Birmingham City Schools



R.C. Hemphill Elementary School 714 12th Street S.W. Birmingham, Alabama 35211Dr. Gwendolyn Tilghman, PrincipalKindergarten - Second Grades School CompactR.C. Hemphill Elementary and the parents of the students participating in activities, services, and programs funded by Title I, Part A of the No Child Left Behind Act of 200l (participating children), agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the 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. This school- parent compact is in effect during the 2012-2013 school year. School Responsibilities Hemphill Elementary 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 as follows: In order to provide a high quality curriculum and instructional program, our school strives to employ highly qualified teachers according to Alabama State Department of Education and No Child Left Behind requirements. We also utilize the Alabama Course of Studies for each subject area as well as the latest technology. We incorporate a rigorous curriculum and instructional best practices to meet the academic needs of all students. Our district goals and objectives, as well as the national and state standards serve as a blueprint for a quality curriculum. On each grade level, teachers address the learning styles of each student. Our goal is to provide high quality professional development to teachers and other staff members that will increase adult learning which transfers to individual student performance. Based on our needs assessment, we provide high quality professional development opportunities designed to meet the requirements of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, district needs and state requirements. The professional development opportunities may be delivered in the form of online courses, university credits, seminars, or job embedded. Hemphill has maintained a successful intervention program. An intervention teacher has been assigned to Third and Fourth grade to work with students in reading. The intervention teachers will provide an opportunity for students to gain additional practice and extend the learning time for individual students. The intervention teachers are retired certified who have attained or seeking Highly Qualified status. ' R.C. Hemphill serves as a literacy demonstration site for The Alabama Reading Initiative. Teachers have had extensive training in reading, writing and language concepts. They incorporate the ARI modules, strategies, and best practices in the classroom daily. Hold parent - teacher conferences (at least annually in elementary schools) during which this compact will be discussed as it relates to the individual child's achievement. R.C. Hemphill has an annual Title I parent meeting in September. During the annual meeting, parents and teachers work together to review and update the school's compacts, complete surveys and evaluations. In addition, Birmingham City Schools participate in the state-wide Parent Involvement Day in October. The School- Parent Compact is discussed during the Parent Involvement Day and PTA meetings. Furthermore, parents may contact the teachers for a parent - teacher meeting. All grade levels have a designated team meeting each week; parents are encouraged to meet with the entire team or individual teachers. Parents may also be informed of the parent compact during our annual grade level seminars. 3. Provide parents with frequent reports on their children's progress. Parents are encouraged to communicate with teachers on a regular basis. Provide parents with syllabus and homework calendar in August and January. However, the district has a specific time designated. Parent, teacher and student collaboration during report card and progress monitoring will provide the venue for teachers and parents to discuss each student's educational needs and successes. Teachers will address individual student’s academic needs by using data to teach, reteach and monitor progress Teachers will provide parents with a syllabus and homework calendar in August and January.Progress reports are sent home in September, November, February, and April. Report cards are sent home in October, January, March, and May. Parents may also review student progress and daily grades by using the internet program provided by Birmingham City Schools via the STI reporting system. In addition, parents are provided pertinent information about progress reports, report cards, assignments, projects and activities through the District web-site. (bhm.k12.al.us) Parents may access Hemphill’s website from the district site to view assignments that are developed specifically for their child's homeroom class. 4. Provide parents reasonable access to staff. In addition to the state- wide Parental Involvement Day, we hold PTA meetings, parent seminars and teacher conferences. Parents may also email teachers and contact the main office for information. Staff members are available to parents during their regular team meeting sessions that are held weekly. If the grade level meeting times are not convenient for parents, you may request an appointment. Parent Conferences and Data MeetingsWednesdayFifth Grade- 8:30 - 9:30 Fourth Grade- 9:30 - 10:30 Third Grade - 10:30 - 11:30 Second Grade- 12:00 -1:00 Kindergarten - 1:00 - 2:00 ThursdayFirst Grade- 9:00 – 10:00 Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child's class, and to observe classroom activities, as follows: Parents are expected to actively participate in their child's education. Parental involvement is encouraged on every grade level. Specifically, parents are provided with an overview\v of our goals, objectives and mission for the school. Our parent liaison, teachers and administrators provide information to parents via newsletters, parent seminars and conferences. They may volunteer to assist staff and the administration in the following areas and participate in various activities such as: Title I Continuous Improvement Planning (E-CIP) Newsletter Committee Parent Safety Patrol Planning Parent Seminars and Workshops Volunteers in gymnasium, lunchroom, classroom, duty free lunch, outdoor classroom and main office Parent Responsibilities We, as parents, will support our children's learning in the following ways: Serving on the School Improvement Committees (Title I, E-CIP) Volunteering for the Parent Safety Patrol, Lunchroom, or Gymnasium Attending Parent - Teacher Conferences Attending PT A Meeting Monitoring their child's grades, homework and special projects Supporting the mission, vision and goals of the school Monitor progress of DIBELS scores Attend seminars related to academic and social behavior Ensure that all students are punctual for school and school related events Support the Alabama Positive Behavior Program implemented by Birmingham City School District Parents agreed to volunteer to patrol 12th Street and Tuscaloosa Ave. before and after school.Student Responsibilities We, as students, will share the responsibility to improve our academic achievement and achieve the State's high standards. Specifically, we will: Learn the Hemphill pledge and motto Respect myself and others at all times Complete all assignments and projects in a timely manner Reading for 30 minutes each day/Math concepts 30 minutes each day Practice weekly writing assignments using the modes of writing such as Narrative, Expository and Descriptive Study the district Code of Conduct Manual, take the assessment and abide by the rules Be punctual for school every day Learn the Alabama positive behavior expectation matrix: Be Respectful, Be responsible and Be Resourceful Signatures: Gwendolyn Tilghman, Principal ________________________ _______________________School Parent(s) Student____________________ ______________________ _____________________DateDateDate ................
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