Teacher Pledge
I understand the importance of the school experience to every student and my roles as teacher and model. Therefore, I agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability:
I will communicate with families and students in a clear way. I will use a variety of communication tools (phone, email, in person, written). I will participate in parent-teacher conferences.
I will keep my classroom safe. I will help my students to feel safe emotionally and physically.
I will meet the needs of all students. I will offer interventions, challenge students, get to know my students, acknowledge their differences, and inspire them to learn.
I will treat my students and their families with respect.
I will provide specific and clear expectations for behavior, homework, academic goals, and class participation.

Teacher’s Signature _______________________Date ________________

Student Pledge
I realize that my education is important to me. It helps me develop the tools I need to become a happy and productive person. I also understand that my parent(s) and teacher(s) want to help me do my very best in school. I know I am the one responsible for my own success, and that I must work hard to achieve it. Therefore, I agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my abilities:
I will communicate by asking for help when I need it.
I will insist upon my personal best by being prepared for class, being an active listener, putting forth my best effort and completing all my work (including homework). I will have a positive can-do attitude.
I will keep myself safe by following school rules. I will arrive at school on time every day unless I am ill.
I will treat other students and teachers with respect. I will treat others the way I would like to be treated.

Student’s Signature _______________________Date ________________

Parent Pledge
Parents and family are a child’s first and most important teachers. To encourage my child’s learning and success in school, I agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability:
I will communicate with the school by checking in often, reading what comes home, and participating in school activities whenever possible. I will attend parent teacher conferences.
I will meet my child’s basic needs by sending him/her to school on time each day prepared for learning (clean, well-rested, fed, with a positive attitude and the necessary school supplies). I will provide a quiet place for my child to study and check homework daily to be sure that my child has completed it to the best of his or her ability.
I will treat my child and his/her teachers with respect.
I will support the school’s high expectations for my child’s behavior and learning.
Parent’s Signature _______________________Date ________________