Parents Make A Difference
“In it Together”
Parents, help your student succeed
Have you read the latest research on student success? A key factor is parental involvement in the student's educational program. Here are some ways that you can make a difference in your student's success here at BCCA. Please note that parental involvement is not a requirement for acceptance or continued enrollment at BCCA.
1. Support your student.
- Ensure daily, punctual school attendance of your student.
- Monitor the daily and weekly completion of your student's work.
- Provide transportation to and from all school activities.
- Provide or facilitate instructional assistance for the student.
- Participate regularly and actively in parent meetings, activities and workshops.
- Ask questions proactively or seek assistance from BCCA staff.
2. Support the school
- Support the discipline codes and behavior guidelines of Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy and Vacaville Unified School District.
- Complete all applicable school paperwork and meet stated deadlines.
- Stay informed by reading the BCCA handbook, school newsletter and other school communications, and by visiting the BCCA web site(s) regularly.
- Show respect for all charter school students, parents and staff.
3. Volunteer
- Campus beautification
- BBQ, dances, fundraisers
- Feel free to choose a volunteer activity from the volunteer activities list below
Examples of Volunteer Activities
Baking
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Donations of requested class/lab supplies
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SHIELD committee work
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Driver for field trip, athletics, etc.
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Theater help, supervision, tickets
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Helping with athletics, stats
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Attend SHIELD meetings
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Traffic direction, lunchtime supervision
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Campus beautification
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BBQ, dances, fundraisers
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Hala's Helpers/Campus monitoring
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Grants researched/applied for
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Set-up and take-down for events/sports
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Assisting clubs
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Coordinating volunteers
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Decorating
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Career/College Fair organization
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Guest speaker
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Gift basket preparation
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Special skills (construction, music, etc.)
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