Parent Involvement
Gig Harbor Academy feels strongly that it truly takes a village to raise a child
. Research has shown that students perform better and have more confidence in their own abilities if their parents are actively involved in their education. Along with strengthening the education of all our students, parent volunteer activities also help keep school costs down, thus helping to keep tuition costs as low as possible.
Volunteer hours can be scheduled in a myriad of ways. At the beginning of each school year, a parent survey is sent home with students to help match our parents' talents and interests with the volunteer opportunities that arise.
Here are a few examples of volunteer opportunities. Additional suggestions and/or ideas are always welcome.
School Level Volunteers
- Grade Level Classroom Rep.
- Scholastic Book Fair Chairperson and Book Fair Helpers
- Library Coordinator
Board of Trustees Support
- Annual Fund
- Building and Grounds Committee
- Development
- Other Committees and Task Forces
School Family Network (SFN)
The SFN aids parents in becoming more involved with the school and their child’s education. SFN is a relaxed and informal gathering of parents, with duplicate meetings held the same day, one in the morning and one in the evening. The network is headed by parent volunteers who meet regularly to plan and organize the following:
- Family events for the school community, such as Bowling Night, Pumpkin Carve Night, Gig Harbor Academy night at the Tacoma Rainier’s, etc.
- Organize volunteers for special events or projects, such as the Maritime Parade Float, The Spring Art & Music Festival, and Teacher Appreciation Week
- Plan and implement weekly hot lunch program for the students
- Mentor new Gig Harbor Academy families.
These are several of SFN’s major support projects, with new ideas, projects and suggestions always being sought. All parents are encouraged to become involved in SFN in whatever area interests them and to the degree to which they are comfortable.