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Scenic Hills Elementary School2014 Annual Title
I Parent Meeting

• Presented by
• Herronda Harley, Professional Learning Coach
• September 25, 2014

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Purpose

• The purpose of Title I 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.

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What is Title I ?

• Title I is a program that is funded by the
  Federal Government that provides extra assistance
  to help students meet national and state
  achievement standards.

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Goals of Title I

• Increase academic achievement
• Provide direct instructional support to students
• Provide professional development for teachers
• Promote parent education and involvement.

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How Title I Works

• The federal government provides funding to states
  each year for Title I.
• The State educational agencies send the money to
  the school district.

• The local school district identifies eligible
  schools and provides Title I resources.
• Title I serves children through Schoolwide
  Programs or Targeted Assistance Programs.

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Parents Right to Know

• All parents have the right to request the
  following
• A teachers professional qualifications,
  licensure, grade certification, or waivers
• A teachers baccalaureate and/or graduate degree,
  fields of endorsement, or previous teaching
  experience
• A paraprofessionals qualifications
• An annual notice or review of Student Education
  Records

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Parents Right to Know

• All parents will receive information on the
  following
• Their option to request a transfer if their child
  becomes a victim of a violent crime
• Their right to public school choice and
  supplemental services if their childs school is
  identified for school improvement
• Their right to timely notification that their
  child has been taught for four or more
  consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly
  qualified
• Their childs level of achievement in each of the
  State academic assessments

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School Achievement TCAP
Data

• Status of Scenic Hills
• for 2013 2014

Math April 2013 Proficient and Advanced April 2014 29.3 32.5
Reading April, 2013 Proficient and Advanced April, 2014 27.6 28.8
Science April, 2013 Proficient and Advanced April, 2014 26.6 41.4
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Additional Assessments

• Assessments are used to help teachers determine
  if a student is understanding the content
  presented in the classroom.
• In addition to TCAP, we use the following
  assessments for our students
• Weekly skills tests in all core subjects K-5
• Reading and Math benchmark tests
• Progress Monitoring three times a year
• Discovery Formative Assessments (K-5th)
• TCAP 3rd-5th Grade Writing Assessment

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Reporting Student Progress

• Daily Reports
• Weekly Reports
• Progress Reports (every 4 ½ weeks)
• Report Cards (every 9 weeks)
• Parent/Teacher Conferences (Sept 18th and Feb.
  12th)
• Telephone Conferences
• Student Folders/Agenda Books

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Scenic Hills Elementary School Parental
Involvement Policy

• Parents will become involved in the educational
  process by
• Regularly attending school events
• Serving on the Site-based Leadership Council and
  School Improvement Plan Committees
• Using talent and resources to enhance the
  instructional program

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Scenic Hills Elementary School Parental
Involvement

• School/Parent Compact An agreement that
  identifies the responsibilities of the school,
  the parent, and the student to ensure that all
  students are successful in all that they do.
• Family Engagement Plan A written plan jointly
  developed with parents and teachers and staff
  that outlines expectations for
• parent and community involvement.

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Parent Involvement at Scenic Hills Elementary
School

• Meet the principal/teachers
• Parent/Teacher Conferences (1 each semester)
• Skate Nights
• Various meetings (Site-based Leadership, PTO)
• Parent Workshops (Mr. Sample)
• Family Events (Reading and Math Night
• Awards Assemblies (After each report card)
• Invitations to classroom activities
• Other activities planned (Spring Coronation May
  Day)

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What Can I Do To Support My Child?

• Share a love of learning
• Read to your child
• Ask your child to read to you
• Limit TV time
• Take advantage of the public library and the
  school media center

• Show interest in your childs school day
• Ask questions
• Ask to see homework
• Praise their efforts
• Encourage good study habits-set aside a time and
  a quiet place for them to study and do homework

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Get to Know Your School Communicate With
Teachers

• Attend school events
• Visit the classroom
• Volunteer at the school
• Join parent organizations
• Keep teachers informed
• Attend special parent trainings through Title I

• Attend parent-teacher conferences
• Be prepared for the meetings
• Consider whether you have met your
  responsibilities as stated in the parent-school
  compact
• List your questions before the meeting

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Process for Contacting Staff

• If you have questions or concerns relating to
  your childs performance in school or other
  issues, please contact the school at 416-4342.

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TCAP Preparation

• What is TCAP?
• The TCAP Achievement test uses multiple choice
  questions that provide a measure of knowledge and
  application skills in various subject areas for
  grades K-8. The results of the TCAP Achievement
  Test provide valuable information regarding
  student's progress in Tennessee.

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• Who will take the TCAP
• Achievement Test?
• The TCAP Achievement test is mandated for all
  students in grades 3rd through 8th.
• The SAT-10 is mandated for all students in grades
  1st and 2nd.

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• What Subjects are covered?
• The test for grades 1-2 includes reading,
  language arts, mathematics, science, social
  studies, word analysis, vocabulary, language
  mechanics, math computation, and spelling. This
  is called the Stanford Achievement Test, SAT 10
• The tests for grades 3-8 include reading,
  language arts, mathematics, science, and social
  studies.

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• When will the test be administered to Tennessee
  students?
• TCAP Writing Assessment
• February 2-27, 2015 (3-5th grade)
• TCAP Achievement
• April 28-May 4, 2015 (Grades 3-8)
• TCAP Stanford 10
• May 5-8, 2015 (Grades 1-2)

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• What can parent, teachers, school counselors
• and administrators do to help prepare students
• for the test?
• During the School Year
• Communicate any concerns regarding the student's
  performance immediately.
• Be aware of your school's testing dates and
  times.
• Ensure that the student completes all homework
  assignments.
• Parents should set aside a daily study time.
• Discuss the students' school work with him or her
  regularly.
• Praise the student for hard work and good effort.
  
• Encourage the student to ask questions at home
  and in class.
• Convey to the student the importance of a good
  education.

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• On the Day of Testing Parent Should
• Provide a healthy breakfast for your child.
• Make sure that your child attends school.
• Be sure that your child is at school on time and
  relaxed.
• Encourage your child to do the best work
  possible.
• Not cause your child any unnecessary stress
  regarding the test.

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The 4Ps

• Be Prompt
• In class, at school on time ready to learn. Turn
  homework/classwork in on time.
• Be Prepared
• Have all materials and practice responsibility by
  taking care of belongings.
• Be Polite
• Use please, thank you, excuse me and THINK before
  speaking.
• Be Positive
• Always give your best! Make the most of each day!

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Questions

• Thank You For Attending!