{"id":4688,"date":"2022-05-10T14:39:54","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T14:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/audubon-high-school\/?page_id=4688"},"modified":"2025-12-17T20:29:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T20:29:40","slug":"families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/audubon\/families\/","title":{"rendered":"Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; module_class=&#8221;page-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]We believe real success happens when school, community, and family work together to provide the best environment and education possible for students at Audubon Technology and Communication Center. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>We implement Milwaukee Public Schools Family &amp; Community Engagement framework so families and staff can collaborate to support individual student achievement and overall school progress.<\/p>\n<h2>Parent and Family Engagement Opportunities<\/h2>\n<p>Parent Coordinator Ouida Chery (cheryo@milwaukee.k12.wi.us) can answer questions about school events, runs our Parent Center, School Engagement Council, and more. Our parent center is open on school days by appointment.<\/p>\n<p>Join our School Engagement Council (SEC) to learn about Audubon Technology and Communication Center attendance, budgetary, and academic matters.\u00a0Families and staff meet monthly to review our school\u2019s progress. SEC members make decisions and revise plans to support student success.<\/p>\n<p>Learn about and advise on district programs and strategies related to our Title One School-wide Program during monthly meetings of the Milwaukee Public Schools District Advisory Council (DAC). Each school sends two delegates to meetings; alternates may attend as well.<\/p>\n<h2>Family and Staff Communication<\/h2>\n<p>Students feel extra motivated when teachers and parents work together to reinforce high expectations and positive learning strategies.\u202f\u202fHere are tips for building a strong parent-teacher relationship and staying up to date on school news and family events.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collect updated school and teacher contact information at the beginning of the year. Gather this information from teacher handouts, during open-house events, or visit our staff directory.<\/li>\n<li>Sign up for <a href=\"campus-parent-portal\/\">Campus Parent Portal<\/a> to receive real-time updates on your child\u2019s progress in school.<\/li>\n<li>Join SchoolMessenger, a digital communication app we use to communicate with families.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitor.r20.constantcontact.com\/manage\/optin?v=001teuQlcKoWkjOVbSTzFnmNb62cwIos7N4mNzUq3WVFLUA0M-copZ0Fb_VxJDlK8k4arGhrvUE78oqeQQ0UrWBgXH9a8Xqok7mN9_z-BxTByM%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up for the MPS Family Friday Newsletter<\/a> for district-wide news and updates.<\/li>\n<li>Keep an eye out for our school newsletter.<\/li>\n<li>Attend parent-teacher conferences. If conference days and times don\u2019t work for you, ask your child\u2019s teacher if you can schedule a virtual appointment or phone call.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Supporting Your Student<\/h2>\n<p>Family involvement leads to better grades, better attendance, improved test scores, higher self-esteem, and better behavior for children. Supporting your student\u2019s success includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Making attendance a priority<\/strong>.\u202fThere is an undeniable link between a student\u2019s attendance and their overall success. Call the attendance line when your child will be absent, at (414) 902-7800. We must be sure every student has arrived safely and follow up with any who are absent. We must also record absences correctly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Making sure they arrive at school on time every day<\/strong>, class starts at 8:00 a.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keeping your child healthy<\/strong>. Make sure your child is getting enough rest and eating right. By caring for your child\u2019s physical, emotional, and mental health, you\u2019re helping them prepare for a healthy and focused day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Setting realistic expectations<\/strong>. It is always important to set standards to ensure that our children are working towards attaining a goal. Make sure that these standards are realistic and attainable. By setting expectations, we can hold our students accountable for their education.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Completing your <a href=\"https:\/\/mpsmke.com\/mpsvolapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MPS volunteer application<\/a><\/strong> to become an Audubon volunteer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Asking for help<\/strong>. We understand that there are often obstacles that affect families. We are here to help. If you would like to talk to a school counselor, psychologist, or social worker, please reach out.\u202fOur goal is to collaborate with parents and families to build a strong support network for our students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We believe real success happens when school, community, and family work together to provide the best environment and education possible for students at Audubon Technology and Communication Center. We implement Milwaukee Public Schools Family &amp; Community Engagement framework so families and staff can collaborate to support individual student achievement and overall school progress. Parent and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Parent\/Guardian participation is our most important partnership and is highly encouraged at Audubon Technology and Communication High School. At  Audubon, families are encouraged to support their children\u2019s education by being active participants. Your involvement is critical for your child(ren) to succeed academically and grow emotionally. You can support the  Audubon community by:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Ensuring that your child arrives to school on time every day (8:05 a.m.);<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Calling the  Audubon office when your child is absent at (414) 902-7800;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ensuring that your child gets the proper amount of sleep every night;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Checking your child\u2019s bookbag every day;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Reading with your child daily;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assisting your child with homework;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Dressing your child appropriately according to the weather;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Offering assistance in the classrooms;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Attending field trips;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Being an active member of the PTO.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Attendance<\/h2>\r\nAttendance is very important at Audubon Technology and Communication High School. Please make sure that your child(ren) are at school, on time, every day. The school day starts at 8:05 a.m. and ends at 3:20 p.m. If your child(ren) will be absent, please make sure to let the office know by calling (414) 902-7800. Thank you for supporting your child(ren)\u2019s attendance at school!\r\n<h2>Assist Your Child with Homework<\/h2>\r\nYour child\u2019s teacher will communicate with you about the type of homework that is appropriate for your child. Be sure to provide a quiet time and place for homework.\r\n<h2>Help Your Child Improve Their Scores<\/h2>\r\nPrograms used in the classroom can be utilized by your child at home to help them improve academically. Have your student login through <a href=\"https:\/\/clever.com\/in\/milwaukee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clever<\/a> to find all programs they can access including Smarty Ants, My Path, Discovery Education, Flocabulary, etc.\r\n<h2>Discuss Your Child\u2019s Progress with Their Teachers<\/h2>\r\nAttend parent\/teacher conferences, or arrange for a special conference with your child\u2019s teacher. If time does not permit, a phone call or a brief note is appreciated.\r\n\r\nFamilies play a vital role in education. Parents are encouraged to work with teachers to decide on an appropriate time to visit their child\u2019s classroom, discuss student progress and share ways to increase learning. Reports are sent home to parents and conferences are scheduled regularly to assess each student\u2019s progress. Staff will honor parental requests for additional conferences, meetings or reports at any time.\r\n<h2>Classroom Assistance\/Volunteering<\/h2>\r\nAudubon Technology and Communication High School understands the connection between family support and student success; therefore, we are committed to involving families in their child\u2019s education. Parents and guardians are encouraged to come to  Audubon and assist teachers in their classrooms. This allows children to combine support from home with support at school, making for positive results.\r\n\r\nWe have very active parent volunteers. We are always looking for more caring, motivated individuals to work with our students. Please contact our parent coordinator, Nairobys Caraballo, at <a href=\"mailto:carabanc@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\">carabanc@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/a> to learn more about how you can help in the classroom.","_et_gb_content_width":"","_mc_calendar":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4688","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/audubon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4688","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/audubon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/audubon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/audubon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/audubon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4688"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/audubon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4688\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/audubon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}