1. A.E. Beach High School September 29, 2015 9:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. 3001 Hopkins Street, Savannah, GA 31405

2.  Welcome/Introductions  Title I Programs Can Help  What is a Title I School  Title I Funds  School Wide Targeted Assistance  School Designation Status  Transfer Option for ESEA  School Wide Plan  Curriculum  Assessments  Parental Involvement  Highly Qualified Teachers  Contacting the Staff  Questions

3.  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

4.  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 parental involvement and parents’ rights.

5.  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%, 5% may be reserved at the school district for system-wide initiatives related to parental involvement. The remaining 95% must be allocated to all Title I schools in the district. Therefore each Title I school receives its portion of the 95% to implement school-level parental involvement.  You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in how this money is spent.

7. Georgia’s Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Flexibility Wavier

8. House Bill 251 Public School Choice for 2015-2016 Under State Law- House Bill 251, parents or guardians may request to have their child transferred to another public school within the school district of residence, as long as the school district has determined that there is available classroom space at the school after all assigned students have been enrolled. In order to process the Public School Choice request, parents or guardians must complete and submit a “Transfer Request Form.” The transfer request form and a complete list of school choice options are listed on the Savannah Chatham County Public School System’s website. Requests to transfer will not be accepted after 4:00PM on Friday, June 30, 2015.

9.  Planning team  Needs Assessment  Goals  Research based strategies  Evaluation of plan

10.  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.  Parental Involvement Strategies, including the school Parental Involvement Plan

11. R Required Areas of StudyUnits of Credit Required English/Language Arts4 Mathematics4 Science4 Social Studies3 (4 courses) Health & Physical Education1 World Language 2 College Prep Pathway (4 preferred) 3* College Prep Pathway (4 preferred) (*NOTE For students enrolling in 9th grade for the first time in 2015-2016 school year.) OR 1 CTAE Pathway (2 preferred) 4 CTAE Pathway only Electives 6 College Prep Pathway Students 5** College Prep Pathway Students (NOTE** For students enrolling in 9th grade for the first time in 2015-2016 school year.) * minimum one unit of CTAE/FineArts/World Language OR 3 CTAE Pathways Students Total Minimum # of Credit24

12.  Student Learning Objective (S.L.O.)  GMAS Assessments in: Algebra, Geometry, Physical Science, Biology, US History, Economics, 9 th Comp Lit, and American Lit

13.  District Parent Policy  School Parent Policy  Compacts  Budget  Volunteer opportunities  Parent decision making opportunities

14.  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

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

16.  All staff can be reached directly through the main number at (912) 395-5330 or email via our webpage (handout on desk).  Heather D. Wright – Parent Community Relations Specialist can be reached at Heather.wright@sccpss.com or at (912) 395-5330 ext. 7062153. Heather.wright@sccpss.com