What Is a Family-School Compact?

A Family-School 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 students get the individual support they need to reach and exceed grade level standards.

Jointly Developed with Parents

The parents at Global Arts Plus helped develop this Compact for Achievement. Schoolwide meetings are held each year to review the compact. Parents are welcome to contribute comments at any time.

Activities to Support Partnerships

Conferences

• Fall Lower Campus PK-4: November
• Spring Lower Campus PK-4: March

PTA/PTO
(Virtual) Email: globalartspluspta@gmail.com

Global Arts Plus - Lower Campus

• Parents are welcome to visit classrooms in person
• Weekly Friday Gatherings @ 3:15 pm at Lower campus (In person)
• August 29th Open House

Communicating about Learning

Global Arts Plus Lower is committed to communicating regularly with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to communicate are:

• Global Arts Plus Monthly Newsletter
• Classroom or Grade-Level
• Newsletters
• Emails
• Phone calls
• Text Messages
• Conferences
• Website
• Home visits
• Mailed communication

Do you have questions about your child’s progress? Parents can contact their child’s teacher.

Family-School Compact for Achievement

SPPS Achieves

Long Term Outcomes

• Decrease disparities in achievement based on race, ethnicity, culture and identity
• Increase achievement of English Learners and students receiving special education services
• Improve kindergarten readiness
• Increase academic growth in reading and math for all students
• Prepare all graduates for college, career and life

School Goals

Lower Campus

Math: The percentage of all students scoring proficient or higher in mathematics will increase from 22 % to 27% as measured by the MCA III Math Assessment administered in April 2026.

Reading: The percentage of all students scoring proficient or higher in reading will increase from 19% to 24% as measured by the MCA III Reading Assessment administered in April 2026

In Classroom

Teachers and grade level or content teams will work with students and their families to support students’ success in all academic areas. As teachers we will support students by:

• Sending communication through newsletters, Seesaw, and Schoology about upcoming activities, academics, and events in the classroom.
• Creating a safe and supportive environment.
• Maintaining high standards of learning for all students.
• Helping students resolve conflict in positive, nonviolent ways using Restorative Practices, PBIS and Responsive Classroom.
• Providing meaningful and relevant learning tasks that are culturally responsive.
• Coordinating additional student support for students with teachers or support staff
• Developing independent learners with self advocacy

At Home

Global Arts Plus families support student achievement by working in collaboration with teachers. Families can support their student’s success by:

• Encouraging and engaging in reading and math at home, in English or home language, daily.
• Ensuring students are prepared and attending school each day.
• Maintaining high expectations and goals for your student.
• Looking for weekly communication and updates from teachers/school via newsletters, Seesaw and/or Schoology.
• Supporting students with Financial Literacy,Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) and career exploration.
• Attending events, joining PTA meetings, or contacting your student’s teacher for support.