Enhancing Parent-School Partnership Through a General Parents’ Orientation Program

Abstract

Based on Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Systems Theory, this study seeks to assess the effectiveness of the General Parents' Orientation Program at Emilio Aguinaldo College - Manila, High School Department. The program targeted parents of Junior and Senior High School students, offering them an in-person orientation to familiarize them with school processes. Subsequently, feedback was collected from parents who attended the event via Google Forms, with 190 out of 439 participants responding. This research follows a descriptive design, with the quantitative aspect of the survey concentrating on evaluating the program's objectives, execution, and overall atmosphere. The study addresses parents' concerns and queries regarding their children's education. These concerns encompassed topics such as the voucher program, in-person class conduct, access to books and uniforms, documentation requirements, various curriculum-related issues, payment procedures, student discipline, and related matters. The study serves as a foundation for planning future events of a similar nature. Furthermore, the findings enhance services, instructional strategies, and the overall quality of education within the department, ultimately benefitting both parents and students alike. Keywords: parents, parents’ orientation program, Junior and Senior High School, parents and school partnership