SCHOOL AND

COMMUNITY
RELATIONS
 BY: LARY CUEZON
 The school and the community are the
mainsprings of effective and powerful forces
that can create a wholesome climate for
mutual gains and betterment.They can forge
a kind of partnership where both willing to
share information as well as responsibilities
to the best interest of the children while in
school, likewise when dealing with members
of the community.Parents from the
community are ready to offer much- needed
assistance in terms of resources while teachers
are equally committed to spend time,effort
and expertise in serving the school children.
 A.THE TEACHERS, THE PARENTS
AND THE COMMUNITY
 Parents - are the first teachers in the home,responsible
for the development of values,attitudes an habits that
will be needed as their children associate with
classmates in school.
 Teachers in the schools continue to enrich the
student’s experiences at home, thus strengthening the
valuable, personal traits and characteristic initially
developed.
 The members of the community- in addition to the
parents,include the local government units,the non-
government agencies, civic organizations and all the
residents.
 DIFFICULTIES
 Teachers are endowed with a caring and
compassionate attitude that are expressed in
their love and unending sacrifice n guiding the
young.Despite conscious effort, children
experience difficulties and problems regarding:
 Ability to accomplish assignments,
 Irregular attendance,
 Study habits in school,
 Negative attitude,and
 Problem with self- discipline.
 SOLUTIONS
 The best way to thresh out causes and come up
with solution is to conduct a dialogue wherein
parents maybe invited to drop by the school or
the teacher may pay a visit to their home.
 A calm and friendly face- to face exchange of
observation could straighten some disturbing
interactions ending with a promise of
undertaking remediations in both quarters.
 Positive attitude of kindheartedness and
patience are developed through modeling.
 Regularity in attendance and doing daily
assignment need strong motivation and
encouragement from both sides
 Letters and praises to parents for outstanding
performances build confidence and strengthen
determination to continue the good work.
 Interesting lessons never fail to motivate
students to be present everyday for an
enjoyable participation in them.
 Extremes of behavior need detailed
consideration of past experiences in school and
at home.
 VALUES
DEVELOPED
Values and strong inclination are
instill starting from the home and
are developed further in the school.
Some of the most desirable are:
 Respect for elders and for the rights

of others,
 Cooperation
 Willingness to share

 Deep sense of responsibility , and

 Persistence.

Students exhibiting exemplary traits

must be given due recognition .
Awards conferred upon responsible
and well – behaved students set
examples that are emulated.
 INTERESTS
 Special interest and innate talent
noticed at a young age such as
heightened propensity for music and
drama, athletics and the arts must be
attended to by sensitive mentors and
guardians in order to provide them
with continued opportunities to attain
full realization of their natural gifts.
 SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
 The school is usually located at the center of the
town or city . As such, it is subjected to daily
scrutiny by the members of their community.
Seeing their students at play or work , personnel
busy with everyday tasks and teachers with the
usual eyeful watch, everyone passing by witnessing
such would feel proud of their school. The
community would in turn show their gratitude and
appreciation by keeping their school surroundings
clean and comfortable for the children, and by
sharing resources whenever needed.
 Collaborative Relationships
a. The school officials actively participate in community
projects such as literacy assistance project for out- of –
school children and house campaign for healthful practice.
b. The municipal/city officials are likewise ready to provide
help not only in improving the physical facilities of the
school but also in paying the salaries of teachers who, for
the moment, do not have teacher items . There are a
number of School Board – paid teachers in the country.
c. During historic celebrations in both places, participation by
each is easily elicited . With such positive and civic-
consciousness activities enjoyed by the school and the
community, a strong feeling of togetherness becomes
evident.
ORGANIZED ASSOCIATIONS
 Schools have organized Parent-Teacher
Associations(formerly referred to as Parent Teachers
and Community Associations) with the officers coming
from both their members.They undertake projects and
activities aimed at promoting a harmonious and
enjoyable relationship among themselves . Regular
meeting are conducted to discuss activities that are
intended to improve/assist conditions prevailing in
both . A strong spirit of cooperation is exhibited as wee
as sharing of expertise and material resources .
Representations during town or school affairs create
strong ties among the members, thus helping hands are
volunteered in times of needs.
 The Brigada Eskwela is another example of collaboration
among school, parents and community.Brigada Eskwela
conducted at the beginning of the school year is now
institutionized at the Department of Education and has
resulted to strong partnership of the school with the
community . This is DepEd’s National Schools Maintenance
Week meant to help schools prepare for the opening of classes
with the assistance of education stakeholder by repairing and
cleaning public schools nationwide. Brigada Eskwela aims to
revive the bayanihan spirit among Filipinos by engaging the
participation of education stakeholders in the community.
 With the implementation of School- Based
Management(SBM), the School Governing Council(SGC) per
school has been organized . The School Governing Council is
more than the PTA in the sense that the SGC shares in the
task of policy making in the school, with the school head
leading.
 Public Safety,Beautification and
cleanliness
 Peace and order
-safety in public conveyances and
compliance with ordinances afford ample
protection and disciplinary measures by all.
 Beautification
- through tree planting in every household
and cleanliness through proper waste disposal
are voluntarily undertaken by both, thus
creating a disciplined and wholesome
community.
 Values Exhibited
 Outstanding school personnel as well as
barangay officials are honored. This serve as a
motivation for both parties and their followers
to continue with their commendable practice.
Values of nationalism and unity are developed
through the examples demonstrated by the
school and government officials. Respect for
authority and self-discipline are modeled for
the young to follow.
Instructional Centers and Materials
 The community can serve as rich sources of
instructional materials. The clean rivers, town
library, factories and other industrial
establishment could be learning centers for field
trips. Recreational areas, and concert halls offer
enjoyable entertainment for all . The park and
beaches become relaxation areas for school
children together with their teachers and
families. Professionals and practitioners from the
community can be invited as resource speakers
during observance of significant school rites.