Parent Compact
Parent-School Compact
The Richard H. Dinkins Early College Magnet Middle School staff, parents, and scholars will work as partners to foster a positive learning environment. This compact has been developed and describes school and family responsibilities. Our signatures indicate agreement to fulfill this compact to the best of our abilities.
As a Staff We Pledge To:
- Provide instruction for each student at his/her own pace.
- Provide a safe school environment that promotes learning.
- Show respect with our words and actions for each child and his/her family.
- Provide appropriate homework to reinforce the skills that have been taught at school.
- Communicate with parents regularly about their child’s progress.
- Schedule an annual parent-teacher conference to discuss academic and behavior progress.
- Come to school on time prepared to teach the approved state and local curriculum.
As a Parent/Guardian I (we) Will:
- Support my child’s educational activities and assist to the best of my ability.
- Show respect with my words and actions for my child, other children and their families, the teachers, and the school.
- Provide a place for homework to be completed and check to see that all work is completed.
- Ask my child about schoolwork and activities every day.
- Communicate and work with the school to encourage my child’s learning and positive behavior.
- See that my child attends school regularly and on time.
- Communicate with the school about any changes in address or phone numbers.

