PARENT HOURS ARE UPDATED THE LAST WEEK OF THE MONTH. REPORTS ARE EMAILED TO HOMES ON THE FIRST OF EACH MONTH (to respect each families privacy, hours are sorted by the student's school ID number.  The student numbers are sorted numerically).   PLEASE CONTACT MRS. LEWIS IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PARENT HOURS. 

 Parent Participation Guidelines for Site Based Programs

1. Each family must contribute a minimum of 30 hours per school year.
2. A parent hours tally sheet reflecting your year-to-date total will be posted each month on the Leading Edge Academy  website.
3. Parents should make every effort to work throughout the year. Families must complete 2/3 of their commitment (20 hours) by February 29, 2012. Families failing to achieve their minimum hours by this date shall receive a letter informing them of their deficiency and placing such families on probation, and in jeopardy of having their contract revoked.
4. All 30 hours must be turned in by May 21, 2012.  If you have arranged to help with end of the year activities (those taking place after May 21), please make a note on your last tally sheet. Include the name of the activity, the date, how many hours you will be working, and a staff signature.
5. Up to 20 of your 30 hours may be contributed through donations. Donations are calculated at a rate of $15.00 per hour for the first 10 hours and $30 dollars per hour for the second ten. You may either pay directly for your hours, donate items needed for class supplies, or a combination of the two. Attach your receipt to your monthly tally sheet and you will be credited 1 hour per $15/$30 spent. Cash donations will be deposited into the school’s Theater fund. You may not specify how it should be spent.
6. Hours may not be transferred or given to another family.
7. If you are unable to work during your designated time, PLEASE call the Charter Office and leave a message for the person expecting you.
8. Students enrolling after the first day of school will have their hour obligation pro-rated (10 hours per trimester).

Examples of Approved Activities - Hours Given For

1. At home work for teachers Length of time worked
2. Baking 2 hours per dish/batch-2 doz. minimum
3. **Donations-punch/napkins -attach receipt 
4. LEAP Committee Work- Length of time worked
5. *Driver-Job shadowing Driving time
6. *Car pooling-field trips/afterschool sports - Driving time
7. Theater help/supervision- Time spent on campus.
8. Working at an afterschool sport or the snack bar - Time spent
9. Video taping for teachers -1 hour per program
10. School Meetings -Time spent on campus
11. Back to School Night/Open House -2 hours per family
12. Office help- Time worked
13. Telephoning- Time worked
14. In class work- Time worked
15. Fundraising -Time worked

Examples of Activities that Credit it Not Given For:
1. Car pooling to or from school
2. Donations over 20 hours
*Driving your student only to or from an event can not be counted.
**Hours spent preparing or shopping for food can not be counted if you claim receipt amounts <!-- PAGE CONTENT END -->