School Compact

Forreston Jr./Sr. High School Compact

An Agreement Between the School, the Student, and the Family

In order for students to take full advantage of the opportunities provided by Forreston Jr./Sr. High School, it is important for all individuals involved in the educational process to actively participate.

Students will:

  • Be at school on time and ready to learn every day

  • Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, and respect for the ideas, beliefs, and backgrounds of all students and staff

  • Ask teachers or parents/guardians for help when necessary

  • Check academic progress weekly using Skyward and with teachers

  • Prepare for tests and complete homework on time

  • Take pride in our school by showing school spirit and participating in extracurricular activities

  • Be a positive role model

  • Engage in free reading

  • Attempt to resolve their own issues and advocate for themselves

 Parents/Guardians will:

  • Support student efforts to be at school on time and to put forth their best effort

  • Attend school events, including parent-teacher conferences

  • Support learning at home by making sure homework is completed and academic progress is monitored using Skyward

  • Review important school policies and procedures by discussing them with their student

  • Model respect, honesty and responsibility at all times

  • Volunteer to participate in school functions or parent groups

  • Communicate openly, honestly and respectfully with teachers and school staff

  • Encourage students to free read

  • Encourage students to resolve their own issues and advocate for themselves

 Teachers will:

  • Provide a safe and caring learning environment with consistent expectations for ALL students

  • Provide quality instruction that is purposeful and relevant

  • Communicate academic progress regularly through Skyward

  • Actively pursue professional development

  • Support extracurricular activities by attending school events and encouraging students to become involved

  • Model respect, honesty and responsibility at all times

  • Encourage students to free read

  • Encourage students to resolve their own issues and advocate for themselves