Dear Parents,


Parents are a significant part of the school experience for students. Since the Civil Rights movements, changes and improvements in the school system has been achieved largely to the credit of parents involvement in ensuring change took place. Our school system is still in need of this type of involvement from parents. Unfortunately, parents are not coming out in great numbers as we once did. I have no doubt that our parents are just as concerned for the welfare of our students. However, I also believe that many of our parents are not aware of how much their involvement matters. Your presence and your involvement are paramount to the development and success of your child.

The parent liaison position was created to “boost parents' commitments to their neighborhood schools and eventually improve academic performance among students” and to “provide parents with access to information and help them navigate the school system bureaucracy, answering questions about how to transfer students or handling comments on teachers and school policies.” It is therefore imperative that parents take an active role and take advantage of the parent liaison position. We have had a number of workshops and meetings offered to parents to assist with bridging the gap and providing training, resources and information to our parents and the community. While many parents have taken advantage of these resources, most have not. Please view the Parent Blog for information regarding upcoming workshops. It is important that parents attend workshops and meeting to receive valuable information that will help you and your students move successfully through their high school experience.

I would like to encourage you to plan a visit to the school before the end of this school year.  Please atke a moment to plan a visit, whether it is for a portion of the day or the entire day. As previously stated your involvement is crucial and we welcome your insight, your involvement and your opinions regarding what is going on and offered at the school.

Please remember I am here to represent you and to ensure that you are abreast of your rights and role in our school. Please do not hesitate to contact me at FDHS 301-952-2400 x252 and at GPHS 301-372-0140 x368 or serwa.agyeman@pgcps.org.
Sincerely,


Serwa Agyeman
School Based Parent Liaison