School Parent Compact

School District of Philadelphia

Thomas G. Morton Elementary 

School-Parent Compact

2020-2021 School Year

Revision Date August 2020

Dear Parent/Guardian,

JOINTLY DEVELOPED
The, Thomas G. Morton School, and parents of the students participating in activities, services and programs funded by Title I, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act agree this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, community and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the School Family Engagement Survey that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs, policies and family.

This School-Parent Compact is in effect during the 2020-2021 school year.

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the district’s and school’s goals for student academic achievement.

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA ANCHOR GOALS:

  1. 100% of students will graduate, ready for college and career.
  2. 100% of 8-year-olds will read on grade level.
  3. 100% of schools will have great principals and teachers.
  4. SDP will have 100% of the funding we need for great schools, and zero deficit.

 

Thomas G. Morton
 GOALS:

  1. At least 70% of Kindergarten students and 50% of first and second grade students will score at target by the Spring Aim’s Web Assessment.
  2. No more than 25% of third grade students will score below basic on the PSSA-ELA assessment.
  3. No more than 20% of students in grades 3-5 will score below basic on the Math PSSA assessment.
  4. At least 60% of Kindergarten students and 75% of 1st and 2nd grade students will make at least one year’s worth of growth. As evidenced by their independent reading level from quarter 1 to quarter 4.
  5. At least 50% of the students will attend 95% of the days or more as evident by QLIK
  6. At least 90% of students will have 0 out of school suspensions, as evidence by QLIK

 

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together:

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Morton School will:

  • Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables the participating children to meet the State’s student academic achievement standards.
  • Hold parent-teacher conferences during which this compact during which this compact will be discussed as it relates to the individual child’s achievement.
  • Provide parents reasonable access to staff.
  • Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class, and to observe classroom activities.
  • Provide parents with frequent reports on their child’s progress.

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
We, as parents, will:

  1. Make sure homework is completed
  2. Monitor child’s on-line and hybrid attendance
  3. Obtain necessary clearances
  4. Volunteer at my child’s school
  5. Monitor the amount of television and use of technology not related to school.
  6. Participate in decisions relating to my child’s education, where appropriate
  7. Staying informed about my child’s education and communicating with the school by promptly reading all notices from the school and or district either received by email, mail or text and responding as appropriate.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
We as students will share the responsibility to improve our academic achievement and achieve the State’s high standards. Specifically we will:

  • Do homework everyday and ask for help when needed
  • Read at least 30 minutes every day outside of school time
  • Give to my parents or guardian all notices and information received by me from my school

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

Morton School is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning.  Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

  • School Messenger
  • Internet, Social Media
  • Class Dojo
  • Telephone

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

Thomas G. Morton offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.

  • Back to School Night
  • Options/School Selection
  • Fall and Spring Title I Meetings