1. Creating Family Friendly Schools

2. Entering the Community
Provide signs to direct visitors to the school
3. Signs for the School Building
4. Clearly Marked Parking for Visitors
Clearly Marked Handicapped Parking
Designated Parking Spaces
5. Entrance
Welcoming Outside Entrance
Welcoming Signs
Welcoming Signs at the School Entrance
6. Welcome to Our School
Greeter to Direct and Welcome Visitors
Signs Direct Visitors
Signs Welcome Families
7. Communication and Recognition
Reusable Monthly Calendars
Whiteboards with Daily Messages
Recognition of Students and Families
8. School Office

Friendly Staff

9. In-Service Training 10. Office Hours Posted 11. Maps of BuildingOffice is Near Entrance
No Barrier Between
Families and Staff
Counters are Family Friendly
VIP- Very Important Parent/Guest
12. Waiting
Area

Table and Chairs

13. Sofa 14. Plants 15. Reading Materials 16. Tours of School are Provided