PARENT-SCHOOL LEARNING COMPACT

Stanton Elementary School

(revised 11-11-13)

Effective schools are a result of families and school staff working together to ensure that children are successful in school. A learning compact is an agreement among groups that firmly unites them. This is an invitation to be involved in a partnership with your child’s school.

PARENT/GUARDIAN

I want my child to achieve; therefore, I will encourage my child by doing the following:

  • Make sure that my child attends school regularly, is on time, and is prepared to learn with homework completed.
  • Support school staff in maintaining proper discipline.
  • Set aside a time for homework and review it regularly.
  • Provide an appropriate place for study.
  • Encourage my child’s efforts and be available for questions
  • Stay interested in and aware of what my child is learning.
  • Set aside reading time in the home.
  • Communicate with my child’s teacher on a regular basis through conversations, notes or emails about my child’s progress.
  • Sign homework, folders, papers, report cards and permission slips and assure their return to the teacher.
  • Provide the school with updated contact information (address, phone number, and emergency contact numbers).

STUDENT

It is important that I work to the best of my ability; therefore, I will strive to do the following:

  • Be to class on time and be ready to learn everyday.
  • Pay attention to my teachers and ask questions when I need help.
  • Ask my family to read to me or with me.
  • Complete my homework on time in a neat manner.
  • Follow school rules.
  • Return signed homework, folders, papers, report cards, library books and permission slips to school.
  • Be responsible for bringing lunch money and fees to school.
  • Show respect to school staff and other students.

TEACHER

It is important that students achieve; therefore, I will strive to do the following:

  • Provide clear directions in writing for homework assignments so that parents may assist their child, if needed.
  • Encourage students and parents by communicating regularly about student progress, especially if a child is struggling.
  • Contact parents at least twice a year by phone, e-mail, mail or in-person to convey something positive about students. This is in addition to parent/teacher conferences.
  • Provide high quality instruction in a supportive and non-threatening environment.
  • Ensure physical activity for all students on a daily basis (may occur indoors if weather does not permit outdoor activities).
  • Provide varied learning opportunities for students to enable them to meet academic expectations.
  • Hold expectations high for all students, believing that all students can learn.
  • Make myself and my classroom accessible to parents and encourage them to visit the school.
  • Ensure that all students are not punished for the bad behaviors of one or a few.

PRINCIPAL

I support this compact for parent involvement; therefore, I will strive to do the following:

  • Provide an environment that allows for positive communication between the teacher, parent, and student.
  • Welcome and involve all families during the school day and to after-school activities.
  • Communicate a clear understanding of school rules to students.
  • Apply consistent and appropriate consequences to all students for violations of school rules.
  • Provide clear communication lines with all staff members.
  • Be available to discuss school rules and consequences with parents as needed.

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Each party identified in the compact needs to acknowledge his/her acceptance of roles by signing below. Parents may keep the body of the compact, but the signature portion needs to be kept by the homeroom teacher.

______Principal’s Signature

______Teacher’s Signature

______Student’s Signature (Printed if needed)

______Parent’s Signature