A Compact for Reading Achievement
The Compact for Reading Achievement serves to communicate a common understanding of home and school responsibilities that enables every student to meet Missouri's performance standards. It describes the school's responsibility to provide a research-based curriculum and effective instruction from qualified staff in a supportive, safe, learning environment. It describes the parent's role for supporting their children's learning and it describes the active role that the students take in achieving a quality education. With this partnership as the focus of the K-5 Reading Intervention Program, all parties agree to work together toward the goal that all students will grow as readers and writers.
Student Commitment
- Believe that I can learn
- Work hard to do my best in class
- Come prepared with reading and writing resources
- Discuss with my parents what I am learning in school
- Have a positive attitude toward self, others, school, and learning
- Work to apply the strategies I learn across the curriculum
- Work cooperatively with students and staff
- Read and write daily
Parent Commitment
- Believe that my child can learn
- Discuss with my child the importance of being a strong, independent reader and writer
- Spend time each day with my child reading, writing, listening, and talking
- Model the important role that reading and writing serve in daily life
- Attend school functions and conferences
- Be aware of what my child is learning, and communicate regularly with school staff and my child about his or her progress
- Ensure that my child attends school regularly and is on time
- Talk with my child about his or her school activities
Teacher Commitment
- Believe that each child can learn
- Respect and value the uniqueness of each child and his or her family
- Provide an environment that promotes active learning
- Assist each child in achieving the essential academic learning standards
- Maintain open lines of communication with students and parents
- Encourage students and parents by providing information about student progress
- Provide a safe and caring learning environment
- Provide resources to help all children be successful in their school experience
View the letter that went home to parents about the Parent's Right To Know.
Missouri Parent Resource Center