CB Eller Elementary School

School/Family Compact

2025-2026

CB Eller Elementary School believes that education takes place both at home and at school, and that parents and guardians should be active partners in the education of their children.  With this partnership, parents, guardians, and school staff commit to be mutually supportive, working together to enhance each child’s development and to insure the success of CB Eller Elementary School.  The purpose of this compact is to establish a commitment between home and school.  This agreement is to be based on mutual trust and the shared vision that CB Eller Elementary School will be a community of learning, committed to excellence for all.

Wilkes County Schools Mission Statement: Wilkes County Schools are committed to excellence in teaching and to the belief that all students can learn.  Our goal is to promote high expectations for student success through a partnership of school, home and community.

CB Eller Mission Statement: Trojans LEAD: Learn Daily, Exceed Expectations, Act Responsibly, and Demonstrate Respect. Trojans LEAD the Way!

Responsibilities of CB Eller Elementary School and Principal

As a community of learners and as the principal of CB Eller Elementary School, I will

• provide an academic program that fulfills the goals expressed in the county’s mission statement and the school’s mission statement.
• communicate honestly and frequently regarding student progress and inform parents of student disciplinary actions which involve the administration;
• encourage parent involvement/visits which are supportive of effective instruction and a positive school climate;
• refer students for the services of the social worker/guidance counselor/nurse when deemed necessary; and
• make a good faith effort to resolve parent and student concerns.

I agree to follow the expectations set forth in this compact.

__Mrs. Stone__         08/6/2025   

    Principal           Date

Responsibilities of CB Eller Elementary School Staff

As the staff of CB Eller Elementary School, we will

• prepare lessons that are engaging, challenging and appropriate for the student;
• create a safe and positive school environment by

• treating each student with dignity and respect,
• modeling expectations and helping students understand and follow the Trojan LEAD,
• designing classroom routines and procedures which enhance learning and create LEADers,
• modeling an excitement for learning and good citizenship,
• communicating honestly and frequently regarding student progress and fulfillment of responsibilities, and
• recognizing and celebrating appropriate behavior and academic excellence.

I agree to follow the expectations set forth in this compact.

______________________________ _____________

  Teacher           Date

Responsibilities of the Family

As family members, we will

• model attitudes and behaviors that support CB Eller Elementary School;
• show respect to the teachers and staff by word and deed, both at school and away from school;
• contact the teacher whenever there is a problem and communicate directly and honestly, only with those involved;
• show that the family values the importance of school by having students

• arrive on time and remain the full length of the school day,
• comply with the school calendar for vacations,
• attend to everyday health/cleanliness needs,
• return requested information/forms/fundraising money/fees in a timely and accurate way;

• enhance learning by

• reading every night
• monitoring the completion of homework, projects and classwork,
• assisting with remedial assignments,
• making a plan to obtain make-up assignments and monitoring their completion,
• establishing a time, place and routine for study at home,
• attending school functions and parent conferences,
• connecting on Class Dojo
• insuring that my child has proper rest, nutrition and recreation to promote well-being and a readiness to learn, and
• supporting decisions of teacher/school with regard to discipline and academic achievement.  In cases of doubt, I will contact the teacher first.

I agree to follow the expectations set forth in this compact.

______________________________ _____________

      Guardian       Date

Responsibilities of the Student

As a student at CB Eller Elementary School, I will

• follow the Trojan LEAD: Learn Daily, Exceed Expectations, Act Responsibly, and Demonstrate Respect,
• exercise my right to an excellent education and demonstrate that I can learn by succeeding,
• maximize learning by making good use of time by

• arriving on time and staying the full day,
• staying on task during the learning periods,
• exhibiting attitudes and behaviors that help my learning and that of others,
• using time out of school wisely,

• cooperate honestly and respectfully with teachers and other staff members,
• follow directions and accept new challenges,
• cooperate with schoolmates, follow school expectations and respect the rights of others,
• cooperate with parents in preparing for school each day,
• come to school prepared, complete and turn in assignments, homework and projects as directed, and on time,
• assist in communications by taking home and delivering school notes, newsletters and other correspondence,
• represent the school positively on field trips and outings, and
• set an example as a good role model for younger students.

I agree to follow the expectations set forth in this compact.

______________________________ _____________

    Student             Date

Parent and Student Policies Review

My child and I have reviewed the school and county policies together and understand that we are responsible for following these rules and procedures.  

_____________________________ _____________ ___________

    Student Guardian Date