"Parent University is

a community-led training that encourages involvement in our schools and

builds a network of parents and community leaders," explained Dr.

Barbara Hill, Fulton County School System Associate Superintendent of

Instruction.

Parent University originally

started in south Fulton as part of the Wrap-Around Collaborative, a community

initiative spearheaded by William "Bill" Edwards while President

of Old National Merchants Association. Last year, the assistant principals

in the Fulton County School System joined parents in planning the program

and expanded it countywide. The goals are two-fold:

Increase student achievement

members, and

Increase parent and community

interest, understanding, and involvement in the school system.

Parent University participants

earn credits by attending courses, volunteering in the local schools,

and attending meetings of the Fulton County Board of Education. All parents

who earn a minimum of 15 credits will be invited to participate in graduation

ceremonies, scheduled for April 19, 2003. Those earning 22 credits will

graduate with honors, with Summa Cum Laude status bestowed upon participants

who earn 30 or more credits.

Pre-registration is not necessary.

Interested participants should report to Hillside Elementary, 9250 Scott

Road, Roswell; or Heritage Elementary, 2600 Jolly Drive, College Park,

by 8:30 a.m. on November 9.

For more information on Parent

University, contact Emily Massey at 770-991-7940.