Philadelphia Futures is proud to work with parents and guardians as you work to help your SAS student reach their full potential and become their educational best. Your active participation in the academic life of your SAS student is extremely important to the success of the program.
Parent Activities
Parents and guardians are regularly informed of student progress and activities in the SAS Program and may contact their SAS Coordinator whenever questions or concerns arise. Parents and guardians are invited to participate in a number of activities throughout the year.
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
Parents and guardians of SAS students agree to continue supporting the strong academic performance of their children, participating in SAS activities, and doing all that is necessary for students to successfully complete high school, gain admittance to college, and earn a college degree. SAS parents/guardians are responsible for the following:
Communication
- Plan with your student to ensure that family responsibilities do not conflict with school and SAS activities.
- Stay in regular contact with your student’s SAS Coordinator. Inform your SAS Coordinator of any changes in address, telephone number, and employment.
- Communicate with your student’s mentor regularly. Parents/guardians work together with the mentor for the student’s benefit. Regular communication also helps to avoid schedliing conflicts.
- Read the SAS “Spotlight” newsletter to keep updated on program events. Pay special attention to your student’s class activities.
Participation
- Make sure that your student attends all scheduled SAS activities.
- Attend the SAS Annual Conference with your student and his/her mentor.
- Ensure that student attends school daily and on time.
- Attend report card conferences at your student’s high school.
- Attend individual conferences with your student, SAS Coordinator, and mentor as needed. These appointments will be scheduled at mutually convenient times.
