About Family Engagement Program
Nelson Mandela Elementary (NME) is unique in many ways, and one of the most unique factors is its emphasis on family engagement. The Mandela team firmly supports this and the research that links scholar success with family engagement. Families are asked to complete and log 25 hours of engagement per school year (approximately 5 hours per term).
Family Engagement Links
Engagement Hours Requirements
Expectations for the School Year
| Requirements | Benchmarks |
|---|---|
| 5 Academic (A) Hours | Aug-Oct: 5 total hours logged |
| 5 Community (C) Hours | Nov-Dec: 10 total hours logged |
| 5 Extracurricular (E) Hours | Jan-Feb: 15 total hours logged |
| 10 Additional in Any Category (ACE) | Mar-May: 20 total hours logged |
| Total: 25 Engagement Hours | Jun-Jul: 25 total hours logged |
Families that also have a scholar at the Nelson Mandela Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) are asked to complete a total of 40 hours of engagement (15 at NME, 15 at ECDC, and 10 flexible to either building).
Support for Logging Your Engagement Hours
Check Out Our Virtual Engagement Library!
