School Compacts
A School-Parent Compact is an agreement that parents, students, and teachers develop together. It explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all students reach grade-level academic standards.
Compacts
Primary Grades
Primary School CompactPrimary School Compact
What is a School-Parent Compact?
A School-Parent Compact is an agreement that parents, students, and teachers develop together. It explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all students reach grade-level academic standards.
This compact will:
- Link to goals of the district improvement plan
- Describe how the school will provide resources for specific at home learning activities to promote student academic growth
- Describe parent and student responsibilities to engage in specific at home learning activities to promote student academic growth
- Explain how parents and the school will participate in regular, two-way communication
- Describe how the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the State’s high academic standards
Jointly Developed
Parents, students, and teachers as stakeholders in the school provide feedback on the development of the School-Parent Compact. Stakeholders participate in multiple input opportunities through surveys, meetings, and phone/email suggestions. These meetings and input opportunities allow the school to continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the School-Parent Compact throughout the school year.
All stakeholders are welcome to contribute input at any time. Please email questions/suggestions to Veronica Okpani, Family School Partnership Coordinator, Primary Grade Bands at vokpani@georgiacyber.org.
Building Partnerships
Parent leadership is successfully achieved when parents and educational professionals build effective partnerships and share responsibilities, expertise, and leadership in decisions being made that affect student success, families, and communities. GCA parents and learning coaches have many opportunities to participate in this program including regional volunteer opportunities, GCA Parent Advisory Council, GCA PTSO committees, academic student support, state-wide testing, and more.
The Parent Volunteer Program is a way to involve parents in the experiences of their children and to take an active interest in student success. The Volunteer Program also helps increase community engagement and academic achievement. Parent volunteers partner with the school throughout the year to increase collaboration and communication. Please visit the Parent Volunteers Page for more details on parent volunteer and parent leadership opportunities at GCA.
Parents and learning coaches will receive information on how to collaborate on a variety of initiatives and share in the planning and revision of family engagement programming. Monthly meetings are hosted by the Family School Partnership Coordinators to share district-wide information, receive parent feedback, and provide strategies to help parents be successful Learning Coaches to their students. Information about monthly parent meetings can be found on the Parent Calendar.
Communication about Student Learning
GCA is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about students’ learning. Communication methods include email, telephone, text messages, online school messaging, school announcements, newsletters, the GCA website, parent meetings, and conferences. Families have access to staff through email, telephone, live classes, and the online school.
All GCA Primary Grade families will have at least one annual parent-teacher conference during which the school-parent compact will be discussed.
Through Canvas, our Learning Management System (LMS), parents will have the ability to receive frequent reports on student progress via their preferred communication methods (email or text notifications).
If you have questions about your student’s progress, you can contact their teacher by phone (404.334.4790) or email. Phone extensions and email addresses are located on the Faculty Directory page.
Parents and Learning Coaches are always welcome to observe all live virtual classes with their students.
Our Goals for Student Achievement
District Improvement Plan Goals
District Improvement Plan Goals
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GOAL 1: Improve student performance in all subject areas by 3% measured by Georgia Milestones and/or summative assessments by the end of the school year.
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GOAL 2: Increase graduation rates by 5% by the end of SY24
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GOAL 3: 85% of GCA staff will meet their Professional Learning Goal and will increase the overall climate rating by 5%
Primary Grades K-2 Goals
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GOAL 1: Primary will increase the percentage of students meeting or exceeding their Annual Typical Growth Goal in Reading, as measured by the iReady Diagnostic, by 3 percentile points from Fall to Spring with FY23 Fall to Spring growth serving as the baseline. (FY23 baseline 38%)
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GOAL 2: Primary will increase the percentage of students meeting or exceeding their Annual Typical Growth Goal in Math, as measured by the iReady Diagnostic, by 3 percentile points from Fall to Spring with FY23 Fall to Spring growth serving as the baseline. (FY23 baseline 32%)
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GOAL 3: During the 23-24 school year, 90% of Primary students will accurately identify the S.O.A.R. Acronym as measured by Primary Student Perception Surveys.
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GOAL4: During the 23-24 school year, 90% of Primary Learning Coaches will rate Communication with a level of Happy or Very Happy as measured on Primary Learning Coach Perception Surveys
Compact Focus Goal
Teachers, Parents, & Students – Together for Success
Parent and Family Engagement is an ongoing process that increases active participation, communication, and collaboration between parents, schools, and communities with the goal of educating the whole child to ensure student achievement and success. Outlined below are ways in which the school, teacher, parent, and the student will contribute toward student academic improvement this school year.
As a School
The District will…
- Provide frequent reminders for parents and students to utilize the free TutorMe program.
- Provide technology resources to parents and students to assist them with improving their knowledge of navigating online school programs, internet safety, and other important technology/school-related topics.
Homeroom/Content teachers will…
- Remind students and parents to utilize the TutorMe program for additional support as needed.
- Remind students and parents to use the technology resources as supplemental support to assist them with improving their knowledge of technology/school-related topics.
- Encourage students to create academic SMART goals for each subject/content and schedule touchpoints to evaluate progress on their goals.
- Share specific content resources to expand student learning in areas they may be struggling.
- Encourage students to turn on their cameras in live class sessions to ensure engagement.
As a Parent
- Utilize the technology resources to improve knowledge of technology/school-related topics to better support your student.
- Encourage your student to review relevant technology resources and discuss how the content can support their learning.
- Encourage your student to use the TutorMe program when they need additional support in understanding course content.
- Encourage your student to create their academic SMART goals for each subject/course.
- Check in with your student each month to see how they are progressing with their goals.
- Encourage your student to reach out to their teachers if they need additional support.
- Encourage your student to turn on their camera in live class sessions to ensure engagement.
As a Student
- When you do not understand a lesson or assignment use the TutorMe program for additional support.
- Utilize the technology resources for school-related topics to improve your knowledge base.
- Create your academic SMART goals for each subject/course.
- Review your goals with your Homeroom/Content teacher and parents so everyone can see how you are progressing.
- Reach out to your teacher if you need additional support understanding or completing work.
- Turn on your camera in live class sessions for engagement
Student’s Personal Goals for the 2022-2023 School Year
Primary Grades Compact Signature Link
Parents and Students, please sign together to acknowledge that you have read, received, and agree to this School-Parent Compact:
Elementary Grades
Elementary School CompactElementary School-Parent Compact
What is a School-Parent Compact?
A School-Parent Compact is an agreement that parents, students, and teachers develop together. It explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all students reach grade-level academic standards.
This compact will:
- Link to goals of the district improvement plan
- Describe how the school will provide resources for specific at-home learning activities to promote student academic growth
- Describe parent and student responsibilities to engage in specific at-home learning activities to promote student academic growth
- Explain how parents and the school will participate in regular, two-way communication
- Describe how the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the State’s high academic standards
Jointly Developed
Parents, students, and teachers as stakeholders in the school provide feedback on the development of the School-Parent Compact. Stakeholders participate in multiple input opportunities through surveys, meetings, and phone/email suggestions. These meetings and input opportunities allow the school to continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the School-Parent Compact throughout the school year.
All stakeholders are welcome to contribute input at any time. Please email questions/suggestions to Veronica Okpani, Family School Partnership Coordinator, Elementary Grade Bands at vokpani@georgiacyber.org.
Building Partnerships
Parent leadership is successfully achieved when parents and educational professionals build effective partnerships and share responsibilities, expertise, and leadership in decisions being made that affect student success, families, and communities. GCA parents and learning coaches have many opportunities to participate in this program including regional volunteer opportunities, GCA Parent Advisory Council, GCA PTSO committees, academic student support, state-wide testing, and more.
The Parent Volunteer Program is a way to involve parents in the experiences of their children and to take an active interest in student success. The Volunteer Program also helps increase community engagement and academic achievement. Parent volunteers partner with the school throughout the year to increase collaboration and communication. Please visit the Parent Volunteers Page for more details on parent volunteer and parent leadership opportunities at GCA.
Parents and learning coaches will receive information on how to collaborate on a variety of initiatives and share in the planning and revision of family engagement programming. Monthly meetings are hosted by the Family School Partnership Coordinators to share district-wide information, receive parent feedback, and provide strategies to help parents be successful Learning Coaches to their students. Information about monthly parent meetings can be found on the Parent Calendar.
Communication about Student Learning
GCA is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about student’s learning. Communication methods include email, telephone, text messages, online school messaging, school announcements, newsletters, GCA website, parent meetings, and conferences. Families have access to staff through email, telephone, live classes, and the online school.
All GCA Elementary Grades families will have at least one annual parent-teacher conference during which the school-parent compact will be discussed.
Through Canvas, our Learning Management System (LMS), parents will have the ability to receive frequent reports on student progress via their preferred communication methods (email or text notifications).
If you have questions about your student’s progress, you can contact their teacher by phone (404.334.4790) or email. Phone extensions and email addresses are located on the Faculty Directory page.
Parents and Learning Coaches are always welcome to observe all live virtual classes with their students.
Our Goals for Student Achievement
District Improvement Plan Goals
District Improvement Plan Goals
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GOAL 1: Improve student performance in all subject areas by 3% measured by Georgia Milestones and/or summative assessments by the end of the school year.
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GOAL 2: Increase graduation rates by 5% by the end of SY24.
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GOAL 3: 85% of GCA staff will meet their Professional Learning Goal and will increase the overall climate rating by 5%.
Elementary Grades 3-5 Goals
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GOAL 1: Increase the percentage of students meeting or exceeding their Annual Typical Growth Goal in Reading by 3%age points from Fall to Spring with FY23 Fall to Spring serving as the baseline. (FY23 baseline 50%)
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GOAL 2: Increase the percentage of students scoring 70% or higher on GCA ELA assessments by 3%age points with FY23 serving as the baseline. (FY23 baseline 43%)
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GOAL 3: Increase the percentage of students meeting or exceeding their Annual Typical Growth Goal in Math by 3%age points from Fall to Spring with FY23 Fall to Spring serving as the baseline. (FY23 baseline 30%)
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GOAL 5: Increase the percentage of student webcam usage in class sessions by 3%age points with FY23 serving as the baseline. (FY23 baseline 29%)
Compact Focus Goal
Teachers, Parents, & Students – Together for Success
Parent and Family Engagement is an ongoing process that increases active participation, communication, and collaboration between parents, schools, and communities with the goal of educating the whole child to ensure student achievement and success. Outlined below are ways in which the school, teacher, parent, and student will contribute toward student academic improvement this school year.
As a School
The District will…
- Provide frequent reminders for parents and students to utilize the free TutorMe program.
- Provide technology resources to parents and students to assist them with improving their knowledge of navigating online school programs, internet safety, and other important technology/school-related topics.
Homeroom/Content teachers will…
- Remind students and parents to utilize the TutorMe program for additional support as needed.
- Remind students and parents to use the technology resources as supplemental support to assist them with improving their knowledge of technology/school-related topics.
- Encourage students to create academic SMART goals for each subject/content and schedule touchpoints to evaluate progress on their goals.
- Share specific content resources to expand student learning in areas they may be struggling.
- Encourage students to turn on their cameras in live class sessions to ensure engagement.
As a Parent
As a Parent -
- Utilize the technology resources to improve knowledge of technology/school-related topics to better support your student.
- Encourage your student to review relevant technology resources and discuss how the content can support their learning.
- Encourage your student to use the TutorMe program when they need additional support in understanding course content.
- Encourage your student to create their academic SMART goals for each subject/course.
- Check in with your student each month to see how they are progressing with their goals.
- Encourage your student to reach out to their teachers if they need additional support.
- Encourage your student to turn on their camera in live class sessions to ensure engagement.
As a Student
As a Student -
- When you do not understand a lesson or assignment use the TutorMe program for additional support.
- Utilize the technology resources for school-related topics to improve your knowledge base.
- Create your academic SMART goals for each subject/course.
- Review your goals with your Homeroom/Content teacher and parents so everyone can see how you are progressing.
- Reach out to your teacher if you need additional support understanding or completing work.
- Turn on your camera in live class sessions for engagement.
Student’s Personal Goals for the 2021-2022 School Year
Elementary Grades Compact Signature Link
Parents and Students, please sign together to acknowledge that you have read, received, and agree to this School-Parent Compact:
Middle Grades
Middle School CompactMiddle School-Parent Compact
What is a School-Parent Compact?
A School-Parent Compact is an agreement that parents, students, and teachers develop together. It explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all students reach grade-level academic standards.
This compact will:
- Link to goals of the district improvement plan
- Describe how the school will provide resources for specific at home learning activities to promote student academic growth
- Describe parent and student responsibilities to engage in specific at home learning activities to promote student academic growth
- Explain how parents and the school will participate in regular, two-way communication
- Describe how the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the State’s high academic standards
Jointly Developed
Parents, students, and teachers as stakeholders in the school, provide feedback in the development of the School-Parent Compact. Stakeholders participate in multiple input opportunities through surveys, meetings, and phone/email suggestions. These meetings and input opportunities allow the school to continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the School-Parent Compact throughout the school year.
All stakeholders are welcome to contribute input at any time. Please email questions/suggestions to Sonya Welch, Family School Partnership Coordinator, Middle Grade Bands at swelch@georgiacyber.org.
Building Partnerships
Parent leadership is successfully achieved when parents and educational professionals build effective partnerships and share responsibilities, expertise, and leadership in decisions being made that affect student success, families, and communities. GCA parents and learning coaches have many opportunities to participate in this program including regional volunteer opportunities, GCA Parent Advisory Council, GCA PTSO committees, academic student support, state-wide testing, and more.
The Parent Volunteer Program is a way to involve parents in the experiences of their children and to take an active interest in student success. The Volunteer Program also helps increase community engagement and academic achievement. Parent volunteers partner with the school throughout the year to increase collaboration and communication. Please visit the Parent Volunteers Page for more details on parent volunteer and parent leadership opportunities at GCA.
Parents and learning coaches will receive information on how to collaborate on a variety of initiatives and share in the planning and revision of family engagement programming. Monthly meetings are hosted by the Family Engagement Team to share district wide information, receive parent feed-back, and provide strategies to help parents be a successful Learning Coach to their student. Information about monthly parent meetings can be found on the Parent Calendar.
Communication about Student Learning
GCA is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about student’s learning. Communication methods include email, telephone, text messages, online school messaging, school announcements, newsletters, website, parent meetings, and conferences. Families have access to staff through email, telephone, live classes, and the online school.
Through Canvas, our Learning Management System (LMS), parents will have the ability to receive frequent reports on student progress via their preferred communication methods (email or text notifications).
If you have questions about your student’s progress, you can contact their teacher by phone (404.334.4790) or email. Phone extensions and email addresses are located on the Faculty Directory page.
Parents and Learning Coaches are always welcome to observe all live virtual classes with their student.
Our Goals for Student Achievement
District Improvement Plan Goals
District Improvement Plan Goals
-
GOAL 1: Improve student performance in all subject areas by 3% measured by Georgia Milestones and/or summative assessments by the end of the school year.
-
GOAL 2: Increase graduation rates by 5% by the end of SY24.
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GOAL 3: 85% of GCA staff will meet their Professional Learning Goal and will increase the overall climate rating by 5%.
Middle Grades 6-8 Goals
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GOAL 1: 3% increase of students in the Developing, Proficient, and/or Distinguished on the State Assessments in all tested subjects. Growth in iReady on grade level and Final Interim assessment from SY22_23.
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GOAL 2: Increase in overall satisfaction with MGB by all stakeholders measured through perception survey results from SY22_23.
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GOAL 3: Increase in student engagement from SY22-23 as measured by ClassCraft usage and Class analytics.
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GOAL 4: 90% of students complete student-led conferences throughout SY23-24.
Compact Focus Goal
Teachers, Parents, & Students – Together for Success
Parent and Family Engagement is an ongoing process that increases active participation, communication, and collaboration between parents, schools, and communities with the goal of educating the whole child to ensure student achievement and success. Outlined below are ways in which the school, teacher, parent, and student will contribute toward student academic improvement this school year.
As a School
The District will…
- Provide frequent reminders for parents and students to utilize the free TutorMe program.
- Provide technology resources to parents and students to assist them with improving their knowledge of navigating online school programs, internet safety, and other important technology/school-related topics.
Homeroom/Content teachers will…
- Remind students and parents to utilize the TutorMe program for additional support as needed.
- Remind students and parents to use the technology resources as supplemental support to assist them with improving their knowledge of technology/school-related topics.
- Encourage students to create academic SMART goals for each subject/content and schedule touchpoints to evaluate progress on their goals.
- Share specific content resources to expand student learning in areas they may be struggling.
-
Encourage students to turn on their cameras in live class sessions to ensure engagement.
As a Parent
- Utilize the technology resources to improve knowledge of technology/school-related topics to better support your student.
- Encourage your student to review relevant technology resources and discuss how the content can support their learning.
- Encourage your student to use the TutorMe program when they need additional support in understanding course content.
- Encourage your student to create their academic SMART goals for each subject/course.
- Check in with your student each month to see how they are progressing with their goals.
- Encourage your student to reach out to their teachers if they need additional support.
- Encourage your student to turn on their camera in live class sessions to ensure engagement.
As a Student
- When you do not understand a lesson or assignment use the TutorMe program for additional support.
- Utilize the technology resources for school-related topics to improve your knowledge base.
- Create your academic SMART goals for each subject/course.
- Review your goals with your Homeroom/Content teacher and parents so everyone can see how you are progressing.
- Reach out to your teacher if you need additional support understanding or completing work.
- Turn on your camera in live class sessions for engagement.
Student’s Personal Goals for the 2021-2022 School Year
Middle Grades Compact Signature Link
Parents and Students, please sign together to acknowledge that you have read, received, and agree to this School-Parent Compact:
Secondary Grades
Secondary Grades CompactSecondary Grades Parent Compact
What is a School-Parent Compact?
A School-Parent Compact is an agreement that parents, students, and teachers develop together. It explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all students reach grade-level academic standards.
This compact will:
- Link to goals of the district improvement plan
- Describe how the school will provide resources for specific at home learning activities to promote student academic growth
- Describe parent and student responsibilities to engage in specific at home learning activities to promote student academic growth
- Explain how parents and the school will participate in regular, two-way communication
- Describe how the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the State’s high academic standards.
Jointly Developed
Parents, students, and teachers as stakeholders in the school provide feedback on the development of the School-Parent Compact. Stakeholders participate in multiple input opportunities through surveys, meetings, and phone/email suggestions. These meetings and input opportunities allow the school to continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the School-Parent Compact throughout the school year.
All stakeholders are welcome to contribute input at any time. Please email questions/suggestions to Jenny Lansing, Family School Partnership Coordinator at jlansing@georgiacyber.org.
Building Partnerships
Parent leadership is successfully achieved when parents and educational professionals build effective partnerships and share responsibilities, expertise, and leadership in decisions being made that affect student success, families, and communities. GCA parents and learning coaches have many opportunities to participate in this program including regional volunteer opportunities, GCA Parent Advisory Council, GCA PTSO committees, academic student support, state-wide testing, and more.
The Parent Volunteer Program is a way to involve parents in the experiences of their children and to take an active interest in student success. The Volunteer Program also helps increase community engagement and academic achievement. Parent volunteers partner with the school throughout the year to increase collaboration and communication. Please visit the Parent Volunteers Page for more details on parent volunteer and parent leadership opportunities at GCA.
Parents and learning coaches will receive information on how to collaborate on a variety of initiatives and share in the planning and revision of family engagement programming. Monthly meetings are hosted by the Family Engagement Team to share district wide information, receive parent feed-back, and provide strategies to help parents be a successful Learning Coach to their student. Information about monthly parent meetings can be found on the Parent Calendar.
The online GCA Resource Room provides families with useful, interesting, inspiring, and engaging supplemental educational content. Visit Georgia Cyber Academy Resource Room to access the GCA Resource Room.
Communication about Student Learning
GCA is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about student’s learning. Communication methods include email, telephone, text messages, online school messaging, school announcements, newsletters, website, parent meetings, and conferences. Families have access to staff through email, telephone, live classes, and the online school.
Through Canvas, our Learning Management System (LMS), parents will have the ability to receive frequent reports on student progress via their preferred communication methods (email or text notifications).
If you have questions about your student’s progress, you can contact their teacher by phone (404.334.4790) or email. Phone extensions and email addresses are located on the Faculty Directory page.
Our Goals for Student Achievement
District Improvement Plan Goals
District Improvement Plan Goals
-
GOAL 1: Improve student performance in all subject areas by 3% measured by Georgia Milestones and/or summative assessments by the end of the school year.
-
GOAL 2: Increase graduation rates by 5% by the end of SY24.
-
GOAL 3: 85% of GCA staff will meet their Professional Learning Goal and will increase the overall climate rating by 5%.
Secondary Grades 9-12 Goals
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GOAL 1: By the end of the 23-24 SY, students will demonstrate a 5% growth in the combined average pass rate for all Core content and Elective Courses on Interim Assessments 1-4 (baseline 22-23 combined average IA pass rates).
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GOAL 2: By the end of the 23-24 SY, students will demonstrate 3% growth on Algebra, Biology, US History, and American Lit Milestones End of Course Assessments (baseline 21-22 Milestone EOC Assessments).
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GOAL 3: By the end of the 23-24 SY, at least 70% of our students and teachers will rate their school experience a 2.4 or higher on a satisfaction survey.
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GOAL 4: By the end of the 23-24 SY, GCA parents will rate their school experience with the SGB 2.4 or higher on a satisfaction survey.
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GOAL 5: By the end of the school year, the Secondary Grade Band will increase the graduation rate by 5% (baseline 22-23 graduation rate).
Compact Focus Goal
Teachers, Parents, & Students – Together for Success
Parent and Family Engagement is an ongoing process that increases active participation, communication, and collaboration between parents, schools, and communities with the goal of educating the whole child to ensure student achievement and success. Outlined below are ways in which the school, teacher, parent, and student will contribute toward student academic improvement this school year.
As a School
The District will…
- Provide frequent reminders for parents and students to utilize the free TutorMe program.
- Provide technology resources to parents and students to assist them with improving their knowledge of navigating online school programs, internet safety, and other important technology/school-related topics.
Homeroom/Content teachers will…
- Remind students and parents to utilize the TutorMe program for additional support as needed.
- Remind students and parents to use the technology resources as supplemental support to assist them with improving their knowledge of technology/school-related topics.
- Encourage students to create academic SMART goals for each subject/content and schedule touchpoints to evaluate progress on their goals.
- Share specific content resources to expand student learning in areas they may be struggling.
- Encourage students to turn on their cameras in live class sessions to ensure engagement.
As a Parent
- Utilize the technology resources to improve knowledge of technology/school-related topics to better support your student.
- Encourage your student to review relevant technology resources and discuss how the content can support their learning.
- Encourage your student to use the TutorMe program when they need additional support in understanding course content.
- Encourage your student to create their academic SMART goals for each subject/course.
- Check in with your student each month to see how they are progressing with their goals.
- Encourage your student to reach out to their teachers if they need additional support.
- Encourage your student to turn on their camera in live class sessions to ensure engagement.
As a Student
- When you do not understand a lesson or assignment use the TutorMe program for additional support.
- Utilize the technology resources for school-related topics to improve your knowledge base.
- Create your academic SMART goals for each subject/course.
- Review your goals with your Homeroom/Content teacher and parents so everyone can see how you are progressing.
- Reach out to your teacher if you need additional support understanding or completing work.
- Turn on your camera in live class sessions for engagement.
Student’s Personal Goals for the 2021-2022 School Year
Secondary Grades Compact Signature Link
Parents and Students, please sign together to acknowledge that you have read, received, and agree to this School-Parent Compact:
LIFE Compact
LIFE CompactLIFE Compact
What is a School-Parent Compact?
A School-Parent Compact is an agreement that parents, students, and teachers develop together. It explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all students reach grade-level academic standards.
This compact will:
- Describe how the school will provide resources for specific at-home learning activities to promote student academic growth
- Describe parent responsibilities to engage in specific at-home learning activities to promote student academic growth
- Explain how parents and the school will participate in regular, two-way communication
- Describe how the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the State’s alternate academic standards
Jointly Developed
Parents, students, and teachers as stakeholders in the school provide feedback on the development of the School-Parent Compact. Stakeholders participate in multiple input opportunities through surveys, meetings, and phone/email suggestions. These meetings and input opportunities allow the school to continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the School-Parent Compact throughout the school year.
All stakeholders are welcome to contribute input at any time. Please email questions/suggestions to Mayra Ramirez at mramirez@georgiacyber.org.
Building Partnerships
Parent leadership is successfully achieved when parents and educational professionals build effective partnerships and share responsibilities, expertise, and leadership in decisions being made that affect student success, families, and communities. GCA parents and learning coaches have many opportunities to participate in this program including regional volunteer opportunities, GCA Parent Advisory Council, GCA PTSO committees, academic student support, state-wide testing, and more.
The Parent Volunteer Program is a way to involve parents in the experiences of their children and to take an active interest in student success. The Volunteer Program also helps increase community engagement and academic achievement. Parent volunteers partner with the school throughout the year to increase collaboration and communication. Please visit the Parent Volunteers Page for more details on parent volunteer and parent leadership opportunities at GCA.
Parents and learning coaches will receive information on how to collaborate on a variety of initiatives and share in the planning and revision of family engagement programming. Monthly meetings are hosted by the Family Engagement Team to share district wide information, receive parent feed-back, and provide strategies to help parents be a successful Learning Coach to their student. Information about monthly parent meetings can be found on the Parent Calendar.
The LIFE Program Family Resource Center provides families with useful, interesting, inspiring and engaging supplemental educational content. Visit Canvas to access the LIFE Program Family Resource Center.
Communication about Student Learning
GCA is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about student’s learning. Communication methods include email, telephone, online school messaging, school announcements, newsletters, websites, parent meetings, and conferences. Families have access to staff through email, telephone, live classes, and the online school.
Through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, parents will have the ability to receive quarterly reports on student progress.
Parents and Learning Coaches are always welcome to observe all live virtual classes with their students.
Our Goals for Student Achievement
Teachers, Parents, & Students – Together for Success
Parent and Family Engagement is an ongoing process that increases active participation, communication, and collaboration between parents, schools, and communities with the goal of educating the whole child to ensure student achievement and success. Outlined below are ways in which the school, teacher, parent, and student will contribute toward student academic improvement this school year.
As a School
- Provide opportunities to consult with an Assistive Technology Specialist via email, phone calls or during meetings, to ensure that all students have the opportunity to access their curriculum and participate in their classes.
- Provide quarterly newsletters with relevant information and resources in the LIFE Program Resource Center.
- Provide reading resources with the purpose of increasing leisure reading.
- Provide math and English language arts manipulatives to aid in student learning.
- Provide face-to-face opportunities to support student learning and assessment of that learning.
- Provide opportunities to use the intervention curriculum Unique Learning Systems & L3.
As a Parent
- Communicate with Assistive Technology Specialist to ensure the student has the tools needed to access their curriculum and participate in their classes.
- Utilize the information, newsletters, contacts, and resources provided in the LIFE Program Resource Center.
- Work with your student to increase leisure reading.
- Utilize the math and English language arts manipulatives with your student to aid in student learning.
- Support your student in the participation of face-to-face opportunities to support student learning and assessment of that learning.
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Support your student in the use of the intervention curriculum Unique Learning Systems & L3.
As a Student
- Work with your parent to utilize Assistive Technologies to access the curriculum and participate in classes.
- Work with your parent to utilize the LIFE Program Family Resource Center found in Canvas.
- Work with your parent to increase leisure reading.
- Work with your parent to utilize the math and English language arts manipulatives to aid learning.
- Work with your parent and teacher to participate in face-to-face opportunities to support student learning and assessment of that learning.
- Work with your parent to utilize the intervention curriculum Unique Learning Systems & L3.
LIFE Compact Signature Link
Parents and Students, please sign together to acknowledge that you have read, received, and agree to this School-Parent Compact: https://forms.gle/rcdqdDTVVUprH7m89
Thank you for your collaboration in building an effective parent-school partnership for the continuous improvement of our school.