Author: Katherine Woodard

Revised 5/24/22

What is a School—Parent Compact?

A school-parent compact is an agreement that parents, students, and teachers develop together. It explains how parents and teachers work together to ensure all students receive the individual support they need to reach and exceed grade level academic standards.

Jointly Developed

The parents, students, and staff of Westside Elementary School partnered together to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added input about the types of support they needed, and students told us what would help them learn. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings held in the Spring each year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.
Parents are welcome to contribute comments at any time.
Kim.Henderson@coffee.k12.ga.us
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Building Partnerships

We are tentatively planning great family events throughout the school year. Dates, times, and formats will be announced. We look forward to seeing you!
Parent– Teacher Conferences (Sept. 13 & Feb. 7)
PASS Training
Virtual and Face to Face Family Events
Curriculum Workshops
Parent Resource Center
Volunteering
Open House
Celebration Assemblies and Honors Programs
Detailed information will be sent home with
students and made available on our website, Facebook, Peachjar, and Kinvo.

Communication about
Student Learning

Westside Elementary School is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:
Newsletters and Calendars
Kinvo
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Emails
Phone Calls
Notes
Parent Portal
School Website
School Facebook
Peachjar
Google Meets

Westside
Elementary School
2022-2023

1302 W. Gordon St.
Douglas, GA 31533

K –2nd Compact

Principal, Mrs. Amy Hughes
Amy.Hughes@coffee.k12.ga.us
Dean Of Students, Dr. Trenton Bennett
TrentonBennett@coffee.k12.ga.us
Academic Coach/Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator,
Ms. Kim Henderson
Kim.Henderson@coffee.k12.ga.us
http://westsideelem.ga.cce.schoolinsites.com/ and Facebook

P A W S

Our Mission:
Destination Graduation for College, Career, and Life
Our Vision:
Creating a stronger community through an equitable and excellent education for every student

Our Goals for Student Achievement

Teachers, Parents, Students – Together for Success

District Goals for 2022-2023
During the 2022-2023 school year, Coffee County Schools will increase the percentage of students scoring at the Developing level or above on all English/Language Arts End of Grade (EOG) assessments.
During the 2022-2023 school year, Coffee County Schools will increase the percentage of students scoring at the Developing level or above on all Mathematics End of Grade (EOG) assessments.

School Goals for 2022—2023 (K—2nd Grade)
Westside Elementary School will:
Sustain Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework
2nd—5th grade students will meet or exceed the grade level Lexile goal on the Reading Inventory
K-2 students will increase their basic phonemic awareness/phonics foundation, as well as math number sense and basic computation
100% of core content teachers will use appropriate technology to help close the achievement gap
All K-5 students will participate in focused activities to increase physical, social and positive behavioral skills effecting academic excellence
Decrease discipline referrals with the PBIS (PAWS) framework

School/ Teacher Responsibilities (K-2)

Family Responsibilities (K-2)

Westside faculty and staff members will work with students and their families to support students’ success in reading, writing, math, and behavior. Some of our key connections with families will be:
Increase the number of students scores at the Developing level or above on the ELA and Math portions of the Georgia Milestones Assessment
Offer free Family Engagement Activities
Share learning websites, learning activities, and tools
Focus on improving social, emotional, and academic outcomes for all students
Utilize technology to help close the achievement gap
Sustain and follow the PBIS (PAWS) frameworks

Westside parents and guardians joined staff to develop ideas about how families can support student’s success in reading, math, writing, and behavior. Families may have other ideas to add to this list.
Have fun with math, reading and writing
Use websites, learning activities, and tools to explore academics at home
Try to attend Family Events or get information from the PTO or my child’s teacher if we can’t attend
Look for the class and school newsletters/calendars and check out the school website and Facebook
Encourage daily reading
Help with math fast facts
Participate in activities that promote student's physical social, and positive behavioral skills
Encourage your Wildcat to adhere to the PBIS (PAWS) frameworks

Student Responsibilities (K-2)
Westside Elementary students join staff and parents to develop ideas about how they can succeed in school and work towards meeting their goals.
Talk with my family about what I am learning at school
Bring home letters and newsletters from school to share with my family
Follow the PBIS (PAWS) behavior expectations
Study vocabulary and read nightly
Study fast facts nightly

P A W S: Be Prepared Act Respectfully Work Together Stay Safe

Principal, Mrs. Wendy Jowers
Wendy.Jowers@coffee.k12.ga.us
Assistant Principal, Mrs. Amy Hughes
Amy.Hughes@coffee.k12.ga.us
Academic Coach/Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator,
Ms. Kim Henderson
Kim.Caves@coffee.k12.ga.us
http://westsideelem.ga.cce.schoolinsites.com/ and Facebook