Urban Promise Academy Family Resource Center
Family Engagement at UPA
Goal: Healthy families who are involved in their child’s education, feel welcome at their school, and possess a strong knowledge of the education system in order to be advocates for their child and their community. This means families are:
1. Healthy and safe.
2. Engaged in all aspects of their child’s education.
3. Empowered to be advocates for their child.
Health and Safety
- Family Nutrition Classes
- Family Safety Patrol
- Salad Bar
- Food Distribution Center
- Adult Fitness Classes
- Gardening
- School Based Health Center
- School Nurse
- School Psychologist
- Health Educator
- Mental Health Services
- School Store (food & uniforms)
- Peer Health Educators
- Student Leadership Team Health Initiative
Engagement
- School Site Council
- ELAC
- Family Conferences (X3)
- Open School Day (monthly)
- Wellness Committee
- Communication
- Translation
- Attendance
- No Passing Report
- Behavior Support
- Events and Meetings
- Academic Progress
- Family Support and Resources
- Community Safety Concerns
Empowerment
- Family leadership development through school governing bodies (SSC and ELAC)
- Adult Literacy Classes
- Adult Computer Training
- Outside Conferences (CABE, Title 1, FamEli)
- Parenting Workshops