LCHS 2017-2018 Title I Parent and Family Engagement Meeting September 27, 2017

Liberty County High School 2017-2018 Principal : Ms. Stephanie Woods Assistant Principal: Dr. Warnella Wilder Mr. Glenn Wilson Academic Specialist: Dr. Sabine Hart-Little Welcome to our Annual Title I Parent and Family Engagement Meeting. This evening we will be discussing and reviewing our Title I program. We will be covering several topics that are important for parents and families to know. On your tables you will find the following documentation: Sign in sheets ( please sign it) Presentation Agenda 2017-2018 Parent/Family Engagement Compact 2017-2018 Parent/ Family Plan Available Parent/Family Resources

Agenda 2. How does our school spend Title I money? 1. What is a Title I school? 2. How does our school spend Title I money? 3. How does our school participate in the Title I Program? 4. What are our school’s Title I (schoolwide or targeted assistance) requirements? 5. Liberty County High School Schoolwide Program – Past and Present What are our schoolwide goals? What programs/supports are in place to help my child? List school programs and supports to discuss 6. What curriculum does our school use? 7. What tests will my child be taking? How do these tests measure my child’s progress? What proficiency levels is my child expected to meet? 8. What is required by law for Parent and Family Engagement? What is the district's Parent and Family Engagement Policy? What is the school’s Parent and Family Engagement Policy? What is a School-Parent Compact? 9. Does my child’s teacher meet professional qualifications? What is a parent’s right to know? 10. How is Title I Parent and Family Engagement money spent? 11. What opportunities does the school provide for parent engagement? List parent engagement opportunities offered for school or home List volunteer opportunities List parent decision making opportunities/meetings/councils 12. How responsive will the school be to my questions when staff is contacted? Provide staff contact information 13. Closing and evaluations

What is a Title I school? TITLE I — Improving The Academic Achievement Of The Disadvantaged The purpose of Title I under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments. A Title I school has qualified to receive federal funding under this act.

Title I Definition Title I provides federal funding to schools to assist students who are low achieving or at risk of failing behind. Title I is allocated to schools based on the percentage of free/ reduced lunch. School s with a percentage of at least 40% are eligible for a schoolwide program

How our School Spends Title I Money Educational Supplies for children Personnel (Support staff RESSLA, After School tutoring) Transportation for students Parent Involvement Our Parent Resource Center (technology, books, programs, etc.) Title I Contracted Educators (Academic Specialist) After school instructional material

Liberty County High School operates a School Wide Title I Program This means that all students , parents, and families benefit

Schoolwide means The school uses Title 1 funds to upgrade the entire educational program of the school. Title I funds are used to serve all children in order to raise academic achievement. Title I funds will be used to provide additional assistance to all students who experience difficulties in meeting the State’s performance targets.

LCHS School-Wide Program(s) Past and Present

Goals School year 16-17 School year 17-18 We will increase the 4-year cohort graduation rate from 88.5% for SY 14-15 to 89.5% for SY 16-17. 2. We will increase the percentage of 9th grade attempted course units of credit earned from 89% for SY15-16 to 90% for SY 16-17. 3. The percent of students scoring within or above the Lexile stretch band on the ELA End of Course test for 9th Grade Literature and American Literature will increase by 2% percent. School year 17-18 The percentage of scholars scoring at Developing Learner or above on the Georgia Milestone (GMAS) EOC Assessment will increase by three percentage 3 points. Effects the following: Graduation Rate 9th grade Achievement Increasing Lexile Scores

What programs are in place to assist our scholars?

Programs Math ELA IXEL Math 180 After school tutoring US Test-Prep Read 180 Scholastic Reading support literature Write Score After school tutoring RESSLA

Curriculum & Instruction Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for all academic areas: English Mathematics Science (added 2017-2018) Social Studies (added 2017-2018) Fine Arts Georgia Performance Standards for CTAE https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Pages/default.aspx

What Tests Will My Child Be Taking? State Required Testing: Ninth Grade Literature and Composition EOC ​ American Literature and Composition EOC Coordinate Algebra EOC Algebra I EOC Analytic Geometry EOC Geometry EOC Physical Science EOC Biology EOC US History EOC Economics EOC ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 11th grade Writing Test (Beginning, Developing, Proficient, Distinguished)http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-ALD.aspx School Assessments: Benchmark Testing STAR testing Write Score Informal Assessments Formal Assessments (unit test)

What is the Parent-Family Engagement Plan? District Policy: Found on the Liberty County Board Website under Federal Programs- Title I A Academic Achievement –Files http://www.liberty.k12.ga.us/ourpages/auto/2014/2/12/39787590/FY17%20District_Parent_Involvement_Plan.pdf School Policy: Found on the LCHS Websites-Title I Parent Involvement- Title I Documents http://www.libertycountyhs.org/pdf/PIP.pdf School-Parent Compact http://www.libertycountyhs.org/pdf/schoolparentcompact.pdf Copies sent home on first day of school Copies on your table

Parents Right to Know

Whether the student’s teacher: In compliance with the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act, Liberty County School would like to inform you that you may request information about the professional qualifications of your student’s teacher(s) and/or paraprofessional(s). The following information may be requested: Whether the student’s teacher: Has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction; Is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which State qualifications or licensing criteria have been waived; and Is teaching in the field of discipline of the certification of the teacher. Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications. If you wish to request information concerning your child’s teacher(s) and/or paraprofessional’s qualification, please contact LCHS at (912) 876-4316.

EOC Scores: Made available (Oct. –Nov. 2017) Student Score Report Media Release by District and School Grades: Progress reports and Report cards Parent Portal

Are there Opportunities for Parent’s to be Involved at LCHS? Absolutely ! Volunteers Student Incentive Programs Field Trips Mentors Fundraisers Media Center Guest Speakers Community Outreach

Parent Decision-Making Opportunities Parent Involvement Meetings Title I Survey (Fall and Spring) School-Parent Compact Revisions Teacher-Parent Conferences

Parent Resource Center Visit our Parent Resource Center – Available in our media center Monday-Friday from 9 AM until 2:30 PM Parent Resource Center includes items for check-out and use at home to improve student achievement, behavior, and health. Parent Engagement Program – State and Federal Parent Involvement Resources Technology is available for check out: 3 Laptops

How will LCHS be Responsive to Parents? Parents are invited to call the school at any time: 912-876-4316 Ms. Stephanie Woods, Principal Dr. Warnella Wilder , Assistant Principal Mr. Glen Wilson, Assistant Principal Dr. Sabine Hart-Little, Academic Specialist Ms. Reed , Counselor Debbie Parker , Media Specialist Email – lastnamefirstinitial@liberty.k12.ga.us

How will LCHS be Responsive to Parents? Conferences OneCall: Automated dialer, e-mail, and text messaging service Facebook and Twitter Website contact goes to principal: – www.swoods@liberty.k12.ga.us For questions about Title I contact: Dr. Sabine Hart-Little(slittle@liberty.k12.ga.us)

Thank You We asked that you fill out a short survey (on your desk )before your leave.