Castle Hayne Elementary

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Family-School Compact

What is a Family-School Compact?
A Family-School Compact for achievement is an agreement that parents, students, and teachers will honor for the success of their student.  It explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all students reach and exceed grade-level standards.
EFFECTIVE COMPACTS:
Link to the goals of the School Improvement Plan
Follow the NC Standard Course of Study
Focus on student learning skills
Share strategies parents can use at home
Explain how teachers and parents will communicate
Describe opportunities for parents to participate
 
Family & School Together
Parents and staff developed this Family-School Compact for achievement.  It is reviewed annually by the School Improvement Team, and changes are made based on the needs of the school population.

If you would like to volunteer at our school, please contact your child’s teacher or the front office at 910-602-4970.

Students
Castle Hayne Elementary students can join the efforts of their parents and teachers to develop ideas about how they can succeed in school and unlock their potential to excel in reading and math. Here are some ideas of how students can assist in  making connections between learning at home and at school:
  • Read every night.
  • Practice math facts daily.
  • Set goals for themselves to learn new words.
  • Play word-building games.
  • Write letters to family members.

​​​​​​Our Goals for Student Achievement

District Goals
The New Hanover County Board of Education sets goals for the entire district.  The district’s Strategic Plan Goals are:

Goal: Through rigorous academics at every grade level, students demonstrate a readiness for productive citizenship, as well as higher education opportunities or meaningful employment

Goal: Provide facilities and services focused on safety and wellness to enhance teaching and learning. 

Goal: Ensure a supportive environment so that staff will perform their duties using the most effective methods possible to achieve optimal student learning  

Goal: Students and staff agree that their school/worksite is an inclusive, equitable, and diverse place where they have a strong sense of belonging and connectedness

Goal: Increase meaningful family engagement and involvement across all schools

Goal: Strengthen and increase community partnerships that directly enhance student opportunities and achievements

 

When teachers, students, and families work together, we ALL exceed our goals!

 

In The Classroom

The teachers at Castle Hayne will work with students and their families to support students’ success in all content areas. Some key connections will be:

  • Send home teacher newsletters to inform families of what students are learning.
  • Share math resources from Eureka so families can see how math is being taught and provide opportunities for practice at home.
  • Go over student data.
  • Provide parents with information related to student achievement and academic progress
  • Create opportunities for families to learn more about reading and math strategies.

 

At Home
The home and school connection is vital to our students’ success in school.  Here are some ideas about how families can support students.  Families may have other ideas to add to this list:
  • Read the class newsletter each week.
  • Set up a quiet place where your child can do their homework.
  • Read nightly with your child. Ask questions about what your child read. Talk about how the story connects with things your child has experienced.
  • Play games to review classroom skills.
  • Celebrate your child’s success.
  • Ask your child about his/ her data.
  • Talk about goals.
Family Events
We invite families to join us for events throughout the school year.  Some of the exciting opportunities coming this year include:
  • Book Fair 
  • Curriculum Focused Events
  • Math and Reading Challenges
  • Family Book Study
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Field Day 
  • other School-Wide Activities throughout the year 

 

Communication about Student Learning
Castle Hayne is committed to communicating regularly with families about student learning.  Some of the ways you can expect to communicate are:
  • Interim progress reports
  • Parent-teacher conferences
  • Newsletters and teacher webpages
  • Phone calls
  • Emails
  • Class Dojo

 

Other Communication Resources
There are other ways you can learn more about Castle Hayne Elementary School including:  
  • District and school websites
  • School Messenger Automated Messaging
  • CHES Facebook page

 

Adopted 8/13/2025