Your contract

At or before the beginning of the school year you will be asked to sign the "Commitment to Success" contract for schoolwide Community Enhanced Learning (CEL), and have your child sign that same contract. Once you submit the signed copy, the child's teacher will also sign it and return a fully signed copy to you. You may download a copy of the contract here.

The purpose of the contract is to make the three main parties involved in your child's education understand and commit to the goals and principles that our community has established for a successful outcome. Before signing the contract, your child should understand what it is they are signing. While the words in the contract are simple, you are encouraged to discuss the meaning of each item with your child. Teachers will do the same.

To aid your understanding of the contract you might use the resources listed on the right side of the page.

Parents'/Guardians' Commitment

We/I fully commit to Monta Loma CEL in the following ways:

  • Be guided by the five core values of respect, responsibility, courage, compassion and hard work
  • Hold high expectations for my child
  • Monitor and support the timely completion of all homework assignments
  • Ensure that my child is reading or being read to every night
  • Frequently discuss schoolwork and activities with my child
  • Ensure that my child comes to school on time every day and is rested, fed, and dressed appropriately
  • Participate in school activities including Open House nights, conferences, Family Fun Days, etc.
  • Volunteer/participate at least 30 hours per year (avg. only 3 hours/month) per family for the Monta Loma School community (all meetings, any parent education, newsletter collation, take home projects, in class help, etc.—for full list please see parent handbook)

Student's Commitment

I fully commit to Monta Loma CEL in the following ways:

  • Be guided by the five core values of respect, responsibility, courage, compassion and hard work
  • Come to school ready and willing to learn
  • Complete all of my homework assignments on time
  • Read or ask someone to read to me every night

Teacher's Commitment

I fully commit to Monta Loma CEL in the following ways:

  • Be guided by the five core values of respect, responsibility, courage, compassion and hard work
  • Hold high expectations for all students
  • Communicate regularly with parents and students about academic progress and behavior
  • Provide differentiation in the classroom to meet the needs of all students
  • Offer curriculum enhancement opportunities
  • Encourage daily parent involvement in my classroom
  • Encourage parent involvement during enrichment activities
  • Handle discipline issues in a fair and appropriate manner
  • Ensure all curriculum standards are being met
  • Create and maintain a safe classroom environment