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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Project Charter
Project Update as of November 7, 2021
2020-2021 "C.E. Dingle Elementary School Compact" (copy)
Uncommon Schools' Rochester Prep Parent Contract (middle school)
Uncommon Schools' Camden Prep Elementary Handbook Excerpts
KIPP: St. Louis Handbook Excerpts
KIPP Commitment to Excellence Example (2016)
Project Charter
Project Charter
Why
“Only measurable improvement in achievement scores is correlated with increased economic productivity and allows all of [Dingle’s] families to prosper.” – I Got Schooled, pg 17
Dingle Set High Academic Performance Targets
In the 2018-2019 school year, only 23% of Dingle scholars met or exceeded the state standard in English and 17% in math. At the end of the 2020-2021 academic year Dingle staff set a goal to increase English by +23 points (roughly 11%) and math +20 points (roughly 10%) annually for the next three years, raising school-wide academics on the California School Dashboard to blue/green within 3 years. At the same time Dingle Community PTA is aiming for “all scholars at or above grade level” (which is higher performance than the 3 year target).
Dingle Is Switching to Model ‘Exemplar Schools’ (Five Keys)
In 2020-2021 Dingle Community PTA (staff and parents/guardians) read the book “I Got Schooled” to build a shared understanding of how schools like Dingle in the U.S.A. have increased academic performance school-wide. The switch to becoming an exemplar (model) school requires doing well in all Five Keys. We would like to see Dingle focus on the “Five Keys” to improve academic achievement.
What are "School Compacts"?
The "C.E. Dingle Elementary School Compact" is a summary of roles and responsibilities between staff, scholars, and families/parents/guardians as it relates to scholars' success at Dingle, including academics and social-emotional wellbeing.
Project Goals
Discover how exemplar schools define roles and responsibilities among these groups
Examine exemplar pacts, including compare/contrast to Dingle's
Explore WJUSD's role and responsibilities in discovering exemplar schools' model pacts
Make recommendations to Dingle's School Site Council to improve Dingle's compact to be an exemplar (if needed)
Project Update as of November 7, 2021
Project Update as of November 7, 2021
The 2020-2021 "C.E. Dingle Elementary School Compact" will be reviewed at the upcoming Dingle School Site Council (SSC) meeting on November 8, 2021.
SSC members have not yet discussed staff-scholar-family roles and responsibilities at exemplar (model) schools.
Dingle Community PTA is currently piloting its first Parent Culture "book club" (training/orientation) that addresses many of the compact's topics.
We don't have the WJUSD contacts yet that are involved in/responsible for school compacts.
Finding Exemplars:
We could not find many compact examples by Uncommon Schools (they use handbooks and/or their compacts are not public).
There are compact examples by other exemplar schools, such as KIPP. They also sometimes have the compacts/contracts in handbooks.
Some of the exemplar compacts/contracts include items related specifically to school-staff contracts that may not be applicable to Dingle staff.
Assessment of Dingle's from Beja (to be replaced with an assessment by others that complete the Parent Culture training):
Dingle's compact is pretty good, it could just use additional clarity/specificity. For example, KIPP specifies when teachers arrive and leave school as well as when they're available to answer family inquiries. The same rules might not apply and might be too limiting, but specificity in key areas would be helpful.
Dingle's does not mention methods of accountability. For comparison, Uncommon Schools specifically mentions parents signing the homework logs. Parents at Dingle also sign homework logs, but it's not in the compact. If Dingle (staff and families) later agree to a parent-friendly school-wide assessment of how Dingle delivers its "Five Keys", adding staff participation in the assessment would be a great addition to the Dingle compact. Add parent participation to Dingle assessments, too, like Healthy Kids.
Dingle's does not mention signing scholars up for ASES. For comparison, KIPP specifically mentions scholars arrive at 7:15am and stay until 5pm.
No compacts mention a district's role. That should be added. Uncommon Schools mentions throughout their training that their district-equivalent staff are to provide "Uncommon Support" to create systems that replicate and support master teaching and excellent school culture.
3.5 hours spent by parents on this project as of 11/7/2021.
2020-2021 C.E. Dingle Elementary School Compact
2020-2021 C.E. Dingle Elementary School Compact
The compact is found in the handbook, though this link is to the 2019-2020 version and the version below is updated.
Staff Pledge
I agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability:
Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables students to meet the state standards.
Endeavor to motivate my students to learn.
Have high expectations and help every child to develop a love of learning.
Communicate regularly with families about student progress.
Provide a warm, safe, and caring learning environment.
Provide meaningful, homework assignments to reinforce and extend learning (30 minutes for grades 1-3 and 60 minutes for grades 4-6).
Participate in professional development & collaboration opportunities that improve teaching and learning, encourage reflection to improve teacher practice and support the formation of partnerships with families and the community.
Actively participate in collaborative decision making and consistently work with families and my school colleagues to make schools accessible and welcoming places for families which help each student achieve the school's high academic standards.
Respect the school, students, staff and families.
Teach students the skills of respect, responsibility, and safety through social emotional learning curriculum.
Implement the instructional agreements of my grade level detailing expectations in homework, communication home, progress reports, and essential assignments.
Student Pledge
I agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability:
Come to school ready to learn and work hard.
Bring necessary materials, completed assignments and homework.
Know and follow school and class rules.
Ask for help when I need it.
Communicate regularly with my parents and teachers about school experiences so that they can help me to be successful in school; utilize AERIES for communication.
Limit my use of electronic media for entertainment and instead study or read every day.
Respect the school, classmates, staff and families.
Practice and live by the life skills taught by my teachers and be respectful, responsible, and safe.
Family/Parent Pledge
I agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability:
Provide a quiet time and place for homework and monitor the use of electronic media for entertainment.
Read to my child or encourage my child to read every day (20 minutes K-3, and 30 minutes for grades 4-6).
Communicate with the teacher or the school when I have a concern; utilize school loop to communicate with the school.
Ensure that my child attends school every day, gets adequate sleep, regular medical attention and proper nutrition.
Regularly monitor my child's progress in school.
Participate at school in activities such as school decision making, volunteering and/or attending parent-teacher conferences.
Communicate the importance of learning; supporting students to read widely and engage as mathematicians
Respect the school, staff, students, and families.
Reinforce the life skills at home and support my child being respectful, responsible, and safe.
Uncommon Schools' Rochester Prep Parent Contract (middle school)
Uncommon Schools' Rochester Prep Parent Contract (middle school)
ATTENDANCE
I will ensure that my child comes to school every day on time to begin school at 7:30AM.
I understand that if my child is absent more than 10 days per year, he or she may have to repeat his or her current grade.
I will make sure that my child promptly makes up missed work following absences.
I understand that an absence is excused only for illness with doctor’s note, family emergency, or religious observance and that I must call on the morning of the absence (at the latest) and send a written note of explanation.
I agree to make transportation arrangements as needed if my child needs to report early or stay after school for academic or behavioral support.
I understand that my child will not be permitted to enter the building before 7:00 AM.
I understand that if I pick my child up at Rochester Prep, I must arrive no later than 4:10PM.
LIFE’S WORK (Homework):
I agree to provide a time and quiet place for study.
I agree to read with my child every night and sign their reading log.
I agree to check my child’s life’s work nightly to ensure that it is complete, and sign the log.
I understand that my child may be required to participate in academic support before or after school for up to one hour if he or she does not complete assigned life’s work, completes life’s work that does not meet school standards, or does not show a mastery of skills (transportation will not be provided).
I understand that my child may not be able to participate in field trips, special events, and field days if their life’s work is not completed or is incomplete.
CODE OF CONDUCT
I agree to promote and support the rules of behavior as outlined in the Student and Family Handbook.
I understand that my child may be required to stay after or come early to school if he or she behaves in a manner that interferes with the success of his or her peers.
I will come to school for a meeting if my child is suspended, or behaves disrespectfully towards his/her teachers, and I understand that my child may not be allowed to return to class until this meeting occurs.
I understand that this code of conduct extends to the bus, and that busing is a privilege. Students who do not follow the code of conduct on the bus may be suspended from the bus, requiring parents to arrange for transportation.
PROMOTION POLICIES
I understand that my child may be retained if he/she has not demonstrated academic and social readiness for the next grade.
I understand that my child may be required to stay after school or report early for extra help or tutoring.
DRESS CODE
I will ensure that my child comes to school in uniform, according to guidelines listed in the Student and Family Handbook.
I understand that if my child comes to school out of uniform, he or she may not be permitted to attend class, may need to wait for the appropriate dress to be brought in from home, and/or may receive an automatic consequence.
COMMUNICATION
I agree to support my child’s academic work by communicating regularly with my child’s teachers and advisor, by scheduling appointments to talk with them as needed, and by attending all Family-Teacher Conferences.
I agree to promptly sign and return my child’s report card, quarterly attendance report, daily reading log and life’s work log.
I agree to attend family meetings and other school-sponsored events on a regular basis.
Uncommon Schools' Camden Prep Elementary Handbook Excerpts
Uncommon Schools' Camden Prep Elementary Handbook Excerpts
Family Partnership
Uncommon Schools is a community of students, families/guardians, teachers, staff, and school leaders. We believe in the importance of working together to make a positive impact on the academic and social-emotional growth of every child. Although the job of making decisions about school policy belongs to the Board of Trustees and the School Leader, family involvement is absolutely critical to the success of our students and the school. We appreciate our families’ active involvement in the education of their child.
Uncommon Schools families/guardians are asked to:
Provide a quiet space for your child to study.
Partner with your child’s teacher in support of student growth, achievement, and character development.
Support other Uncommon Schools families.
Supporting Homework Success
In order to support, families/guardians can:
Provide a time and quiet place for study.
Help the student develop responsibility for completing the assignments.
Talk to their child about what they learned at school and encourage their child to develop a positive attitude about learning.
In Elementary school, read to or with their child every night for at least 20 minutes
Check your younger child’s assignment pad to make sure they did all of their assignments or discuss assignment completion with older students
Review assignments for neatness and accuracy
Contact your child’s teacher if you feel that your child is having a homework problem
Help your child get started by asking questions (examples included in handbook)
KIPP: St. Louis Handbook Excerpts
KIPP: St. Louis Handbook Excerpts
Commitment to Excellence
The Commitment to Excellence is the foundation of a KIPP school. It represents the contract that all faculty, students, and parents sign upon starting their work with KIPP. The contract lays out the expectations the school has for teachers, for parents, and for our students. A signed copy of this document should be in place for every student and parent that has enrolled at KIPP. This process in completed during the home visit.
Some version of this contract has been in place at all KIPP schools since KIPP was opened in 1994. The contract itself does not ensure that all members of our team and family embody each of these characteristics on a day to day basis. However, the contract serves as a reminder of what we are obligated to uphold as members of the KIPP team and family. In addition, it provides us with information on what we are committing to inspire our students and families to uphold each day.
For example, if a student is not completing his or her lifework or is not treating their teammates with respect, then it is our job to teach them a new and better way. In that same way, if a parent is not checking his or her child’s lifework, then it is our obligation to have a conversation with that parent to get him or her invested in holding the child accountable. The following pages contain copies of the Commitment to Excellence for staff, scholars, and parents.
SCHOOL LEADER/STAFF COMMITMENT
We will fully commit to KIPP St. Louis Public Schools in the following ways:
We will be accountable for our results, doing whatever it takes to teach the academic skills and character traits and voice necessary for our scholars to be successful in college and life.
We will be school teachers, responsible for the success of each and every scholar at KIPP St. Louis Public Schools.
We will work to improve our ability to best meet our scholars, families, and teammates’ needs.
We will be available and respectful by phone and in person from 7 am – 7 pm.
We will arrive on time each day and work hard until the work day is over.
We will participate fully in meetings and professional development.
We will teach summer school and attend professional development sessions in the summer.
We will live by our values, each and every day.
We understand that if these commitments are not met, we will receive consequences, including possibly being released.
FAMILY COMMITMENT
We will fully commit to KIPP St. Louis Public Schools in the following ways:
We will always help our scholar, doing whatever it takes to ensure he/she acquire the academic skills, character traits and voice necessary to be successful in college and life.
We will read with our scholar, check homework, and sign daily communication sheets every night. If there is a problem, we will contact the teacher for assistance.
We will make ourselves available to our scholar and to the school and address any concerns they might have. If our scholar must miss school for an unavoidable reason, we will notify the school immediately.
We will ensure that our scholar attends KIPP St. Louis Elementary summer school.
We will allow our scholar to go on KIPP St. Louis Public Schools field trips.
We will attend (or send a family member to attend) every Family Saturday.
We will make sure our scholar follows the KIPP St. Louis dress code.
We understand that our scholar must follow the KIPP St. Louis Public School rules so as to protect the safety, interests, and rights of all individuals in the classroom. We will be responsible for the behavior and actions of our scholar.
We will make sure that that our scholar arrives at KIPP St. Louis Public Schools on time every day or boards a school bus at the scheduled time.
We will arrange for our scholar to remain at school until the official end of the school day.
We will attend Family Nights to enrich our scholar’s learning.
We understand that not fulfilling these commitments will result in consequences for our scholar’s academic progress, growth as a scholar, and his/her privileges at school.
STUDENT COMMITMENT
I will fully commit to KIPP St. Louis Public Schools in the following ways:
I will come to school prepared to work hard, be nice, and use my VOICE.
I will do whatever it takes for me to learn and for my classmates to learn.
I will do all my homework every night and ask for help if I need it.
I will raise my hand and ask questions in class if I do not understand something.
I will make good choices to protect the safety, interests, and rights of everyone in the classroom.
I will follow the teachers' directions and accept the consequences for breaking rules.
I will wear my complete uniform every day.
I will attend KIPP St. Louis Elementary summer school.
I will arrive on time every day.
I will remain at school until the official end of the school day.
I am responsible for my own behavior and my own choices.
I understand that by not fulfilling these commitments, I will receive the consequences of the school’s behavior code, including loss of privileges at the school.
KIPP Commitment to Excellence Example (2016)
KIPP Commitment to Excellence Example (2016)
http://www.kipp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/KIPP_Commitment_to_Excellence_Sample.pdf
Teachers’ Commitment
We fully commit to KIPP in the following ways:
We will arrive at KIPP every day by 7:15 am (Monday-Friday).
We will remain at KIPP until 5:00 pm (Monday -Thursday) and 4:00 pm on Friday.
We will come to KIPP on appropriate Saturdays at 9:15 am and remain until 1:05 pm.
We will teach at KIPP during the summer.
We will always teach in the best way we know how and we will do whatever it takes for our students to learn.
We will always make ourselves available to students and parents, and address any concerns they might have
We will always protect the safety, interests, and rights of all individuals in the classroom.
Failure to adhere to these commitments can lead to our removal from KIPP.
Parents’/Guardians’ Commitment
We fully commit to KIPP in the following ways:
We will make sure our child arrives at KIPP by 7:25 am (Monday-Friday) or boards a KIPP bus at the scheduled time.
We will make arrangements so our child can remain at KIPP until 5:00 pm (Monday - Thursday) and 4:00 pm on Friday.
We will make arrangements for our child to come to KIPP on appropriate Saturdays at 9:15 am and remain until 1:05 pm.
We will ensure that our child attends KIPP summer school.
We will always help our child in the best way we know how and we will do whatever it takes for him/her to learn. This also means that we will check our child’s homework every night, let him/her call the teacher if there is a problem with the homework, and try to read with him/her every night.
We will always make ourselves available to our children and the school, and address any concerns they might have. This also means that if our child is going to miss school, we will notify the teacher as soon as possible, and we will carefully read any and all papers that the school sends home to us.
We will allow our child to go on KIPP field trips.
We will make sure our child follows the KIPP dress code.
We understand that our child must follow the KIPP rules so as to protect the safety, interests, and rights of all individuals in the classroom. We, not the school, are responsible for the behavior and actions of our child.
Failure to adhere to these commitments can cause my child to lose various KIPP privileges and can lead to my child returning to his/her home school.
Student’s Commitment
I fully commit to KIPP in the following ways:
I will arrive at KIPP every day by 7:25 am (Monday-Friday) or board a KIPP bus at the correct time.
I will remain at KIPP until 5:00 pm (Monday - Thursday) and 4:00 pm on Friday.
I will come to KIPP on appropriate Saturdays at 9:15 am and remain until 1:05 pm
I will attend KIPP during summer school.
I will always work, think, and behave in the best way I know how, and I will do whatever it takes for me and my fellow students to learn. This also means that I will complete all my homework every night, I will call my teachers if I have a problem with the homework or a problem with coming to school, and I will raise my hand and ask questions in class if I do not understand something.
I will always make myself available to parents and teachers, and address any concerns they might have. If I make a mistake, this means I will tell the truth to my teachers and accept responsibility for my actions.
I will always behave so as to protect the safety, interests, and rights of all individuals in the classroom. This also means that I will always listen to all my KIPP teammates and give everyone my respect.
I will follow the KIPP dress code.
I am responsible for my own behavior, and I will follow the teachers’ directions.
Failure to adhere to these commitments can cause me to lose various KIPP privileges and can lead to returning to my home school.
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