredo Community be involved in the process that will promote a healthy system of public education and assist in educating all children to meet high academic expectations and standards.

How can I get involved?

Join the other 900 school volunteers at United ISD by submitting to your child’s school counselor a completed School/Parent Volunteer Application.