All members of the Owen J. Roberts Middle School Community recognize that the maintenance of a positive and safe learning environment requires the cooperation and combined efforts of school staff, students, and parents. Through the combined work of all three groups, students are provided with the opportunity and resources to learn and to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. This compact outlines how the school, students, and parents will share the responsibility for maintaining high standards for all and for helping the Owen J. Roberts Middle School to continue to be an outstanding place for children.
The Owen J. Roberts Middle School Staff will:
Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables students to meet the Pennsylvania Academic Standards in all areas.
Maintain a positive and safe learning environment that is developmentally appropriate and responsive to the unique needs of early adolescents.
Offer regular feedback regarding student progress and respond to students’ and parents’ questions and concerns in a timely fashion.
Students attending the Owen J. Roberts Middle School will:
Attend school daily, arrive on time for all classes, and put forth maximum effort to participate in class activities and to complete assigned work.
Express ideas and opinions in a respectful manner.
Self-monitor their behavior and actions to create a safe and secure learning environment.
Review and be familiar with the contents of the Student Handbook and follow the expectations that have been established for student conduct and the safe and orderly operation of the school.
Parents of students attending the Owen J. Roberts Middle School will:
Monitor student attendance, provide a structured time and place for homework completion, and encourage students to put forth their best effort at all times.
Keep abreast of student progress in school and address concerns with the appropriate or involved staff member as soon as a problem develops.
Review and be familiar with the contents of the Student Handbook and reinforce the expectations that have been established for student conduct and the safe and orderly operation of the school.
I have read and understand the expectations and responsibilities that exist for school staff, students, and parents. I have also reviewed the contents of this Student Handbook and understand the guidelines and procedures that have been established for student conduct and for the safe and orderly operation of the school.