what are my rights as a parent visiting in my son's class room?

Question

can I spend more than one hour a day in my son's class room while helping him with his class work?

Answer 1

The teacher should be the one helping with the class work.

Answer 2

You son's class by law should be opened to you. But, as an educator if it makes him misbehave if you are in the classroom. I suggest that you ask is there anything else that you can do to help in the school. I would think that most children will act better if a parent is around but that is not always the case. You have every right to visit your child's class. If anyone has a problem with that may you need to show up unannounced.

Answer 3

He is your son, you can visit him at what ever time you want too. most teachers like for the moms and dads to not come in the class room for the first 4 to 8 weeks of school, so the kids get to know the school , their class and teacher. kids tend to test there limits and see what they can get away with.they wont do that when the moms and dads are there, also he's going to ask mom for help and not ask the teacher, keeping him form getting to know the teacher. but you can even stay all day if you want too or even ride the bus. you should talk to DHS about any laws that might be there for the state your in. he's your child!! do what you think is best for him even if you have to change schools. HOPE THIS HELPS.

Answer 4

Good question! I don't know your "rights"; I believe it is up to the principal/school district to decide this.

I think you're definately going to the classroom for the WRONG reasons, if what you say is really the truth! Teachers are professionals, and know what they are doing. Let them do their job. They know what they are doing. If you want to help your son for the reason you state, hire a tutor, or just help him at HOME. You have NO RIGHT to disrupt other students or the teacher. And you will if you try to go everyday. One day, ok. More than that, NO.

Take it from an experienced teacher: You will do more HARM than good if you insist on going to class with your son. Think about it. You will figure it out.

Answer 5

You can but how old is your child? if he is above kindergarten level, you will most likely embarass him and inhibit him socially. At that point its time to let go. Its ok to be involved, be a chaperone ask the teach how you can volunteer. Just don't go overboard. Any place that will not allow you into the classroom for as long as you want to be there is not a place that you want your child. I don't trust places like these, not so much because they might do something to the child, but because they don't understand how critical parent involvement is to a child's education. I know that my response is a little hypocritical, but my main point is- help your kid, visit the classroom, but don't go overboard. Even in the case that you have a special needs child, you want him or her to develop a sense of independence. I am a teacher and if you would like to discuss this or anything else on the matter, feel free to email me.

Answer 6

Every school and district have different policies in place.
Legally you can have your child leave through the office, but you do NOT legally have a right to be in the classroom while school is in session.
MOst common is to volunteer for 1 hour per week to help the teacher staple papers etc if they want it.
You should not be there to help your son with his class work , I would consider that a disruption in the class.
You may want to speak with the principal if you feel your child is in need of special assistance.

Answer 7

There is a law called Parents Right And Responsibilities. Have you heard of it? Email me and I'll get you a copy. Legally you should be able to spend up to 20 minutes in each class. However, your not allowed to disrupt the teaching...Are you only willing to help your son or all children? You get a better reception if you're there for all children.

Answer 8

All parents have rights and are allowed to visit their child, BUT why would you want to be in there for an hour or more a day? This is HIS TIME to learn, not Mom's time to make sure he is okay. He needs the separation from you, as you do from him. He is learning social skills by being with his peers, along with his education. Having taught Pre K-2-5, it is very hard for a teacher to keep her class in order if there is any type of interruption. She needs to be able to teach her students. Now if you are wanting to volunteer your time at the school, that is great, BUT do NOT do it in your son's class. It is very confusing to a child that knows this is school time, but Mommy will not leave. Remember this is his time to learn and play. Now if you do not trust the teacher, then I would say something to the director or change facilitites, otherwise, there is no reason for you to be with him in school.

I am a divorced, single, mom, and yes it is hard to let go of your baby, BUT you need to let go in order for him to grow and develop socially. I was also a teacher so I understand both sides...it is the teacher's job to assist her students in class, not mom's. As your son gets older, the more you push to be at his side, could cause him to resent you for not giving him his space.

Answer 9

It all depends on your son's age.
But whatever the age, I don't recommend that you spend too much time in his classroom even if you are there to volunteer to help the class teacher.
Check to see how often other parents come in and try not to do more than what the other parents are doing.
Even if this is what your son wants, it will eventually be bad for him so don't get him in the habit of having you there too often.

Answer 10

yes, there is no law atleast where im from saying that you can only spend so much time with you child in preschool, at the preschool i work at we have parents come and have lunch with us or do special activities. But as a teacher i would say it would be best if you keep you time limited for your sons sake, let him learn what it is like without having mom there, believe it or not the children actually do better when the parents are not around.