Partnering in the classroom is vital to the success of our curriculum which is based on project-based learning and small group developmental instruction. Our school relies on parents or other family members to partner in programs to make our vision a reality. 

Parents can help in a myriad of ways. Whether it is through helping a teacher in the classroom, leading an enrichment course, uplifting a student on the playground, or ensuring campus safety during drop-off and pick-up, our school relies on parent partnerships to help the school run the way it does.

Parents that choose Discovery are asked to partner in the following ways:

1. Weekly Classroom Shift - Support the teacher for up to 2.5 hours a week per child (6.5 hours max per family). This includes yard or curb duty. 

2. Support 3 Field Trips - Drive/chaperone on at least 3 field trips a year. 

3. Campus Clean Up Day - Attend 1 campus clean up day throughout the year (done outside of school hours). 

4. Support 1 Partnership Role - Roles vary in scope, interest, and time commitment, and many can be done outside of school hours.  Parents can choose roles that align with their own strengths and passions.

What is needed to Volunteer

To ensure the safety of the children, all volunteers must the the following:

1.  Negative TB test or TB Risk Assessment that has been done within the last four years
2. DCS Background check – background checks can not be shared across organizations.  You must have one done for DCS  using our form.

To drive on field trips, you must have the volunteer clearance along with car insurance that has the following:

1.  A minimum of $100K/$300K Bodily Injury Liability
2.  A minimum of $25,000 Property Damage Liability
3. Completed the volunteer form either during registration or the independent form