WHAT IS A SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT?

A School-Parent Compact for Achievement is an agreement that students, parents and teachrs develop together. It explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure our students reach grade level standards.

Callaway Elementary School’s Parent Compact meeting will be scheduled for the month of September. At this meeting, parents will get a chance to express their views regarding iinformation within the Compact. All suggestions will be forewarded to the Principal, Dr. Sheadric Barbra.

Do you have questions about your child’s progress? Contact your child’s teacher by phone at (678) 479-2600 or by email. Email addresses are on the school website at:

http://133.clayton.k12.ga.us/

Achievement at HomeCallaway Elementary School is committed to supporting every student. Parents are encouraged to assist in learning at home. Listed below are methods that parents can use to assist their children at home:

1. Communicate with your child regarding their day by asking questions and engaging them.

2. Assist your child with their daily homework in math, reading, and writing.

3. Read with your child nightly for at least 30 minutes.

4. Ask friends and family to encourage your child to read different types of reading

CALLAWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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“EVERY DAY, EVERY CHILD, HIGH

EXPECTATIONS!!!”

Jointly DevelopedThe school staff, parents, students, and community stakeholders of Callaway Elementary School collectively came together in developing Callaway Elementary School-Parent Compact for Achievement.

Teachers suggested home learning strategies.

Parents added their input and students provided feedback regarding what could help improve their academic experience.

Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings which are held in the Spring and Fall each year to review the Compact and Parent and Family Engagement Plan and make changes based on student needs and school improvement goals.

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SCHOOL HOURS AND RULES

School doors open at 7:15 a.m. and class starts at 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. All late students must be signed in by an Adult. Early check-outs must be done prior to 1:30 p.m. Please ensure that the school has at all times, updated contact/information. School doors will be locked for mandatory security between 7:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m. All transportation changes must be made in writing.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

Schools CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School-Parent CompactFor Achievement

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Callaway Elementary

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Callaway Elementary School120 Oriole Drive

Jonesboro, GA. 30236

(678) 479-2600 (Phone)(678) 479-2613 (Fax)

http://133.clayton.k12.ga.us/

Principal: Dr. Sheadric BarbraAsst. Principal: Dr. Dawn WatkinsAssistant Principal: Dr. Ava Davis

Parent Liaison: Yvonne Scrubb

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helping you in routine activities.Uniform Tops: Navy Blue, Grey or WhiteUniform Bottoms: Khaki, Black or Navy BlueUniform Code: Belts worn with bottom attire with belt loops, and Boys shirts tucked in. Last Revised: September 13, 2019

OUR GOALS FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

MISSION STATEMENTThe Mission of Clayton County Public Schools is to empower students to achieve academic and personal goals.

VISION/ASPIRATION STATEMENT

The vision of Clayton County Public Schools is to be a district of high performance preparing ALL students to live and compete successfully in a global society.

DISTRICT ACADEMIC GOALSBy the end of the 2020 school year, Clayton County Public Schools will increase the percentage of students scoring at the Proficient and/or Distinguished levels on the GMAS by at least 3 percentage points in each content area

SCHOOL ACADEMIC GOALS

By the end of the 2020 school year, Clayton County Public Schools will increase the percentage of students scoring at the Proficient and/or Distinguished levels on the GMAS by at

CALLAWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOCUS AREAS

Callaway Elementary School Administrators and teachers focus by 2023, is to increase fluency and proficiency by 80% in each content area, on the Georgia Milestones and/or Standardized Assessments.

We will meet these goals by:Advancing reading and math fluency and comprehension with 80% accuracy; express thoughts in writing by completing written assignments and inclusion of vocabulary words.

AS A SCHOOL WE WILL:Advance math and reading by 80% accuracy; for grades K-2 we will increase reading fluency by reading AR books daily; implement small group instruction with a concentration on letter and sound identification; express thoughts in writing using sight and vocabulary words; exposure to spelling/vocabulary words by providing students with academic resource books; develop comprehension skills by using reading passages; conduct small group instruction with concentration on missing number and quantity discrimination; write and identify number words from 0-120. For grades 3-5 we will increase word recognition by using flash cards, create differentiated instruction activities to promote increased reading comprehension; and for math, increase critical thinking solving word problems during math instruction, increase multi step word problems, and review of math study guides.

AS STUDENTS WE WILL:I will come to school every day ready to learn; read 30 minutes of assigned reading every night; practice spelling/vocabulary words daily; complete all homework assignments accurately; practice writing skills by

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNINGCallaway Elementary School is committed to:

Provide frequent reports to parents on their children’s progressProvide parent-teacher conferences which will be held annually during which the compact shall be discussed as the compact relates to the individual child’s achievementProvide reasonable access to staff, opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class and observation of classroom activities.

Weekly Homework Folders Phone Calls or NotesParent-Teacher Conferences Connect Ed Messages Agendas/Flyers Remind 101School website Infinite CampusMarquee Class DojoPBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies)Parent & Family Engagement Center Calendar

Callaway Elementary School Activities to Build Partnerships Parent and Family Engagement

Workshops Parent-Teacher Conference

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least 3 percentage points in each content area completing written assignments; study required class notes from interactive notebooks; and review steps in completing multi-step math word problems.

AS PARENTS WE WILL:Make sure my child is reading every night for 30 minutes; practice with my child in solving multi-step word mathematical problems and spelling and vocabulary words to help improve reading; practice writing complete sentences; check homework nightly, and attend Parent and Family Engagement Workshops.

Parent Academy Workshops Parent Resource Center Student Extra-curricular

activities Chick-fil A Spirit Week Open House Curriculum Night Parent Involvement Day

Callaway Elementary School120 Oriole DriveJonesboro, GA 30238Dr. Sheadric Barbra,

Principalwww.sheadric.barbra@clayton.

k12.ga.us