Assessing The Effectiveness Of School-Community Relationship In Rural Ghana (A Case Of Asanda JHS)

In school-community relationships, the school and the community share a responsibility for learning in a relationship based upon mutual respect and acknowledgment of the assets and expertise of both parties. The study was, therefore, undertaken to assess the effectiveness of such relationship in rural Ghana.

The following conclusions were arrived at: The low level of income did not deter parents from sending their wards to school. Though community members and the school had worked together for the improvement of the school, a large number of parents do not have any knowledge on broad educational issues due to the high illiteracy rate in the community. There is also a cordial relationship between teachers and parents. Parents do not only pay regular visits to the school but also attend PTA meetings regularly. The school has not celebrated any open day since its establishment. The performances of students in the school are above average.