Compact

STUDENT/PARENT COMPACT

This compact was designed by a representative body of parents and school staff to serve as a tool by which the school parents and students will develop and build a partnership to help children achieve high content and performance standards.

AS PARENT/GUARDIAN, I WILL ENCOURANGE MY CHILD’S LEARNING BY:

·    Requiring regular  and punctual school attendance

·    Assuring that my child wears the appropriate school attire as defined by CHEC rubric every day, and the school ID

·    Encouraging positive attitudes about school

·    Providing or finding a quiet, well lighted study area

·    Attending parent/teacher conferences, workshops and other school related meetings

·    Establishing a regular time for homework & overseeing its completion (2 hrs or more of study)

·    Helping my child resist negative peer pressure

·    Volunteering at least 40 hours per year at the school (8 hours a month)

·    Assuring that my child reads everyday

·    Calling teachers, counselors, and administrators to check on my child’s progress

·    Reinforcing school rules and procedures

·    Encouraging my child to present portfolios in each class

Signature_______________________________ Date_________

AS A STUDENT, I WILL BECOME AN ACTIVE PARTNER IN MY LEARNING BY:

·    Attending school regularly and completing all of my assignments

·    Respecting all adults and students in the building at all times

·    Wearing my appropriate school attired defined by CHEC rubric everyday and my school ID

·    Contributing to my community by completing 25 hrs of Community Service per year, for a total of 175 hours by graduation

·    Studying  and doing my homework and projects (2 hrs every night)

·    Resolving conflict in a peaceful manner

·    Being on time for school and classes

·    Cooperating with my parents and teachers

·    Using my mind well by inquiring seeking, solutions, and solving problems. 

·    Beginning to plan for my future career and studies   

·    Presenting portfolios in each class based on the standards established by the school

·    Following and obeying all  school norms, rules and procedures 

Name___________________________________  Grade_________

Signature_________________________________ Date__________

School Compact Agreement

Staff Commitment for Administrators, Teachers, Custodial Staff, Cafeteria Staff, Counselors, Security Staff, Social Workers, Secretarial Staff and Volunteers

We as a school will encourage and support student’s learning by:

·    Showing that we care about our students

·    Demonstrating belief in the ability of all students to learn

·    Providing instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables the children to meet student performance standards

·    Teaching all students to reach local school & district content standards

·    Providing homework assignments to students on a daily basis

·    Providing an environment that allows for positive communication between the students, teachers and parents

·    Providing parents with regular reports on their child’s progress

·    Welcoming the participation of parents in the classroom and their support in the helping their child   achieve education goals

·    Providing a safe and clean environment for students

·    Enabling parents to become familiar and comfortable with the school

·    Maintaining appropriate teacher student ratios

·    Providing good community service referrals for family support and development

·    Welcoming parents’ participation in the classroom in the process of their child’s education

·    Providing quality teaching and leadership for students

·    Showing respect for all cultural, racial and ethnic differences

·    Seeking linkages with businesses and colleges opportunities for students

·    Communicating with regularly with parents by letter, newsletter, telephone and in meeting

·    Obtaining the resources and materials needed to enhance the schools program