Parent Coordinator

This role is designed to help parents and guardians find information about our school and MPS. Tequila Evins is the parent coordinator at Vincent.

Tequila Evins
[email protected]
(414) 345-6635

District Advisory Council (DAC)

Families can stay informed on and share ideas about the district’s Title I programs and priorities during monthly council meetings. Each school sends two delegates to meetings; alternates may attend as well.

School Engagement Council (SEC)

School spirit and student enrichment are on the agenda for Parent Teacher Associations and Organizations districtwide. School policies, procedures, and student well-being are the work of School Engagement Councils, established in Milwaukee Public Schools in 1997.

The Harold S. Vincent School of Agricultural Science Engagement Council brings together families, staff, students (when appropriate), and community members to support and inform shared leadership that can lead to increased student achievement.

Members of the council:

• Analyze school climate, performance, and budgetary issues.
• Advise school faculty and administration on matters affecting curriculum, student performance, and overall student well-being.

You can participate in our School Engagement Council as a voting member or guest. Email our parent coordinator or principal to suggest agenda topics for an upcoming meeting.

Student Progress

Families play a vital role in education. Parents are encouraged to work with teachers to decide on an appropriate time to visit their child’s 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’s progress. Staff will honor parental requests for additional conferences, meetings, or reports at any time.

Supporting Students at Home

Here are some tips you can follow at home to help ensure your child’s success at Vincent:

• Make attendance a priority. There is an undeniable link between a student’s attendance and their overall success. Call the school attendance line when your child will be absent: (262) 236-1200. We must be sure every student has arrived safely and follow up with any who are absent. We must also record absences correctly.
• Make sure your child arrives at school on time every day (8:00 a.m.).
• Make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for school. Please let us know if your student needs a coat or other outerwear.
• Communicate with us. By communicating with the school, you are able to keep up with your child. It is recommended that parents attend parent-teacher conferences and reach out anytime if there are concerns or changes that may affect students.
• Set realistic expectations. It is always important to set standards to ensure that our children are working towards achieving a goal. Make sure that these standards are realistic and attainable. By setting expectations, we can hold our students accountable for their education.
• Keep your child healthy. Make sure your child is getting enough rest and eating right. It is important that our students are prepared every day. By caring for your child’s physical, emotional, and mental health, you are ensuring that your child is ready to succeed in school.
• Ask for help. 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. Our goal is to collaborate with parents and families to build a strong support network for our students.
• Share your voice at our monthly School Engagement Council (SEC) meetings.

Volunteer Opportunities

Vincent High School understands the connection between family support and student success. We are committed to involving families in their children’s education. Parents and guardians are encouraged to come to Vincent and assist teachers in their classrooms. This allows children to combine support from home with support at school, making for positive results.

We have very active parent volunteers. We are always looking for more caring, motivated individuals to work with our students. Please contact our parent coordinator to learn more about how you can help in the classroom.

Learn more about volunteering with MPS.

WheresTheBus App

WheresTheBus is an app that lets you know in real time when your child’s bus will arrive! It tracks the bus location through GPS and provides up-to-the-minute arrival times. Learn more about the app, including how to access it.