Shared Responsibilities for: School Staff Parent Student High quality curriculum and instruction As a school, we expect all students to meet or exceed the MCPS grade level standards and the Maryland State Curriculum (SC). We will: review assessment results to determine strengths and of students use the MCPS curriculum to plan instruction that will improve students’ academic performance give students timely feedback and opportunities to show what they know As a parent, I will support education and believe that my child can reach high goals. I will: talk to my child about what is happening in school and about the importance of working hard in school make sure my child goes to school every day on time make sure my child does homework and schoolwork regularly As a student, I will do my best and work hard. I will: come to school on time prepared to learn pay attention in class and ask questions when I don’t understand complete all of my assignments follow the rules of the school Parent-teacher conferences As a school, we will: hold at least one parent-teacher conference annually assist parents in learning about ways they can help their children with homework and learning As a parent, I will: attend meetings about what my child is learning ask questions how I can help my child at home As a student, I will: know what is expected of me in all of my subjects talk to my family about things I am learning in school Communication/frequent progress reports As a school, we will: communicate with families about high academic standards, student progress and the school’s overall performance communicate with families in a language that they can understand, when possible communicate with parents and students about academic progress and behavior through interims, report cards and conferences provide frequent communication through announcements, newsletters, and the school website to keep families informed of upcoming events As a parent, I will: attend Back-to-School events, parent-teacher conferences and other school-sponsored programs communicate any concerns my child’s learning tell the teacher or school when I do not understand something that is sent home As a student, I will: talk to my family about things I like about school ask my teacher for help when I have problems with my schoolwork/homework share all schoolwork and notices with my family Accessibility As a school, we will: provide reasonable access to the school As a parent, I will: As a student, I will: help other students respect all students and adults
make the school a friendly place for parents to meet, talk, and learn about their child’s education attend PTA meetings, parent trainings, and other special activities ensure that the school will be able to reach me at any time Opportunities to be involved/volunteer As a school, we will: encourage all families to volunteer and be involved in the school provide parents with opportunities to give input about the school climate and instructional program through the School Improvement Team, the Parent Involvement Committee and school surveys encourage parents to participate in their child’s education through PTA events, Curriculum Nights, conferences, and volunteering As a parent, I will: volunteer for at least one activity during the school year (helping in the classroom, supporting special activities at school, chaperoning a field trip) join school committees, such as the Parent Involvement Committee or the School Improvement Team As a student, I will: get involved in projects that will help my school and community In this compact, “parent” is intended to include parents, guardians, and other family members involved in supervising the child’s schooling.