Effective schools are a result of families and school staff working together to ensure that children are successful in school.  A compact is a voluntary agreement between two groups that firmly unites them.  This is a three-way partnership with a specific goal in mind.  It is imperative that each person assume his or her responsibilities.

MISSION STATEMENT:  We at Muenster ISD believe that all children can learn.  Our mission is to assure the development of self-motivated, literate, problem-solving children by providing an appropriate, challenging curriculum by a professional, caring staff in a supportive environment.

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• See that my child attends school regularly and is on time;
• Support the school in developing positive behaviors in my child;
• Provide a quiet place to do homework;
• Set aside a specific time to do homework;
• Look over homework assignments to check for understanding;
• Attend parent-teacher conferences;
• Talk with my child about his or her school activities each day; and
• Encourage my child to read at home and apply all their learning to daily life.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Believe that I can learn;
• Always try to do my best in my work and my behavior;
• Take home materials and information needed to complete homework assignments;
• Complete homework in a thorough, legible, and timely manner;
• Accept responsibility for my own actions; and 
• Show respect for myself, my school, and other people.

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Believe that each child can learn;
• Document ongoing assessment of each child’s academic progress;
• Maintain open lines of communication with students and parents;
• Explain assignments clearly and provide homework that supports the curriculum;
• Provide necessary information to parents so that they can help with the assignments;
• Recognize that students are accountable for every assignment;
• Seek ways to involve parents in the school program; and
• Help students learn to resolve conflicts in an appropriate and positive manner.