Parent / Student / School Compact 2016-17
Education research has shown that parent involvement is one of the most powerful indicators of student academic success. A learning compact is an assignment among groups that firmly unites them. This is an invitation to be involved in a partnership with your child’s school. As partners we agree to the following:
I want my child to achieve; therefore, as a parent/guardian or family member I will:
Make sure that my child attends school every day, on time, and with homework completed
Ensure that my child gets adequate sleep and proper nutrition
Monitor my child’s TV viewing, internet, and electronic media
Try to provide a quiet place for studying
Monitor my child’s progress in school by reviewing progress reports every five weeks
Attend school events, such as Open House and Back to School Night
Communicate with the school regular through notes, phone calls, and/or conference
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Print Parent Name Parent Signature Date
It is important that I work to the best of my ability; therefore, as a student I will be:
A responsible adult by following all school’s policies, such as discipline policy, dress code, and class rules
An effective communicator by regularly talking to my parent and my teacher about my progress in school
A product citizen by taking responsibility for my own actions, such as: attend class on time every day, be ready to learn and complete assignments
A lifelong learner by pursuing knowledge inside and outside of the classroom and ask for help and seek intervention programs, such as intersession and after school tutoring when needed
A collaborative worker by contributing to group projects and respecting the input of others
A problem solver who can apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety or sources
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It is important that students achieve; therefore, as a teacher at James Monroe, together with my colleagues and my Smaller Learning Community I will strive to:
Develop critical thinking, grade-level literacy, and academic proficiency
Provide clear class expectations and grading system to students and their families
Enforce rules equitably and involve students in crafting a safe and positive learning environment
Monitor student progress and update parents regularly through notes, phone calls, and/or conferences
Provide high-quality instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables students to meet the State’s Student Academic Achievement Standards
Participate in professional development opportunities that improve teaching and learning and support the formation of partnerships with families and the community
Provide academic rigor and modern technological skills to prepare students upon graduation for entry-level positions and post-secondary programs in various career tech pathways such as: Arts, Media & Entertainment, Engineering & Design, Public Service, Fire Academy, and Law & Government
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