5 People You Should Know at Your Child's School

As a parent, you pack lunch, make sure your child gets to school on time and is ready for the school day. But do you do your homework and get to know all of the important people at school?

With a new school year well underway, it's time to see if you—parents, guardians and caregivers—have checked everyone off of your "must know" list. Don't worry that school has already started; it's not too late to get involved:

1. Your Child's Teacher

Get to know your child's teacher well enough to ask questions about schoolwork and to give him or her information that will help your child learn.

2. School Counselor

The counselor can help your child deal with changes and challenges at home and at school. Counselors can be a great resource for college-bound students, too. A good school counselor can help explain dates and deadlines and review the application process with your high-schooler. 

3. Health Office Administrator

Introduce yourself to the school's health care professionals. They provide much more than bandages and ice packs. They are providing a safe haven for kids who need to rest or lie down, dealing with safety issues, and providing an endless list of services to your children on a daily basis.

4. Parent Association

The Palomar Council PTA is the parent of the individual school Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) which you can join to be a volunteer and help out your child's school. The PTA hosts fund-raisers and other family activites that can help you chip in and meet some other parents, too. You can also learn more about the Palomar Council's president Jennifer Zaheer by checking out the recently. A list of all of the school PTA units is here with links to their contact information.

5. School Principal

Find out if your school principal is holding any meetingsor events to get to know parents. Many local schools host an informal "coffee" or "meet and greet" to discuss any questions or concerns regarding the school. Or you can call the school and make an appointment to chat!

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