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a school, we will |
As
a family, we will |
As
a student, I will |
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Set
high standards and high expectations |
Expect students not only to learn the basics but also to
take more rigorous courses in order to reach their
individual potential while preparing for college or for
careers. |
Work with the school and our child to plan a rigorous
academic program.
Discuss with our child the importance of working hard to get
the most out of school.
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Discover my own unique abilities by taking challenging
courses.
Provide and support sound instruction
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Provide
and support sound instruction
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Assign meaningful homework with clear directions and return
it promptly with comments.
Offer special assistance and appropriate time to students
who progress at different rates.
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Monitor our child's progress and supervise completion of homework.
Read at home together or encourage our child to read at
least 30 minutes a day.
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Attend school regularly, ready to learn with homework
completed.
Use my free time wisely by reading for pleasure and by
joining in cultural, recreational, and learning activities.
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Make
schools safe and drug free
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Set firm and fair safety, discipline, and drug enforcement
policies. |
Talk with our child about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, and
weapons. |
Serve as a role model to my peers by honoring the school
discipline codes. |
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Apply
modern technology
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Make the use of computers and Internet a routine part of
instruction, reinforcing lessons and skills while enabling
students to become technologically literate. |
Find ways to give our children access to technology in
school and after school to gain the necessary skills to
succeed in school and in the workplace. |
Learn to use computers and the Internet to help me do well
in school.
Share my knowledge of computers and the Internet with my
peers and my family.
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Shared
responsibility for communications
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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.
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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.
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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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