PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY

       LOUISA EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

   TITLE I SCHOOLWIDE PROGRAM SCHOOL

 

EXPECTATIONS FOR PARENT INVOLVEMENT

 

The Louisa East Elementary School has adopted the following parent involvement policy and plan.  This policy and the plan to implement it have been developed jointly and in agreement with, and will be distributed to all parents.

 

Likewise, all comments indicating parents’ dissatisfaction with the school wide plan shall be collected and taken into consideration.   Evaluation will be on an annual basis as part of the School Comprehensive Improvement Plan.

 

The Louisa East Elementary School shall convene an annual meeting, at a time that is convenient for parents, to which all parents are invited and encouraged to attend. At this meeting parents will be informed of the school’s participation in a Title I school wide program, the purpose and requirements of Title I, and their right to be involved.  Particular attention shall be given to reaching those parents who are economically disadvantaged, are disabled, have limited English proficiency, have limited literacy, or are of any racial or ethnic minority background.

 

The Louisa East Elementary School shall offer a flexible number of meetings to parents.

 

Parents shall be provided:

·         Timely information and opportunities to attend regular meetings.

·         School performance profiles and their child’s individual assessment results, including an interpretation of results.

·         A description and explanation of the school curriculum, assessment, and proficiency levels.

·         A timely response to parent suggestions.

 

SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIGH STUDENT PERFORMANCE

 

The Louisa East Elementary School has jointly developed with parents, for all students, a parent-school learning compact that describes: 

  • The school’s responsibility to provide high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that will enable students to meet the state’s academic expectations.
  • Ways in which each parent will be responsible for supporting his/her child’s learning.
  • The ongoing communication between parents and teachers through: annual parent/teacher conferences at which time the learning compact will be discussed; progress reports given to parents; and reasonable access to staff, observation of classroom activities, and opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class.

 

BUILDING CAPACITY FOR INVOLVEMENT

 

The Louisa East Elementary School shall build the capacity for strong parent involvement by:

 

·         Providing assistance to parents in understanding national, state, and local goals, standards, and assessments; Title I Part A requirements; and how to monitor their child’s performance as well as information on how parents can participate in the education of their child.

 

·         Providing materials and training to parents such as needed literacy training not otherwise available to help parents improve their child’s achievement.

 

·         Educating all school staff, with assistance of parents, on how to reach out to communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners.

 

·         Coordinating and integrating, as appropriate, parent involvement programs/activities with Head Start. Even Start, Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters, Parents as Teachers Program, and public preschool programs.

 

·         Ensuring, to the extent possible, information sent home is in a language and form parents can understand.  For parents whose English is a second language, provide information in their primary language.  For parents who are visually impaired, provide information in Braille or in large print.

 

·         Involving parents, where appropriate, in development of training for teachers and other staff that improves instruction.

 

·         Providing other assistance, as appropriate, such as parent resource centers where parents can learn about child development and rearing from birth designed to help parents become full partners in the education of their child.

 

·         Developing appropriate roles for community-based organizations and businesses and encouraging partnerships with elementary, middle, and secondary schools.

 

·         Training and supporting parents to enhance involvement of other parents, where appropriate.

 

·         Annual evaluation instrument developed by parents & teachers.

 

Date Adopted:  August 6, 2008

Date Revised:  October 8, 2009;

Date Reviewed:  July 19, 2010

 

Debra Hixson, Principal and Chairperson

Louisa East Elementary School SBDM Council

 


LOUISA EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT

HOME, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

COMPACT FOR LEARNING

 

Mission Statement:      The mission of Louisa East Elementary is to instill the desire to learn at high levels through a rigorous curriculum with a partnership involving home, school, and community.

 

Louisa East Elementary School embraces this mission statement.  This compact unites us in our responsibility for student learning, and will empower each child to realize his or her fullest potential in becoming a responsible citizen and a lifelong learner.  It also embraces the statement that every Louisa East Elementary School child is “Worth It!”

 

Vision Statement:  Teaching Today for Tomorrow

 

Value Statements:  

  • We will invest in quality personnel who are committed to the success of our students.
  • We will identify the essential learning goals and help each student to achieve those goals.
  • We will teach for understanding, frequently assessing students’ understanding and providing a variety of opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery.
  • We will work collaboratively in developing instructional strategies, designing methods of assessment, and advancing the vision of our school.
  • We will involve our families and our community in the learning process by creating shared learning experiences.
  • We will be models of life-long learning and commitment to high- quality work that we hope to develop in our students.
  • We will monitor the results of our individual and collective efforts and use evidence of results to celebrate accomplishments and guide our processes of continuous improvement.
  • We will identify and provide opportunities for our students to experience and value diversity in a diverse global society.

 

COMPACT FOR LEARNING

 

AS THE HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY, WE BELIEVE:

·         that all children can learn

·         that each  child is of inherent worth

·         that education is a life-long building process

·         that each child deserves an equal opportunity to learn

·         that children do best in a positive and nurturing environment

·         that individual differences are assets

·         that high expectations improve individual achievement

·         that self-esteem enhances the learning process

·         that improvement is possible in all things

·         that both trust and honesty are necessary for effective human relationships

·         that education is a partnership involving the home, the school, and the community

·         that people make a difference by working together

 

AS THE PRINCIPAL AT LOUISA EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, I WILL SUPPORT THIS HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY LEARNING COMPACT BY DOING THE FOLLOWING:

·         create opportunities for all families to volunteer in the classroom, after school, and in other capacities, and encourage them to do so with the assistance of the Parent Involvement coordinator

·         ensure a safe, nurturing and cooperative learning environment

·         ensure that the curriculum is rigorous and challenging and allows students to apply learning to their daily lives

·         ensure that technology is incorporated into all aspects of learning

·         establish and monitor appropriate classroom management policies and procedures

 

AS A TEACHER AT LOUISA EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, I WILL SUPPORT THE COMPACT BY DOING THE FOLLOWING:

·         believe that all children can learn

·         document student progress and keep parents informed of students needs through  parent-teacher conferences as needed

·         hold high expectations for all students and hold students accountable for their own work

·         respect the cultural differences of students, their families, and other staff

·         help children to resolve conflicts in positive, nonviolent ways

·         coordinate with other programs to make sure nightly assignments to do not exceed time limits which are appropriate for specific grade levels

·         give respective feedback

 

AS A STUDENT AT LOUISA EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL I WILL:

·         respect the personal rights and property of others

·         attend school regularly and be on time

·         work cooperatively with my teachers and schoolmates

·         ask the teacher any questions about work that I do not understand

·         expect the best of myself and work to the best of my abilities

·         discuss with my parents what I am learning in school

·         work to resolve conflicts in positive nonviolent ways

 

AS A PARENT/GUARDIAN OF A CHILD/CHILDREN AT LOUISA EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL I WILL ENCOURAGE SUCCESS BY DOING THE FOLLOWING:

·         see that my child attends school regularly and is on time

·         spend time each day with my child reading, writing, listening, or just talking

·         maintain and foster high standards of academic achievement and positive behavior

·         respect, love, and encourage my child’s growth and ideas

·         encourage positive attitudes toward school

·         encourage responsible citizenship and moral character building through application of learning to daily life

·         show respect and support for my child, the staff, and the school

·         attend parent-teacher conferences or other activities related to my child/children’s learning experiences

 

 

Student Signature___________________________________________________

Parent Signature____________________________________________________

Teacher Signature___________________________________________________

Principal Signature__________________________________________________


PARENT INVOLVEMENT EVALUATION

   LOUISA EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 

Dear Parents:

 

Your child, _______________________, has been a participant in the Title I (SWP- serves all students) reading/math/social studies/science program during this school year.

 

The purpose of this questionnaire is to gather information on how well the school communicates with parents and children who receive Title I services.  Please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire.  Your feedback will be used to improve parent involvement activities.  Suggestions on how we can better help our students at home or at school are welcome.

 

______________________________________________________________________________________

Please circle yes or no and return to Louisa East Elementary School with your child.  Thanks for your valuable input. 

 

1.   Were you invited to a meeting to talk about the Title I program?                       Yes         No

      (Readifest, Learning Compacts)

 

2.   Have you been invited to a parent-teacher conference this year                        Yes         No

(CATS Night, Open House)

 

3.       Were you offered information or suggestions as to how to help and support

        your child’s learning such as monitoring attendance, TV, homework

        completion, etc.?                                                                                                         Yes         No

 

4.   Were you asked to help design the school’s parent involvement policy            Yes         No

 

5.   Do you receive student progress reports in a timely manner?                              Yes         No

 

6.    Is the information provided to you understandable?                                           Yes`        No

 

7.    Have the Title I programs been a positive experience for your child?               Yes         No

             

8.    Have the Title I programs provided a variety of learning opportunities

for you child?                                                                                                              Yes         No

 

Please check the items that apply.

9.    Which would be the best source(s) to get information to you about Title I?

____Newspaper           ___School newsletter          ___Your child      ___Title I Teacher

____Principal               ___Classroom teacher       ___Other parents  ____Other (Explain

 

10.  What would help you be able to attend parent-teacher conferences, parent meetings, and training

Sessions?

___Child Care      ___Transportation              ___Time of meeting           ___Disability                      

                                                                                                                          Accessibility

___Someone to Read Materials       ____Interpreter (List Language)

 

___Other (explain)