A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n

A Compact for Learning - December 1997

Appendix A: Examples of Compacts

Example no. 3

Jackson Prepatory Magnet School, Saint Paul, Minnesota

We, the Jackson School community, establish this compact in order to foster the core values of honesty, integrity, respect, trust and responsibility and to support the success of Jackson students.

As a parent/caregiver I pledge to:

Maintain and foster high standards of academic achievement and positive behavior.

Find out how my child is doing by attending conferences, looking at my child's schoolwork, or calling the school.

Spend time each day with my child reading, writing, listening, or just talking.

Respect, love, and encourage my child's growth and ideas.

Help my child to resolve conflicts in positive, non-violent ways.

Parent/caregiver signature ________________________________

As a Jackson School staff member I pledge to:

Maintain and foster high standards of academic achievement and positive behavior.

Respectfully and accurately inform parents of their child's progress.

Have high expectations for myself, students, and other staff.

Respect the cultural differences of students, their families, and other staff.

Help children to resolve conflicts in positive, nonviolent ways.

Staff signature ___________________________________________

As a Jackson School student I pledge to:

Work hard to do my best in class and complete my homework.

Discuss with my parents what I am learning in school.

Have a positive attitude towards self, others, school, and learning.

Respect the cultural differences of other students, their families, and staff.

Work to resolve conflicts in positive, nonviolent ways.

Student signature ________________________________________

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