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26-27 Family-School Compact 11th & 12th Grade

School-Parent/Family Compact 

Eleventh & Twelfth Grade 

Groves High School 

School Year 2026 - 2027 

Revision Date: 07/27/2026 

 

Groves High School students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards. 

JOINTLY DEVELOPED 

This compact was the joint effort of families, students, teachers, and administration. Each member of the “development” team offered their input into how we can help students achieve success during a Family Forum, answering survey questions, and feedback from family meetings/workshops. 

The parents, students, and staff of Groves High School partnered together to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added input about the types of support they needed, and students told us what would help them learn. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings held in the Spring each year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies. 

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the district’s and school’s goals for student academic achievement.   

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:  

Goal 3: ELA & Math Achievement 

Outcome: By 2031, districtwide English Language Arts (ELA) and Math achievement will reach a 70.0 weighted Content Mastery score on Georgia Milestones. 

Goal 4: Student Attendance  

Outcome: By 2031, 90% of students in grades K-12 will be absent less than 10% of enrolled school days.  

Goal 5: Student Belonging and Engagement 

Outcome: By 2031, 90% of students will demonstrate positive belonging and engagement, measured by a combined index of: (1) student survey responses and (2) the inverse of the weighted suspension rate.  

Goal 6: Future-Ready Milestone Experiences 

Outcome: By 2031, 90% of graduates will complete at least one future-ready milestone experience (e.g., work-based learning, dual enrollment, apprenticeships, or signature experiences).  

Groves High School GOALS: 

Goal 1: By the end of the 2026–2027 school year, Groves High School will increase student performance at the  proficient and distinguished levels on the Algebra I: Concepts and Connections GMAS End-of-Course Assessment  by 5%, increasing from 10.31% to at least 10.8%, as measured by the 2027 GMAS assessment results. 

Goal 2: By the end of the 2026-2027 school year, the percentage of students reading on grade level as measured  by the NWEA MAP End-of-Year (EOY) Assessments will increase from 40% to 50%. 

Goal 3: By the end of the 2026–2027 school year, Robert W. Groves High School will increase the Four-Year  Cohort Graduation Rate from 77.3% to at least 80.4%, representing a minimum increase of 4%, as measured by  the Georgia Department of Education graduation rate data through the implementation of targeted academic  interventions, attendance monitoring, credit recovery opportunities, and graduation support services. 

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING: 

Groves High School 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: 

  • Front Office Marquee 

  • School Website 

  • School-Sponsored Social Media Outlets 

  • Automated Callouts 

  • PowerSchool Parent Portal 

  • Teacher Phone Calls and Emails 

  • School and Class Newsletters 

  • Progress Reports/Report Cards 

  • Family Conferences 

  • Family and Community Relations Specialist  

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS: 

Grove High School offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.   

These initiatives ensure a supportive and collaborative community, enhancing the educational experience for students. Listed below are some of the activities designed to foster partnerships: 

  • Open House  

  • Parent-Family Resource Center 

  • Work-Based Learning 

  • Community Service Projects  

  • Volunteers in Schools Targeting Achievement (VISTA) 

  • Dual Enrollment Partnerships 

  • Family Workshops 

  • Cultural Nights 

  • School Council and Parent Advisory Committees 

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences 

  • Communication Platforms 

  • Extracurricular Involvement 

Useful websites for parents & students: 

ixl.com 

KhanAcademy.com 

Explorelearning.com  

Progresslearning.com 
HMH online textbook for ELA 

Blooket.com 

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to: 

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Groves High School will:  

Reading, Writing & Literacy 

  • Provide targeted reading and comprehension support through weekly instructional focus blocks. 

  • Provide daily vocabulary interaction, such as the “The SAT Word of the Day” 

  • Incorporate reading across the curriculum and in all subject areas to include facilitating class discussions and including reading-based assessments and projects. 

  • Host family-teacher conferences during which literacy will be discussed as it relates to the individual students’ achievement. Conferences will be held upon the request of teachers, families, administration, or school counselors. 

  • Host quarterly events, such as meetings and college and career fairs, to highlight graduation requirements and postsecondary options for students. 

             Mathematics 

  • Provide targeted math support through weekly instructional focus blocks. 

  • Provide mathematics support and development through monthly STEM/STEAM Activities. 

  • Provide online resource to support success on the mathematics section of the assessments. 

  • Host family-teacher conferences during which mathematic will be discussed as it relates to the individual students’ achievement. Conferences will be held upon the request of  

teachers, families, administration, or school counselors. 

  • Host quarterly events, through family workshops, to support families in understanding eleventh and twelfth grade mathematics requirements. 

PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

We, as parents, will: 

Reading, Writing & Literacy 

  • Create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to read independently at least 10 hours per week.  

  • Practice SAT/ACT vocabulary with the student and encourage students to take the assessment multiple times to encourage the best score outcomes. 

  • Review students’ PowerSchool grade and attendance reports weekly ensure students are actively engaging in the learning environment 

  • Attend family-teacher conferences and other events that highlight graduation requirements and post-secondary options. 

          Mathematics 

  • Provide access to in-person SAT/ACT test preparation sessions and online resource to support success on the mathematics section of the assessments. 

  • Attend workshops provided by the school to support the understanding of mathematics and 4-year graduation requirements. 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: 

I, the student, will: 

Reading, Writing & Literacy 

  • Read independently at least 10 hours per week.  

  • Review, practice, and use SAT/ACT vocabulary words throughout the week 

  • Attend SAT/ACT test preparation sessions 

  • Review PowerSchool grade and attendance reports weekly to ensure active engagement in the learning environment 

  • Attend family teacher conferences to ensure that the provided literacy information and strategies are implemented to ensure their academic success 

           Mathematics 

  • Practice SAT/ACT mathematical concepts using online resources provided by the school for at least 30 minutes per week. 

  • Review state mathematics curriculum requirements and 4-year graduation requirements with their families. 

  • Review PowerSchool grade and attendance reports weekly to ensure active engagement in the learning environment 

As a sign of your commitment to working together to help your child succeed, please sign the SIGNATURES PAGE provided with this compact and return it to your child’s teacher. Thank you!