Parent Expectations and Responsibilities

Parents/Guardians may expect:

• To be actively involved in their child’s education
• To be treated respectfully by the school principal, teachers, and other staff
• To access information about the Atlanta Public Schools (Board) policies and procedures
• To be notified promptly if their child is disciplined for inappropriate or disruptive behavior and informed of the consequences assigned
• To appeal disciplinary actions taken by the student disciplinary hearing officer
• To receive information about their child’s academic and behavioral progress

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities:

• To read and become familiar with the APS Student Code of Conduct
• To make sure their child attends school regularly, on time, and to notify the school before the school day begins if their child is absent
• To give their child’s school accurate and current contact information and to update that contact information when and if it changes
• To tell school officials about any concerns or complaints respectfully and in a timely manner
• To work with the school principal, teachers, and other staff to address any academic or behavioral concerns regarding their child
• To talk with their child about the behavior expected in school
• To support their child’s learning and school activities at home
• To be respectful and courteous to staff, other parents, guardians, and students
• To respect the privacy rights of other students

Source: Atlanta Public Schools Board Policy: JCDA-R (1)