State of the School Meeting SMITHA MIDDLE SCHOOL FEEDERS September 18, 2018 10:00 AM Smitha Cardinal Corner, Library Learning Commons Host: Angela Burris, Parent Facilitator, Dr. Mark Lang Assistant Principal Participating Feeder Schools: Osborne HS, Birney ES, Hollydale ES and Smitha MS

What is a Title I School? Title I is a federally funded program which provides services to schools based on student economic needs. Cobb County has 46 schools with 50% or more students participating in the school Meal program. The purpose of Title I under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) 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. Schools that have a high number of students receiving free or reduced lunch. In Cobb County has 45 schools with 50% or more students participating in the school lunch program. Smitha is

How our School Spends Title I Money ? Funds are used to obtain a high-quality education for all of our students by highly qualified faculty and staff. Educational Tools & Supplies Personnel Academic Coaches, Parent Facilitator Math, Reading and Writing Support Family and Community Engagement Our Parent Resource Center Tutoring Programs

How our School Participates in the Title I Program ? Additional staff members lower the student-teacher ratio Staff Professional Development throughout the year Dedicated staff for the facilitation of FAMily & Community Engagement (FACE)

Our School’s Requirements Smitha Middle School is a Schoolwide Title I School. all students benefit from Title I resources.

Join your School for table Discussions Break 3 min. Join your School for table Discussions

Smitha’s Schoolwide Goals, Plans, Compacts (2 min.) Improve academic achievement based on the GA Milestones EOG scores Increase Reading performance by 10% Raise Math Scores of proficient or above up by 5% Increase Writing (ELA) proficiency to an average of 2.0 Use Positive Behavior Intervention (PBIS) to reduce referrals by 5%

Supports in Place to Help us Reach our Goals (4 min.) ParentVue – 50% of our Families are active Goal is to reach 75% Tutoring (before and after school, or ASP) Summer Learning Programs Math and Reading Support Courses Professional Learning for staff Academic Coaches (support for teachers and students)

What Tests will my Child be Taking in middle school? Grades 6-8 End of the Grade Assessment: Georgia Milestone Grades 6-8 Student Learning Objective (SLO) Grade 7 Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) Grade 7 Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) Grade 8 PSAT End of the Course Test (EOC)- for Advanced & High School Courses

Teacher Professional Qualifications (2 min.) Notification of Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional Status (Parent’s right to know) Parent Information Guide District and school Policies are distributed to families annually during conferences, posted on school and Title I websites.

Title I Parent and Family Engagement Funding Title I Schools each receive $4300 to dedicate to Parent Engagement activity.

How is Title I Parent and Family Engagement Money Spent? (3 min.) Parent Resource Center supplies Computer Access Study Tools and Guides for parents to use in the home Parent Workshops Parent Facilitator, dedicated staff to increase parent engagement

Are there Opportunities for Parent’s to be Involved at Our school Are there Opportunities for Parent’s to be Involved at Our school? (3 min.) Volunteers are always welcome in the Classroom /Special Projects School Events/ Meetings: Student & Technology Showcase Standard Attire Loan Closet Cobb Mentors Matter Field Trips

How will Our School be Responsive to Parents? Parents are welcome to email or call the school or Walk-in: 678.594.8267 Mark Lang, Assistant Principal, smt mark.lang@cobbk12.org , 678.594.8267 Maria Medina, Parent Facilitator, hes maria.medina@cobbk12.org, 678-594-8143 Monica Howard, Principal, bes Monica .howard@cobbk12.org, 678-842-6824 Angelo Washington, Assistant Principal, OHS , angelo.washington@cobbk12.org, Phone: 770-437-5900 ext. 079

Closing Please complete the evaluation form. We thank you for your time and attention. If you have any question or concerns please contact your parent facilitator