School-Parent-Student Compact
Family Pledge: My child’s education is important and I am responsible for their success. I agree to do the following:
- Ensure that my child attends school every day, on time, ready to learn, and in the correct uniform.
- Limit and supervise my child’s non-school screen time (television + computer + gaming) and support positive use of extracurricular time and technology.
- Support the school’s discipline policy.
- Be respectful to the school staff and students in compliance with TRUSD Board Policy on Civility BP 1212.
- Provide a quiet time and place for schoolwork and review school work regularly.
- Ensure that my child gets adequate sleep, regular medical attention and proper nutrition, and follow all Twin Rivers health guidelines.
- Regularly monitor my child’s progress and communicate with my child’s teacher through written correspondence, phone calls, conferences and/or occasional home visits.
- Register for Aeries Parent Portal and check grades at least weekly.
- Understand that my child's absence may only be excused in accordance with TRUSD Board Policy which is listed in the TRUSD Parent Handbook.
Student Pledge: My education is important and I am responsible for my own success. I agree to do the following:
- Advocate for myself and ask for help.
- Give my best effort every day.
- Know and follow the school, bus, field trip rules.
- Respect the school, students, staff and families.
- Wear the correct uniform to school daily.
- Bring necessary materials, completed assignments, and homework.
- Understand the requirements for all field trips, extra curricular activities, clubs, sports, promotions, and after school enrichment.
Staff Pledge: Your child’s safety and achievement is my responsibility. To create the best learning environment for your child I agree to do the following:
- Provide a high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables your child to meet the challenging state academic standards.
- Have high expectations for your child and provide her/him the support needed to meet them.
- Communicate regularly with you regarding your child’s progress about academics, behavior, and attendance.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to improve my teaching.
- Actively participate in collaborative decision making.
- Demonstrate professional conduct and positive attitude.
- Foster a welcoming, safe, and supportive learning environment.
- Respect and embrace the diversity of my students’ experiences and beliefs and practice culturally relevant teaching to the best of my training.
Administration Pledge: Your child’s safety and achievement is my responsibility. To create the best learning environment for your child I agree to do the following:
- Ensure all staff and students are upholding the School-Parent-Student compact when conflicts arise.
- Foster the development of culturally relevant programs and instruction that reflect the diverse culture and background of the staff and students at Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences.
- Mediate conflicts in a fair and impartial manner.
- Respect the school, students, staff, and families.
