Commitment to Excellence

School Commitment

Employ well-qualified staff who know their subject matter and who understand the sociological, physiological and psychological make-up of students.

Provide a positive learning environment.

Provide the proper curriculum to meet student needs.

Provide the materials and equipment necessary for proper instruction.

Provide a safe environment where students can attend school without fear.

Establish and administer reasonable rules and regulations regarding student behavior.

Provide parents with regular reports on student attendance, academic progress, and school behavior.

Provide appropriate, varied classroom learning opportunities to encourage academic progress.

Provide appropriate and varied homework assignments to facilitate and enhance learning.

Student Commitment

Attend assigned classes every day unless ill or an emergency arises.
Complete and turn in all class assignments on time.
 Bring the required materials to class each day.
Seek immediate assistance from the teacher when class assignments are not understood.
Be attentive during class instruction. Be committed to gaining the best education possible.
Give total effort to learning the material taught in each assigned class.
Follow all school rules and regulations.
Seek the assistance of teachers, counselors, and other school personnel for academic assistance or when problems occur that inhibit learning.

Parent Commitment

Insist that the student attend school every day unless the student is ill or an emergency arises.
Telephone the Attendance Office when the student is going to be absent. If unable to call, send a note when the student returns.
Ensure the student receives an appropriate amount of sleep prior to any school day so that he/she will be attentive and alert in class.
Provide a meal for the student before he/she comes to school each day.
Provide uninterrupted study time and reading time for the student each school night.
Check with the student daily regarding homework assignments and monitor the completion of those assignments.
Contact teachers immediately if there is a question concerning student progress or lack of homework. Please see our website king.riversideunified.org for telephone information and email addresses.