School—Parent Compacts
What is a School-Parent Compact?
Updated May 5, 2025 — A School-Parent Compact for Achievement is an agreement that parents, students, and teachers develop together. It explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all our students reach grade-level standards.
Effective compacts:
- Link to goals of the school improvement plan
- Focus on student learning skills
- Describe how teachers will help students develop those skills using high-quality instruction
- Share strategies parents can use at home
- Explain how teachers and parents will communicate about student progress
The parents, students, and staff of Tunnel Hill Elementary School developed this School-Parent Compact for Achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added ideas to make them more specific, and students told us what would help them learn. Meetings are held annually to review the Compact and make changes based on student needs.
Parents are welcome to contribute comments at any time. If you would like to share a suggestion, please contact Renee Griffin at 706-673-4550
Goals for Student Achievement
District Goals:
- Goal 1: Increase the WCS graduation rate from 91.13% to 93.13% over the next three years for all students.
- Goal 2: Reduce the achievement gap(s) in English Language Arts & Mathematics.
- Goal 3: To increase the capacity of all WCS teachers and leaders to enhance student learning through evidence-based professional learning.
School Goals and Focus Areas:
Tunnel Hill Elementary administrators and teachers have studied our student performance data to determine the most important areas of improvement for our school.
Goal 1: Students will meet or exceed their individualized projected growth for the school year.
Goal 2: Create a culture that encourages and supports student leadership and ownership.
Goal 3: Increase family and community involvement to increase student academic progress and social emotional health.
Activities to Build Partnerships
Tunnel Hill Elementary is committed to providing ways to build a deeper partnership between home and school. The following events offer parents the chance to work together with our school to provide fun, educational opportunities for all students:
- Meet the Teacher - August
- Fall Festival
- Parent Conferences – held throughout the year
- School Council Meetings – held throughout the year
- Title I Family Nights focusing on:
- How to volunteer?
- Tech Tips
- Discipline
- Curriculum and Homework Support
- Whole Child Health Family Fitness Nights
- PTO Meetings and Student Performances
- Breakfast with family members
- “Paws on Parade” Celebrations
- Articles posted on the school Facebook page and website under Resources for Parents that deal with cognitive and social emotional issues children face.
If you have questions, please contact your child's teacher by calling 706-673-4550 or via email.