Bethel Grove Elementary School

“Anchored in Excellence & Quality Education: A Community Commitment”

Title I Parent/Student/Teacher School Compact

2016-2017

Bethel Grove Elementary School has jointly developed and agreed upon this compact with parents, students and school staff who share in the responsibility for improving student academic achievement. The school and parents will also develop a partnership to help students achieve the state’s high standards.

PARENT/GUARDIAN

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

See that my child is punctual and attends school regularly with necessary supplies.

Support the school in its efforts to maintain proper discipline.

Establish a time for homework and review it regularly.

Provide a quiet well-lighted place for study.

Encourage my child’s efforts and be available for questions and support.

Stay aware of what my child is learning by making periodic visits and volunteering in my child’s classroom.

Provide a library card for my child.

Read with my child and let my child see me read.

Provide a set bedtime that gives my child sufficient sleep to function at school.

Encourage my child to be a better listener.

Encourage my child to verbalize his/her problems and misunderstandings.

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STUDENT

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

Listen and follow directions.

Respect all teachers and follow the Student Rules of Conduct.

Exhibit good conduct.

Attack problems and not people.

Wear uniforms daily.

Cooperate with others in all learning situations.

Complete and return school and homework assignments.

Take responsibility for my actions and grades.

Come to school each day with pencils, paper, and other school supplies needed for learning.

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SCHOOL’S RESPONSIBILITY

TEACHER

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

Provide homework assignments for students.

Provide necessary assistance to parents so that they can help with the assignments.

Encourage students and parents by providing information about student progress.

Use special activities in the classroom to make learning enjoyable.

Read to students daily.

______Instill high academics and expectations aiming to be the best they can be.

______Have a warm inviting classroom for parents and students with the freedom of volunteerism.

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PRINCIPAL

I support this form of parental involvement. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following:

Provide an environment that allows for positive communication between the teacher, parent and student.

Encourage teachers to regularly provide homework assignments that will reinforce classroom instruction.

______Encourage teachers and students to always respect self, others, and property.

______Encourage teachers and students to strive toward high expectations academically, socially, and physically.

______Provide opportunities for Conferences to discuss the school-parent compact and students’ achievement.

______Provide parents reasonable access to volunteer, participate, and observe their child’s class.

______Provide a high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables the children to meet the state’s academic achievement standards.

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Revised August, 2016