The Family will. See that their child goes to school regularly, on time, and is properly equipped and wearing correct school uniform. • Support the school’s policies and guidelines for behaviour. • Support their child with homework and other opportunities for home learning. • Attend parents’ evenings and discussions about their child’s progress • Get to know about their child’s life at school. • Take holidays in school holiday time. • Keep the school informed about any concerns or problems (medical, physical or emotional difficulties) that might affect their child’s work or behaviour.
The Family will. Ensure the child attends school regularly and informs the school of the reason for any absence. • Notify the school of any changes to address, telephone numbers or prescribed medication. • Inform the school of problems, behaviour concerns or changes in home circumstances. • Work with the school to address learning and behaviour issues in a consistent manner. • Attend meetings to discuss progress.
The Family will. ✓ Provide a rhythmic, quiet and safe home life with early bedtime, healthy foods, and warm layers of clothing when the weather is cold. ✓ Ensure children are dressed in compliance with the dress code as articulated in the Parent Handbook. ✓ Assume responsibility for the values, attitudes, and behavior of their children. ✓ Attend a presentation of an overview of Waldorf-methods education if you are a new family. ✓ Learn about Waldorf education and support the school’s educational philosophy at home by deepening their knowledge of the curriculum. ✓ Work towards the elimination of the young child’s exposure to all electronic media (TV, movies, video games, smart devices, cell phones, and computers). ✓ Read the Parent Handbook. ✓ Be responsible for child’s attending school regularly and being on time. ✓ Read and respond to all school communications (Parent Square) in a timely manner. ✓ Ensure that the child abides by the school rules of behavior and dress. ✓ Attend scheduled class parent meetings and conferences throughout the year. ✓ Participate in school fundraising activities and, as much as is financially possible contribute to the Family Giving Program and Class Budget donations. ✓ Volunteer 5 hours a month or 50 hours per year (see attached: Ways to Volunteer). ✓ In addition to the above, your child’s class teacher may have other specific recommendations that he/she may bring to the class. ✓ Attend parent education evenings. The following partnership agreement is made between: Name of Parent / Guardian (Please Print) Date Signature of Parent/Guardian Signature of Administrator Date Woodland Star Charter School Woodland Star Charter School Verse This is our school, let peace dwell here. Let the rooms be filled with contentment. Let love abide here: Love of one another, Love of humankind, Love of the earth, And love of life itself. Let us remember:
The Family will see that your child goes to school everyday, on time and in appropriate uniform • inform the school promptly of any absences • keep in contact with the school, informing staff of any concerns or problems which may be affecting work or behaviour • support the school’s policies for promoting good behaviour • support the work undertaken in class including reading at home and home learning • attend Parents’ meetings and discussions about progress • access the school’s remote learning programme Signed by Parent/Guardian: Date: The child will: • attend school everyday, on time and in appropriate uniform • work to the best of their ability at all times • follow the school rules in the interest of safety and good behaviour • be kind, polite, honest and well mannered to other children, teachers, staff and visitors • treat others as they would like to be treated themselves
The Family will. Accept the school’s aims and Christian values, positively supporting the school. • Ensure that their child attends School regularly in uniform, on time and properly equipped. • Notify the school of any absence by telephone or email at xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx. • Promptly inform the School of any concerns which might affect their child’s learning, behaviour or happiness at school e.g. marital break-up, bereavement. • Keep us informed of where to contact you in case of emergency. • Support the School’s policies and guidelines for behaviour and learning, both in school and at home. • Support the homework policy and encourage their child with their homework and other opportunities for home learning. • Attend open evenings and discussions about their child’s progress at School. • Support the school in getting any help my child may need. • Read all letters/messages/emails that are sent home. • Support the school community through activity and events. • Support school in the teaching of safe and secure Internet use at home. • Ensure access to games and devices is restricted (particularly overnight) and their children only have access to age-appropriate games. • Ensure their child gets enough sleep before school. Parent/Guardian Signature: ………………………………………….
The Family will. Make sure their child arrives at school in uniform and on time at 8:50am. • Encourage their child to have enough food and sleep to cope with the demands of the school day. • Make sure their child attends regularly and provide a note or phone call of explanation if the child is absent. • Attend Parent Consultation evenings to discuss their child’s progress each term. • When possible, attend celebrations that showcase their child’s achievements. • Support the school’s behaviour and homework policies and guidelines. • Support their child’s life at school by attending planned meetings. Signed: …………………………………………………….. Please share this with your child: We expect the children to spend time learning at Xxxxxxxx in a secure and aspirational setting. Consequently, we base our Behaviour Policy on our three values: - • Ready-For learning and listening. • Respectful-Environment and people • Safe-At all times Signed (when old enough): ……………………………………………………. Together we will: • Support any special needs. • Encourage the child to keep the school’s rules of Ready, Respectful, Safe.
