Cromwell Elementary School HOME/SCHOOL COMPACT Revised July, 2014 PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREEMENT I want my child to achieve. Therefore, I will encourage him/her by doing the following: See that my child is on time and attends school regularly. See that my child wears his/her school uniform daily. Support the school in its efforts to enforce the Student Code of Conduct. Establish a time for homework and review it regularly. Monitor extracurricular activities, television time , and cyber activities, and encourage positive choices for each of these. Encourage my child’s efforts and be available for questions. Communicate with my child and the teacher to maintain awareness of current studies. Review the weekly progress folder with my child. Support my child’s learning in all ways. Parent’s Signature__________________________________ STUDENT AGREEMENT It is important that I work to the best of my ability. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following: Attend school regularly. Wear my uniform daily. Come to school each day with supplies necessary for learning. Complete class assignments. Complete and return homework assignments. Read daily and study regularly. Conform to the SCS Student Code of Conduct. Student’s Signature________________________________ SCHOOL’S RESPONSIBILTY I support this Home/School Compact which was jointly developed by the teachers, parents, and administration. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following: Provide high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables students to meet the State’s academic achievement standards. Provide an environment that allows for positive communication between teachers, parents, and students. Provide multiple opportunities for parent/teacher conferences to discuss academic achievement and the home/school compact as it relates to their child’ achievement Afford parents opportunities to volunteer, participate, and observe in their child’s class. Allow parents reasonable access to staff and frequent progress reports to parents. Encourage teachers to regularly provide homework assignments that reinforce classroom instruction. Provide a safe, nurturing environment for learning, where students will be challenged to reach their highest levels of social, emotional, and academic development. Hold high performance expectations for students and all staff. Principal’s Signature_______________________________ TEACHER AGREEMENT It is important that students achieve. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following: Provide homework assignments that reinforce classroom instruction. Provide a developmentally appropriate environment that is conducive to learning. Provide weekly progress reports and communication regarding student progress. Provide ongoing communication with parents through Tuesday folders, School Website, Parent Connect, conferences, phone calls, Provide opportunities for parent/family volunteers in the classroom and with school sponsored activities. Design engaging lessons to make learning enjoyable. Teacher’s Signature________________________________ SCHOOL’S RESPONSIBILTY I support this Home/School Compact which was jointly developed by the teachers, parents, and administration. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following: Provide high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables students to meet the State’s academic achievement standards. Provide an environment that allows for positive communication between teachers, parents, and students. Provide multiple opportunities for parent/teacher conferences to discuss academic achievement and the home/school compact as it relates to their child’ achievement. Afford parents opportunities to volunteer, participate, and observe in their child’s class. Allow parents reasonable access to staff and frequent progress reports to parents. Encourage teachers to regularly provide homework assignments that reinforce classroom instruction. Provide a safe, nurturing environment for learning, where students will be challenged to reach their highest levels of social, emotional, and academic development. Hold high performance expectations for students and all staff. Principal’s Signature_______________________________