Parent-School Learning Compact, 2014-2015
Dallas Independent School District
Each school receiving funds under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) must
develop a written school-parent compact jointly with parents for all children participating in Title I, Part A activities,
services, and programs. That compact is part of the school’s written parental involvement policy developed by the
school and parents under section 1118(b) of the ESEA. The compact must outline how parents, the entire school
staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by
which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the State’s high
standards.
The E. L. DeGolyer Elementary School staff and the parents of the students participating in activities, services, and
programs funded by Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (participating children),
agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the
responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will
build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.
Required School-Parent Compact Provisions
School Responsibilities:
E. L. DeGolyer will:
1. Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment
that enables the participating children to meet the
District’s student academic achievement standards as follows:
After School Tutoring
Special Education Services
Speech Services
Dyslexia Services
Gifted and Talented Program
504 Accommodations
2. 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:
Dallas Independent School scheduled two days to be used to conduct parent and student
conferences as needed. DeGolyer Elementary School will conduct an open house in October and
January. Teachers and parents may request a conference at any time throughout the school
year. Parents can meet with their child’s team by contacting and setting up an appointment
with Grade Level Lead Teacher.
3. Provide parents with frequent reports on their children’s progress. Specifically, the school will provide
reports as follows:
Progress Reports
Report Cards
Email
Agenda Notes
Conferences
Phone Calls
Tuesday Folders
Class Dojo
4. Provide parents reasonable access to staff. Specifically, staff will be available for consultation with
parents as follows:
Voice Mail – School Messenger
Email
Daily agenda notes
Conferences as requested
Class Dojo
Parent-School Learning Compact, 2014-2015
Dallas Independent School District
5. Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class, and to observe
classroom activities, as follows:
Volunteers are used in many different ways at DeGolyer Elementary School throughout the year.
Many classes have activities that the parents are asked to participate in each year as well as
whole school activities in the evenings. There are also several other committees throughout the
school year that request parent participation, involving parents in the decision-making of the
school. Parents may request to make an appointment to observe classroom activities through
the school office.
Parent-School Learning Compact, 2014-2015
Dallas Independent School District
By The Year 2020, Dallas ISD will have the highest college- and career-ready percentage of graduates of any
large, urban district in the nation.
Parent Responsibilities
 Know what my child should learn and know at grade level and how I, as a parent, can help my child learn
 Explore magnet school options and advanced placement classes with teacher or counselor
 Communicate regularly with my child’s teacher in order to know how my child is doing
 Make sure my child attends school every day on time
 Balance my child’s TV and video game playing time with learning opportunities, such as reading 20 to 30
minutes daily or going to the library
 Inform teacher if my child is having difficulty with homework or is having difficulty in school
 Attend parent conferences, PTA meetings, and parent education workshops
 Provide necessary supplies to help my child be prepared for school and be able to complete assignments
 Create a home environment that is safe for my child
 Be an active parent/guardian and volunteer in my child’s class and/or at my child’s school
 Know my child’s friends and parents
 Monitor my child’s activities on the internet and social media
Student Responsibilities
 Adhere to the Student Core Beliefs
o My future success depends on working hard today.
o I have high expectations for myself, my classmates, and my school.
o I aim for excellence even when it’s difficult.
 Help create a safe environment by following school rules
 Follow the dress code policy
 Come to school on time and prepared with my binder, supplies, books, and homework
 Attend before and after school tutoring and Saturday school if I have difficulty with assignments
 Be ready to learn every day
 Demonstrate respect for my principal, teachers, school staff members, and other students
Teacher Responsibilities
 Create a learning environment where students feel safe, respected, and nurtured in order for healthy
student-to-student relationships and healthy teacher-to-student relationships to exist
 Provide two-way communication with parent/guardian and child “what” student should learn and know
at grade level and “how” to engage parents in child’s education
 Communicate with parents regularly on ways to help their child learn
 Expect and challenge all students to learn at rigorous, high level of thinking and make connections with
learning to real world applications
 Seek resources and assistance for a child who is struggling with learning or having difficulty in school
 Ensure instruction delivered matches what must know by the end of the year
Parent-School Learning Compact, 2014-2015
Dallas Independent School District
Principal Responsibilities
 Create a safe learning and welcoming environment for all stakeholders
 Seek input from all stakeholders regarding school operations and learning goals as outlined in the
campus improvement plan
 Allocate resources to ensure that all students are included to meet high expectations for learning
 Provide translation services in order to effectively communicate with all parents/guardians
 Provide staff development opportunities that are research based to support campus needs
 Provide parent education on effective strategies to support academic success and high school
graduation
 Provide parents/guardians and families with opportunity to choose their child’s school at critical
transition points
 Partner with community based and government organizations to provide on and off campus support for
students and families
Counselor Responsibilities
 Foster a safe and caring learning environment for all students
 Teach all students basic life skills to promote academic and personal success
 Assist students, parents, and staff with immediate concerns, crises, or problems that may be challenges
to academic success
 Help students and parents manage, plan, and transition the student’s educational and career goals
 Coordinate a variety of programs to assist students and families
 Empower students to graduate and become college and career ready
 Inspire students to ultimately become productive and responsible citizens