School—Parent Compacts
What is a School-Parent Compact?
Updated May 5, 2025 — A School-Parent 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 our students reach grade-level standards. Effective compacts:
- Link to goals of the school improvement plan
- Focus on student learning skills
- Describe how teachers will help students develop those skills using high-quality instruction
- Share strategies parents can use at home
- Explain how teachers and parents will communicate about student progress
The parents, students, and staff of Pleasant Grove Elementary School developed this School-Parent Compact for Achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added ideas to make them more specific, and students told us what would help them learn. Meetings are held annually to review the Compact and make changes based on student needs.
Parents are welcome to contribute comments at any time. If you would like to share a suggestion, please contact Donna Richards at (706) 259-3920.
Goals for Student Achievement
District Goals
- Goal 1: Increase the WCS graduation rate from 91.13% to 93.13% over the next three years for all students.
- Goal 2: Reduce the achievement gap(s) in English Language Arts & Mathematics.
- Goal 3: To increase the capacity of all WCS teachers and leaders to enhance student learning through evidence-based professional learning.
School Goals and Focus Areas
Pleasant Grove Elementary administrators and teachers have studied our student performance data to determine the most important areas of improvement for our school.
- Goal 1: During the 2025–2026 school year, students at PGE will demonstrate a minimum 3% increase in reading performance, as measured by growth on the MAP assessment.
- Goal 2: During the 2025–2026 school year, students at PGE will demonstrate a minimum 3% increase in mathematical performance, as measured by growth on the MAP assessment.
- Goal 3: During the 2025 – 2026 school year, PGE will increase family engagement by 3%, measured through increased attendance at school events, parent/teacher conferences, and volunteering opportunities.
Activities to Build Partnerships
Pleasant Grove Elementary is committed to providing ways to build a deeper partnership between home and school. The following events offer parents the chance to work together with our school to provide fun, educational opportunities for all students:
- Open House
- Breakfast and Lunch with Families
- Winter Wonderland
- Valentine Dance
- Literacy Night
- Career Day
- Field Day
Pleasant Grove Elementary 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:
1. Weekly homework folders
2. Monthly check-in notes, DOJO, or phone calls
3. Updates on social media and school website and current grades in the Parent Portal
4. Parent-teacher conferences twice a year
Do you have questions about your child’s progress?
Contact your child’s teacher at (706) 259-3920 or by e-mail.