Student/Parent/Teacher/Administrator Compact

Each student should be helped to reach his/her highest potential for intellectual and social growth.  To achieve this, the home and school must work together by recognizing and agreeing upon the responsibilities of each party in the learning process.

AS A STUDENT I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Showing respect for ALL people and property.
  
• Using appropriate language when speaking with fellow students and adults.  I will not use foul language.
  
• Following ALL established school and class rules.
  
• Being in ASSIGNED seat and ready to work before the tardy bell.
  
• Having ALL necessary materials and required daily schoolwork (including make up work for excused absences).
  
• Leaving or entering classes only with permission and carrying a valid (signed, dated & limited) pass.
  
• Presenting identification when requested.
  
• Keeping ALL food, gum and/or drinks out of classrooms or buildings.
  
• Clearing absences by 7:45 a.m. Bringing PRC’s (Permit to Re-enter Class) to all teachers.
  
• Performing personal grooming outside “not in classrooms.”
  
• Leaving school and the campus immediately upon dismissal, unless participating in an approved/supervised after school activity.
  
• Abstaining from inappropriate displays of affection, i.e. behavior such as kissing, embracing, etc.
  
• Completing homework daily.
  
• Coming in dress code every day.
  
• Reading at least 20 minutes every evening.
  
• Complying with any additional responsibilities and policies stipulated in the Single School Plan for Student Achievement.
  
• Meeting with my teachers at home at least once during the school year or at least once a month at Stevenson Middle School.
  

 

AS A TEACHER, I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Reviewing analysis of current test data to align instructional goals and practices to address students’ needs.
  
• Teaching all major concepts and objectives in the District Course of Study, State Frameworks, and District/State Standards.
  
• Identifying academic expectations for each grade level course content as delineated in District Course of Study, State Frameworks and District/State Standards.
  
• Planning an integrated instructional sequence of concepts and skills to include grade level instruction, motivation, direct teaching to objective, guided practice, experiences in various modalities, opportunities to extend thinking skills, independent practice, and assessment of learning objectives.
  
• Maintaining a positive classroom environment using efficient and effective procedures.
  
• Providing learning experiences, which ensure student participation in both large and small group interactions using heterogeneous or homogeneous groups as appropriate.
  
• Communicating the Standards to students and parents
  
• Using the Standards to guide instruction and select materials.
  
• Using appropriate assessments of student achievement that are linked to the Standards.
  
• Ensuring compatibility by using District criteria for evaluating student work.
  
• Combine results from multiple measures to determine subject marks and student eligibility for promotion.
  
• Contribute to shared decision making process and participate in staff development and training.
  
• Communicating with colleagues to impart/gain knowledge and skills related to teaching/learning new ideas using materials, professional growth activities, and methods or strengthening instructional practices.
  
• Participating with peers in coming to consensus regarding instructional issues.
  
• Encouraging active parent involvement in instructional activities.
  
• Continuing professional education in order to keep up with the growing body of professional knowledge about effective instructional methods.
  
• Observing a class of the same grade level/subject at least by weekly to insure consistency in the delivery of the curriculum and incorporation of the Purpose Centered Education focus system.
  
• Complying with any additional responsibilities and policies stipulated in the Single School Plan for Student Achievement.
  
• Making at least one home visit annually or holding a meeting with parents at least once a month at Stevenson Middle School.
  

 

AS A PARENT/GUARDIAN, I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Participating in the education of my child by coming to volunteer in the classroom at school, and by attending parent/teacher conferences and school activities for parents. (20 hours each school year per family).
  
• Coming to the Stevenson Parent Center to become aware of available programs and activities.
  
• Returning all necessary forms and documents to the school on time and completed.
  
• Providing a three ring hard cover binder, pencil and pen, and a pocket dictionary for my child.
  
• Making sure my child brings school supplies to school every day.
  
• Assuring that my child completes the homework daily.
  
• Coming to school to speak with the teacher if the need arises.
  
• Providing a specific and appropriate time and place for my child to complete the homework assignments.
  
• Recognizing my child at home for good behavior during school.
  
• Follow through with any behavior/discipline problems identified by the school.
  
• Visiting the school/classroom as frequently as possible, especially if the teacher communicates the need for a meeting.
  
• Assuring that my child adheres to the school’s uniform policy.
  
• Sending my child to school on time.
  
• Not leaving for vacation while school is in session.
  
• Notifying the school when there is a change of address or telephone number (within one week).
  
• Notifying the school when my child is absent and providing documentation.
  
• Assuring that my child does not destroy materials and school property (i.e. books, equipment, computers).
  
• Assuring that all school materials loaned to my child will be returned in the same condition, and brought to school for use according to the teacher’s indications.
  
• Not double parking in front of the school or in the bus lane.
  
• Not entering parking just to drop off my child at school.
  
• Assuring that my child does not bring weapons or any object that could be used as a weapon to school.
  
• Making sure that my child walks not runs and enters the school.
  
• Creating a regular family time for reading, at least 20 minutes or more every evening.
  
• Reading aloud to my child every day.
  
• Purchasing a dictionary for use at home (English and Spanish/English).
  
• Obtaining a library card for each child and visiting the public library regularly.
  
• Encouraging my child to talk about the books he/she reads, and to retell stories, especially stories about family.
  
• Praising reading, writing, and sharing.
  
• Encouraging children to enter writing contests.
  
• Playing word games, rhyming games, riddles, crossword puzzles, concentration type games.
  
• Selecting books and magazine subscriptions as birthday or holiday gifts.
  
• Complying with any additional responsibilities and policies stipulated in the Single School Plan for Student Achievement.
  
• Meeting with my child’s teachers at home at least once during the school year or at least once a month at Stevenson Middle School.
  

 

AS THE PRINCIPAL/ADMINISTRATOR, I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Ensuring that our school provides high quality curriculum and instruction in a safe and supportive learning environment that enables all the students to meet or exceed student performance standards.
  
• Providing for two way communication between home and school, in order for parents/guardians to have reasonable access for discussing matters relating to their sons/daughters.
  
• Reinforcing the partnership between parent/guardian, student, and staff by providing home school strategies to assist learning at home.
  
• Creating a welcoming environment for students, families, and community members.
  
• Communicating to parents/guardians the importance of reading daily with their sons/daughters.
  
• Providing a process for ongoing planning, reviewing, and improving school activities and programs.
  
• Soliciting feedback from students, families, and staff about school programs, policies, and activities; responding in a timely manner to such feedback.
  
• Acting as the instructional leader by supporting teachers in their classrooms.
  
• Providing appropriate training and workshops for teacher and parent/guardians.
  
• Complying with any additional training and workshops for teacher and parent/guardians.
  
• Complying with any additional responsibilities and policies stipulated in the Single School Plan for Student Achievement.
  
• Facilitating at least one teachers’ home visit annually or monthly meetings for parents and teachers at Stevenson Middle School.