Mobile County Public School System: School-Parent Compact 2023-2024.pdf

## Mobile County Public School System School-Parent Compact Summary

This compact outlines the shared responsibilities between Mobile County Public Schools, parents, and students for improving academic achievement during the 2023-2024 school year.

School Responsibilities:

High-Quality Education: Provide a supportive learning environment with a focus on Project Based Learning, career connections, and scientifically researched-based programs. Offer intensive reading and math intervention for identified students. Maintain a qualified faculty.
Communication: Conduct parent-teacher conferences at least annually (and as needed), provide frequent progress reports (mid-quarterly, quarterly, or more often as necessary), and offer reasonable access to staff for consultation through scheduled meetings, phone calls, and email.
Engagement Opportunities: Encourage parental involvement through volunteering in classrooms, assisting with extracurricular activities, participating in field trips, and contributing to school events. Utilize technology platforms like Remind, Schoology, Clever, school websites, social media, and School Messenger for communication.

Parent Responsibilities:

Monitor Attendance & Timely Completion: Ensure regular attendance, punctuality, and timely completion of homework and projects.
Support Learning Environment: Adhere to MCPSS policies, Code of Conduct, and classroom/school rules.
Active Participation: Attend scheduled meetings and conferences, promote positive extracurricular activities, stay informed through school communications, and serve on advisory committees when possible.

Student Responsibilities:

Academic Engagement: Complete homework daily, read for at least 15 minutes each day outside of school, and seek help when needed.
Responsibility & Respect: Follow classroom and school rules, take responsibility for actions, and represent themselves, their homes, and their schools positively.