Parent Involvement Policy

Whitehouse Independent School District
Schoolwide Parent-School Compact

The purpose of the parent-school compact is to communicate a common understanding of home and school responsibilities to assure that every child attains high standards and a quality education.

The School's Responsibility

Whitehouse Independent School District will:

•  communicate with parents and notify them of school events in a timely, efficient manner

•  communicate learning expectations for students at each grade level

•  provide an environment that promotes positive communication between the teacher, parent and student

•  provide homework assignments that will reinforce classroom instruction

•  provide opportunities for parent conferences and school functions to maximize parent participation

The Parent's' Responsibility

As a parent, I will try to:

•  see that my child is on time and attends school regularly

•  establish a time for homework and review it regularly

•  encourage my child's efforts and be available for questions

•  read aloud to my child and let my child see me read

•  be an interested listener as my child reads to me

•  help my child establish a routine for school days

•  attend parent/teacher conferences

•  support the school in its effort to maintain proper discipline

•  help my child learn to resolve differences in positive ways

•  stay aware of what my child is learning

•  respect school staff and the cultural differences of others

The Student's Responsibility

As a student, I will try to:

•  attend school regularly

•  work hard to do my best in class and schoolwork

•  help to keep my school safe

•  ask for help when I need it

•  respect and cooperate with other students and adults
 

Whitehouse Independent School District

Schoolwide, Title 1 Part A

Campus-Parent Involvement Policy

Acknowledging that parent/guardians are a student's first teachers and that this continuing support is essential for academic success, _________________ School

is committed to the following parent involvement policy:

**Parents will annually receive information concerning the implementation of the Schoolwide Title 1, Part A program and will be encouraged to offer suggestions for improving/strengthening the program.

**Parents will be given timely information concerning overall student performance standards and expectations.

**Parents will be given timely information concerning campus/state assessment instruments: local assessment measures, TAKS, etc.

**Parents will be offered opportunities for learning how to foster improved academic performance for their child(ren) through various campus activities.

**Parent representatives will be involved in the development, review and evaluation of the campus improvement plan.

**Schoolwide, Title 1 Part A parents will be given an opportunity annually to participate in the School/Parent Compact.

**Parents of students participating in Schoolwide supplementary services will be asked to complete surveys seeking evaluation of the academic instructional program and parental involvement.

TITLE I NON-PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF SERVICES

Title I services (authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title I, Part A Regular) may be available for eligible students attending private schools within the Whitehouse Independent School District. Students who are home schooled and live in WISD may also be eligible. Schools that receive Title I services must comply with all requisite federal policies and procedures. For more information, interested parties may contact Doris Pitts at 903-839-5517.