Ronda Clingman Elementary School

School/Parent/Guardian Compact 2025-2026

Ronda Clingman Elementary School believes that education takes place both at home and at school, and that parents should be active partners in the education of their children.  With this partnership, parents and school staff commit to be mutually supportive, working together to enhance each child’s development and to ensure the success of Ronda Clingman Elementary School.  The purpose of this compact is to establish a commitment between home and school.  This agreement is to be based on mutual trust and the shared vision that Ronda Clingman Elementary School will be a community of learning, committed to excellence for all.

Wilkes County Schools Mission Statement

Wilkes County Schools are committed to excellence in teaching and to the belief that all students can learn.  Our goal is to promote high expectations for student success through a partnership of school, home and community.

Responsibilities of Ronda Clingman Elementary School and Principal

As a community of learners and as the principal of Ronda Clingman Elementary School, we will:

• provide an academic program that fulfills the goals expressed in the county’s mission statement;
• communicate honestly and frequently regarding student progress and inform parents/guardians of student disciplinary actions which involve the administration;
• encourage family involvement/visits which are supportive of effective instruction and a positive school climate;
• refer students for the services of the social worker/school counselor/school-based therapist/nurse/school resource officer when deemed necessary; and
• make a good faith effort to resolve parent/guardian and student concerns.

I agree to follow the expectations set forth in this compact.

Principal Signature: ____________________________   Date:_____________

Responsibilities of Ronda Clingman Elementary School Staff

As the staff of Ronda Clingman Elementary School, we will:

• plan and facilitate lessons that are interesting, engaging, challenging and appropriate for the student;
• create a safe and positive school environment by:

➢ treating each student with dignity and respect;

➢ designing rules and procedures which enhance learning;

➢ modeling an interest in learning and good citizenship;

➢ communicating honestly and frequently regarding student progress and fulfillment of responsibilities; and

➢ recognizing appropriate behavior and rewarding academic excellence.

I agree to follow the expectations set forth in this compact.

Teacher Signature: _______________________________     Date:___________

Responsibilities of the Family

As family members, we will:

• model attitudes and behaviors that support Ronda Clingman Elementary School;
• show respect to the teachers and staff by word and deed, both at school and away from school;
• contact the teacher whenever there is a problem and communicate directly and honestly, only with those involved;
• show that the family values the importance of school by having students:

➢ arrive on time and remain the full length of the school day;

➢ comply with the school calendar for vacations;

➢ attend to everyday health/cleanliness needs; and

➢ return requested information/forms/fundraising money/fees in a timely and accurate way;  

enhance learning by:      

➢ reading with or listening to my child read every night;

➢ monitoring the completion of homework, projects and classwork;

➢ assisting with remedial assignments;

➢ making a plan to obtain make-up assignments and monitoring their completion;

➢ establishing a time, place and routine for study at home;

➢ attending school functions and parent conferences;

➢ ensuring that my child has proper rest, nutrition and recreation to promote well-being and a readiness to learn; and

➢ supporting decisions of teacher/school with regard to discipline and academic achievement.  In cases of doubt, I will contact the teacher first.

I agree to follow the expectations set forth in this compact.

Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________     Date:_____________

Responsibilities of the Student

As a student at Ronda Clingman Elementary School, I will:

• exercise my right to an excellent education and demonstrate that I can learn by succeeding;
• maximize learning by making good use of time by:

➢ arriving on time and staying the full day;

➢ staying on task during the learning periods;

➢ exhibiting attitudes and behaviors that help my learning and that of others; and

➢ using time out of school wisely.

• cooperate honestly and respectfully with teachers and other staff members;
• follow directions and accept new challenges;
• cooperate with schoolmates, follow school rules and respect the rights of others;
• cooperate with parents in preparing for school each day;
• come to school prepared, complete and turn in assignments, homework and projects as directed, and on time;
• assist in communications by taking home and delivering school notes, newsletters and other correspondence;
• represent the school positively on field trips and outings; and
• set an example as a good role model for younger students.

I agree to follow the expectations set forth in this compact.

Student Signature: ________________________      Date:______

We are so grateful for our Panther families and look forward to an outstanding school year