Report Cards

What is a “Parent Report Card”? No, it is not a grade on how well you may be doing as a parent! It is a new activity designed to promote parent involvement. A “Report Card” will be made available for every parent in grades Kindergarten through Twelfth who is interested. In the report card you will find a list of 16 activities that a child and parent can do together. When 10 of these activities have been completed the parent signs the report card and returns it to the school.

What are the types of activities? They cover a wide range and are designed to promote active positive interaction between a child and their parent. Some of these include: Having your child visit a work-site, either where the parents work or another site of their choice; visiting a local library and signing up for a library card, encouraging your child to become a member of a school club or organization, or setting aside 15 minutes a day for 30 days to read to your child and/or help you child with school work.

How will I get my copy of the Report Card and when is due back? In the near future a copy will be sent home with every child in grades K – 8. High school parents may request a copy through the principal’s office. There is no deadline on when it has to be returned. Whenever you have completed 10 of the activities simply sign and return to the school principal.

What are the benefits? The most important benefit is the opportunity to spend time with your child and jointly participating in an educational activity. However, there is more. Benefits include:

A decal/bumper sticker stating, “I’M A HONOR ROLL PARENT OF HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS” will be sent home.
A listing of all Honor Roll parents will be maintained at each school and the Board of Education office. At the end of the school year the list will be published in the Moorefield Examiner.
Tokens of recognition will be given to the parents. These include a certificate and one of the following: a coupon discount book for local businesses or a family pass to selected academic or athletic events.

How is this program being funded? The Parent Report Card program is being supported by the Hardy County Board of Education and co-sponsored by the Family Issues Task Force coordinated by Tammy Gilhuys. Appreciation is extended to this organization for their continuing efforts to improve the lives of families in Hardy County.

Who do I contact for further information on transportation? Please call Leonard Haney, Instructional Coordinator for Hardy County Schools, 538-2348 ext 232.