• Burch PK8 School-Family Compact

    Families and schools must work together to help students achieve high academic standards. Through a process that included teachers, families, students and community representatives, the following are agreed upon roles and responsibilities that we, as partners, will carry out to support student success in school and in life.

    Staff Pledge 
    I agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability:

    • Provide a safe and supportive learning environment.
    • Teach classes with an interesting and challenging curriculum that promotes student
      achievement.
    • Motivate my students to learn.
    • Set high expectations and help every child be successful in meeting the West Virginia academic
      achievement standards.
    • Communicate frequently and meet annually with families about student progress and the school
      - parent compact.
    • Provide opportunities for parents to volunteer and participate in my classroom.
    • Participate in professional development opportunities that improve teaching and learning and
      support the formation of partnerships with families and the community.
    • Actively participate in collaborative decision making with parents and school colleagues to make
      our school accessible and welcoming for families.
    • Respect the school, students, staff, and families.

    Student Pledge
    I agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability:

    • Come to school ready to learn and work to the best of your ability.
    • Bring necessary materials (Chromebook fully charged), completed assignments and homework.
    • Know and follow school and class rules.
    • Communicate regularly with my parents and teachers about school experiences so that they can
      help me to be successful in school.
    • Study or read every day after school.
    • Respect the school, classmates, staff, and families.

    Family/Parent Pledge
    I agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability:

    • Ensure that my child returns their Chromebook to school daily, fully charged and taken care of in a responsible manner.
    • Ensure that my child attends school every day and gets adequate sleep, regular medical
      attention and proper nutrition.
    • Participate, as appropriate, in decisions about my child’s education.
    • Regularly monitor my child's school progress and attend parent-teacher conferences.
    • Provide a quiet time and place for homework and monitor screen time.
    • Read to my child or encourage my child to read every day (20 minutes K-3, and 30 minutes for
      grades 4-8).
    • Communicate the importance of education and learning to my child.
    • Respect the school, staff, students, and families.

    A printable version of this form can be downloaded.