Sargent Public School Title I Parent and Family Involvement Policy
We have aligned our parent and family policy and practices to the standards put in place by the school improvement process. The target goal is to enable parents to help their children do well in school through increased involvement in the school process. All information will be in a format and a language the parents and family members can understand. To the extent practicable, Sargent Schools will provide opportunities for the participation of parents and family members with limited English proficiency, parents and family members with disabilities, and parents of migratory children.
Standard 1: Welcoming all families into the school community-Families are active participants in the life of the school, and feel welcomed, valued and connected to each other, to school staff, and to what students are learning and doing in class.
Sargent School will:
• Invite parents and family members into the classroom to participate in activities and events
• Create opportunities for family/community members to share life or cultural experiences with students.
• New students and families are given a guided tour of the school
• A welcome packet is made available with school and community information.
Standard 2: Communicating effectively- Families and school staff engage in regular, meaningful communication about student learning.
Sargent School will:
• Hold parent and family meetings and an open-house prior to the beginning of school for information sharing and gathering regarding the education of their children.
• Conduct Parent Teacher Conferences at mid-term of 1st quarter and again midway through the 3rd quarter to facilitate close communication between parents and teachers.
• Add tips for parents to the monthly school newsletter aimed at developing reading and math skills.
• Share intervention information in a quarterly progress report.
• Share assessment information in a progress report.
• Publish a monthly school newsletter to share past, present, and future events and happenings.
Standard 3: Supporting student success-Families and school staff continuously collaborate to support student’s learning and healthy development both at home and at school, and have regular opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and skill to do so effectively.
Sargent School will:
• Implement a Health and Wellness program for all students and invite parents/families/community members to join in the activities.
• Support programs that lead to student success such as Accelerated Reader, Write Tools,
Adolescent Literacy Project, Read Across America
• Have paras and teachers available to work with students both before and after school.
• Implement a 9th period for 7-12 grade students struggling with assignments. (on the down list, incomplete work or need one-on-one assistance)
Standard 4: Speaking up for every child-Families are empowered to be advocates for their own and other children, to ensure that students are treated fairly and have access to learning opportunities that will support their success.
Sargent Schools will:
• Implement an Anti-Bullying program and continually practice courtious behaviors.
• Continue the Volunteer program so that parents and community members are seen as a regular part of the school family.
Standard 5: Sharing Power- Families and school staff are equal partners in decisions that affect children and families and together inform, influence and create policies, practices and programs.
Sargent School will:
• Include parents and community members as part of the School Improvement team, curriculum selection committees, Title I Planning committee, Health and Wellness program, etc.
• Parents and family members are involved in review and improvement of the parent/school compact, and parent and family involvement policy.
Standard 6: Collaborating with community – Families and school staff collaborate with community members to connect students, families, and staff to expanded learning opportunities, community services and civic participation.
Sargent Schools will:
• Be an active part of the community clean-up.
• Recognize and honor our veterans
• Be involved in Community Beautification project.
• Invite community guests to participate in our daily wellness exercise program
Revised Fall 2016