When parents communicate with middle school teachers, they can get a clear picture of their child's performance. Middle school is the first time that students are segmented by subject, which can highlight failings in a particular subject. By regularly speaking to teachers, parents can stay abreast of any areas where the student struggles, or where he is succeeding. The parent-teacher-student communication triangle will allow all sides to improve their interaction.
Students in middle school often struggle to adjust to attending a larger school. Middle school can also be a difficult time emotionally. Parents play a major role in supporting the students in their transition from elementary to middle school. Helping the students with their work, and providing someone for them to talk to will improve their experience at middle school.
Parents and others in the community can monitor the curriculum to make sure they are happy with what the school is teaching. If a teacher is under performing, or teaching something you are not comfortable with, informing the school of this is the first course of action you should take. Speaking to other parents will allow you to bring community pressure on school officials, who will be unwilling to draw negative attention to themselves.
The school is often the center of the community, and school events can bring people together, even if they do not have children attending the school. Raising money for a local school or attending school events will help to foster community spirit. Volunteering to host a stall at a school fair, or to bake cakes to sell, will help forge links between the school and the community. Additionally, you can offer your particular expertise to help teach a lesson, or help a teacher plan a class in a specific field. Run a recycling scheme to help the school become more environmentally friendly.