West Chatham Elementary School
School-Parent and Family Compact 3rd –5th Grades
School-Parent/Family Compact
3rd –5th Grades
West Chatham Elementary
School Year 2024 - 2025
Revision Date: 05/20/2024
West Chatham Elementary students participating in the Title I, Part A program and their families agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.
JOINTLY DEVELOPED
Hold family/parent-teacher conferences (at least annually in elementary schools) during which this compact will be discussed regarding the individual child’s achievement. These documents are jointly developed between the school and the families/parents through the Family Forum feedback meeting, family/parent surveys, and other forms of feedback throughout the year. Additionally, teachers and students provided input. Family/Parent-School Compact can be a reference for families/parents when asking questions.
To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the district's and school’s goals for student academic achievement.
SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:
- Promote the development of foundational skills and expand early learning opportunities.
- Advance proficiency in literacy and numeracy through high-quality instruction and support for diverse learners.
- Enhance learning opportunities to develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed for workforce development and college readiness.
- Provide high-quality support and services for whole child development.
West Chatham Elementary School GOALS:
1. To help our students grasp grade-level curriculum content effectively and promote readiness for the next grade level.
2. To provide a safe environment conducive to learning in which students can develop at their level of potential
3. To involve family/parents in their child’s educational experience.
COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:
West Chatham Elementary is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning.
PARENTS AND FAMILIES REASONABLE ACCESS TO STAFF
Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:
- Notes
- Phone calls
- Conferences
- Text Messages
- Class Dojo
- Morning or afternoon visits by appointment
- Open-door policy for administration
- Attendance Information
- Family/Parent-teacher conferences ( compacts will be reviewed)
- Website information
- Newsletter (electronic)
With advance notice, your child’s teacher is available for conferences before and after school. Contact your child’s teacher with any questions concerning your child’s education by calling (912) 395-3600
Provide families/parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class and school
activities such as:
- PTA meetings
- Family/Parent workshops
- Vista volunteer opportunities
- Field trips
- Special days (speakers, etc.)
ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:
West Chatham Elementary offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.
• Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Parent Workshops
• Curriculum Nights
• Parent Resource Center
• Volunteering / Observing
• Open House
• Online/virtual activities (webinars, online chats)
• Multi-media activities (podcasts, teacher-created videos)
To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to achieve the following:
SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
West Chatham Elementary School will:
- provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables the participating children to meet the state’s student academic standards.
Teachers will:
- Provide access to books to promote reading at least 20 minutes a day, as well as time to work on their comprehension knowledge to increase understanding
- Provide access to reading fluency programs such as I-Ready to help build reading fluency during home practice.
- Provide digital and paper resources to families to practice math facts at home
PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:
We, as parents, will:
- Use provided access to books to promote reading at least 20 minutes a day and ask my child questions about text to increase comprehension and understanding of reading material.
- Use provided digital and paper resources to practice math facts with my child
- Adhere to the mandatory attendance policies of our school system
- Remind my child of the rules and responsibilities at school
- Ensure that my child completes all homework and assignments promptly to support their academic success.
- Collaborate with my child to help with math facts and the basis of all math standards
- Collaborate with my child to encourage reading independently, silently, and out loud
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
I, the student, will:
• Read 20 minutes each night with an adult
• Practice multiplication and division math facts each night with an adult
• Adhere to all classroom rules and daily procedures
• Demonstrate respect towards all teachers and staff
• Complete homework and turn on time
• Participate in all classroom activities for academic success