Bethel Grove Elementary

Student/Teacher/Parent/Compact

Bethel Grove School has jointly developed this compact with parents and students who share in the responsibility for improving student academic achievement.  The school and parents will also develop a partnership to help students achieve the state's high standards.

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Child's name

Parent/Guardian

I want my child to achieve.  Therefore, I will encourage him/her by doing the following:

____See that my child is punctual and attends school regularly.

____Support the school in its efforts to maintain proper discipline.

____Establish a time for homework and review it regularly.

____Provide a quiet well-lighted place for study.

____Encourage my child's efforts and be available for questions.

____Stay aware of what my child is learning.

____Provide a library card for my child.

____Read with my child and let my child see me read.

____Provide a set bedtime that gives my child sufficient sleep to function at school.

____Encourage my child to be a better listener.

____Encourage my child to verbalize his/her problems and misunderstandings.

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STUDENT

____It is important that I work to the best of my ability.  Therefore, I shall strive to do the following:

____Listen and follow directions.

____Respect all teachers.

____Exhibit good conduct.

____Attack problems and not people.

____Get plenty of sleep.

____Cooperate with others in all learning situations.

____Attend school regularly and on time.

____Complete and return school and homework assignments.

____Take responsibility for my actions and grades.

____Come to school each day with pencils, paper, and other school supplies needed for learning.

____Encourage students to use special activities in classroom, to make learning fun and accommodating meeting individual needs.

Signature_____________________

Schools's Responsibility

Teacher

It is important that students achieve.  Therefore, I shall strive to do the following:

____Provide homework assignments for students.

____Provide necessary assistance to parents so that they can help with the assignments.

____Use Lesson Line to update parents.

____Encourage students and parents by frequently providing student progress reports.

____Use special activities in the classroom to make learning enjoyable.

____Read to students daily.

____Instill high academics and expectations aiming to be the best they can be.

____Have a warm inviting classroom to parents and students with the freedom of volunteerism.

Signature_____________________

Principal

____I support this form of parental involvement.  Therefore, I shall strive to do the following:

____Provide a safe environment that allows positive communication between the teacher, parent and student.

____Encourage teachers to regularly provide homework assignments that will reinforce classroom instruction.

____Encourage teachers and students to always respect self, others, and property.

____Encourage teachers and students to strive toward high expectations academically, socially, and physically.

____Hold annual Parent/Teacher Conferences to discuss the school-parent compact and student';s achievement.

____Provide parents reasonable access to staff to volunteer, participate, and observe their child's class.

Signature_____________________

Revised June 2006