SCHOOL-FAMILY COMPACT
     for Oxford Elementary
It is important that families and schools work together to help students achieve high academic standards.

 Staff 	
I agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability:
•	Teach classes through interesting and challenging lessons constructed on student need that promote student achievement.
•	Endeavor to motivate students to learn.
•	Have high expectations and help every child to develop a love of learning.
•	Communicate regularly with families about student progress.
•	Provide a warm, safe and caring learning environment.
•	Provide meaningful assignments to reinforce and extend learning.
•	Participate in professional development opportunities that improve teaching and learning.
•	Support the formation of partnerships with families and the community.
•	Actively participate in collaborative decision making.
•	Consistently work to make school accessible and a welcoming place for families.
•	Respect the school, students, staff, and families.

 Student 	
I agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability:
•	Come to school ready to learn and work hard.
•	Bring necessary materials, completed assignments and homework.
•	Know and follow school and class rules.
•	Communicate regularly with my parents and teachers about school experiences.
•	Limit my TV watching and video game playing.
•	Make time to study and read every day.
•	Respect the school, classmates, staff, and families.

 Family/Parent Pledge 	
I agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability:
•	Provide a quiet time and place for homework.
•	Monitor TV viewing and teach appropriate use of technology.
•	Ensure that my child attends school every day, gets adequate sleep, regular medical attention, and proper nutrition.
•	Regularly monitor my child’s progress in school.
•	Participate in school activities such as decision making, volunteering and/or attending parent-teacher conferences.
•	Communicate the importance of education and learning to my child.
•	Respect the school, staff, students, and families.
•	Read to my child or encourage my child to read every day (20 minutes for grades K-3 and 30 minutes for grades 4 and older).