Title I Family Engagement Policy: High School
General Information
The District receives Title I, Part A funding and as such agrees to implement the following family engagement policy to meet the requirements of section 1116 of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The intent of this policy is to articulate how the faculty and staff will develop a partnership with parents and the community to help all students meet with academic success.| Building | Jordan-Elbridge High School |
| School Year | 2023-24 |
| Annual Review Date | June 16, 2023 |
| Committee Members |
Mark Schermerhorn, Emma Hickey, Tim Siddall, Kim MacDonald, Julie Hickey, Rebecca DeMario, Ashley DeFelice, and Ben Alexander. |
| Means of Policy Distribution | Policy information will be communicated in the open house letter to parents and community members. |
| Means of Gathering Parent Input | One parent participates on the Title I Family Engagement Committee: Julie Hickey. |
Meetings and Events for All
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Title One Information Night - Thursday, October 18, 2023
• Inform families of Title I requirements and parent rights
• Inform families of allowable uses of Title I funds • Describe ways parents can participate in their child’s school experience • Describe the state standards and district’s curricula • Identify forms of assessment including report cards, local benchmarks, and state tests |
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ELL Information Night - Thursday, October 18, 2023
• Inform families of Title III requirements and parent rights
• Inform families of allowable uses of Title III funds • Describe ways parents can participate in their child’s school experience • Explain how parents request the services of a translator to be available during events and conferences as needed • Describe the state standards and district’s curricula • Identify forms of assessment including report cards, local benchmarks, and state tests |
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Fall Parent Conference - Thursday, October 18, 2023
• Share progress of student in academic and social and emotional areas
• Share progress of student attendance • Answer questions • Provide suggestions for how parents can support their child’s growth • Provide suggestions and support for remote learning |
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College Admission and Financial Aid Night - Thursday, October 18, 2023
• Describe the process for completing the common app
• Describe the process for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • Answer parent/student questions |
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Progress Reports and Report Cards Issued
• Share progress of student in academic and social and emotional areas
• Provide suggestio ns for how parents can support their child’s growth • Report cards issued every 6-weeks to parents and students |
Resources for All
Recommended Sites and Materials to Support Development of Reading Skills: See attached.
Recommended Sites and Materials to Support Development of Writing: See attached.
Recommended Sites and Materials to Support Development of Vocabulary: See attached.
Recommended Sites and Materials to Support Development of Math Skills: See attached.
Meetings and Events for Title One Parents
• Providing materials and training to help parents work with their child to improve his or her achievement
- Thursday, October 18, 2023 - Jordan-Elbridge High School Open House Grades 9-12, Educational sessions for parents on ELA and Math support, chronic absenteeism, remote learning, positivity project and ELL informationsession
- Thursday, October 18, 2023 - College Admission and Financial Aid Night
- Tuesday, April 10, 2024 - College Admission and Financial Aid Night
- Parent Conferences by appointment scheduled by the school counseling office
Community Outreach Efforts
• Coordinate and integrate parent and family engagement strategies/resources with other programs
- Promote Open House and the different family supports being offered during the open house evening.
- Promote all program nights, via mail, school messenger and social media.
- Attendance Campaign kickoff September 1, 2023 Link Crew and Freshman Orientation