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
Primary School Compact in Spanish
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:
- Align with the goals of the district improvement plan.
- Details of how the school will provide resources for specific at-home learning activities to foster student academic growth.
- Outline the responsibilities of parents and students in engaging with at-home learning activities to support academic growth.
- Explain how parents and the school will maintain regular, two-way communication.
- Describe how the school and parents will collaborate to build a partnership that helps 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
Successful parent leadership is achieved when parents and educational professionals build effective partnerships and share responsibilities, expertise, and leadership in decisions that impact student success, families, and communities. GCA parents and learning coaches have numerous 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 designed to involve parents in their children's experiences and foster an active interest in student success. This program also enhances community engagement and academic achievement. Parent volunteers collaborate with the school yearly to strengthen cooperation and communication. Please visit the Parent Volunteers Page for more details on parent volunteer and leadership opportunities at GCA.
Parents and learning coaches will receive information on how to collaborate on various initiatives and participate in planning and revising family engagement programming. The Family School Partnership Coordinators host monthly meetings to share district-wide information, gather parent feedback, and provide strategies to help parents be effective Learning Coaches for their students. Information about monthly parent meetings can be found at
Communication about Student Learning
GCA maintains frequent two-way communication with families regarding students' learning. Communication methods include email, telephone, text messages, online school messaging, school announcements, newsletters, the GCA website, the Parent Empowerment webpage, parent meetings, and conferences. Families can access staff through email, telephone, live classes, and 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 can receive regular reports on student progress via their preferred communication methods (email or text notifications).
If you have questions about your student's progress, contact their teacher by phone (404.334.4790) or email. Phone extensions and email addresses are available on the Faculty Directory page on our website.
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
Primary Grades K-2 Goals
Goal 1 & 2 Academic Achievement ELA:
- Interim Assessment Goal: For the 2025-2026 school year, we will achieve a pass rate of 70% or higher on our ELA Interim Assessments.
- Fluency Goal: By the end of the 2025–2026 school year, 80% of students in grades K–2 will meet or exceed grade-level oral reading fluency benchmarks as measured by Word Naming Tasks (K) and Reading Passage Tasks (1-2).
Goal 3 & 4 Academic Achievement Math:
- Interim Assessment Goal: For the 2025-2026 school year, we will achieve a pass rate of 70% or higher on our Math Interim Assessments.
- Fluency Goal: By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, 80% of Primary students will meet or exceed their grade level math fact fluency growth goal as measured by a benchmark fluency assessment.
Goal 5 Academic Achievement Social Studies:
- Interim Assessment Goal: For the 2025-2026 school year, we will achieve a pass rate of 80% or higher on our Social Studies Interim Assessments.
Goal 6 Academic Achievement Science:
- Interim Assessment Goal: For the 2025-2026 school year, we will achieve a pass rate of 80% or higher on our Science Interim Assessments.
Goal 7 Student Engagement:
- Foster a strong sense of peer connection by increasing the percentage of students who feel connected to their classmates at GCA to 90% or higher, as measured by the Student Perception Survey.
GCA PILLAR 2: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Goal 8 Learning Coach Communication:
- Partner with Learning Coaches through consistent and effective communication strategies, aiming for at least 90% of Primary Learning Coaches to rate communication as a 4 or 5 on the Primary Learning Coach Perception Survey (scale of 1–5, with 5 indicating the highest level of satisfaction).
GCA PILLAR 3: INVESTMENT IN OUR PEOPLE
Goal 9 Staff Empowerment and Support:
- Cultivate a supportive and empowering environment in which at least 90% of Primary staff rate their level of support as a 4 or 5 on the annual Primary Staff Perception Survey (1–5 scale, with 5 being the highest).
Compact Focus Goal
Teachers, Parents, & Students – Together for Success
Parent and Family Engagement is an ongoing process that fosters active participation, communication, and collaboration between parents, schools, and communities to educate the whole child and ensure student achievement and success. The school, teachers, parent, and student will work together to ensure academic success.
As a School
The District will...
- Frequent reminders should be sent to parents and students to use the free Net Tutor program and the Parent Empowerment page.
- Offer technology resources to parents and students to assist them in navigating online school programs, internet safety, and other necessary technology/school-related topics.
Homeroom/Content teachers will...
- Encourage students and parents to utilize the Net Tutor program and the Parent Empowerment page for additional support.
- Remind students and parents to use technology resources as supplemental support to enhance their understanding of technology/school-related topics.
- Motivate students to create SMART academic goals for each subject/content and schedule regular check-ins to evaluate progress on their goals.
- Share specific content resources to expand student learning in areas where they may struggle.
As a Parent
- Utilize technology resources to improve knowledge of technology/school-related topics to support students.
- Encourage students to review relevant technology resources and discuss how the content can support their learning.
- Advise students to use the Net Tutor program and Parent Empowerment page when they need additional support in understanding course content.
- Encourage students to establish their academic SMART goals for each subject/course.
- Check in with students monthly to monitor their progress with their goals.
- Encourage students to contact their teachers if they need additional support.
As a Student
- Students who do not understand a lesson or assignment should use the Net Tutor program and resources from the Parent Empowerment page for additional support.
- Utilize technology resources for school-related topics to enhance their knowledge base.
- Establish SMART academic goals for each subject/course.
- Review goals with Homeroom/Content teachers and parents to track progress.
- Contact teachers if additional support, understanding, or assistance with completing work is needed.
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: https://forms.gle/pCbReqKw5UrP7fvc6
Elementary Grades
Elementary School CompactElementary School-Parent Compact
Elementary School Compact in Spanish
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
Successful parent leadership is achieved when parents and educational professionals build effective partnerships and share responsibilities, expertise, and leadership in decisions that impact student success, families, and communities. GCA parents and learning coaches have numerous 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 designed to involve parents in their children's experiences and foster an active interest in student success. This program also enhances community engagement and academic achievement. Parent volunteers collaborate with the school yearly to strengthen cooperation and communication. Please visit the Parent Volunteers Page for more details on parent volunteer and leadership opportunities at GCA.
Parents and learning coaches will receive information on how to collaborate on various initiatives and participate in planning and revising family engagement programming. The Family School Partnership Coordinators host monthly meetings to share district-wide information, gather parent feedback, and provide strategies to help parents be effective Learning Coaches for their students. Information about monthly parent meetings can be found at
Communication about Student Learning
GCA maintains frequent two-way communication with families regarding students' learning. Communication methods include email, telephone, text messages, online school messaging, school announcements, newsletters, the GCA website, the Parent Empowerment webpage, parent meetings, and conferences. Families can access staff through email, telephone, live classes, and online school.
All GCA Elementary 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 can receive regular reports on student progress via their preferred communication methods (email or text notifications).
If you have questions about your student's progress, contact their teacher by phone (404.334.4790) or email. Phone extensions and email addresses are available on the Faculty Directory page on our website.
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
Goal One: Improve student performance in all subject areas by 3%, as measured by Georgia Milestones and/or summative assessments by the end of the school year.
Goal Two: Increase graduation rate by two percentage points by the end of SY26.
Elementary Grades 3-5 Goals
Goal 1: By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, increase the percentage of students scoring at the Developing, Proficient, or Distinguished levels on the Georgia Milestones ELA Assessment by at least 11% compared to the 2024 GMAS baseline of 58.67%.
Goal 2: By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, increase the percentage of students scoring at the Developing, Proficient, or Distinguished levels on the Georgia Milestones Math Assessment by at least 17%, using the 2024 baseline of 52.58%.
Goal 3: By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, increase the average score on the Science Interim Assessment (IA4/Final) by at least 6% points compared to the 2024-2025 school year average of 73.67%.
Goal 4: By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, increase the average score on the Social Studies Interim Assessments by 10% points from the baseline 64.6% (2024 IA4/Final) to at least 75%, to improve the overall student pass rate.
Goal 5: By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, take actionable steps (determined by the BOY perception survey) in EGB to increase overall teacher retention and increase staff perception survey feedback.
Compact Focus Goal
Teachers, Parents, & Students – Together for Success
Parent and Family Engagement is an ongoing process that fosters active participation, communication, and collaboration between parents, schools, and communities to educate the whole child and ensure student achievement and success. The school, teachers, parents, and students will work together to ensure academic success.
As a School
The District will...
- Frequent reminders should be sent to parents and students to use the free Net Tutor program and the Parent Empowerment page.
- Offer technology resources to parents and students to assist them in navigating online school programs, internet safety, and other necessary technology/school-related topics.
Homeroom/Content teachers will...
- Encourage students and parents to utilize the Net Tutor program and the Parent Empowerment page for additional support.
- Remind students and parents to use technology resources as supplemental support to enhance their understanding of technology/school-related topics.
- Motivate students to create SMART academic goals for each subject/content and schedule regular check-ins to evaluate progress on their goals.
- Share specific content resources to expand student learning in areas where they may struggle.
As a Parent
As a Parent -
- Utilize technology resources to improve knowledge of technology/school-related topics to support students.
- Encourage students to review relevant technology resources and discuss how the content can support their learning.
- Advise students to use the Net Tutor program and Parent Empowerment page when they need additional support in understanding course content.
- Encourage students to establish their academic SMART goals for each subject/course.
- Check in with students monthly to monitor their progress with their goals.
- Encourage students to contact their teachers if they need additional support.
As a Student
As a Student -
- Students who do not understand a lesson or assignment should use the Net Tutor program and resources from the Parent Empowerment page for additional support.
- Utilize technology resources for school-related topics to enhance their knowledge base.
- Establish SMART academic goals for each subject/course.
- Review goals with Homeroom/Content teachers and parents to track progress.
- Contact teachers if additional support, understanding, or assistance with completing work is needed.
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:
https://forms.gle/pCbReqKw5UrP7fvc6
Middle Grades
Middle School CompactMiddle School-Parent Compact
Middle School Compact in Spanish
What is a School-Parent Compact?
A School-Parent Compact is a collaborative agreement developed by parents, students, and teachers. It outlines how parents and teachers will work to ensure all students meet grade-level academic standards.
This compact will:
- Align with the goals of the district improvement plan.
- Details of how the school will provide resources for specific at-home learning activities to foster student academic growth.
- Outline the responsibilities of parents and students in engaging with at-home learning activities to support academic growth.
- Explain how parents and the school will maintain regular, two-way communication.
- Describe how the school and parents will collaborate to build a partnership that helps 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, Middle Grade Bands, at vokpani@georgiacyber.org
Building Partnerships
Successful parent leadership is achieved when parents and educational professionals build effective partnerships and share responsibilities, expertise, and leadership in decisions that impact student success, families, and communities. GCA parents and learning coaches have numerous 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 designed to involve parents in their children's experiences and foster an active interest in student success. This program also enhances community engagement and academic achievement. Parent volunteers collaborate with the school yearly to strengthen cooperation and communication. Please visit the Parent Volunteers Page for more details on parent volunteer and leadership opportunities at GCA.
Parents and learning coaches will receive information on collaborating on various initiatives and participating in planning and revising family engagement programming. The Family School Partnership Coordinators host monthly meetings to share district-wide information, gather parent feedback, and provide strategies to help parents be effective Learning Coaches for their students. Information about monthly parent meetings can be found at
Communication about Student Learning
GCA maintains frequent two-way communication with families regarding students' learning. Communication methods include email, telephone, text messages, online school messaging, school announcements, newsletters, the GCA website, the Parent Empowerment webpage, parent meetings, and conferences. Families can access staff through email, telephone, live classes, and online school.
Through Canvas, our Learning Management System (LMS), parents can receive regular reports on student progress via their preferred communication methods (email or text notifications).
If you have questions about your student's progress, contact their teacher by phone (404.334.4790) or email. Phone extensions and email addresses are available on the Faculty Directory page on our website
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 One: Improve student performance in all subject areas by 3%, as measured by Georgia Milestones and/or summative assessments by the end of the school year.
- Goal Two: Increase graduation rate by two percentage points by the end of SY26.
Middle Grades 6-8 Goals
Student Achievement-Pillar 1
Goal 1: Target of 70% of all MGB students scoring Developing, Proficient, and/or Distinguished on the State Assessments in all GMAS tested subjects, and an increase in non-GMAS tested subjects based on IA results from the previous SY.
Goal 2: By the end of the school year, track all newly enrolled students in GCA after the first Instructional Cycle, using their initial MAP scores to set growth targets, and monitor their progress to measure improvement by the EOY.
Effective Communication- Pillar 2
Goal 3: By the end of the school year, improve communication with all stakeholders by regularly sharing updates and creating a parent advisory council to support leadership in the communication process. Success will be measured by higher scores on perception surveys compared to last year.
Investment in our People- Pillar 3
Goal 4: Increase the retention rate of all MGB teachers, especially qualified SE teachers, from the last school year to SY 25_26. Track progress by comparing retention data year over year.
Compact Focus Goal
Teachers, Parents, & Students – Together for Success
Parent and Family Engagement is an ongoing process that fosters active participation, communication, and collaboration between parents, schools, and communities to educate the whole child and ensure student achievement and success. The school, teachers, parents, and students will work together to ensure academic success.
As a School
The District will…
- Frequent reminders should be sent to parents and students to use the free Net Tutor program and the Parent Empowerment page.
- Offer technology resources to parents and students to assist them in navigating online school programs, internet safety, and other necessary technology/school-related topics.
Homeroom/Content teachers will:
- Encourage students and parents to utilize the Net Tutor program and the Parent Empowerment page for additional support.
- Remind students and parents to use technology resources as supplemental support to enhance their understanding of technology/school-related topics.
- Motivate students to create SMART academic goals for each subject/content and schedule regular check-ins to evaluate progress on their goals.
- Share specific content resources to expand student learning in areas where they may struggle.
As a Parent
- Utilize technology resources to improve knowledge of technology/school-related topics to support students.
- Encourage students to review relevant technology resources and discuss how the content can support their learning.
- Advise students to use the Net Tutor program and Parent Empowerment page when they need additional support in understanding course content.
- Encourage students to establish their academic SMART goals for each subject/course.
- Check in with students monthly to monitor their progress with their goals.
- Encourage students to contact their teachers if they need additional support.
As a Student
- Students who do not understand a lesson or assignment should use the Net Tutor program and resources from the Parent Empowerment page for additional support.
Utilize technology resources for school-related topics to enhance their knowledge base.
Establish SMART academic goals for each subject/course.
Review goals with Homeroom/Content teachers and parents to track progress.
Contact teachers if additional support, understanding, or assistance with completing work is needed.
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: https://forms.gle/pCbReqKw5UrP7fvc6
Secondary Grades
Secondary Grades CompactSecondary Grades Parent Compact
Secondary Grades Compact in Spanish
What is a School-Parent Compact?
A School-Parent Compact is a collaborative agreement developed by parents, students, and teachers. It outlines how parents and teachers will work to ensure all students meet grade-level academic standards.
This compact will:
- Align with the goals of the district improvement plan.
- Details of how the school will provide resources for specific at-home learning activities to foster student academic growth.
- Outline the responsibilities of parents and students in engaging with at-home learning activities to support academic growth.
- Explain how parents and the school will maintain regular, two-way communication.
- Describe how the school and parents will collaborate to build a partnership that helps 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 Jennifer Lansing, Family School Partnership Coordinator, Secondary Grade Bands, at jlansing@georgiacyber.org.
Building Partnerships
Successful parent leadership is achieved when parents and educational professionals build effective partnerships and share responsibilities, expertise, and leadership in decisions that impact student success, families, and communities. GCA parents and learning coaches have numerous 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 designed to involve parents in their children's experiences and foster an active interest in student success. This program also enhances community engagement and academic achievement. Parent volunteers collaborate with the school yearly to strengthen cooperation and communication. Please visit the Parent Volunteers Page for more details on parent volunteer and leadership opportunities at GCA.
Parents and learning coaches will receive information on collaborating on various initiatives and participating in planning and revising family engagement programming. The Family School Partnership Coordinators host monthly meetings to share district-wide information, gather parent feedback, and provide strategies to help parents be effective Learning Coaches for their students. Information about monthly parent meetings can be found at
Communication about Student Learning
GCA maintains frequent two-way communication with families regarding students' learning. Communication methods include email, telephone, text messages, online school messaging, school announcements, newsletters, the GCA website, the Parent Empowerment webpage, parent meetings, and conferences. Families can access staff through email, telephone, live classes, and online school.
Through Canvas, our Learning Management System (LMS), parents can receive regular reports on student progress via their preferred communication methods (email or text notifications).
If you have questions about your student's progress, contact their teacher by phone (404.334.4790) or email. Phone extensions and email addresses are available on the Faculty Directory page on our website.
Our Goals for Student Achievement
District Improvement Plan Goals
District Improvement Plan Goals
Goal One: Improve student performance in all subject areas by 3%, as measured by Georgia Milestones and/or summative assessments by the end of the school year.
Goal Two: Increase graduation rate by two percentage points by the end of SY26.
Secondary Grade 9-12 Goals
Goal 1 Pillar 1: By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, the Secondary Grade Band will increase the percentage of students scoring at Level 2 or higher on Georgia Milestones assessments. Progress will be reflected in the following outcome targets:
- Algebra I: from 52.8% to 60%
- Biology: from 62.9% to 68%
- U.S. History: from 62.1% to 67%
Goal 2 (Pillar 1 & 2): By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, the graduation rate will be maintained at or above 70%
Goal 3 (Pillar 1 & 2): By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, 75% of our students and 80% of our parents will rate their school experience a 3.0 or higher on a satisfaction survey
Goal 4 (Pillar 2 & 3): By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, 80% of SGB staff will rate their school experience a 3.0 or higher on the satisfaction survey, and 80% will be retained for the 26-27 SY.
Compact Focus Goal
Teachers, Parents, & Students – Together for Success
Parent and Family Engagement is an ongoing process that fosters active participation, communication, and collaboration between parents, schools, and communities to educate the whole child and ensure student achievement and success. The school, teachers, parents, and students will work together to ensure academic success.
As a School
The District will…
- Frequent reminders should be sent to parents and students to use the free Net Tutor program and the Parent Empowerment page.
- Offer technology resources to parents and students to assist them in navigating online school programs, internet safety, and other necessary technology/school-related topics.
Homeroom/Content teachers will...
- Encourage students and parents to utilize the Net Tutor program and the Parent Empowerment page for additional support.
- Remind students and parents to use technology resources as supplemental support to enhance their understanding of technology/school-related topics.
- Motivate students to create SMART academic goals for each subject/content and schedule regular check-ins to evaluate progress on their goals.
- Share specific content resources to expand student learning in areas where they may struggle.
As a Parent
- Utilize technology resources to improve knowledge of technology/school-related topics to support students.
- Encourage students to review relevant technology resources and discuss how the content can support their learning.
- Advise students to use the Net Tutor program and Parent Empowerment page when they need additional support in understanding course content.
- Encourage students to establish their academic SMART goals for each subject/course.
- Check in with students monthly to monitor their progress with their goals.
- Encourage students to contact their teachers if they need additional support.
As a Student
- Students who do not understand a lesson or assignment should use the Net Tutor program and resources from the Parent Empowerment page for additional support.
- Utilize technology resources for school-related topics to enhance their knowledge base.
- Establish SMART academic goals for each subject/course.
- Review goals with Homeroom/Content teachers and parents to track progress.
- Contact teachers if additional support, understanding, or assistance with completing work is needed.
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: https://forms.gle/pCbReqKw5UrP7fvc6
LIFE Compact
LIFE CompactLIFE Compact
LIFE Compact in SpanishLIFE: Pacto entre la Escuela y los Padres
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
Successful parent leadership is achieved when parents and educational professionals build effective partnerships and share responsibilities, expertise, and leadership in decisions that impact student success, families, and communities. GCA parents and learning coaches have numerous 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 designed to involve parents in their children's experiences and foster an active interest in student success. This program also enhances community engagement and academic achievement. Parent volunteers collaborate with the school yearly to strengthen cooperation and communication. Please visit the Parent Volunteers Page for more details on parent volunteer and leadership opportunities at GCA.
Parents and learning coaches will receive information on collaborating on various initiatives and participating in planning and revising family engagement programming. The Family School Partnership Coordinators host monthly meetings to share district-wide information, gather parent feedback, and provide strategies to help parents be effective Learning Coaches for their students. Information about monthly parent meetings can be found at
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, the Parent Empowerment webpage, parent meetings, and conferences. Families can access staff through email, telephone, live classes, and online school.
Through 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
Compact Focus Goal
Goal 1 Aligned to District Pillar 1: By May 2026, the LIFE department will increase district cross-departmental collaboration and stakeholder communication around GAA processes, procedures, and testing administration. This will be measured by increased communication, collaborative planning sessions and workflow alignment meetings to strategically expand the number of GCA assigned staff to support testing sites and testing administration tasks.
Goal 2 Aligned to District Pillar 2: By May 2026, the Transition Academy will increase the number of completed GVRA applications by 80% from 2024–2025 submissions. This will be achieved by strengthening the referral process, hosting information sessions for students and families, and maintaining regular collaboration with GVRA representatives to ensure timely application completion, submissions, and follow-up.
Teachers, Parents, & Students – Together for Success
Parent and Family Engagement is an ongoing process that fosters active participation, communication, and collaboration between parents, schools, and communities to educate the whole child and ensure student achievement and success. The school, teachers, parents, and students will work together to ensure academic success.
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 to increase 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 their 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.
- 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/pCbReqKw5UrP7fvc6
Thank you for your collaboration in building an effective parent-school partnership for the continuous improvement of our school.