HENDERSON CO., KY (WFIE) -
Tuesday is the second annual Henderson County Schools Home Visit Blitz.
The blitz allows for each student to receive a brief visit from a staff member from his or her school, to build relationships before the school year starts.
"It was so successful last year and we saw how good we did. We wanted to take it to every student this year. The high school, the jr high, to everybody and let them know we're here to help," said Henderson County Judge Executive Hugh McCormick. "We want you to learn, we want to help you learn. Don't be scared to come to school. We're coming to see you, now come see us."
This year's blitz will include all students K-12.
They begin at 10 a.m. and will take until about 7 in the evening to complete.
School officials say these home visits set the tone for a successful school year.
"For some students this will be the first time they see their teacher's face. They might have heard their name but this will be the first time they engage with their teachers," said Danielle Crafton with Henderson County Schools. "We hope to reach most of the families but those we don't, we leave a parent packet and they'll call back. There's many homes to go to so they stay for about five minutes. Not expected to go inside, just a meet and greet at the doorstep."
Research shows parent, guardian, and community support is the most important way to improve the schools and increase student achievement. That same research shows that when parents, guardians, and community are involved, students have: higher test scores, better attendance, better self-esteem.
Also it's just been announced that Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson will be participating by handing out info.
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