2011-12 OUSD Parent Guide Your child will have the best opportunity for academic success if there's a strong partnership between you and the school. Of all the factor that affect student achievement, research shows that parents' expectations and support are among the most influential. The Parent Guide was developed with that in mind. At OUSD, we want and need parents to support their children's learning at home, collaborate with teachers and counselors on their childrens' progress, have meaningful roles in school decisions, and hold us accountable to our commitment to provide a high-caliber education for every child. Cambodian and Arabic translations of the 2011-12 Parent Guide will be available soon and posted to this web page.