Parent Commitment
PARENTAL COMMITMENT TO MY STUDENT
The Rules
As an essential member of the team working with my son/daughter to assist him/her in his/her academic, physical, spiritual and social growth, I (we) agree:1. to do my(our) best to work with Dallas Lutheran School staff members based on the premise that since DLS exists for the growth of students, decisions made by staff members are intended to be an attempt to assist with student growth. I (we) will do my (our) best to begin discussions with a positive premise.
2. to be a daily contributing member of the team working to affect the maturation of my son/daughter by:
- providing a place to study in my home that is well lighted, quiet and free of interruptions.
- encouraging and supervising an appropriate block of study time for my son/daughter 5 (five) days each week. (A two-hour block is encouraged.)
- communicating directly with the teacher involved (before discussing the matter with anyone else, as clearly outlined in Matthew 18) when any concern arises with my son/daughter.
- carefully reading letters, flyers and other communications from the school.
- closely monitoring the social activities of my son/daughter including being physically present to supervise any activities occurring at my home to avoid the underage use of alcohol, the use of illicit drugs and the unsupervised freedom which encourages inappropriate sexual behavior.
3. conflict between humans has the potential to cause disharmony and weaken relationships and must, therefore, be dealt with in a God pleasing manner. I have carefully read Matthew 18:15-16 and agree to follow the guidelines presented there when dealing with conflict or when helping my son/daughter to deal with relationship issues.
4. to take responsibility for my (our) own actions and decision as I (we) expect this of others.