Commitment Contract

I will arrive at The Academy by 8:00 a.m. and stay until 12 noon every day during the summer session. More than three days absent, during the summer session, will result in removal from the Academy. During the regular school year (August through June), I will arrive by 7:40am and stay until 3:25pm.

I value good attendance. I won't take vacations during the summer session and regular school session. I arrive at school early to avoid being tardy.

I am committed to spend the extra time to learn. I want to attend school during the summer. I want to attend school for an extra hour during the regular school year.

I expect to be successful, and I know that excuses for marginal performance are never accepted. I value hard work, responsible behavior, and persistence above all else. I am responsible for my own behavior.

I always take responsibility for any mistakes I make. I don't blame others if I don't meet school expectations.I like to work hard at school.This is not a remedial program.

I will do whatever it takes to learn. I will always work, think, and behave in the best way I know. I agree to dedicate the time and effort to achieve success.

I enjoy school and the academic learning process. I expect to be successful in school and life. I will set goals to attend and graduate from The Academy, high school and a college or university.

I will complete all my homework every night, and I will call my teacher or classmates if I have a problem with homework or a problem about coming to school.I will raise my hand and ask questions if I do not understand something in class. If I make a mistake, I will tell the truth and accept personal responsibility for my own actions.

I will maintain a strong work ethic in the classroom and at home. I complete my homework and produce quality work – I don't take short cuts. I never make excuses.

Homework will always take precedence over extracurricular activities such as sports.

I will take responsibility for my own success and monitor my own class performance by accessing LearningPoint.

I will always behave in a respectful manner that protects the safety, interests and rights of every individual of The Academy.

I respect students, adults and the school to insure and protect safety and learning rights. I take responsibility for my behavior, and I have good manners. "Character Counts - Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Respect."

I will make sure that my child arrives at The Academy on time during the summer session and the regular school year.

I value good attendance. I will bring my child to school early and not schedule vacations and family events that interfere with The Academy summer session and the regular school session.

I will do whatever it takes for my child to learn. I will check my child's homework every night, let him/her call the teacher if there is a problem with homework, sign and return all tests, and ensure that my child reads at least 180 minutes every week.

I am committed to the educational success of my child. I will work with and encourage my child to excel academically. I value high academic performance and the opportunity for my child to attend and graduate from The Academy, high school, and a college or university.

I will consistently check the backpack, binder, Raider Reminder, and other learning materials my child produces and organizes.

I will always make myself available to my child and The Academy, and address any concerns they may have.

I will correspond regularly with teachers and administrators in The Academy (by phone, email, LearningPoint, and conferences).

I will carefully read all correspondence sent home from school.

I am committed to monitoring my child's progress and homework. I will regularly check LearningPoint to observe my student's performance.

I understand that my child must follow the rules so as to protect the safety, interests, and rights of all individuals.

I value responsible behavior and good manners. I value and support the "Character Counts" program.

I will attend all The Academy functions and volunteer a minimum of 20 hours in a school year.

I am willing to attend all Academy functions such as parent/teacher conferences and college night. I will volunteer for some of the following: fundraising, classroom assistant, field trip chaperone, PE supervision, and other needed activities to support learning in The Academy.

We will do whatever it takes to ensure student success and learning.

We communicate using the phone, email, LearningPoint websites, Academy website, homework surveys, mailings and newsletters.

We will post grades and assignments to the teacher LearningPoint website. We will return phone messages between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone messages may be left for us at any time. We will answer all email.

We meet formally once per week as a "collaborative team." We discuss all students as a team working together to improve student learning and behavior.

We will always protect the safety, interests and rights of all students.