Big Picture Philadelphia believes in enrolling whole families, not just students. Parents participate in their children’s educational process and our schools will offer entry points and support for them to do so. Advisors pay a visit to each student in his or her home before school starts and carry out home visits throughout the student’s tenure at the school. These visits not only allow the advisor to have a better sense of their students’ background and home situation, but it further connects the students’ family with what is happening at their child’s school. Parents participate in the development of learning plans, and the assessment of student progress. Parents participate in four learning plan meetings during the year and each of their student’s exhibitions; the parents along with the student, the advisor and mentor, are integral members of the learning team. Additionally, schools hold regular family events to build community and celebrate our diversity.