Parent/Student/Teacher/Principal Compact
The mission of Ford Elementary School is to create a community of learners who are responsible and productive citizens.
As a parent/guardian, I will:
Show respect and support for my child, the teachers, and Ford Elementary School.
Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to the education of my child.
Monitor my child’s attendance in school.
Support the school’s discipline policy.
Provide a quiet, well-lit place for study and supervise the completion of homework.
Attend parent-teacher conferences.
Talk with my child each day about his or her school activities.
Monitor my child’s TV viewing.
Assist with at least one school or classroom activity.
Encourage my child to use extracurricular time wisely.
Read with my child for at least 10 minutes each day and let my child see me read.
As a student, I will:
Always try to do my best work.
Be kind and helpful to my classmates.
Show respect for myself, my school, and other people.
Obey classroom, school, and bus rules.
Show respect for property by not stealing or vandalizing.
Come to school prepared with my homework and my supplies.
Believe that I can and will learn.
Spend at least 15 minutes each day studying or reading at home.
Talk with my parents each day about my school activities.
As a teacher, I will:
Show respect for each child and for his or her family.
Schedule (at least annually) a parent-teacher conference with the parent(s) of each student in my classroom to discuss this compact as it relates to the individual child’s achievement.
Make efficient use of learning time.
Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables children to meet the state’s student academic achievement standards.
Help each child grow to his or her fullest potential.
Provide meaningful and appropriate homework activities.
Provide necessary assistance to parents so that they can help with assignments.
Enforce school and classroom rules fairly and consistently.
Communicate to parents about the progress of their child’s achievement on an ongoing basis through parent-teacher conferences, interim reports, MAP reports, and report cards.
Use special activities in the classroom to make learning enjoyable.
Demonstrate professional behavior and a positive attitude.
As the principal, I will:
Provide reasonable access to all staff members.
Provide opportunities for parents to volunteer and participate in their child’s class.
Provide opportunities for parents to observe classroom activities.
Now, hand in hand, we will work together to carry out this contract.
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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Student Signature Date
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Teacher Signature Date
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Principal Signature Date