Nokomis North Compact

Nokomis Montessori, North Campus

2026-2027

Title I Family -School Compact

Nokomis Montessori Vision

Our school is based on the Montessori method: students learn at their own pace in multi-grade classrooms, independently cultivating their interests and natural abilities.

Nokomis Montessori Mission

Through collaboration, Montessori methodology, culturally relevant instruction, and aligned staff development, Nokomis will provide a learning environment that nurtures successful guided learning for every student.

What is a Family-School Compact?

A Family-School 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 students get the individual support needed to reach and exceed grade-level standards.

Nokomis Montessori Goals

• Reading: Montessori teachers will collaborate with literacy intervention and English Learner teachers to provide daily, direct small group reading instruction for students reading below grade level as measured by FAST (reading assessment) data.
• Math: Montessori teachers will implement Montessori math scope and sequence as measured by ongoing team meetings.

English Language in the Mainstream: Licensed staff will utilize ELM strategies and explicitly teach academic language in the content areas to accelerate learning as measured by walkthroughs.

Climate: All staff will plan for and implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Restorative Practice Community Building Circles, peace corner components, with Zones of Regulation and other de-escalation strategies that support social emotional learning, which will increase student engagement in the learning environment.

Commitments

Staff Agreement - I believe each student can be successful, kind and responsible. I will:

• Provide a welcoming, inclusive, culturally rich and peaceful learning environment where the needs of the students come first
• Hold high expectations for all learners and differentiate culturally relevant instruction
• Create a learning environment where relationships are foundational
• Communicate frequently and openly with parents
• Update parents on class activities
• Promote peaceful resolutions

Student Agreement - I believe that I can be safe, kind and responsible. I will:

• Attend school daily ready to learn
• Respect and honor myself, others and the school by being kind, helpful and inclusive
• Take responsibility for my actions
• Follow all school and bus expectations
• Take responsibility for my learning by completing assignments
• Try hard and do my best
• Report problems to a teacher or staff member as they occur
• Participate in circles to build community

Parent/Guardian Agreement - I believe my student can be safe, kind and responsible. I will:

• Support and encourage my child’s learning
• Send my student to school every day and on time
• Call or email the school before 10:00 a.m. to report an absence
• Support homework by establishing routines and checking completed homework
• Attend parent/teacher conferences and school events
• Support school/classroom behavioral policies
• Promote a peaceful resolution of conflicts

Family Support

• Monthly Family Fridays
• Active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
• Family relationships strengthened by consistency of teachers
• Frequent communications - monthly school newsletter, PTO newsletter, conferences, website, weekly teacher news
• Annual Title I Education Night
• PTO Fall and Spring Festival
• Hmong New Year
• National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID)

SPPS Achieves Long Term Outcomes

• Decrease disparities in achievement based on race, ethnicity, culture and identity
• Increase achievement of English Learners
• Increase achievement of students receiving special education services
• Improve kindergarten readiness
• Increase academic growth in reading and math for all students
• Prepare students for college, career and life

Jointly Developed by Parents & Staff

The parents at Nokomis Montessori, along with licensed staff, developed this Compact for Achievement. School-wide meetings are held each year to update the compact. Parents are encouraged to contribute at any time. For more information on this compact, contact Lauren Bolopue, Principal.

lauren.bolopue@spps.org

651-744-7440