Glenwood Elementary School         

School - Parent Compact

                Glenwood Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities, services, and programs, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibilities 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.

                This school-parent compact is in effect during the 2006-2007 school year. 

As Glenwood Elementary School faculty, we will:

·          Provide a safe, positive learning environment.

·          Show that we care about all students and respect the uniqueness of all students and their families.

·          Deliver high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment.

·          Address each student’s needs and encourage individual talents.

·          Value and respect the importance of the role of parents in the education of their child.

·          Communicate academic progress and attendance concerns through report cards, notes, phone calls and newsletters.

·          Establish flexible scheduling and create a warm atmosphere for parents/guardians during classroom visits and participation in school activities.

·          Help parents to support learning and positive behavior at home.

·          Encourage parents to participate in the school decision-making process.

·          Promote and encourage healthy lifestyles.

As the parent or caring adult, I will support my child’s learning in the following ways:

·          Read and listen to my child regularly and make reading part of my child’s day.

·          Review and discuss schoolwork and homework.  This includes offering assistance when needed.

·          Ensure that my child attends school on time each day, has appropriate materials and supplies, and is ready to learn.

·          Recognize and praise my child’s efforts and progress.

·          Share information with school staff about unique family or child circumstances that may affect my child at school.

·          Read newsletters, notes, and other communications and discuss and/or respond when needed (or appropriate).

·          Participate in parent-teacher conferences and attend IEP meetings.

·          Attend Open House and PTA meetings.

·          Share concerns about my child or the school and work together with school personnel to resolve any issues.

·          Serve, to the extent possible, in school leadership positions.

·          Support the teachers and the school in maintaining discipline and a safe and orderly learning environment.

·          Require my child to observe all school rules and regulations.

·          Support or enforce consequences for my child’s willful misbehavior in school.

·          Monitor the amount of television my child watches.

·          Promote positive use of my child’s extracurricular time.

·          When possible, volunteer to help with school activities.

·          Ensure my child’s well being by providing nutritious, healthy foods and opportunities for wholesome physical activities.

As a Glenwood Elementary School student, I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement and achieve the state’s high standards in the following ways:

·          Arrive at school and attend class on time each day.

·          Put forth my best effort, which includes paying attention and participating in class discussions. 

·          Promptly deliver to parent(s) and teacher(s) all letters, messages and notes from school or home.

·          Cooperate with other students and adults at school.

·          Respect the rights and property of others and follow all school rules. 

·          Use appropriate language and attitude to communicate with adults and other students.

·          Do my homework every day and ask for help when I need it. 

·          Read at least 30 minutes every day outside of school time.

·          Achieve and maintain a healthy body.

_____________________/_____    __________________________    __________________________

                   Student/Grade                                                  Parent/Guardian                                                Teacher

Revised:  August 2006