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Charles W. Henry School
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School-Parent Compact
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School Year 2025-2026
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Revision Date:
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03/19/2025
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Dear Parent/Guardian,

JOINTLY DEVELOPED
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The parents, students, and staff of Charles W. Henry 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 School Family Engagement survey that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title 1 programs, policies and family engagement.
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To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the district’s and school’s goals for student academic achievement.
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The Board of Education's updated Goals and Guardrails are available on the School District Website at www. philasd.org.
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 Charles W. Henry School GOALS
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1. At least 70% of grade 3-8 students will score proficient/advanced on the ELA PSSA.
a. SY22-23: 67%

2. At least 75% of grade 3 students will score proficient/advanced on the ELA PSSA.
a. SY 22-23: 70.5%

3. At least 50% of grade 3-8 students will score proficient/advanced on the Math PSSA.
a. SY 22-23: 48.4%

4. At least 85% of students will attend school 90% of days or more
a. SY 22-23: 83%

5. At least 98% of students will have zero out-of-school suspensions
a. SY 22-23: 97.1%

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To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together:
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 SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 Charles W. Henry School will:
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- Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment.
- Provide parents with frequent reports on their children’s progress.
- Provide parents with reasonable access to staff.
- Provide parents with opportunities to volunteer at the school.
- Host Family Literacy/Math Night events where families will receive strategies for at-home activities.
- Provide an overview of standards taught in their respective grade.
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PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
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We, as parents, will:
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- Monitor my child’s attendance.
- Make sure that homework is completed.
- Participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to my child’s education.
- Promote positive use of my child’s extracurricular time.
- Stay informed about my child’s education and communicate with the school by promptly reading all notices from the school or the school district either received by my child or by mail and responding, as appropriate.
- Communicate proactively with my child’s teacher.
- Serve, to the extent possible, on the School Advisory Council or Parent Teacher Association.
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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
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- Arrive on time and be prepared to participate in lessons.
- Follow school rules.
- Do my homework every day and ask for help when I need it.
- Read at least 30 minutes every day outside of school time.
- Give to my family all notices and information received by me from my school every day.
- Follow the 5 guiding principles for conduct.
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COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:
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 Charles W. Henry 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:
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- Monthly school calendar
- Monthly school newsletters
- Class Dojo Messaging System
- School-wide flyers or letters (sent home on Wednesdays)
- Phone calls/robo-calls
- School Website: henry.philasd.org
- Parent and Family Portal
- Parent/Teacher conferences
- Scheduled meeting with staff
- SAC Meetings
- Family Forum meetings hosted by the Principal
- PTA Meetings
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ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:
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 Charles W. Henry School offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.
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- Back to School Night event
- Kindergarten Open House
- Monthly School Advisory Council meetings
- Monthly PTA meetings and sponsored events/activities
- Parent/Family workshops
- Fall, Winter, Spring Title I Parental Input Meeting
- Volunteer Orientation and volunteer opportunities
- Student-led performances such as concerts, musicals, etc.
- School Tours
- Realtor Tours
- Considering Henry Meetings
- Various school-wide events such as the carnival, art show, field day, etc.
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