Cummings Elementary School

Cummings Elementary School

Title I Compact

Spring 2016

Students will:

·  Come to school on time on a regular basis.

·  Take books, materials and assignments home for completion.

·  Bring books, materials and assignments back when they are due.

·  Practice self discipline strategies.

·  Be active learners.

·  Follow the Cummings Guidelines for Success.

·  Make use of planners to learn organization. (Grade 4)

·  Make use of Take-Home Folders to bring home assignments and parent communications. (Grades PK – 4th)

Teachers will:

·  Keep parents / guardians informed of their child(ren)’s progress.

·  Send home “Just-right books” in book bags, in addition to the students’ self-selected library book(s) each week, when library books cannot provide sufficient independent reading practice.

·  Provide a safe, structured environment that allows students to make appropriate choices.

·  Follow the Cummings Guidelines for Success.

·  Develop student responsibility and organization through the use of

Planners/Take-Home Folders.

·  Provide an opportunity for parents / families to visit the school and share in the learning experiences of their child(ren).

·  Provide a challenging curriculum that addresses individual needs.

·  Schedule two parent conferences each school year.

Parents/Guardians

·  Make sure their child(ren) attend school on time and on a regular basis.

·  Maintain communication with the school and update records as needed.

·  Be responsible for reading and returning materials and school/home communications sent home by the teacher.

·  Participate in school events.

·  Participate in two parent conferences each year.

·  Take an active role in their child(ren)’s education.

·  Read with their child(ren) every day.

·  Help teach their child(ren) responsibility by returning library books and “Just-right books” on time.

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We have read and agree to the responsibilities outlined in the Cummings Elementary School Title I Compact:*

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Student Parent

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Teacher(s)

*Please note that signatures are not required.