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Grassy Pond Elementary Title 1/ AR/Curriculum
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Title One Parent Involvement Policy
Grassy Pond Elementary School
2009-2010
Parent involvement is an essential element of the school environment at Grassy Pond Elementary. Our school acknowledges that parents are a child’s first teacher and realizes the importance of parent involvement in a child’s educational experience. Schools, staff and parents are integral in setting a positive climate for parent involvement within the school. Grassy Pond Elementary School understands that family friendly schools and classroom environment invites parent involvement. We also understand that a family friendly climate contributes to effective communication, relationship building, engagement in learning and parent leadership. We will actively engage our parents in decision making on a continuous basis. Parents are invited to attend our Annual Title I Meeting to inform parents of the school’s participation in the Title I program. District and school personnel will review the rights and obligations of parents in the education of their child as well as hear from parents their comments and suggestions to help our school be more effective. Parents are encouraged to network and share experiences. Parents may offer suggestions or comments to any member of the school team and volunteer for school committees. Parent comments and suggestions are integral in developing the parent policy and parent compact at Grassy Pond Elementary.
Parents will be notified about scheduled parent meetings to be held at Grassy Pond Elementary. Title I funds may be used if needed to cover cost of parenting activities and aide parents that may need special services to attend. Channel 15 television station will also list meetings for parents. A school newsletter is used monthly to further update parents on school activities as well as teacher weekly newsletters. Parents are encouraged to volunteer in their child’s classroom or at other school functions. Parents are encouraged to participate on the School Improvement Committee, PTC, Title One School wide Plan Team or other school committees. Parents’ input shapes our school’s development of our school wide plan. Parents are invited to meet monthly or during other times during the year to provide assistance, monitoring and evaluation in developing our school wide plan. Parent surveys are also used by our School Improvement Council giving every parent an opportunity to be heard. Parents are encouraged to stop by the Parent Resource room or area to pick up school information, learning or family publications and books to help the family. Title I parenting provides information to parents about Adult Education classes and other learning opportunities in the community. Families are encouraged to participate in Family Literacy opportunities at the school or in the community. Parents can also find information on the school web-site. The District Parent Coordinator will be available to assist parents. The marquee will display information concerning the school and the Alert Now telephone system will be used to relay information to families.
Information regarding school performance, performance evaluations will be disseminated to parents. Other information will be furnished upon request. Parent- Teacher conferences are scheduled during each semester at various times of the day and evening. Parents are also strongly encouraged to make appointments with teachers in order to discuss the progress of their child. School and district personnel make home visits as necessary to encourage parent involvement and disseminate information.
Individual student performance reports will be explained and given to parents at the first of two parent conferences. Information may be given in the language a parent understands or an interpreter may be provided when possible. Proficiency levels that the child is expected to meet will be discussed at that time. State standards, MAP scores and other student assessment will be shared with parents. Arrangements for further assistance of the child will be granted if needed. If a parent is unable to attend the meeting, other attempts will be made to schedule a meeting. Individual student reports will be sent home with the child if a parent meeting is not held. Plans are developed for all students needing extra assistance based on achievement test scores. Parents will be informed of parent trainings to target specific areas of need as requested by parents.
Grassy Pond Elementary School:
SCHOOL AND FAMILY COMPACT 2009-2010
Parents
As a parent, I will support my child’s learning this school year by:
Setting the expectation of learning in my home and allowing child to see me learning and exploring new things
Requiring regular and punctual school attendance
Encouraging and supporting child daily by providing a safe, positive and loving environment that includes proper diet, rest, study area, medical and dental care, and monitored television time
Attending parent-teacher conferences and other school functions
Making homework and reading a top priority making sure homework is attempted and completed daily
Volunteering in child’s classroom or other school functions including decision making teams
Attending parenting sessions, PTC activities and other school functions to promote learning
Participating, as appropriate, in decisions relating to my child’s education by volunteering for a school committee, School wide planning team or SIC, by completing surveys or providing other parent comments
Promoting positive use of my child’s extracurricular time.
Staying informed about my child’s education and communicating with the school by promptly reading all notices from the school or the school district either received by my child or by mail and responding, as appropriate.
Participating in available activities as noted in newsletters, notices, the school’s website, and other communications sent forth by the school.
Participating in Family Literacy activities within the school and community
Communicate with my child’s teacher in a positive constructive manner via conferences, personal notes, telephone calls or assignment book concerning behavior, curriculum, grades, homework, testing scores and expectations and discuss all with your child
Teacher
As a teacher, I will support and encourage student learning by:
Encouraging and supporting our school parenting activities including PTC, parenting sessions and promoting family literacy
Providing a family friendly atmosphere that welcomes parents and engages families in learning
Maintaining open communication with parents by sending home weekly reports, signed papers and newsletters, Being available for individualized conferences when requested
Providing information to parents in a language that can be understood
Homework assignments include information/instructions that help families expand on the learning in class
Providing quality instruction and leadership and assist parents to improve students’ skills
Providing regular assessments of student’s progress by sending home midterm grades and report cards, designated parent teacher conferences, home visits or by telephone
Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class and to observe classroom activities or participate in classroom learning, school planning teams and PTC
Students
As a student, I will take an active role and responsibility for my learning by:
Attending school every day and obeying all school rules
Being prepared for class with material and work, respecting adults, classmates, and property
Completing all school assignments and asking for assistance when needed
Providing my parents or the adult who is responsible for my welfare all notices and information received by me from my school every day
Encouraging parents to volunteer in the PTC, SIC or other school functions
Encouraging parents to participate in Family Literacy activities
We agree to support the above statements to the best of our abilities.
Parent:_________________________ Student:________________________
Teacher:________________________ Principal:_______________________
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Accelerated Reader AR points start on Aug. 17, 2009 and end on April 30, 2010 Rules for students in Grades 2-5 Students must take test on appropriate level (their reading level + or – 1) *Books that do not meet this criteria will be deleted from the student's record. First and Second Nine weeks parties – 2nd Grade – 12 points 3rd Grade – 14 points 4th Grade – 16 points 5th Grade – 20 points Third Nine Weeks Party- 2nd Grade- 14 3rd Grade- 15 4th Grade- 17 5th Grade- 21 No party for 4th nine weeks (end of year field trip instead) Party times and themes TBA. First grade teachers will handle AR on an independent basis. End of year grand prize - Students who meet the following goals by April 30 will be treated to a celebration. 2nd grade – 50 points 3rd grade – 60 points 4th grade –75 points 5th grade – 95 points |
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