Family Engagement Plan & Parent Resources

 

 

Southwest Preparatory School believes that families are a child's first and most important teachers. We are committed to building strong partnerships between home, school, and community to support student achievement, school readiness, and lifelong success. Through meaningful family engagement opportunities, we strive to empower families as active participants in their children's education.

 

Veronica Champion, Associate Superintendent
Southwest Preparatory School
210-829-8017
[email protected]

 

Southwest Preparatory School provides opportunities for families to connect, share experiences, and support one another through campus events and engagement activities throughout the school year.

 

• Coffee with the Principal events
• Meet the Teacher Nights
• Open House events
• Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Family Involvement Month activities
• Parent Advisory Committees
• Campus family engagement activities

 

These opportunities encourage collaboration among families and strengthen school-community relationships.

Community Resources

 

Southwest Preparatory School works with community organizations to connect families with resources that support student success and family well-being.

 

• Operation Homefront
• Cardinal Wellness Center Immunization Services
• School Counseling Services
• Human Trafficking Awareness Resources
• Social Media Safety Resources
• Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Resources
• Community health and wellness programs

 

Southwest Preparatory School encourages parents and family members to actively participate in district and campus decision-making processes.

 

• Title I Parent Advisory Committee
• Campus Improvement Teams
• School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
• Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee
• Curriculum and Textbook Review Opportunities
• Parent Surveys and Feedback Opportunities

 

Input from families is used to improve programs, services, and student outcomes.

 

Southwest Preparatory School provides families with resources and learning opportunities that support academic growth at home.

 

• Prekindergarten At-Home Learning Resources
• Family Literacy Activities
• Student & Parent Handbook
• School Calendars
• College & Career Scholarship Information
• Academic Success Tips
• Clever Parent Access Resources

 

Families are encouraged to support learning through regular communication, reading activities, homework support, and participation in school events.

 

Southwest Preparatory School provides ongoing professional development for teachers, administrators, and staff regarding effective family engagement strategies.

 

• Family-school communication
• Building positive relationships with families
• Cultural responsiveness
• Parent engagement strategies
• Supporting student learning through home-school partnerships

 

Staff members are encouraged to foster welcoming environments that support meaningful family involvement.

 

• Parent surveys
• Event participation data
• Campus feedback
• Advisory committee recommendations
• Student and family needs assessments

 

Information gathered through these evaluations is used to improve family engagement programs and strengthen partnerships between families, schools, and the community.

 

Southwest Preparatory School supports a successful transition from Prekindergarten to Kindergarten through activities that help children and families prepare for the next stage of learning.

 

• Kindergarten readiness resources
• Family literacy activities
• Campus orientation opportunities
• Meet the Teacher events
• Parent information sessions
• Classroom transition activities

 

These activities help ensure students enter Kindergarten prepared for academic success.

 

Families seeking additional support for child development and school readiness may access community-based early childhood programs and resources available throughout Bexar and Guadalupe Counties.

 

This Family Engagement Plan will be reviewed annually with input from parents, staff, and community stakeholders. Revisions will be made as needed to ensure continued effectiveness and compliance with state and federal requirements.

 

 

Title One, Part A Meeting – Parents are encouraged to attend an informational meeting to inform them about the school’s participation in Title 1, Part A programs.              
Contact: Associate Superintendent, Veronica Champion – 210-829-8017

 

Title I Parent Advisory Committee – Meets two (2) times a year, normally in the fall and late spring. The committee discusses Title I programs and budget as well as makes suggestions for future programs and approves the following year’s fiscal budget plans. One (1) parent and one (1) administrator from each campus will attend as well as others that oversee/administer the programs funded by Title I.
Contact: Associate Superintendent, Veronica Champion – 210-829-8017

 

SWPREP and Operation Homefront – Assist military families during difficult financial times by providing food assistance in the form of canned foods and other non-perishable food items. The canned food drive runs in the Fall.

     

Sexting Prevention Program – On June 17, 2011, Governor Rick Perry signed into Texas legislation Senate Bill 407, which addresses the issue of sexting between minors.

 

 

Campus Improvement Team –  Each campus team meets at least six (6) times a year to oversee the campus improvement plans for each campus. Principals appoint from two (2) to four (4) parents, two (2) community representatives, and one (1) business representative to their team, representing the diversity on their campus.        Contact: Local Campus – 210-829-8017

 

Input Opportunity for Curriculum & Textbook Selection – Parents can provide feedback on curriculum and textbook choices.

Contact: Deputy Superintendent, Christopher McCammon – 210-829-8017

 

CTE Advisory Committee – Helps improve Career & Technical Education programs to prepare students for the workforce. The committee provides a link between the community and the school district for the purpose of improving Computer, Technology, and Workforce programs to equip students with current workplace skills. The committee meets monthly and is composed of community members from Alamo College, business and industry, Career and Technical Education counselors, parents, and students.                                          
Contact: Associate Superintendent, Veronica Champion – 210-829-8017

 

School Health Advisory Council – To make recommendations about the district’s health education instruction. The council meets four times during the school year.     
Contact: Lisa Neal, Director of the San Antonio School Health Co-op – [email protected]

 

Parent Engagement Activities
Coffee with the Principals – Informal discussions with school principals throughout the year.
Contact: Local Campus – 210-829-8017

 

Family Involvement Month – Special events in November to promote family-school partnerships.

Meet the Teacher Events – Engage with teachers at Open House, Meet-the-Teacher Night, and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Contact: Local Campus – 210-829-8017

 

Volunteer & Business Partnerships
Partners in Education Program – Oversees the district's school/business partnership efforts as partners serve as tutors and mentors and donate resources, services, and equipment.                              
Contact: Local Campus – 210-829-8017

 

Volunteer Organizations – To provide student support in various programs such as reading, mentoring, tutoring, printing, teacher’s aide, etc. Interested participants must complete a “Volunteer Registration” form for a background check. 

Contact: Local Campus – 210-829-8017           

Be generous with praise
Observe your child carefully and comment on the things that are done well. When you see an area that needs improvement, find a positive way to talk about it with your child.

 

Encourage "personal best"
Help your child by encouraging him or her to do the best in school and at home. Remember, "personal best" does not mean "perfect," and learning is not the same as high grades. Children, like adults, need the freedom to make mistakes and to learn from them.

 

Your attitude toward school attendance, education and involvement in the school makes a strong and lasting impression on your child. Show your child, by example, that learning is a priority.

 

Set up an area for homework away from noise and distractions. Post a family calendar that schedules school project deadlines, after-school activities, mid-term dates, exam periods and report card dates.