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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

  • Describe opportunities for parents to volunteer, observe, and participate in the classroom.

The parents, students, and staff of Varnell 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.

If you would like to volunteer, participate, and/or observe in the classroom, please contact: Paula Wheeler at 706-694-3471.

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
Varnell Elementary administrators and teachers have studied our student performance data to determine the most important areas of improvement for our school.

  • Goal 1: Our goal is to have a 6% gain in MAP reading from fall 2025 to spring 2026 in grades K-3. In 4th and 5th grade, the goal is to have a 3% gain in MAP reading from fall 2025 to spring 2026.  
  • Goal 2: Our goal is to have a 6% gain in MAP math from fall 2025 to spring 2026 in grades K-3. In 4th and 5th grade, the goal is to have a 3% gain in MAP math from fall 2025 to spring 2026.

Activities to Build Partnerships

Varnell 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:

  • Meet the Teacher Event
  • Book Fairs
  • Annual Title 1 meeting
  • Fall Festival
  • Career Day
  • Read Around Town
  • Title 1 Math & Science Night, & Milestones Mtg.
  • Parent Input Meetings
  • Family Nights throughout the year

  • Parent Conferences

  • School Council Meetings

  • Business Partnerships

Varnell 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. School/Home Communication Folders
  2. Parent-teacher conferences
  3. Updates & communication on School Website & Class Dojo
  4. Monthly Classroom Newsletters

Do you have questions about your child’s progress?
Contact your child’s teacher at (706) 694-3471 or by e-mail. 

Teachers, Parents & Students — Together, for Success