Family Compact

Fort Mill Elementary School’s Student/Parent/Family/Educator Compact 
As a student I pledge to: 
Character 
❏ Show respect and cooperate with all adults in the school 
❏ Respect the rights of others to learn without distraction or disruption 
❏ Follow all school and district expectations, procedures, and rules 
❏ Come to school with an “I CAN” and “I WILL” ATTITUDE 
Responsibility 
❏ Come to school on time and prepared to work 
❏ Bring my School Agenda to school every day and take my School Agenda home every evening to show my family 
❏ Give my best effort each day by completing all my assignments 
❏ Spend time at home on schoolwork and read everyday 
❏ Limit my screen time and select appropriate and worthwhile TV/computer/internet programs and apps Communication 
❏ Ask my teachers questions when I do not understand something 
❏ Let my family know when I need more school supplies 
❏ Communicate with my family what I am learning in school 
❏ Make sure I give my family all important communications from the school 
As a parent/family I pledge to: 
Set an Example 
❏ Show respect for students and school personnel 
❏ Support my child by attending school functions and activities 
Preparation 
❏ Provide adequate food and access to school supplies so my child is ready to learn 
❏ Ensure that my child receives 8-10 hours of sleep daily 
❏ Make sure my child arrives to school on time 
Communication 
❏ Share with the teacher important information and concerns regarding my child 
❏ Talk with my child about his/her schoolwork and school activities everyday 
❏ Find out how my child is progressing by attending conferences and looking over his/her School Agenda every evening 
Guidance 
❏ Help my child meet his/her responsibilities as a student 
❏ Read and support school/district policies and practices as found in the student handbook ❏ Limit my child’s screen time, help select appropriate, worthwhile TV/computer/internet programs & monitor their use 
❏ Encourage my child to read for a regular period of time each day 
As educators we pledge to: 
Intentionality 
❏ Show respect for students and families 
❏ Guide students in their choices of reading material 
❏ Create a balanced school/home workload 
❏ Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class 
Responsibility 
❏ Provide instruction as stated in the South Carolina standards 
❏ Create and provide an environment where everyone feels safe and can learn 
❏ Provide a School Agenda for every student 
Communication 
❏ Explain expectations, instructional goals, grading system, school rules, and classroom rules to students and families 
❏ Communicate and cooperate with each family to ensure the best education possible for his/her child ❏ Supply clear, timely evaluation of student’s progress to students and parents 
❏ Provide families reasonable access to staff 
Student signature _________________________________________ 
Parent/Guardian signature _________________________________ 
Educator signature ________________________________________