2015-2016
PAT NEFF MIDDLE SCHOOL
TEACHER-PARENT-STUDENT COMPACT
Shared Responsibilities for High Student Performance
The mission of Pat Neff Middle School is to provide a positive learning environment through a partnership of community and a dedicated
staff, which will challenge students to recognize and accept their roles as responsible citizens who are able to work cooperatively with others,
adapt to changes, and maximize their potential.
As a teacher, I will strive to:
As a parent, I will strive to: (check all that
apply)
1.
continue to develop professionally to
enhance my ability to provide quality
teaching and leadership.
1.
continually reinforce the importance of
an education.
2.
2.
encourage open lines of communication
between staff, parents, students, and
school community that will enhance a
successful school environment.
assist my child by providing an effective
place to study.
3.
show respect and support for my child,
the staff, and the school.
3.
4.
respect the cultural, racial and ethnic
differences among students, their
families and other staff.
provide an environment and
curriculum that will maintain rigorous
academic focus.
5.
provide a safe, caring, and helpful
environment conducive to active
learning.
6.
provide our students with a learning
environment that encourages regular
school attendance.
7.
8.
provide opportunities for parents to
volunteer and participate in classroom
instruction.
believe that all children can learn.
As a student, I will strive to:
1.
work hard to do my best in class,
complete my work and to check with
my teachers after an absence.
2.
discuss with my parents what I am
learning in school.
3.
have a positive attitude towards self,
others, the school and to believe that I
can learn.
4.
respect the cultural, racial and ethnic
differences of other students, their
families and staff.
4.
see that my child attends school
regularly and is on time.
5.
support the school in developing positive
behaviors in my child.
6.
stay aware of what my child is learning.
5.
not participate in or tolerate bullying.
7.
attend parent nights, parent conferences
and open-house activities.
6.
work to resolve conflicts in positive,
nonviolent ways.
8.
ensure that my child adheres to the
dress code and models of appropriate
behavior at school.
7.
work cooperatively with students and
staff.
8.
9.
encourage family or individual reading 90
minutes weekly and extracurricular
activities.
come to school regularly, on time and
prepared with my homework and
supplies.
9.
speak to others using appropriate
language.
10. participate in decisions relating to the
education of my child.
10. attend Homework Center as needed
and keep an assignment book.
Teacher’s Signature
Parent’s Signature
Student’s Printed Name
Student’s Signature
Date Reviewed/Evaluated: 05/05/2015
Date Distributed: 08/24/2015