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A Compact for Learning - December 1997

Chapter 2: Write the Compact (continued)

Shared responsibility for communications

As a school, we will As a family, we will As a student, I will
Communicate with families frequently at convenient times and locations.

Inform students, families, and the community about the high academic standards at our school and how they can help students learn to these standards.

Make the school a friendly place for parents to meet and talk.

Give families timely reports on student progress and on the school's overall performance.

Widely disseminate information on financial aid opportunities to help students pay for college.

Attend back-to-school events and parent-teacher conferences.

Ask questions about standards and other areas of concern at the school, so that we can help support the school's mission.

Be champions of the school, expressing our public support and working for school modernization, the use of technology, and the ongoing professional development of teachers.

Secure the school's help in preparing our child for college academically and financially.

Talk to my family about what I am learning and doing in school, my interests, and my plans for the future.

Seek assistance from my teacher when I have problems with my schoolwork.

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