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
Example no. 5
Riviera Elementary School, Palm Bay, Florida
It is our belief that student performance will improve as a result of our cooperative efforts to support this compact. This is a three-way partnership with a specific goal in mind. It is imperative that each person assume his or her responsibilities.
Parent responsibilities
- Provide a quiet place to do homework.
- Set aside a specific time to do homework.
- Study area should be well-lit and well-equipped with pens/pencils, paper, ruler, crayons/markers, glue, dictionary, etc.
- Look over homework assignments to check for understanding.
- Be available to assist.
- Sign and return all papers that require a parent's or guardian's signature.
- Encourage positive attitudes toward school.
- Require regular school attendance.
- Attend parent-teacher conferences.
Student responsibilities
- Ask the teacher any questions about the homework.
- Take home materials and information needed to complete the assignment.
- Complete homework in a thorough, legible, and timely manner.
- Return homework on time.
- Return signed homework form.
- Comply with school rules.
- Attend school regularly.
- Respect the personal rights and property of others.
Teacher responsibilities
- Provide quality teaching and leadership.
- Assign homework using grade-level form.
- Coordinate with other programs to make sure nightly assignments do not exceed time limits.
- Give corrective feedback.
- Recognize that students are accountable for every assignment.
- Check that homework has been completed and homework form has been signed by parent/guardian.
- Respect cultural, racial, and ethnic differences.
- Hold at least two teacher-parent conferences.
Student signature _____________________________________
Parent signature ______________________________________
Teacher signature _____________________________________
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[Appendix A: Example 4] 
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[Appendix B: The Community Commitment]