1. Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)
Early Childhood Learning Center

2. What Does the Research Tell Us?
When fathers are not involved in their children’s education, their children are:
2 times more likely to drop out of school.
2 times more likely to repeat a grade in school.
When fathers are involved in their children’s education, their children:
Develop stronger language and social skills.
Enjoy school more.
Get higher grades.
Participate in more extracurricular activities.
Are less likely to repeat a grade or drop out.
“Bottom line: the closer the connection between father and child, the better off they both are now and in the future”
(Kyle Pruett, Fatherneed, 2000)

3. Research by John Gottman
Children with “emotionally available” dads:
Do better in school
Have better peer relationships
Relate better with teachers
Children without emotionally available dads are more likely to do poorly in school, fight with friends and suffer poor health.
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, 1998

4. Goal
Provide positive male role-models for our students, demonstrating by their presence, that education is important
Provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school safety
Allow parents an opportunity to view our day to day operations

5. Benefits
The opportunity to be a Positive Role Model for approximately 600 children
A Better Understanding of your Child’s School Day
End of Year Appreciation Luncheon/
Watch D.O.G.S. Certificate

6. Who Qualifies Dads Step Dads Grandfathers Mentors Uncles
Any important Male in a student’s life

7. Duties Morning Traffic Patrol Cafeteria Monitoring Heroes in the Hall
Fathers Reading Every Day (F.R.E.D.) Program

9. Requirements Provide copy of current driver’s license
Complete a background check form
Clearance of background check before volunteering
Sign-in/out everyday

10. (Schedules will be sent home monthly)
Courtesy
Please contact Rita V. Taylor if you are unable to volunteer at your designated day/time.
(Schedules will be sent home monthly)
, ext. 6114

11. For Watch D.O.G.S./Head Start Updatesto

12. Watch D.o.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) Volunteers