Author: Jennifer Carter

What is a School-Parent Compact?

A School-Parent Compact for Achievement is an agreement that parents, students, and teachers develop together. It explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all of our students reach grade-level standards.
Effective compacts:
Link to goals of the school improvement plan
Focus on student learning skills
Describe how teachers will help students develop those skills using high-quality instruction
Share strategies parents can use at home
Explain how teachers and parents will communicate about student progress
Describe opportunities for parents to volunteer, observe, and participate in the classroom
Jointly Developed
The parents, students, and staff of South Hart Elementary School worked collaboratively to develop this Teacher/Parent/Student Compact for Achievement. Parents and teachers requested additional trainings on how to help their child at home, and our students expressed their desire for more hands-on learning opportunities. Meetings are held each year to review and update the Teacher/Parent/Student Compacts and make changes based on student need and parent input. Parents are welcome to contribute input at any time.
If you would like to volunteer and/or participate in classroom and school-wide activities, please contact your child’s teacher at (706) 856-7383 or by email.
If you would like to volunteer and/or participate in classroom and school-wide activities, please contact your child’s teacher at (706) 856-7383 or by email.

Family Learning Communities (FLCs)
August 25, 2026: 6:00PM Annual Title I Meeting: Parents will learn
about our Title I program including our Parent and Family Engagement Policy, the School-Wide Improvement Plan, and the School-Parent Compact. A redelivery session will be provided the following morning, August 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM in the cafeteria.
6:30-7:30 PM Curriculum Night: Parents will learn about curriculum, standards, and expectations for their child this school year. Parents will also learn about the Standards Based Report Card for grades K-2.
September 10, 2026: 5:30-7:00 PM Digital and Social Media for
Elementary Parents: Parents can learn everything they need to know
about digital citizenship, social media, safety, and how to monitor their
child’s phone/activity online. This will be located at the HCCS Agriscience
Center.
September 23, 2026: 8:00 AM Technology Training: Parents are invited to attend an informational session on technology.
8:30 AM Hispanic Heritage Month Pup Program: Students of the Month for September will be recognized.
October 15, 2026: 12:50 PM Early Release Day / 1:30-7:30 PM Parent
Conferences: Parents will confer with their child’s teacher about their
progress, review MAP test data, and compacts. Teachers will model
subject specific instructional strategies for parents during this time.
Conferences will be scheduled from 1:30-7:30 PM.
November 13, 2026: 8:00 AM Grits with Guardians: Parents are invited to attend a reading workshop in the cafeteria to learn how to help their child with practice at home by receiving various resources. Grits will be served to participating parents and students.
8:30 AM Veterans Day Pup Program: Students of the Month for October and November will be recognized.
February 12, 2027: 8:00 AM Georgia Milestones Informational
Meeting: Parents will receive guidance on how to prepare their child for the Georgia Milestones, as well as, interpreting Milestones results and expectations.
8:30 AM Black History Month Pup Program: Students of the Month for December, January, and February will be recognized.
March 25, 2027: 12:50 PM Early Release Day/1:30-7:30 PM Parent Conferences: Parents will confer with their child’s teacher about their progress, review MAP test data, and compacts. Teachers will model subject specific instructional strategies for parents during this time. Conferences will be scheduled from 1:30-7:30 PM. April 14, 2027: STEAM/PBL Showcase (Math/Science) 6:00-7:30PM: Students across the district will showcase Project Based Learning (PBL) and
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) projects developed throughout the school year.
April 16, 2027: 8:00 AM Spring Parent Input Meeting: Parents are invited to provide their input on our Title 1 funding, staff training, barriers to parent/teacher communication, and student achievement for the 2027-2028 school year.
8:30 AM Pup Program: Students of the Month for March, April, and May will be recognized.
May-July 2027: Bridge to Beginnings June 2027: Parent and Family Engagement Week: This work session will be devoted to reviewing, revising, developing, and improving the Title I Program documents. The use of parent and family engagement funds will be discussed. All parents are invited to attend.
Parents of Migrant Children: We need your voice, scan here:

School-parent
compact for achievement
2026-2027
Located In Front office & media Center Title I Parent and Family Engagement notebook

5th Grade Focus for Student Success

The mission of South Hart Elementary School is to prepare all individuals to soar above tomorrow’s challenges by providing quality educational opportunities today.

South Hart Elementary School
Marion Hanahan, Principal
121 E & M Dairy Road
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7383
http://shes.hart.k12.ga.us
Revision Date: June 5, 2026

Our Goals for Student Achievement

District Goals
The Hart County Charter System is committed to academic excellence. The mission of the district is to prepare all individuals to meet tomorrow’s challenges by providing quality educational opportunities today. The district has set the following goals for 2026-2027:
The Hart County Charter System’s College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) score will meet or exceed the state’s CCRPI score.
Students in the Hart County Charter System will demonstrate academic growth in the area of Math as measured by state and local assessments.
Students in the Hart County Charter System will demonstrate academic growth in the area of ELA (including reading, language, and writing) as measured by state and local assessments.
South Hart Elementary School Goals for 2026-2027
South Hart administrators and teachers have studied our student performance data to decide on the most important areas of improvement for our school.
South Hart’s College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) will meet or exceed the state’s CCRPI score.
Students at South Hart will demonstrate academic growth in the areas of English Language Arts as measured by state and local assessments and utilize the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Into Reading with fidelity.
Students in the Hart County Charter System will demonstrate academic growth in the area of Math as measured by state and local assessments and utilize daily number talks and the Hands2Mind Math kits and manipulatives.

In the 5th Grade Classroom
The 5th grade team will work with students and their families to support students’ success in all academic areas. Our connections with families will be:
Provide students with opportunities to choose books based on their learning styles, interests, and ability levels in order to complete reading for Accelerated Reader.
Provide students with writing activities in all content areas using the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt writing workshop
showcasing student writing.
Provide students with time to master skills on research-based educational websites such as Reflex Math, IXL, and Study Island. Links to these websites can be found on the South Hart homepage.
Provide Math activities (e.g., multiplying and dividing fractions and numbers with decimals), which will support and enrich math curriculum. Students will complete activities based on ability levels.
Offer parent and family engagement opportunities in all subject areas.

Communication about Student Learning
South Hart Elementary School is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about student achievement. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:
Student binders / homework folders
Information on monthly newsletters
Information on the South Hart website
Phone calls or text messages through SchoolStatus
Parent-teacher conferences
Do you have questions about your child’s progress?
If so, contact your child’s teacher by phone at 706-856-7383, SchoolStatus, or email. Email addresses are listed on the school’s website at http://shes.hart.k12.ga.us.

At Home
South Hart Elementary School parents joined staff to develop ideas about how families can support students’ success in all academic areas. Families may have other ideas to add to the list below:
Encourage independent reading
Ask your child to share his/her writing after completing the writing modules.
Provide time for your child to develop skills on research-based educational programs (e.g., Reflex Math, IXL and Study Island). Links to these websites can be found on the South Hart homepage.
Encourage completion of weekly Math activities (e.g., multiplying and dividing fractions and numbers with decimals).
Attend parent and family engagement opportunities throughout the year which will be communicated via SchoolStatus and social media.

South Hart 5th Grade Students
The following ideas make connections between learning at home and school:
Complete Accelerated Reader Assessments with at least 80% or higher accuracy (while reading 100 minutes weekly).
Share my completed writing assignments with parents after completing units.
Practice skills on educational research-based sites such as Reflex Math, IXL and Study Island. Links to these websites can be found on the South Hart website.
Complete Math activities (e.g., multiplying and dividing fractions and numbers with decimals) each week.
Remind my parents about Parent Family Engagement events happening at my school.