Alton Elementary School

2020 Alton Avenue

Memphis, TN 38106

2013-2014

Student/Parent/Teacher-School Compact

The School Compact was jointly developed by parents/school and community members.

Date______

Parent/Guardian Agreement

I want my child to achieve. Therefore, I will encourage him/her by doing the following:

  • Make sure that my child’s records are current. (Current telephone numbers and address)
  • See that my child supports the school in its effort to maintain proper discipline.
  • See that my child has proper school supplies daily and volunteer and participate in school.
  • Make an honest effort to attend Open House, Parent Meetings, Conferences, Programs and School Leadership Council Meetings and help improve my child’s academic achievement
  • See that my child is punctual and attends schools regularly as not to interfere with our new reading program;
  • I will work through my child’s homework and be able to assist if needed.
  • I will limit my child at home from watching T.V., and playing games

Signature______

Student Agreement

It is important that I work to the best of my ability. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following.

  • Complete all classroom and homework assignment
  • Treat other students, their belongings and the school building with respect.
  • Be responsible for my own behavior.
  • Obey school rules.

Signature______

School Responsibilities

Teacher- Agreement Signature______

It is important that students achieve. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following:

  • The School Compact was jointly developed by parents/school and community members
  • Encourage students and parents by providing frequent information about student progress.
  • All children will receive high quality classroom instructions to achieve individual success and meet district,state and NCLB standards.
  • Maintain high expectations for each student.
  • Give frequent student progress reports to the parents and discuss the parent/teacher compact.
  • Encourage students and parents by providing information about student progress or lack of progress.
  • Provide a supportive and safe environment for learning and parent friendly atmosphere.
  • Open door policy so that parents can communicate with teachers and observe in the classroom and volunteer in classrooms and invite to annual Title I meetings.
  • Have Parent Teacher Conferences Annually that is flexible for scheduling.

Principal Agreement

Alton Elementary has jointly developed a written School-Parent Compact, It has outlined how parents, the entire school staff and students will share responsibility for improving student academic achievement and how the school and parents will develop a partnership to help children achieve the State’s Curriculum high standards in the following ways:

  • Provide a safe environment that is conducive for learning.
  • Encourage teachers and students to strive toward high expectations academically, socially, and physically.
  • Remind students of conduct code and enforce rules with appropriate discipline.
  • Provide multiple flexible opportunities for Parent/Teacher Conferences and discuss the parent/teacher compact.
  • Provide an environment that allows for positive communication between the teacher, parent and student.
  • Listen and respond to concerns of school and community and provide a copy of this compact.
  • Inform parents of School’s participation in Title I programs, “Parents Right to know”

Signature______Revised: June 11, 2013