The staff and parents/guardians at Signal Hill Elementary School have high expectations of themselves and of the students at the school. In an effort to provide the highest quality instructional program to the students at Signal Hill Elementary School and to show how the school and family are working together to educate the children at Signal Hill Elementary, the staff and parents/guardians of Signal Hill Elementary School agree to implement the following programs and activities:

• Signal Hill Elementary School will provide an academic program that is rigorous and challenging and provide an accelerated math and science program.

• Signal Hill Elementary School staff will provide intersession and after-school enrichment programs for all students.

• Signal Hill Elementary School staff will communicate with families on an ongoing basis regarding the students' academic progress.

• Signal Hill Elementary School will implement a K-5 homework program that emphasizes meaningful practice of instructional content and writing in all content areas.
  

• Signal Hill Elementary School will involve parents/guardians in the governance of the school.

The Home

The school and families of Signal Hill Elementary recognize that while both parties agree that the expectations listed here are necessary in order to strengthen the communication and commitment between the home and the school, rare occasions may arise where one or both parties will have difficulty fulfilling all or part of this compact. It is also recognized that the school's purpose is to support the community and its families in whatever manner is necessary and reasonable within its ability to do so, and likewise, it is the family's responsibility to support the child and the school community.

• Parents/guardians at Signal Hill Elementary School will volunteer at least 10 hours a year at the school.
  

• Parents/guardians at Signal Hill Elementary School will send their children to school appropriately dressed, prepared to learn, and on time.

• Parents/guardians at Signal Hill Elementary School will read to their children at least 15 minutes a night.

• Parents/guardians at Signal Hill Elementary School will attend at least one parent/teacher conference a year to discuss the academic progress of their children.

• Parents/guardians at Signal Hill Elementary School will assist their children with their homework assignments on a regular basis to ensure completeness and accuracy.