What the Research Says
Parent Involvement Helps Students Succeed in School and in Life

Research shows that the most accurate predictor of a student's achievement in school is not income or social status, but the extent to which that student's family is able to:

• Create a home environment that encourages learning
• Express high (but not unrealistic) expectations for their children's achievement and future careers
• Become involved in their children's education at school and in the community.

The Attica Middle School provides an organization through which parents and community members can become involoved:

Compact Team