Vernon Compact
Vision: The Vision of the Vernon Public Schools is that every graduate is a Critical Thinker, Collaborator, Communicator, Resilient Individual, and Responsible Citizen.
Mission: The Vernon Public Schools, in partnership with family and community, is committed to provide a quality education, with high expectations, in a safe environment where all students become independent learners and productive contributors to society.
The schools, parents, and students of Vernon Public Schools district agree to share responsibility for facilitating student achievement.
Each group will contribute to this goal in the following ways.
Elementary
| Responsibilities | Strategies |
|---|---|
| Believe that all students can and will learn at high levels. | Use a growth model, so all students achieve or exceed yearly expected progress. |
| Implement high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive learning environment. | Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-based lessons with differentiation. Follow plans for students with disabilities and/or health needs. Maintain an engaging, welcoming classroom community and physical space. |
| Provide opportunities for parents to participate in their child’s school experience. | Invite parents to chaperone field trips, visit classrooms for academic activities, and volunteer for tasks such as making bulletin boards, copying, etc. Communicate school events and PTO, School Governance, and BOE meetings. |
| Ensure regular, timely, meaningful communication. | Use ParentSquare, email, phone calls, and newsletters to regularly communicate. Schedule Hopes and Dreams and parent teacher conferences. |
| Facilitate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) development. | Teach expectations, an SEL curriculum, provide a multi-tiered system of supports, and use trauma informed practices. |
| Responsibilities | Strategies |
|---|---|
| Ensure regular and on-time attendance. | Send students to school in accordance with health guidelines and school policy. Limit appointments during school hours when possible. |
| Support homework completion. | Facilitate through building home routines (time, space) and praising effort. |
| Keep informed and share information that will assist with both academic and social/emotional progress. | Share up to date parent & emergency contact phone numbers and return forms. Use ParentSquare, email, and phone to communicate with staff in a timely manner. Check agendas, ParentSquare, HW folders, and other communication tools daily. Share concerns so appropriate staff can offer support. Monitor and manage cafeteria charges. |
| Encourage positive use of their child’s extracurricular time and responsible use of technology. | Establish bedtime routines to ensure wellness, attendance, and engaged, positive school behaviors. Ensure appropriate technology use to support schoolwork and peer interactions. Promote fitness, pretend play, reading, and games to develop the whole child. |
| Partner in decisions relating to their child’s education. | Participate in conferences, 504, special education, and other school meetings. |
| Responsibilities | Strategies |
|---|---|
|
Be safe. |
Conduct self in a safe and appropriate manner at all times. Contribute to a caring environment that feels physically and emotionally safe to all learners. |
| Be respectful. | Communicate respectfully with all students and staff. Work cooperatively with classmates and teachers. Follow the school and bus rules. |
| Be responsible. | Attend school, give best effort, participate, and use technology appropriately. Be prepared with their homework, notices, and materials. Care for school materials and property. |
Middle School
| Responsibilities | Strategies |
|---|---|
| Believe that all students can and will learn at high levels. | Utilize a growth model, so all students achieve or exceed yearly expected progress. |
| Implement high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive learning environment. | Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-based lessons with differentiation. Follow plans for students with disabilities and/or health needs. Maintain an engaging, welcoming classroom community and physical space. |
| Provide opportunities for parents to participate in their child’s school experience. | Invite parents to academic activities, performances, family events, and volunteer opportunities. Communicate school happenings in multiple ways so all families are aware (e.g. family events, PTO, School Governance, and BOE meetings). |
| Ensure regular, timely, and meaningful communication. | Use email, phone, and Aspen to connect with families regularly. Schedule Open Houses, Curriculum nights, and parent teacher conferences. |
| Facilitate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) development. | Teach expectations, an SEL curriculum, provide a multi-tiered system of supports, and use trauma informed practices. |
| Responsibilities | Strategies |
|---|---|
| Ensure regular and on-time attendance. | Send students to school in accordance with health guidelines and school policy. Limit appointments during school hours when possible. |
| Support homework completion. | Facilitate through building home routines (time, space) and praising effort. |
| Keep informed and share information that will assist with both academic and social/emotional progress. | Share up to date parent & emergency contact phone numbers and return forms. Use email and/or phone to communicate with staff in a timely manner. Check planners, folders, Aspen, and other communication tools daily. Share concerns so appropriate staff can offer support. Monitor and manage cafeteria charges. |
| Encourage positive use of their child’s extracurricular time and responsible use of technology. | Establish bedtime routines to ensure wellness, attendance, and engaged, positive school behaviors. Ensure appropriate technology use to support schoolwork and peer interactions. Promote fitness, reading, games, and clubs to develop the whole child. |
| Partner in decisions relating to their child’s education. | Participate in conferences, 504, special education, and other school meetings. |
| Responsibilities | Strategies |
|---|---|
| Be safe. | Conduct self in a safe and appropriate manner at all times. Contribute to a caring environment that feels physically and emotionally safe to all learners. |
| Be respectful. | Communicate respectfully with all students and staff. Work cooperatively with classmates and teachers. Follow the school and bus rules. |
| Be responsible. | Attend school, give best effort, participate, and use technology appropriately. Be prepared with their homework, notices, and materials. Care for school materials and property. |
High School
| Responsibilities | Strategies |
|---|---|
| Believe that all students can and will learn at high levels. | Utilize a growth model, so all students achieve or exceed yearly expected progress. |
| Implement high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive learning environment. | Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-based lessons with differentiation. Follow plans for students with disabilities and/or health needs. Maintain an engaging, welcoming classroom community and physical space. |
| Provide opportunities for parents to participate in their child’s school experience. | Invite parents to academic and sports events, monthly meetings, and to PTO, School Governance, and BOE meetings. Communicate school happenings in multiple ways such as posters, the website, and email, so all families are aware. |
| Ensure regular, timely, and meaningful communication. | Use email, phone calls, and Aspen to connect with families regularly. Schedule Open Houses, Curriculum nights and parent teacher conferences. |
| Facilitate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) development. | Teach expectations (including attendance), an SEL curriculum, provide a multi-tiered system of supports, and utilize trauma informed practices. |
| Responsibilities | Strategies |
|---|---|
| Ensure regular and on-time attendance. | Send students to school in accordance with health guidelines and school policy. Limit appointments during school hours when possible. |
| Support homework completion. | Facilitate through building home routines (time, space) and praising effort. |
| Keep informed and share information that will assist with both academic and social/emotional progress. | Share up to date parent & emergency contact phone numbers and return forms. Use email and/or phones to communicate with staff in a timely manner. Check email, Aspen, and other communication tools daily. Share concerns so appropriate staff can offer support. Monitor and manage cafeteria charges. |
| Encourage positive use of their child’s extracurricular time and responsible use of technology. | Ensure appropriate technology use to support schoolwork and peer interactions. Promote fitness, reading, and clubs to develop the whole child. |
| Partner in decisions relating to their child’s education. | Participate in conferences, 504, special education, and other school meetings. |
| Responsibilities | Strategies |
|---|---|
| Be safe. | Conduct self in a safe and appropriate manner at all times. Contribute to a caring environment that feels physically and emotionally safe to all learners. |
| Be respectful. | Communicate respectfully with all students and staff. Work cooperatively with their classmates and teachers. Follow the school and bus rules. |
| Be responsible. | Attend school, give best effort, participate, and use technology appropriately. Be prepared with their homework, notices, and materials. Care for school materials and property. |