MMS Parent Involvement Policy

Millington Middle School encourages, supports, and values the participation and involvement of parents and families in the educational experience of their children. Millington Middle recognizes each parent as their child’s first teacher and acknowledges the powerful influence of parents on their child’s life. Students learn best when families and schools work together and develop relationships of shared responsibility and mutual support. The goal shall be to meaningfully collaborate with parents of students of all ages and all grades.

We recognize that families are diverse in culture, language, and needs and will implement strategies to enhance effective school-to-home and home-to-school communications about school programs and student progress. Millington Middle shall assist parents in learning how home environments can support the academic achievement and overall success of students. Parents and families are encouraged to be involved in their children’s learning at home through homework and other curriculum-related activities. Communicating the value of an education and the importance of high expectations shall be emphasized. Special assistance shall be provided to ensure that non-English speaking parents also participate as full partners in their child’s education.

Parents make valuable contributions to the educational process and shall be included as participants in important school decisions. Parents are encouraged to participate in parent organizations, councils, and clubs at both the school and district level and to serve as volunteers for classroom, school, and district-wide activities. Millington Middle shall strive to improve the recruitment, training, work, and schedules of parent and family volunteers to more fully support students and school programs.

Millington Middle School shall also collaborate and cooperate with businesses, community agencies, and faith-based organizations to support the needs of parents and families and to provide services to the community.