East Hickman Intermediate School School-Family Compact The School-Family Compact has outlined how families, the school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improving student academic achievement. The purpose of this compact is to develop a partnership to connect learning at home and learning at school. I, , as a teacher at East Intermediate, will strive to: Provide high quality curriculum and instruction to enable students to meet the state's academic achievement standards. Determine each student's educational needs and adjust instruction to accommodate those needs. Have high expectations for myself, students, and other staff members. Have an annual meeting to review the School-Family Compact and school-level Family Engagement Policy. Hold parent-teacher conferences twice a year and more often if needed. Maintain open lines of communication with students and families. Provide frequent progress reports to families. Provide opportunities for families to volunteer at school. Show respect and caring for all students and provide a safe environment. We, , as family, will strive to: See that my child attends school regularly and is on time with his/her supplies and dressed in proper school attire. Monitor my child's homework. Check with my child for information sent home, promptly read it and sign it. Attend school functions and parent-teacher conferences. Encourage the positive use of leisure time. Provide a quiet place for my child to complete homework assignments, study, and read. Communicate with the teacher frequently to find out how my child is doing in school. I, , as a student at East Intermediate, will strive to: Come to school prepared with my homework and supplies and dressed in proper school attire. Show respect for myself, my school, and other people. Work to resolve conflicts in positive, nonviolent ways. Work hard to do my best in class. Revised 08/04/2025