Thomas Edison High School
Family – School Commitment

Thomas Edison High School is a place where students, staff, families, and community members work together to help all students reach their full potential in a positive learning environment. This agreement (also known as a “compact” under Title I law) shows our collective commitment to our responsibility in ensuring all students at Thomas Edison High School are successful.

Edison HS Shared Commitments for the 2020-21 School Year

As a student, I agree to:

• Believe that I can and will learn
• Come to school each day prepared
• Respect learning time for myself and fellow students
• Ask my teacher or staff questions when I don’t understand
• Follow the behavior expectations in class, the Thomas Edison High School Student Handbook, and the MPS Code of Conduct and Behavior Policies
• Care for myself
• Speak up for myself and my peers

As the parent/guardian, I agree to:

• Support my child’s academic commitment in school and at home
• Encourage my child to engage in their learning
• Make sure my child attends their online classes every day
• Communicate my child’s needs to his/her teacher or school staff support, and work together to resolve issues
• Be a partner in our community to help our continuous improvement
• Commit to following public health guidelines and work to stay healthy so schools can reopen as soon as possible

As the School Staff and Teacher, I agree to:

• Believe all students can learn
• Explain expectations, curriculum and assessments to students and families
• Communicate frequently about students’ progress (parent portal and email)
• Exercise consistency in classroom policies
• Welcome parents as partners
• Remain competent and current in curriculum and instructional practices
• Commit to following public health guidelines and work to stay healthy so schools can reopen as soon as possible

As the Principal, I agree to:

• Welcome students, parents, and community members into our school when we come back together in person
• Ensure a positive and safe learning environment
• Provide opportunities for teachers, staff, and parents to form partnerships
• Provide staff development in order to promote student achievement
• Provide information on how to maintain multiple modes of communication between home and school
• Uphold accountability standards for staff

As a Community Member, I agree to:

• Attend our events, such as athletics, arts performances, award ceremonies and other school community events
• Commit to following public health guidelines and work to stay healthy so schools can reopen as soon as possible 
• Help celebrate our work in the community

There are several other ways to get involved here at Edison High School:

• Join a family/parent group: Tommie Boosters and/or Edison Activity Council
• Attend school meetings and events when we are able to gather safely in public spaces
• Volunteer at school events when we are able to gather safely in public spaces
• Participate in CPEO
• Sign-up for the Parent Portal

This Family-School Agreement was developed by Edison’s Site Council, which consists of students, parents, community members, teachers, support staff, and administration. This agreement is reviewed annually and we encourage parents/guardians to provide feedback on this document at any time during the school year.

Please contact:
Christie Roiz-Guevara, Family Liaison (Spanish/English)         Faduma Roble, Family Liaison (Somali/English)
christie.roiz-guevara@mpls.k12.mn.us                                      faduma.roble@mpls.k12.mn.us 
612-668-1307                                                                            612-668-1413