Student/Parent Handbook & Code of Conduct - Waller ISD - Website

Waller Independent School District2012-2013 Parent/Student Handbook & Code of ConductCompact for LearningAll Waller ISD schools are fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency and Southern Association ofColleges and Schools.The Waller Independent School District believes that ALL students will be successful learners andgraduate with skills that will allow them to compete in the 21 st century workplace. It is therefore theintent of Waller ISD to serve all students regardless of their ability, environment, or nationalorigin. Students will be provided opportunities to develop intellectually, physically, and socially througha quality system of teaching and learning. Through these opportunities, students will becomeresponsible and productive members of the world.Community, Parents, School, and StudentsPartners in Education = Success for AllAs a student, I will strive to:• believe that I can learn;• show respect for myself, my family, my school, my community, and other people;• always strive to do my best in my work and behavior;• work cooperatively with other students, faculty, and staff;• attend school regularly and actively participate in my educational process;• complete homework in a thorough, legible, and timely manner;• talk to my parents/guardians about school activities; and• partner with district personnel to become life-long learners.As a parent/guardian, I will strive to:• believe my child can learn;• show respect and support for my child, my family, the faculty and staff, my community, and theschool;• ensure that my child attends school regularly and is on time;• provide a quiet place for my child to study and encourage him/her to complete all homework;• attend at least one (1) open house, parent conference, and/or school event each year;• partner with the school to strengthen positive behaviors in my child;• talk with my child about him/her school activities; and• support district personnel to provide life-long learners.As a teacher, I will strive to:• believe that each child can learn;• respect and value the uniqueness of each child and his/her family;• provide an environment that promotes active learning;• assist each child in achieving the essential academic learning requirements;• maintain open lines of communication with students, parents/guardian, and district personnel;• seek ways to involve parents in school programs;• demonstrate professional behavior and a positive attitude; and• model life-long learning through staff development.As members of the Waller educational community, we are partners in your child’s education and weuphold the intent of this compact.Page 28 of 84