Family Engagement & Title I

Standard 1: A Culture That Engages Every Family

The collective beliefs, attitudes, norms, values, actions and assumptions of the school organization explicitly embrace and are committed to ensuring the notion of families as a foundational core component to improvement and greater student learning and performance

How is Peake Elementary School currently implementing Standard 1?

• Embrace all dynamics of the family

• Scheduling events to include day and evening events

• Flexibility for volunteers

• Consider every family's needs (food, clothing, academic resources)

• Community involvement

• Every family will have a safe and comfortable environment!

Standard 2: Communicate Effectively and Develop Relationships

There is consistent evidence of creating environments in the school that are welcoming, respectful and conducive to family engagement. The school places an emphasis on effective communication with every family and stakeholder within the learning community and seeks to build trusting relationships with all families.

How is Peake Elementary School currently implementing Standard 2?

• Visibility

• Availability

• Open/Nonjudgemental

• Trust

• Respect of knowledge of both parties

• Active listening/Communication

• Using multiple modes of communication

• Stepping "out of the box" into the community

Standard 3: Empower Every Family

Families are recognized as essential members of the learning team for each student – they feel welcome and valued by the school. The school understands that families are important resources because they know their children and the greater community well.

How is Peake Elementary School currently implementing Standard 3?

• Foodbank's Backpack for Kids Program

• Parent volunteers/Helping Hands Program

• Military Volunteers

• Mayor's Book Club

• Academic-focused events (Math and Reading)

Standard 4: Engage Every Family in Decision Making

The school recognizes the entitlement of parents to be consulted and participate in decisions concerning their own children. The school is genuinely inclusive in its approach to decision-making. It recognizes that this type of process creates a sense of shared responsibility among parents, students, community members, educators and administrators.

How is Peake Elementary School currently implementing Standard 4?

• Action Team - Decision Making

• Fall and Spring Surveys - feedback from families

• Including parents on school committees

Standard 5: Engage the Greater Community

The school places a strong focus on building and creating partnerships external to the school. The school recognizes the strengths and talents that exist in the communities that influence student learning and development and seeks to use these to strengthen and support the school, students and their families. It also recognizes that the school can be a focal point for communities to come together and engage in capacity building and renewal. The school views itself as an important community asset and has community representatives on the school’s governing body. There is a clear recognition from the school that the greater community plays an integral role in the educational success of the school.

How is Peake Elementary School currently implementing Standard 5?

• Faith-based partnerships

• Universities, colleges

• Area businesses

• Mayor's Book Club

• Community Centers

• Hampton Public Library