Coker Elementary

1733 Leonard Bridge Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705

Phone (706) 695-0888 Fax (706) 695-0863

Dr.Daphne Winkler, Principal Michelle Ridley, Asst. Principal

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Coker Elementary students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academicachievement as well as describes how the school and parents will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the state’s high standards.

Jointly Developed

The parents, students, and staff of Coker Elementary School partnered together to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added input about the types of support they needed, and students told us what would help them learn. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings held in the fall of each year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student need and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand our district’s and school’s goals for student academic achievement.

Murray County District Goals:

  • K-12 students will meet or exceed grade level goals each academic year.
  • Decrease the percentage of students missing six days or more from 44% in 2016 to 40% by 2022.

Coker Elementary Goals:

  • Coker Elementary will increase Tier I instruction to improve student achievement.
  • Coker Elementary will increase the use of technology throughout the school to improve student achievement and make them ready for the 21st century.

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to:

School Responsibilities:

Coker Elementarywill:

  • Hold parent-teacher conferences (at least annually in elementary schools) during which this compact will be discussed as it relates to the individual child’s achievement. Specifically, those conferences will be held: upon request of the teacher (s), parent(s), administration, or guidance.
  • Provide parents with frequent reports on their children’s progress.

Class Dojo App, Parent-Teacher Conference, Homework folders, Infinite Campus –Parent Portal, report cards, and progress reports as needed. Progress will be shared with parents a minimum of four times per year or at the end of each grading period.

  • Provide parents reasonable access to staff.

Teachers will be available before school, after school, by school email, or phone contact. Teachers may also be reached by messaging Class Dojo App or Remind 101 App.

  • Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class and to observe classroom activities as follows:

Parents may volunteer in classrooms through the Additions Parent Volunteer Program, Coker Cub Club activities, or Title One Events.

Parent Responsibilities:

I/We as (a) parent(s) will:

  • Support my child’s learning by ensuring that he/she has proper rest and nutrition and attends school on time and on a regular basis.
  • Support the school in its efforts to maintain proper discipline and academic success.
  • Support my child’s learning by reading with him/her
  • Support my child’s learning by having fun with math.
  • Support my child’s class/school (i.e. helping in class/school, volunteering in my child’s classroom/school, communicating with my child’s teachers, attending school events when possible, read school newsletters, etc.)

Student Responsibilities:

I ,as a student, will be:

Generous by helping those that are in need.

Respectful to my teacher(s), administrators, other adults in our school, and other

students.

Responsible for my actions, my belongings, school property, and classwork/homework.

Reliable, so my teacher and others can count on me.

Eager to learn by coming to school every day, listening to my teacher, following directions, and participating in classroom activities.

Always prepared by having necessary school supplies and dressing appropriately for physical education.

Tomorrow’s leader – By fulfilling the above items, I will be a successful future leader in

my community.

Communication about Student Learning:

Coker Elementary is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

  • Classroom newsletters
  • Parent Portal
  • Teacher websites or other web-based communications
  • Parent- teacher conferences
  • Weekly homework folders
  • Emails about student progress
  • Text messaging
  • Phone calls
  • Class Dojo
  • Remind 101

Activities to Build Partnerships:

Coker Elementary offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.

  • Parent-teacher conferences
  • Open House
  • Parent Volunteer Program
  • Parent Resource Center