Title I Annual Meeting Sol C. Johnson High School September 6, 2018 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Media Center Title I Annual Meeting

Title I Programs Can Help: Children do better in school and feel better about themselves Teachers understand the needs and concerns of students and parents Parents understand their child and be more involved in the child’s education

What is a Title I School? Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. These dollars are used for… Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these student’s meet the State’s challenging content standards. Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies Conducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activities Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers Being a Title I school also means family engagement and parents’ rights.

Title I Funds Any Local Educational Agency ( School District) with a Title I Allocation exceeding $500,000 is required by law to set aside 1% of it’s Title I allocation for parental involvement. Of that 1%, 10% may be reserved at the school district for system-wide initiatives related to family engagement. The remaining 90% must be allocated to all Title I schools in the district. Therefore each Title I school receives its portion of the 90% to implement school-level family engagement. You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in how this money is spent.

School-wide or Targeted Assistance Reduce class size in ELA and science classes to provide more one-on-one instruction for student support to meet individual needs, allows for additional support and remediation for students that have demonstrated deficits in their skills and/or content knowledge.  The Writer’s Workshop Course provides an opportunity for ELA teachers to work with students in a small class setting and provide more individualized assistance.  The support structure is used to prepare students for the next course in the sequence by narrowing/closing the achievement gap in skills.   Continued professional learning for staff in all content areas to address data analysis, collaborative planning, instructional strategies, formative assessments, the development of common assessments, and rigor in the core content areas. Professional development that will support the development of students’ critical thinking skills through Thinking Maps. Increase parental involvement across grade levels through evening workshops and Saturday sessions to assist parents in understanding the importance and impact of standardized tests as a measurement of student achievement. Increase parental involvement by providing additional opportunities for parent conferences in the evening (after 5 p.m.), and on Saturdays, and home visits when necessary. Utilize the parent facilitator to operate the parent center, provide workshops, and conduct outreach for increasing parental and community involvement.

School-Improvement Plan Planning team Needs Assessment Strategic Goals Research based strategies Evaluation of plan

School-Improvement Plan Student academic assessments Information on proficiency levels Additional assistance provided struggling students Coordination and integration of federal funds and programs School programs including migrant, pre-school, school choice, and supplemental educational services as applicable. Family Engagement Strategies, including the school Family Engagement Policy

Curriculum Sol. C. Johnson High School (SCJ) implements data-driven instruction based on formative and summative assessments. From grades 9 – 12, the curriculum is aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence. The exams given are aligned with statewide Georgia Milestones Assessment System, including End Of Course assessments (EOCs). The instruction will be differentiated based on the results of the formative and summative assessments.

Assessments The Georgia End of Course assessments main administrations occur in the Winter and Spring of each year. Students are assessed in 9th Grade Composition/Literature, American Literature, Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, Physical Science, United States History, and Economics. GMAS EOC Trend Data Subject Area 2015 – 16 GMAS EOC 2016 – 17 2017 – 18   School District State 9th Grade Comp/Lit 73 77 74 80 68 67 American Lit 63 66 76 72 69 Coordinate Algebra 51 n/a *Algebra 1 56 59 71 54 64 47 Analytic Geometry 57 *Geometry 61 65 US History Economics 41 58 52 60 Biology 38 53 Physical Science

Teacher Professional qualifications You, as Title I Parents, have the right to request the qualifications of your child’s teachers.

Family engagement District Family Engagement School Family Engagement Compacts Budget Volunteer opportunities Parent decision making opportunities

Family engagement How can parents become involved at the school Parents have a right to request opportunities for regular meetings for parents to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions about the education of their children The school must respond to any such suggestions from parents as soon as practicably possible

Family Engagement Funds SCCPSS reserves 1% from the total amount of the Title I, Part A funds it receives in FY18 to carry out family engagement requirements. Family/Parent input as sought through a survey and Parent Forum held in the spring on how to spend these funds.

Family Engagement Funds Through collaboration with parents/families it was decided that for the 2018-2019 school year the following items would be funded: Office supplies, instructional consumables, etc. Books and periodicals to aid parents in supporting their students

Contacting the Staff Parents can contact our staff via phone calls, email messages, school-visits, and through our Parent Facilitator Parents will be invited to scheduled parent-teacher conferences Teachers communicate with parents on a regular basis through phone calls, emails and weekly reports. Schoolwide Curriculum Night, RTI, and IEP meetings are another opportunity for parents to discuss their student’s achievement with teachers and other professionals. Parents can consider enrolling in REMIND (formerly REMIND 101) for increased communication via text messages

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