EPACS was started by East Palo Alto parents — and our success is dependent on their continuous involvement in the school and their children's progress.
We believe that parent involvement is directly linked to student success. EPACS parents are required to be active participants in their child's education through regular meetings with teachers and involvement in the Parents Club and other volunteer opportunities. Parents are required to complete 40 parent effort units each year by attending several important student-parent activities such as the Back to School night and regular student-parent-teacher conferences. We also encourage parents to know the EPACS studient handbook & policies.
Going beyond participation requirements, many EPACS parents contribute their time to improve our school through participation in either the Parents Club or the School Site Council.
Testimonials from Parents
"I enjoy my children's school because we are allowed the opportunity to help out and contribute to our children's well-being through fundraising events and daily tasks." — R. Pinon
"My experience has been very positive at this school. Here we are provided with a lot of support for both students and parents alike. When I have my parent-teacher conferences I am always provided with a translator who allows me to understand my daughter's progress." — N. Reyes