Education Takes Everyone
The Brown Elementary School Covenant
Covenant 1. A formal, solemn and binding agreement. 2. A written agreement or promise usually between two or more parties, especially for the performance of some action. It is a declaration of intent by all parties who sign to help each other achieve mutual objectives.
These promises are voluntary commitments made by individuals to themselves and to others.
As a student…
I promise to…
- Attend school regularly
- Work hard to do my best in class and schoolwork
- Help to keep my school safe and be responsible for my own actions
- Ask for help when I need it
- Respect and cooperate with other students and adults
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I need…
- Teachers and school staff who care about me
- People who believe I can learn
- Schools that are safe
- Respect for my culture and me as an individual
- A family and community that support me
- Time with caring adults
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As a parent/caring adult…
I promise to…
- Have high expectations for my child as an individual
- Help my child attend school and be on time
- Find a quiet place for schoolwork and make sure work is done
- Help my child learn to resolve conflicts in positive ways
- Communicate and work with teachers and school staff to support and challenge my child
- Respect school staff and the cultural differences of others
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I need…
- Teachers and school staff who respect my role as a parent/caring adult
- Clear and frequent communication with school
- Opportunities to attend parent involvement activities at school
- Respect for my culture, and me and my children as individuals
- A community that supports families
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As a staff member…
I promise to…
- Show that I care about and believe that all students can learn
- Have high expectations for myself, students and other staff
- Provide a safe environment for learning
- Respect the cultural differences of students and their families
- Provide quality instruction in a supportive learning environment
- Provide parents with regular reports on their child’s progress and encourage communication between parent, teacher, and student
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I need…
- Students who are ready and willing to learn
- Respect and support from students, families, other staff and administration
- Assistance from staff and administration in removing barriers which prevent me from doing my best for students
- Respect and support from the community
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