The Charter School of Excellence

The parent(s)/guardian(s) of _________________________ have read and agree to abide by the following:

WHEREAS, the undersigned parent(s)/guardian(s) has made a personal decision to enroll my child(ren) at the Charter School of Excellence in order to provide my child with a unique educational opportunity;

WHEREAS, my desire and decision to enroll my child at the Charter School of Excellence is based upon my desire to become an active partner in the education of my child; and

WHEREAS, I recognize that the Charter School of Excellence is a public charter school of choice not entitlement;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing;

As a parent of a student at the Charter School of Excellence, my commitment is to abide by the following rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Directors:

A. To recognize and embrace my role as having primary responsibility for the education of my child

B. To attend all conferences scheduled with any member of the Charter School of Excellence staff.

C. To participate in the Parent Volunteer Program, including volunteering 20 hours for one child and 30 hours for two or more children, at a capacity that is sensitive to the needs of the school.

D. To provide transportation to and from school for my child. If I am late picking up my child, I understand that I will be charged for after-school care at whatever rate is in existence at that time. If my child is continually tardy, I understand that for the benefit of my child's education, he/she may be required to attend a school that is more accessible for my child.

E. To purchase uniforms for my child from the Charter School of Excellence Board approved supplier and ensure my child abides by the Dress Code of the Charter School of Excellence.

F. To supply a healthy lunch and snack, either brown bagged or purchased from the Charter School of Excellence board-approved vendor, each school day for my child.

G. To be responsible for timely payment of any fees accrued to my account at the Charter School of Excellence.

H. To participate in the Charter School of Excellence Parent Teacher Resource Group meetings which are scheduled monthly throughout the school year.

I. To encourage my child to abide by the Broward County Public School Code of Conduct supplemented by the Cheetah Code of Conduct by words and deeds of my own life.
In order to enhance my child's academic growth, I agree to do the following:

A. To read and use information sent home by the school to keep parents informed of the academic topics to be introduced and studied in the classroom.

B. To provide a suitable time and place within the home for homework.

C. To assist my child in obtaining and regularly using a library card at the Public Library and allow for thirty minutes of reading daily.

D. To limit television and video games during the week and allow more time for reading, studying, and family time.

E. To check my child's homework folder nightly.

F. To encourage my child to research his or her academic level with deep commitment and enthusiasm for learning.

I We) understand that by not fulfilling my contractual obligations to the School and to my child, this will result in my child being suspended or withdrawn and referred to a regular Public School or a private school of the parent’s choice as approved by the Charter School of Excellence Board of Directors.

Signature of Parent/Guardian _________________________

Date ______________

Acknowledged by: ________________ Date ______________

Robert Haag, President