Overton Public School Parent-Student-Teacher
Learning Compact
The school will provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables children to meet State academic achievement standards.
As a teacher, I, ____________________, will
● believe that each student can learn
● show respect for each child and his/her family
● come to class prepared to teach
● provide an environment conducive to learning
● help each child grow to his/her fullest potential
● provide meaningful and appropriate homework activities
● enforce school and classroom rules fairly and consistently
● maintain open lines of communication with the student and his/her parents
● seek ways to involve parents in the school program
● demonstrate professional behavior and a positive attitude
As a student, I, ___________________, will
● always try to do my best in my work and in my behavior
● work cooperatively with my classmates
● show respect for myself, my school, and other people
● obey the school and bus rules
● take pride in my school
● come to school prepared with my homework and my supplies
● believe that I can learn and will learn
As a parent, I, ____________________, will
● see that my child attends school regularly and on time
● provide a home environment that encourages my child to learn
● insist that all homework assignments are completed
● communicate regularly with my child’s teachers
● support the school in developing positive behaviors
● talk with my child about his/her school activities every day
● encourage my child to read at home and to monitor his/her TV viewing
● volunteer my time, if needed, at my child’s school
● show respect and support for my child, the teachers, and the school
It is the policy of the Nebraska Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin or genetic information in its education programs, administration, policies, employment or other agency programs.
“Hand in hand we will work together to carry out the agreement of this contract”
Revised September 2017
