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School-Parent Compact

🐾Patterson Dual Language & Literature Magnet IB World School🐾

School–Parent Compact 2025–2026

As Faculty and Staff, we will:

Provide High-Quality Curriculum and Instruction

  • Deliver rigorous, standards-based instruction aligned with state curriculum and IB framework.

  • Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

  • Use research-based teaching strategies that support diverse learners, including bilingual, GT, and special education students.

  • Regularly assess student progress and adjust instruction to meet student needs.

  • Offer enrichment and intervention programs such as Extended Day Tutorials, UIL, Accelerated Reader, and HB 1416 Accelerated Instruction.

Supportive Learning Environment

  • Foster respect, responsibility, resilience, and social-emotional growth.

  • Encourage academic excellence and good citizenship.

  • Maintain and enforce clear behavioral expectations through the Patterson Discipline Management System and Essential Agreements for classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, restrooms, and recess.

  • Promote communication with parents through weekly folders, Parent Square, progress reports, and conferences.

As Parents/Guardians, we will:

Support Our Child’s Learning

  • Ensure daily, on-time attendance (arrive by 7:25 AM).

  • Provide necessary supplies and ensure homework is completed daily.

  • Encourage daily reading and support Accelerated Reader goals.

  • Monitor conduct and communicate regularly with teachers.

  • Support school discipline, dress code, and behavioral expectations.

  • Ensure our child follows safety rules for drop-off, pick-up, walking, and bike riding.

Volunteer and Participate

  • Attend parent–teacher conferences, PTO meetings, and school-sponsored events.

  • Volunteer in classrooms, school activities, and field trips (after VIPS clearance).

  • Serve on the Title I Policy Advisory Committee, Shared Decision-Making Committee (SDMC), or other advisory groups as able.

  • Provide input on school decisions and initiatives.

To Build a Strong Home–School Connection, Patterson Elementary will:

(A) Hold Parent–Teacher Conferences

  • Schedule at least one annual conference for each student.

  • Discuss student progress, strategies for success, and review this compact.

(B) Provide Frequent Progress Reports

  • Send progress reports and report cards as scheduled.

  • Provide timely updates via email, phone, Parent Square, or in-person meetings.

(C) Ensure Reasonable Access and Opportunities

  • Maintain open-door policy for scheduled visits and classroom observations.

  • Share volunteer opportunities and invite parents to participate in governance, committees, and school events.

(D) Maintain Regular, Two-Way Communication

  • Use newsletters, Parent Square, emails, text alerts, and the school website to keep families informed.

  • Communicate in a language parents can understand whenever practicable.

  • Encourage parents to contact teachers or administration with concerns.