Joseph Ferderbar

Teacher

·  I will expect all students to learn.

·  I will strive to create a partnership with  every Title 1 family, listening to you and your child.

·  I will provide a safe, welcoming environment for students.

·  I will provide access to a useful Title 1 website.

·  I will monitor student progress and update information about progress regularly at Parent Teacher conferences.

·  I will send home learning materials regularly so parents can help their child at home with reading/spelling.

· I will respond to phone calls and notes in a timely manner.

· I will strive to be knowledgeable about best practice and the latest developments in the field of literacy so I can support students in the best possible way.

· I will provide encourage parents to volunteer and be present in my Title 1 classroom providing ample opportunities for them to do so.

Parent

· I will let my child’s teachers know when he or she experiences difficulty with something at home.

· I will contact teachers when I am concerned or have questions about my child and his or her progress.

· I will make sure that my child reads for at least 20 minutes a day and make sure my child sees me read and write daily.

· I will make every effort to volunteer in my child’s classroom and attend activities planned by the Title 1 staff.

· I will talk to my child about what he or she is learning in school.

· I will help my child to set and reach his or her literacy goals.

· I will regularly use Title 1 materials sent home by the teacher to encourage the literacy growth of my child.

· I will limit television and video games, and encourage exercise, rest and proper nutrition.

· I will be sure my child attends school regularly and on time.

Student 

· I will talk to my parents about what I am learning in school.

· I will let my teacher and family know when I need help with something.

· I will remember that practice makes permanent – and that it takes many hours of practice to become an expert.

· I will complete all assignments that my teachers send home.

· I will ask questions when I don’t understand something.

· I will be responsible for delivering notices to my parents and encourage them to be involved in my school activities.

· I will study and read books every day instead of playing video games and watching TV.

· I will be sure to get enough rest, exercise every day and eat a healthy breakfast so I’m ready to work hard at school.

· I will work to resolve conflict in non-violent ways.