Purnell Swett High School
SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT
Purnell Swett High School and the parents of the students participating in activities, services, and programs funded by Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.
This school-parent compact is in effect during the 2021-2022 school year.
School Responsibilities
Purnell Swett High School will:
Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables children to meet the State’s achievement standards.
Hold parent-teacher conferences during which this compact will be discussed as it relates to the individual child’s achievement.
Provide parents with frequent reports on their children’s progress. Specifically, the school will provide reports as follows:
Interim (progress report) midway through quarters
Report cards quarterly
Conferences—on an as need basis
Phone calls—ongoing
When necessary translations will be made of documents and interpreters will be provided for EL population
Parent Portal on the Public School of Robeson County website
Provide parents reasonable access to staff. Specifically, staff will be available for consultation with parents as follows:
Email
Conferences as needed at school
When necessary, interpreters will be provided for EL population
Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class, and to observe classroom activities.
Teacher Responsibilities
We, as teachers, will support our student’s learning in the following ways:
Provide a safe and pleasant atmosphere for learning.
Explain assignments to students clearly.
Provide continuous feedback on progress and achievement to students/parents.
Provide motivating, interesting and rigorous learning experiences
Utilize scientifically research-based techniques and methods that work
Explain the Code of Conduct to my students
Communicate and cooperate with parents to enable the best education possible
Explain expectations, instructional goals, grading criteria/rubrics to students and parents.
Parent Responsibilities
We, as parents, will support our children’s learning in the following ways:
Do everything possible to provide a home environment that will encourage and stimulate learning by:
Discussing what was learned at school each day. We do understand how vital talking to my child is.
Establishing a set time for completing homework each day which includes providing an appropriate space away from conflicting situations.
Providing positive reinforcement for academic achievement.
Fostering a healthy respect for school.
Communicating regularly with my child’s school and teacher by:
Regular communication with the teacher, including conferences, classroom visits, phone calls and emails.
Developing and maintaining an open and positive relationship with teachers.
Volunteering in school as your schedule permits.
Reviewing homework, report cards, and other forms of communication.
Attending school functions on a regular basis.
Remind my child of the importance of discipline, especially self-discipline, by:
Reinforcing appropriate school behavior.
Emphasizing the importance of being well prepared for school by having the necessary school supplies and completing homework assignments.
See to it that my child is in school every day as long as he/she is healthy. I understand the relationship between regular attendance and successful academic performance.
Student Responsibilities
We, as students, will share the responsibility to improve our academic achievement and achieve the State’s high standards. Specifically, we will:
Take responsibility for completing all classroom work and homework assignments.
Attend school regularly and promptly.
Follow the rules and regulations of the school.
Demonstrate respect for myself, other students, and adults.
Student Signature:_______________________________Date:_____________
Parent Signature:________________________________Date:_____________
Teacher Signature: ______________________________Date:_____________
Principal Signature:______________________________Date: _____________