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Family Involvement
In the drama of life, the most challenging and fulfilling role to be played is that of the parent – yet there is no script. The ‘rehearsals’ from raising other children or from your own upbringing don’t always apply. Each child is an individual and yearns for your attention, your unconditional love and your guidance. As a parent, spending one-on-one time with your child is the finest gift you can give. Lost time can never be replaced. Children thrive in knowing that, no matter how busy or how stressed you may be; you are willing to stop long enough to notice and love them.”
– Blanche Oakland, Title I Parent Community Liaison
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All parents and guardians are welcome at Payson Schools. Parent involvement in their students’ education has a direct impact on student achievement. Teachers and administrators are available to discuss school-related issues and are committed to student and family success.
Payson Schools, through grant funding, employs a Title I Parent Community Liaison and a McKinney-Vento Homeless Education School-Home Advocate to perform a variety of functions related to the family-student/school relationship.
- Facilitate family-school communication
- Make referrals to community agencies
- Encourage family involvement in schools
- Foster trust between parents and the educational community
- Help families with “at risk” students
- Assist administration in making positive parental contact
- Bring non-English-speaking families into the school community by providing translating and information services
- Provide family and student assistance in the school registration process
- Provide Parenting Classes and Family Enrichment opportunities
- Respond to the special and immediate needs of displaced and disadvantaged students and families
Parent Resource Center
The PRC (Parent Resource Center) is located on the Payson High School campus at 301 S. McLane Road. This valuable school and community center offers computer access, parenting resources, classes and private space for conversations with staff members. Call 472-5735 to contact Parent Liaison Blanche Oakland and School-Home Advocate Allic Bales and for hours of operation and directions.
Contact the Parent Community Liaison
928-472-5735Â blanche.oakland@pusd.com