Thomas Edison High School
Family – School Agreement

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.

As a student, I agree to:

• 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
• Believe that I can and will learn
• Follow the behavior expectations in class and the Thomas Edison High School Discipline Policy

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
• Send my child to school each day and on time
• Communicate my child’s needs to his/her teacher or school staff support, and work together to resolve issues

As the School Staff and Teacher, I agree to:

• Explain expectations, curriculum and assessments to students and families
• Communicate frequently about students’ progress
• Exercise consistency in classroom policies
• Welcome parents as volunteers
• Remain competent and current in curriculum and instructional practices
• Believe all students can learn

As the Principal, I agree to:

• Welcome students, parents, and community members into our school
• 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 a two-way communication between home and school
• Uphold accountability standards for staff

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
• Volunteer at school events
• 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
christie.roiz-guevara@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-668-1307

For further information on Behavior and Discipline policy and how we deterimine consequences, please conlsult the following MPS Conflict and Interention Handbook:

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