Parents as Partners
Volunteer
At Odyssey Charter School, we believe education is most successful when schools and families work together.
Parents are a child's first teacher and most influential teachers, and we value the important role parents play throughout their child's educational journey. Our mission is strengthened through meaningful partnership built on communication, trust, and shared responsibility. When families are actively engaged in their child's education, students experience greater academic success, stronger social and emotional development, increased confidence, and a deeper sense of belonging within our school community.
We believe a thriving school community is built through the partnership of students, staff, and families. Whether you have an hour a month or several hours each week, your involvement makes a meaningful difference. We understand that every family has different schedules, talents, and resources. There is no "one size fits all" approach to volunteering. We invite every parent, guardian, grandparent, or family member to share their time and talents in ways that work best for them. Together, we create an exceptional experience for all Voyagers.
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Together We Help Students Thrive
Research shows that the #1 indicator of children’s success in school is not family income or money allotted per pupil or class size. The surest way to help your child succeed is . . . for them to see you involved at their school. At Odyssey we believe that when school and families work together as true partners, students are empowered to learn, grow, lead, and thrive. Together, we help every Voyager SAIL towards success.
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Improvement of Educational Content
When parents donate their positive energy and unique skills at our school, every child is strengthened. Do you paint with watercolors or know a state representative or work as a helicopter pilot? From your participation, our children’s mutual educational experience can be exponentially enhanced.
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Our Commitment to Parents
Just as we ask families to participate with us Odyssey is committed to partnering with you. We strive to communicate openly, honestly, and consistently and provide meaningful opportunities for family involvement. We respect each family's unique circumstances, perspectives, and contributions. We listen to parent's feedback and use it to strengthen our school while fostering a welcoming environment where every family feels values, respected, and connected. We work collaboratively to support the academic, social, emotional, and character development of every student.
Volunteer Opportunities: The Adventure Begins
Since the desire for more meaningful participation is a primary reason that many parents seek out charter schools, OCS will foster positive relationships with families and help their volunteer experiences be worthwhile and enjoyable.
Parents are encouraged to volunteer for committees according to their interests. Volunteer committees are as follows:
Teams present FUN academic events to celebrate the children completing major areas of study.
Assist the teacher in organizing the volunteer needs for parents in the classroom: class projects/parties, work with grade-level CET, etc.
Carnival
Help provide service opportunities in our community as well as advertising.
Assist our school librarian. This includes the book fair, home reading program, class shifts, shelving and processing Library books.
This includes Fall Carnival, Uniform Exchange, Spelling Bee, Science Fair, Literacy Night, Student Showcase, Field Day, Dance Festival and more.
How to Report Volunteer Hours
Having an accurate account of family volunteer hours is important:
(1) as an indicator of the school’s success toward fulfilling our philosophy and
(2) as a qualifying factor for certain monetary grants.
We are continuing our electronic system. This system allows you to clock in and out right at the school without trying to keep track of your own hours. This system is also our student check in and out forms. You will also be able to enter your hours worked from home on the program at school. For those of you that would rather enter your hours at home you may visit this website: www.helpcounter.net/volunteer