Family/Community Involvement

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WELCOME!

Mrs. Karen Hudson serves as the Family and Community Involvement Coordinator, a position she has held for over 15 years. Her office is located at 169 Briarwood Street inside Briarwood School.  The office is an inviting place where families and the community can gather information about the schools & activities.   We strive to keep you informed & involved!

We believe that family engagement means the participation of parents and family members in regular two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring:

  • Parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning.

  • Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school.

  • Parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in their child's education.

Office contact:

Phone 731-441-5432

TENNESSEE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT STANDARDS - BENTON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Standard 1: Welcoming All Families: Families are active participants in the life of the school, and feel welcomed, valued, and connected to each other, to school staff, and to what students are learning and doing in class and school.

Standard 2: Communicating: Families and school staff engage in regular, meaningful communication about student learning.

Standard 3: Supporting Student Success Families and school staff continuously work together to support students’ learning and healthy development both at home and at school, and have regular opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and skills to do so effectively.

Standard 4: Speaking Up for Every Child: Families are informed and enabled to be advocates for their own and other children, to ensure that students are treated fairly and have access to learning opportunities that will support their success.

Standard 5: Sharing Power: Families and school staff are equal partners with equal representation in decisions that affect students and families and together inform, influence, and create policies, practices, and programs.

Standard 6: Collaborating with Community: Families and school staff work together with community members to connect students, families, and staff to expanded learning opportunities, community services, and civic participation.