School Compact
SCHOOL/STUDENT/PARENT COMPACT
Under Section 1118(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), each school receiving funds under Title I, Part A must develop a written school/parent compact for all children participating in Title I, Part A activities, services, and programs. This compact outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the State's high standards. Therefore:
As a student in Anderson Elementary School, I pledge to...
- Respect myself and the rights of others in order to build positive relationships.
- Attend school regularly. Arrive on time.
- Follow the school-wide R.O.P.E.S.
- Be prepared to learn.
- Take ownership of my learning by asking my teacher for help when I do not understand.
- Read daily.
- Bring home all notices and information received from school in my take home folder.
Signed: _______________________________________________ Date: _________________
As the parent of ______________________________________ I pledge to...
- Support my child's education by providing time for academic practice, including daily reading.
- Make sure my child is present for school, on time, and ready to participate in instruction.
- Stay informed about my child's education and communicate regularly with my child's teacher.
- Read, sign, and return my child's interim progress report and report cards.
- Support the school staff in its efforts to promote appropriate behavior.
Signed: _______________________________________________ Date: _________________
As a teacher I pledge to:
- Adhere to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study that will be taught to your student in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables your child to meet the State's student academic achievement standards.
- Explain academic expectations, instructional goals, grading, and promotion standards to students and parents.
- Schedule parent/teacher conferences or student led conferences each semester of the school year to discuss this compact and student work as it relates to their level of achievement.
- Provide interim and quarterly reports on your student's academic progress (conferences, progress reports, report cards, telephone, zoom meetings, e-mail).
- Inform students and parents of the Code of Conduct and school expectations.
- Provide enrichment and intervention opportunities for students.
- Provide differentiated instruction for your student to meet academic, behavior, and social and emotional needs.
- Maintain high expectations for both academic work and behavior.
Teacher Signature :________________________________________________________________
As a principal/administrator, I pledge to:
- Create a welcoming environment for students, staff, parents, and the community.
- Ensure a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Communicate to students and parents the school’s mission and vision.
- Provide partnership opportunities for parents and community members.
- Provide highly-qualified teachers who will teach the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
- As an educational leader, advocate for the support of our instructional staff.
- Care for all of our children in a fair and compassionate way.
Administrator Signature: _________________________________________________________
September 26, 2025
Dear Parents,
The federal law requires school districts to notify parents of children attending a Title I school of their right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teachers who instruct their child.
As a recipient of Title I funds, New Hanover County Schools will provide you with this information in a timely manner if you request it. Specifically, you have the right to request the following information about each of your child's classroom teachers:
- Whether the teacher meets the state qualifications and licensing criteria for the grades and core academic subjects he or she teaches.
- Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency status because of special circumstances.
- The teacher's college major, whether the teacher has any advanced degrees, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree.
- Whether teacher assistants provide services to your child and, if so, their qualifications.
New Hanover County Schools is committed to providing quality instruction for all students and does so by employing the most effective individuals to teach and support each student in the classroom. If you would like to receive any of the information listed above for your child's teacher, please contact the school at 910-798-3311.
Sincerely,
Kristi L. Tinnes-Brown, Principal