Transcript Title I - Laurens School District 55

Title I
Ford Elementary School qualifies
as a school-wide Title I school.
This means that the school
receives services and materials in
addition to what is provided by the
school district. Title I funds are
provided by the federal
government.
Title I
During the spring of last school year, the
school staff and the School Improvement
Council reviewed the needs of the school
and made recommendations for serving
our students.
This year, our school benefits from the
following additional resources:
Literacy Coach
• Works with classroom teachers during
professional learning communities to plan,
instruct, and assess South Carolina
English Language Arts standards
• Performs model guided reading, shared
reading, writing, and read aloud lessons
• Works with teachers to interpret MAP data
in order to drive instruction to meet the
needs of the students
• Provides staff development
Instructional Coach/ESOL
• Provides additional literacy help to ESOL
students to ensure their success in the
classroom
• Works with teachers during professional
learning communities to help teachers
meet the needs of the ESOL students
• Provides staff development
Parenting
• Coordinates our volunteer program to
involve parents and other volunteers in our
school activities
• Interprets and translates for non-English
speaking families
• Ensures that our parent involvement plan
is carried out
Reading Recovery Teacher
• Provides individual and small group
tutoring to selected first grade students
who are below grade level in reading
• Works with some second graders who
qualify in a small group setting
Computer Lab Assistant
• Provides instruction that will reinforce skill
development and allow independent
practice for students in reading, writing,
and math
• Addresses the technology standards
during computer lab classes
Class Size Reduction
• Provides for acceleration in learning by
lowering the class size in one first grade
and one second grade class.
Instructional supplies and materials
• Provides supplemental classroom
teaching materials and supplies to
enhance instruction and academic
achievement
Funds for Field Trips
• Funds for field trips to the Joe Adair
Outdoor Science Center are provided for
students so that they can benefit from the
educational opportunities provided by this
local facility
Parent Involvement Policy
Ford Elementary School
Parent Involvement Policy
The Ford Elementary School Parent Involvement Policy is developed and continuously
evaluated through parent, teacher, and community input. We will, to the extent practical, provide all
parents, including those of limited English proficiency, those in migrant work, and those with
disabilities, information and school reports in a language/format that is easily understood.
Additionally, we will coordinate and integrate parental involvement programs and activities with
other programs such as Head Start.
In order to improve student academic performance, Ford Elementary School will supply
students and parents with clear evaluations of progress and achievement through conferences,
interim reports, Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) reports, report cards, newsletters, parent
nights, PTO meetings, and School Improvement Council meetings. Information concerning the
South Carolina State Curriculum Standards will be made available to all parents. The school Title I
Parenting Coordinator will provide additional opportunities for parent involvement through
workshops, trainings, take-home activities, home visits, and on-going efforts to extend home/school
communications.
The Parent Involvement Policy of Ford Elementary will be presented for comments,
suggestions, and approval during the initial open house and throughout the school year, at varying
times, in order to accommodate our parents’ schedules. A suggestion box is located in our main
office. We appreciate your comments and suggestions concerning our school-wide Title I project,
our Parent Involvement Policy, and our Parent/Student/Teacher Compact as we strive to better
serve our students, parents, and community.
Parent/Student/Teacher/Principal Compact
Ford Elementary School
The mission of Ford Elementary School is to create a community of learners who are responsible and
productive citizens.
PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER/PRINCIPAL COMPACT
2009-2010
As a parent/guardian, I will:
Show respect and support for my child, the teachers, and Ford Elementary School.
Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to the education of my child.
Monitor my child’s attendance in school.
Support the school’s discipline policy.
Provide a quiet, well-lit place for study and supervise the completion of homework.
Attend parent-teacher conferences.
Talk with my child each day about his or her school activities.
Monitor my child’s TV viewing.
Assist with at least one school or classroom activity.
Encourage my child to use extracurricular time wisely.
Read with my child for at least 10 minutes each day and let my child see me read.
As a student, I will:
Always try to do my best work.
Be kind and helpful to my classmates.
Show respect for myself, my school, and other people.
Obey classroom, school, and bus rules.
Show respect for property by not stealing or vandalizing.
Come to school prepared with my homework and my supplies.
Believe that I can and will learn.
Spend at least 15 minutes each day studying or reading at home.
Talk with my parents each day about my school activities.
Parent/Student/Teacher/Principal Compact (continued)
As a teacher, I will:
Show respect for each child and for his or her family.
Schedule (at least annually) a parent-teacher conference with the parent(s) of each student in my classroom
to discuss this compact as it relates to the individual child’s achievement.
Make efficient use of learning time.
Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that
enables children to meet the state’s student academic achievement standards.
Help each child grow to his or her fullest potential.
Provide meaningful and appropriate homework activities.
Provide necessary assistance to parents so that they can help with assignments.
Enforce school and classroom rules fairly and consistently.
Communicate to parents about the progress of their child’s achievement on an ongoing basis through
parent-teacher conferences, interim reports, MAP reports, and report cards.
Use special activities in the classroom to make learning enjoyable.
Demonstrate professional behavior and a positive attitude.
As the principal, I will:
Provide reasonable access to all staff members.
Provide opportunities for parents to volunteer and participate in their child’s class.
Provide opportunities for parents to observe classroom activities.
Now, hand in hand, we will work together to carry out this contract.
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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Student Signature
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Teacher Signature
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Principal Signature
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Title I
We feel that the services and materials that
Title I provides for our school greatly benefit
our students. If you would like to make any
comments or suggestions about the Parent
Involvement Policy, Compact, or the services
provided, a suggestion/comment box is located
in the main office.