Partnership Compact
SCHOOL/TEACHERS
I understand the importance of the school experience to every student. As an educator, I agree to ...
- Provide for all students motivating, interesting and challenging learning experiences that focus on grade-level standards
- Communicate with parents/guardians on a regular bases about:
- Classroom goals and expectations
- The grading system
- Their student’s progress
- Provide an atmosphere whereby students can become self-motivated to learn
- Provide a safe, caring and positive learning environment
- Provide a reasonable amount of homework to reinforce concepts taught in class
- Respect the school, staff, students, and student families
- Participate in professional development opportunities that improve teaching and learning
PARENTS/GUARDIANS
I realize that my child’s school years are very important, and I understand that my participation in my child’s education will help his/her achievement and attitude. As a parent/guardian I agree to ..
- Make certain my child arrives at school on time, appropriately dressed, everyday
- Take time to stop and talk with my child about his/her activities
- Know how my child is progressing by attending conferences, looking at school work, talking to the teacher, and being involved in school activities, such as Back to School Night
- Encourage my child to read at home (15 minutes per day K-3; 30 minutes per day 4-6)
- Provide a quiet study time at home and encourage good study habits
- Limit my child’s TV viewing and help select worthwhile programs
- Respect the school, staff, students, and their families
STUDENTS
I realize that education is important. I know that I am the one responsible for my own success, and that I must work hard to achieve it. I agree to ...
- Come to school on time and appropriately dressed every school day
- Ask my teacher for help when I don’t understand something
- Bring all necessary materials to school
- Be responsible for my own behavior and follow school and classroom rules
- Be responsible to complete and turn in my work on time
- Share with my parents/guardians what I am learning in school
- Read at home on a daily basis by myself or with my family (15 minutes per day K-3; 30 minutes per day 4-6)
- Limit my TV watching and select worthwhile programs
- Respect my classmates, their families, the school, and school staff
