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2026-2027 School-Parent Compact for Student Success

2026-2027 School-Parent Compact for Student Success

2026-2027 School-Parent Compact for Student Success

Schilling Farms Elementary School

935 Colbert St. South, Collierville, TN 38017

(901) 853-3333

Mrs. Lisa Burton, Principal

Dr. Dana Barchak, Assistant Principal and Mr. Ryan Carey, Assistant Principal

Jointly Developed / Reviewed with Families: September 2026 | Revised: October 2026

What Is a School-Parent Compact?

A School-Parent Compact for Achievement is an agreement jointly developed by families, school staff, and students that explains how we will work together to support student achievement and help students meet Tennessee's academic standards.

Effective Compacts

  • Connect to the goals in the School Improvement Plan.
  • Describe how teachers will provide high-quality instruction.
  • Share strategies families can use to support learning at home.
  • Explain how students can take responsibility for their learning.
  • Describe how families and teachers will communicate about student progress.
  • Provide opportunities for families to participate, volunteer, and engage with the school.

The compact is reviewed and revised annually with input from families, students, teachers, and school staff.

Building Partnerships

Families may contact the school for opportunities to volunteer, participate in, or observe classroom activities in accordance with school procedures. Some of these events include:

  • Curriculum Night
  • Cultural Immersion Day
  • Hearts, History, and Heroes Program
  • House Family Game Night
  • Open House and Literacy Night
  • Pastries with Parents
  • PTA Meetings
  • Snowflake Dance
  • Stallion Stampede Fundraiser

If you would like to volunteer and be a part of the PTA, please contact one of our PTA representatives.

Communication Is Key

SFES is committed to regular, two-way, meaningful communication with families about student learning in a language families can understand.

Weekly Folders: These will contain graded assignments and assessments.

Technology Updates: You can find updates on our website, ParentSquare, Schoology, and PowerSchool.

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Scheduled conferences take place in September and February. The School-Parent Compact will be discussed during the conference as it relates to your child's individual achievement. Families may request additional conferences as needed.

If you have any questions about your child's progress, please send a ParentSquare message to their teacher.

Jointly Developed

The Schilling Farms Elementary School-Parent Compact was jointly developed with input from families, students, teachers, and school staff. Families provided feedback through surveys and opportunities for input during the development process. The compact is reviewed and revised annually based on student needs, school goals, and family feedback. Families are encouraged to provide comments and suggestions throughout the school year.

Collierville Schools Goals 2026-2029

  • By 2029, 8 out of every 10 third-grade students will meet or exceed expectations on the Tennessee state reading test (TCAP).
  • By 2029, Collierville Schools will increase the number of students meeting grade-level expectations in reading and English language arts, improve early reading skills for Kindergarten and 1st grade students, and ensure students make at least one year's worth of academic growth each year.
  • By 2029, Collierville Schools will increase the number of students meeting grade-level expectations in math, strengthen early math skills for Kindergarten and 1st grade students, and ensure students make at least one year's worth of academic growth each year.
  • By 2029, more students will graduate prepared for success in college, careers, military service, or other post-secondary opportunities.
  • By 2029, Collierville Schools will improve student attendance by reducing the number of students who miss too many school days through early support, strong school-family partnerships, and positive school environments.
  • By 2029, Collierville Schools will reduce student behavior incidents by creating positive school environments, teaching expected behaviors, and providing support to students who need additional help.

Schilling Farms Elementary School Goals 2026-2029

  • By Spring 2029, Schilling Farms Elementary School will increase Grade 3 ELA proficiency to at least 80.0%, as measured by the Grade 3 ELA TCAP.
  • By Spring 2029, at least 78.0% of all students in Grades 3-5 at Schilling Farms Elementary School will score proficient or advanced on the ELA TCAP.
  • By Spring 2029, Schilling Farms Elementary School will increase Grades 3-5 mathematics proficiency from 77.0% to at least 80.0%.
  • By Spring 2029, Schilling Farms Elementary School will increase Grades 3-5 science proficiency from 71.5% to at least 75.8%.
  • By May 2029, Schilling Farms Elementary School will maintain overall chronic absenteeism at or below 4.3%, reduce ED chronic absenteeism to no more than 13.5%, reduce SWD chronic absenteeism to no more than 8.0%, and reduce BHN chronic absenteeism to no more than 5.5%, as measured by PowerSchool and Tennessee attendance data.

Together We Are STRONG!

In Our Classrooms

Schilling Farms Elementary will provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive learning environment to help students meet Tennessee Academic Standards.

  • Share weekly learning goals and classroom updates through newsletters, email, and/or ParentSquare.
  • Provide academic resources and websites that support grade-level learning.
  • Set individual reading and math goals with students and monitor their progress.
  • Use high-quality instruction and digital tools to strengthen student learning.
  • Utilize technology only to support, communicate, and manage student learning.
  • Implement Capturing Kids' Hearts school-wide to build positive relationships and a supportive learning environment.

At Home

Families play an important role in supporting student success in reading and math. Families will support student learning when they:

  • Read with their child regularly and discuss what they are learning.
  • Use Schoology and ParentSquare to review assignments and learning.
  • Practice reading and math skills using strategies and resources provided by teachers.
  • Review classwork and prepare for upcoming assessments.
  • Check PowerSchool regularly for updates on student progress.
  • Establish consistent routines for sleep, homework, and studying.
  • Reinforce Capturing Kids' Hearts practices by sharing “Good Things” and using positive family expectations.
  • Support regular, on-time attendance and participate in conferences and decisions related to their child's learning.

Schilling Farms Elementary Students STRONG Pledge

Stallions will be STRONG by being Self-Disciplined, Trustworthy, Respectful, Organized, Nurturing, and Grateful.

As a Stallion, I will:

  • Read regularly and work to grow my vocabulary and comprehension.
  • Practice the academic skills and strategies I am learning at school.
  • Set learning goals and work hard to reach them.
  • Ask for help when I need it and take responsibility for my learning.
  • Follow our STRONG expectations and classroom Social Contract.

My personal learning goal is: ______________________________________________________________________________

My teacher can help me reach it by: ______________________________________________________________________________

My family can help me accomplish it by: ______________________________________________________________________________