Roles and Responsibilities

Belief Statement:

Parents, students, teachers and the community have a shared responsibility and accountability in a student’s educational and social development.

Granum students say they need to:

Be ready to learn – get enough sleep - eat proper meals – show up at school every day on time.
Participate in all learning activities – be responsible for assignments being complete and on time.
Be responsible for putting forth your best effort – finding out about work missed if you are absent.
Do your best in class: pay attention, be productive, don’t bother other people when they are working, do your own work.
Ask for help when needed.
Be willing to help others when needed.
Show respect towards people and things.
Set a good example for others.
Take responsibility for your actions.
Co-operate with others.
Follow through on commitments.
Make sure all handouts are given to
parents.
Follow Alberta School Act guidelines.

Granum staff members say they need to:

Maintain a positive and safe learning environment for students.
Participate in making decisions about the operation of the school.
Maintain and improve your effectiveness as a staff member by engaging in professional development activities on an ongoing basis.
Encourage parents and the community to become involved in school activities.
Maintain a high standard of professional practice and conduct.
Maintain confidentiality and respect in all interactions.
In addition, teachers also must:
Identify the learning needs of students, plan programs, deliver instruction and evaluate the extent to which learning has taken place.
Keep parents informed about their children’s educational progress.
Maintain a high standard of professional practice and conduct as outlined in the A.T.A. Code of Professional Conduct, and follow Alberta School Act guidelines.

Parents need to:

Ensure students arrive at school on time and are ready to learn. This includes adequate rest and a nutritious breakfast and lunch.
Attempt to resolve any problems concerning your child’s education by speaking first to the classroom teacher.
Take time to stop and listen to your child.
Participate in the development of, become informed about, and support all school and classroom policies.
Exercise your right to a clear understanding of your child’s progress.
Book appointments for Three-Way Conferences, and take part in the process.
Remember that you are your child’s primary educator; your support is key.