Title 1 Parent Involvement Policy<= o:p>
2007-2008
In an effort to involve parents in the development and ongoing support of our Parent Involvement Policy, we will: &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp;
= - = work with parents serving on the School Improvement= Team, PTA Board, or other school teams.
= - = share the Parent Involvement Policy with all parent= s by sending it home at the beginning of the school year.
= - = share the Parent Involvement Policy at our opening = PTA program each Fall.
= - = maintain a binder containing the Parent Involvement Policy, the School Improvement Plan, PTA minutes, and Leadership Team minut= es for review by all stakeholders upon request.
In an effort to involve parents in the process of scho= ol improvement, we will:
= - = solicit parent input in developing the School Improvement Plan. This will b= e done through parents serving on the School Improvement Team, PTA Board, or other school teams.
= - = solicit parent input in developing the School Title= 1 Plan. This will be done throu= gh parents serving on the School Improvement Team, PTA Board, or other school = teams.
= - = solicit parent input in planning parent involvement programs and activities. This= will be done through parents serving on the School Improvement Team, PTA Board, = or other school teams.
= - = actively recruit parents, focusing on representatio= n of the total school population, to serve on various parent/teacher teams.
In an effort to plan and implement effective parent involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and school performance, we will: &= nbsp; =
= - = periodically provide information about NCLB requirements, program services, and parent support topics through parent information nights and/or school newsletters.
= - = pay reasonable and necessary expenses associated wi= th parent involvement activities, to enable parents to participate in school-related meetings and training sessions.
= - = provide a variety of opportunities and strategies to improve parent involvement at the school.
= - = arrange school meetings at a variety of times and community locations and conduct in-home conferences if necessary.
In an effort to evaluate and improve the content and e= ffectiveness of the school and district’s educational programs, we will: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp;
= - = solicit parent evaluation of school programs and services through a HPS survey each spring.= Notify parents of HPS or Jenkins surveys through newsletters. Result= s of this survey will be used to evaluate and write the school Title 1 Plan and School Improvement Plan.
= - = provide parents with a list of SCOS objectives for their child’s grade level.
= - = provide parents with information regarding state and local assessment procedures and student achievement standards.
= - = provide parents with information on how they can partner with teachers to improve the academic achievement of their children. (i.e. homework strategies, daily reading requirements, course outline align= ed with the NC SCOS, syllabus of content of study and related field trips, etc= .)
= - = provide information through parent meetings, school newsletters, and web site updates.
In an effort to provide materials, training and resour= ce avenues to help parents work with their children to improve their children’s academic achievement, we will: = ; &n= bsp;
= - = provide at least two parent night activities during= the school year that will engage parents and help them learn to provide instructional support at home.
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provide ongoing communication to parents regarding
their children’s academic needs and offer resources for the parents to
use to help their children at home. (i.e.
In an effort to provide quality communication with par= ents, we will: = ;
= - = hold parent/teacher conferences at least twice a ye= ar.
= - = send home academic progress reports every three wee= ks.
= - = send home various information regarding Title 1 and other school programs.
= - = inform parents that all School Improvement Team and= PTA Board meetings are open for all to attend.
= - = inform parents that school administrators, teachers= and Title 1 staff are available for conferences at any time throughout the year= .
= - = encourage parents to visit their child’s classroom and to become involved in school activities and programs.
= - = provide information regarding Title 1 program servi= ces, teacher availability, contact information, and parent involvement opportuni= ties.
= - = provide, to the greatest extent possible, informati= on in the home language for all students.
= - = encourage parents to utilize the HPS and individual school websites and email to enhance parent/teacher communication.
In an effort to educate our administration, teachers, = and school staff of the educational value of parent/teacher partnerships, we wi= ll: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p;
= - = provide parents the opportunity during parent night= s to share ideas about improving the school and student achievement.
= - = provide information to teachers on successful parent involvement strategies and programs.
In order to ensure the success of all students attendi=
ng Jenkins Elementary, it is vital f=
or
students, parents, teachers, and school administrators to work as a team.
Adoption of the Parent Involvement Policy
The Parent Involvement Policy has been developed joint= ly with, and agreed upon by parent representatives and staff members of Jenkins Elementary. This policy was a= dopted on August 20, 2007. The schoo= l will distribute this policy to all parents.&nbs= p; This policy will be reviewed annually and necessary changes and additions will be made.
Student-Parent-Teacher=
-Administrator
Agreement
We know that learning can take place only when there= is a combination of effort, interest, and motivation. As we are all committed to ____________________________’s progress in school, we are going to do= our best to promote his/her achievement.
This agreement is a promise to work together. We believe that this agreement can= be fulfilled by our team effort. Together we can improve teaching and learning.
As a
student I pledge to:
& Work=
as
hard as I can on my classroom and homework assignments. & Disc=
uss with
my parents what I am learning in school. & Foll=
ow all
school rules and procedures. & Ask =
my
teacher questions when I don’t understand something. & Go t=
o my
public or school library at least once a week. & Prac=
tice
Jenkins Character Education Traits at all times. ______________________________=
_____________________ &=
nbsp; Stude=
nt
Signature &nbs=
p; &=
nbsp; Date As a
parent I pledge to: &
Review my child’s schoolwork on a daily bas=
is. & Prov=
ide a
quiet study time at home and encourage good study habits, and ensure that a=
ll
homework is completed daily. & Talk=
with
my child about his/her school activities everyday. & Rein=
force
all school rules and procedures. & Moni=
tor my
child’s progress by attending school conferences, reviewing schoolwor=
k,
and talking with appropriate school personnel. & Enco=
urage
my child to read by reading to him/her and by reading myself. & Ensu=
re my
child comes to school on time and ready to learn. & Guid=
e my
child in their choice of TV programs, gaming selections, and encourage pers=
onal
discipline and development. ______________________________=
_____________________ Parent Signature &n=
bsp; =
; &n=
bsp; Date As a tea=
cher I
pledge to: & Prov=
ide a
rigorous and relevant instructional program differentiated to meet the need=
s of
all students. & Prov=
ide
motivating and interesting learning experiences in my classroom. & Expl=
ain my
expectations, Instructional goals and grading system to students and parent=
s. & Expl=
ain
the Code of Student Conduct to the student and his/her parent(s). & Comm=
unicate
and cooperate with each parent to ensure the best education possible. & Expl=
ore
techniques and supporting materials to assist each student in working to th=
eir
fullest potential. & Model
Jenkins Character Education Traits at all times. ______________________________=
_____________________ &=
nbsp; Teacher
Signature &nbs=
p; &=
nbsp; Da=
te As a
principal/administrator I pledge to: & Crea=
te a
welcoming environment for students and parents. & Comm=
unicate
to students and parents the school’s mission and goals. & Ensu=
re a
safe and orderly learning environment. & Act =
as the
instructional leader by supporting teachers in their classrooms. & Prov=
ide
the appropriate in-service and training for teachers and parents. & Ensu=
re
that positive relationships are established and maintained among all
educational stakeholders. ______________________________=
_____________________ Principal/Administrator Signature