TITLE I ANNUAL PARENT MEETING ROCKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL Thursday, September 13, 2018 Ms. Josephine Otero, Principal TITLE I ANNUAL PARENT MEETING

AGENDA Welcome and Introductions All About Title I Working Together Keeping Track of Student Progress Tips to Help your Middle Schooler Classroom Visits

THE ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Ms. Josephine Otero, Principal Ms. Gina Spicer, Assistant Principal 8th Grade Ms. Evie Mayor, Assistant Principal 7th Grade Mr. Dionisio de la Torre, Academic Coach 6th Grade Ms. Vives, Counselor Officer Camacho, SRO

WHAT IS TITLE I? Title I is the largest federal assistance program for our nation’s schools. The goal of Title I is a higher quality of education for every child. The program serves millions of children in elementary and secondary schools each year. Rockway Middle is a Title I school What every parent should know about Title I! (brochure) Extra time for instruction (Before and/or Afterschool Programs) Title I funds are used by schools and districts for a variety of programs and activities designed to increase children’s academic achievement (especially in reading and math). Schools work to identify students most in need of educational help. The schools set goals for improvement, measure student progress, using standards set forth in the state’s Title I plan, develop programs that add to regular classroom instruction, and involve parents in all aspects of the program. Title I seeks to provide supplemental support to those students that are the furthest from meeting the standards the state has set for all children. Districts receive Title I funds from the federal government (through the PA Department of Education), and distribute these funds to schools based on the number of low-income students (eligible for free/reduced price lunch). However, low-income is only used to distribute funds. Students are selected to receive Title I services if they have an academic need.

PARENT’S RIGHTS Be involved and request regular meetings to express your opinions and concerns; Be provided information on your child’s level of achievement on assessments like FSA in reading/language arts, mathematics, and science; Request and receive information on the qualifications of your child’s teacher; and Be informed if your child is taught by a non- highly qualified teacher for four or more consecutive weeks. Parents’ Rights under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Request the qualifications of your child’s teacher Be notified if your child is taught for more than 4 consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified Request opportunities for regular meetings with staff in order to make suggestions Participate in decisions relating to the education of your child Submit a written comment on the school-wide program plan when the school makes the plan available to the district (if you are not satisfied with the plan)

WE ALL WANT . . . The best for our children; A better future for them; Success in school and life; To be happy; To be a good citizen; To be respectful, honest, and hard working; and To make more money than we do.

EDUCATION IS KEY

WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP ALL STUDENTS www.dadeschools.net www.rockwaymiddleschool.org *SCHOOL DIRECTORY

KEEPING TRACK OF STUDENT PROGRESS PROGRESS REPORTS: 09/21/18 , 11/30/18 03/01/19 , 05/03/19 REPORT CARDS: 11/09/18 , 02/01/19 04/12/19 , 06/21/19 PARENT PORTAL: *EVERYDAY!

Keep track of your child’s progress throughout the school year. PARENT PORTAL Keep track of your child’s progress throughout the school year.

Today – Help will be provided in room 502 PARENT PORTAL Today – Help will be provided in room 502

PARENT PORTAL Questions during the school year regarding parent or student portal. See Ms. Maria Alvarez in Room 203

PARENT PORTAL Teach your child to take responsibility for their progress – (using portal).

TIPS TO HELP YOUR MIDDLE SCHOOLER ATTENDANCE Help with organization / independence. Know Progress Report and Report Card dates. Access to Parent / Student Portal Teach your child to keep an agenda. COMMUNICATION: Student / Teacher , Parent / Teacher , Counselor , Administrator READ Talk to your child.

ROCKWAY’S ACADEMIC HISTORY 2001 – 2002 = “A” School 2002 – 2003 = “A” School 2003 – 2004 = “A” School 2004 – 2005 = “A” School 2005 – 2006 = “A” School 2006 – 2007 = “A” School 2007 – 2008 = “A” School 2008 – 2009 = “A” School 2009 – 2010 = “A” School 2010 – 2011 = “A” School 2011 – 2012 = “A” School 2012 – 2013 = “A” School 2013 – 2014 = “A” School 2014 – 2015 = “A” School 2016 – 2017 = “A” School 2017 - 2018 = “A” School

Our success will continue with the help of all stakeholders. Faculty Staff Parents & Community! Proficiency

TODAY’S AGENDA 5:30 – 6:00 Parent Meeting 6:00 – 7:00 Help with Parent/Student Portal (Room 502) 6:30 – 6:45 Homeroom 6:50 – 7:00 1st Period 7:05 – 7:15 2nd Period 7:20 – 7:30 3rd Period 7:35 – 7:45 4th Period 7:50 – 8:00 5th Period 8:05 – 8:15 6th Period

CLASSROOM VISITS It will be impossible for teachers to discuss specific student concerns during Open House. Parents will be able to see their child’s classroom and all of their teachers. Parents will understand the expectations and objectives for success in each class. Parents will be able to request meetings with individual teachers or their child’s entire team of teachers.

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