SMYRNA PRIMARY SCHOOL TITLE I SCHOOLWIDE COMPACT, 2016-2017 As partners in the education of our students, we the parents, students, principal, and teachers agree to work together and dedicate ourselves to the terms of this compact. PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREEMENT: It is important to have my child reach his/her full academic potential. Therefore, I will encourage him/her by doing the following things. I will: See that my child is punctual and arrives at school well-prepared. Stay aware of what my child is learning. Establish an adequate place and quiet time for homework. Be available to assist, answer questions and review classwork/homework. Read with my child or monitor my child’s silent reading on a regular basis. Set an example for my child by reading, studying with them, and having a positive attitude. Support the school’s efforts to encourage individual responsibility. Establish simple and clear rules with specific consequences. Have on-going communication with my child’s school and teacher. Attend parent-teacher conferences and volunteer in the school when possible. Promote a positive attitude at home and challenge my child with high expectations. Check and sign my child’s agenda daily. PARENT SIGNATURE:______________________________ DATE:_______________ STUDENT AGREEMENT: I will do the best I can. Therefore, I will do the following things. I will: Always try to work to the best of my ability. Be responsible for completing my homework and having the supplies I need each day. Show respect for myself, others, and my school. Follow the Rutherford County School System Student handbook and Code of Behavior and Discipline Believe that I CAN and WILL learn! STUDENT SIGNATURE:_____________________________ DATE______________ PRINCIPAL/TEACHER AGREEMENT: Students must be given the opportunity to succeed. Therefore, we will do the following things. We will: Provide parents reasonable access to staff. Hold parent-teacher conferences and maintain open communication between the classroom teacher and parents. Welcome and encourage parental involvement. Have high expectations for our students, staff, and school. Be considerate and sensitive to personal needs of students and families. Provide high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that helps meet state academic standards while providing a rich learning environment that is stimulating and challenging to all. Keep students and parents informed about students’ progress through regular reports. Promote a positive attitude and foster high expectations with students and parents. Establish clear and simple rules with specific consequences. PRINCIPAL SIGNATURE:__________________________ DATE: ____________ TEACHER SIGNATURE:___________________________ DATE: ____________
