Shared Expectations and Accountability

The Biome School Family Compact || 2024-25

By and between:
Learner(Required)
1st Parent/Guardian(Required)
2nd Parent/Guardian

The Biome Representative: Laura Myers, Principal


The primary goal of education at The Biome is to develop intellect and character. Social-emotional learning (SEL) and growth mindset are foundational pieces of our culture, staff development, academic model, and curriculum. The tenets of SEL and growth mindset serve as the building blocks for our learners’ academic success and lifelong learning. At The Biome, our learners’ individual gifts, talents and interests are recognized and valued as tools to increase their love of learning.


In order to achieve these goals, The Biome works closely with learners, parents, and guardians to create an educational experience that both meets the needs of each unique learner and contributes to their academic success. 


This School-Family Compact outlines the expectations and responsibilities of each member of our learning community. Please see the appendix for a copy to sign and return as soon as possible.

Throughout the school year, teachers, interventionists, and/or administrators will:
  • Create a safe and productive learning environment
  • Communicate clear information about classroom and schoolwide expectations, assignments and due dates, assessment schedules, school schedules, promotion and retention policies, and other pertinent school information
  • Provide instruction, guided practice, and independent learning opportunities that support academic growth
  • Differentiate instruction to meet the learning needs of each individual student
  • Ensure that students understand how to access learning materials (i.e., assignments, assessments, and activities)
  • Help students develop academic stamina and engage in productive struggle
  • Update parents/guardians regarding students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth/concerns
  • Partner with parents/guardians to promote the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development of students
  • Ensure full compliance with all DESE and Federal Programs’ Policies
 
Throughout the school year, students must:
  • Participate actively in their learning
  • Be open to making mistakes as part of their learning process
  • Complete all independent work (both at school and at home) thoughtfully
  • Submit all independent work on time
  • Adhere to schoolwide and classroom rules/expectations
  • Come dressed in the approved school uniform
  • Arrive rested and ready to learn
 
Throughout the school year, parents/guardians must:
  • Ensure that children attend school every day, arriving on time and staying for the entire school day
  • Provide a space in the home for their children to read and complete independent work
  • Help their children establish routines (i.e., sleep and wake schedules, designated times for completing assignments) 
  • Help their children track upcoming assignments and due dates, and ensure that independent work is completed and submitted on time
  • Provide learning support (as needed) that aligns with the instructional strategies introduced at school
  • Guide children in the completion of independent work (as needed) without doing the work for them
  • Promptly read and respond to school communications
  • Communicate with the principal, classroom leader, and/or social worker if current life circumstances make it difficult for children to fully engage in learning

By signing this Compact, all parties agree to uphold the responsibilities and expectations as outlined above.

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The Biome School: Laura Myers, Principal