• LEROY MASSEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    SCHOOL-WIDE TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY
    2015-16

    DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION
    The Leroy Massey School Parent Involvement Policy has been developed by and agreed upon by a committee including Leroy Massey School parents and staff members. The policy, describing implementation of the requirements in a language that is simple and concise, will be made available to parents of all children. Copies of the policy will be displayed on the school’s website and will be placed on file in the office, with the district’s Title I director, and at the Chattooga County Board of Education. The policy will be updated annually to meet the changing needs of parents and the school. Copies of the parent involvement policy and compact will be distributed at the beginning of the school year and will also be available at the annual title I meeting.


    ANNUAL MEETING / MEETING OPTIONS
    Leroy Massey Elementary School conducts a Title I PTO Meeting and an Open House in the fall to inform parents of the school’s participation in the School-wide Title I program, the benefits and requirements of the program, and the right of parents to be involved. Parents are notified of the meeting through take-home flyers, announcements in the local and school newspaper, and announcements on the school Web page and through Shout Point. Meetings will be scheduled with some flexibility to accommodate a larger number of parents.
     
    PTO MEETINGS
    PTO Meetings will be conducted every 9 weeks. Notifications will be sent home prior to the meetings.
     
    PARENT COORDINATOR
    Title I funding provides a Parent Coordinator that serves at Leroy Massey Elementary School. The Chattooga County School District reserves 1% of Title I funds for parental involvement activities if the LEA receives more than $500,000. The Coordinator works with the schools to enhance parent involvement in areas such as:        
    • Being available for parent input regarding school involvement
    • Scheduling, coordinating, and inviting parents to school meetings
    • Creating and sending home parent event information through flyers and handouts
    • Coordinating parent events and workshops with other schools in the County

    PARENT INVOLVEMENT

    Parental involvement will be solicited in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in order to develop, review, and improve the School-wide Title I programs, including the LMES Parent Involvement Policy and Compact. Both the school and parents will work jointly on an ongoing basis to improve parent involvement. All parents will be notified and invited to all school-wide Title I meetings. (See annual meeting for notifications.)
     
    PROVIDING INFORMATION
    Leroy Massey Elementary School will provide parents/guardians of student’s timely information by conferences, grade reports, weekly take-home envelopes, scheduled meetings, utilization of the school marquee, school newsletter, the school Website and through Shout Point (an automated phone message). The following information will be provided:
    • Title I Programs / Response to parent suggestions
    • Results of the annual school performance profiles (EOG) / CCRPI / School Improvement
    • Individual student assessments and their interpretation / Description of the school instructional program
    • Opportunities for committee involvement and attendance at meetings to formulate suggestions and share experiences with other parents (Parents contacted by Parent Coordinator)
     
    PROVIDING ASSISTANCE
    Assistance will be provided as needed through conferences, meetings, and/or information to parents of all
    students to help parents understand such areas as:
    -National Education Goals  and State Goals (Common Core)
    -School Improvement Plan (District and School-wide Title I)
    -State and local assessments / Help for “at risk” students /Tutoring opportunities
    -Parent involvement opportunities and ways parents can monitor progress
    -    Services (outside the school) for students and families – Counselor and Social Worker
                   
    PROVIDING MATERIALS AND TRAINING
    As appropriate and feasible, Leroy Massey Elementary School will coordinate and /or provide materials, technology, and training (determined by parent surveys and input), to help parents work with their children to improve achievement.
    • Student Orientations (Meet and Greet / Open House)
    • Academic Nights: Math, Science, Literacy, Technology, Art
    • School Newsletter (Smoke Signals)
    • Training in the use of the District and School Website, the Parent Portal, and Email to teachers
    • Coordination of business and private agencies that support school and parent involvement (Examples: Family Connections, CHAMPS, 4-H, McTeacher Night at McDonald’s, GED Program, Family Support Groups, etc.)

     

    Reviewed/Revised April 9, 2015