Title I Family Engagement

Family-School_Action_Plan_SchoolofHumanitiesFY25.pdf

School-Parent/Family Compact

Kindergarten

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low

School Year 2024 - 2025

Revision Date: 08/29/2024

 

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

The parents, students, and staff of The School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low partnered together to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added input about the types of support they needed, and students told us what would help them learn. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings in the Spring each year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

If you would like to volunteer, participate and/or observe in the classroom, please contact Chante.Moore-Olugbami@sccpss.com you may also call (912) 395-6386 or go to our school website.

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the District’s and school’s goals for student academic achievement. 

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

STRATEGIC GOAL 1: TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS ARE COLLEGE AND CAREER READY A. To increase the number of students who are powerfully literate, mathematically fluent, and effective problem solvers in grades 2-8 B. To increase the number of students meeting high school graduation requirements necessary to be successful as they continue their education at the post-secondary level and/or enter the workforce.

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low Elementary GOALS:

Goal 1:  By May 2025, the percentage of students in grades 1-2 scoring proficient in Math will increase from 35% to 45%  as well as students in grades 3-5 will increase from 15% to 25% as determined by End of the Year iReady Assessment.

Goal 2: By May 2025, the percentage of students in grades 1-2 scoring proficient in Reading will increase from 45% to 55% as well as students in grades 3-5 will increase from 46% to 56% as determined by the End of the Year iReady Assessment

 Parental Engagement: By May 2025, we will increase parental engagement by 15% from the 2023-2024 school year.

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

• Weekly communication and homework folders

 • School website updated daily

• PowerSchool updates

 • Parent Access website to track student progress and growth

 • Parent-teacher conferences each time report cards are issued and as needed with review of compacts

 • Weekly call-outs and emails 

• Monthly parent meetings and workshops

• Family Resource Center with updated information and community resources

·         Parent Workshops

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.  

Partnership examples could include two or more of the following:

·                        Parent-Teacher Conferences

·                        Parent Workshops

·                        Curriculum Nights

·                        Parent Resource Center

·                        Volunteering / Observing

·                        Open House

·                        Online/virtual activities (webinars, online chats)

·                        Multi-media activities (podcasts, teacher-created videos)

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to:

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low Elementary’s Kindergarten grade team will work with families to produce an experience that will be helpful in the academic success of students.

The following ways teachers will support students at home:

· send home reading logs and resources to assist students with letter and sound recognition. • Provide families with a high-frequency sight word list.

• Provide parents with a 100’s chart to promote number recognition.

• Provide a list of 5Ws and How questions to review while reading at home.

PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We, as parents, will:

• Spend 10 minutes each night reading to my child and helping my child learn to recognize letters and sounds using the teacher-provided materials.

• Practice sight words with my child each night for at least 5 minutes.

• Practice with my child saying and recognizing numbers 1-100.

 • Ask the child two of the 5W and How questions after reading at home.

 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

I, the student, will:

·  I will spend 10 minutes each night reading and learning my letters and sounds.

• I will learn my sight words.

• I will say my numbers 1-100.

• I will ask and answer questions about books I read

As a sign of your commitment to working together to help your child succeed, please sign the SIGNATURES PAGE provided with this compact and return it to your child’s teacher. Thank you!

School-Parent/Family Compact

1st Grade

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low

School Year 2024 - 2025

Revision Date: 08/29/2024

 

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

The parents, students, and staff of The School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low partnered together to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added input about the types of support they needed, and students told us what would help them learn. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings in the Spring each year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

If you would like to volunteer, participate and/or observe in the classroom, please Contact Chante.Moore-Olugbami@sccpss.com You may also call (912) 395-6386 or go to our school website.

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the District’s and school’s goals for student academic achievement. 

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

STRATEGIC GOAL 1: TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS ARE COLLEGE AND CAREER READY A. To increase the number of students who are powerfully literate, mathematically fluent, and effective problem solvers in grades 2-8 B. To increase the number of students meeting high school graduation requirements necessary to be successful as they continue their education at the post-secondary level and/or enter the workforce.

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low Elementary GOALS: 

Goal 1:  By May 2025, the percentage of students in grades 1-2 scoring proficient in Math will increase from 35% to 45% as well as students in grades 3-5 will increase from 15% to 25% as determined by End of the Year iReady Assessment.

Goal 2: By May 2025, the percentage of students in grades 1-2 scoring proficient in Reading will increase from 45% to 55% as well as students in grades 3-5 will increase from 46% to 56% as determined by the End of the Year iReady Assessment.

Parental Engagement: By May 2025, we will increase parental engagement by 15% from the 2023-2024 school year.

Grade Level Goal:

By May 2025, 60% of first-grade students will reach their grade-level Lexile goal of 320L .

By May 2025, 50% of first-grade students will reach their grade-level i-Ready Math target of 402 or higher.

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

• Weekly communication and homework folders

 • School website updated daily

• PowerSchool updates

 • Parent Access website to track student progress and growth

 • Parent-teacher conferences each time report cards are issued, and as needed with review of compacts

 • Weekly callouts and emails 

• Monthly parent meetings and workshops

• Family Resource Center with updated information and community resources

·  Parent Workshops

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.  

Partnership examples could include two or more of the following:

·                        Parent-Teacher Conferences

·                        Parent Workshops

·                        Curriculum Nights

·                        Parent Resource Center

·                        Volunteering / Observing

·                        Open House

·                        Online/virtual activities (webinars, online chats)

·                        Multi-media activities (podcasts, teacher-created videos

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, the staff, and your child will work together to:

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low Elementary’s First-grade team will work with families to produce an experience that will be helpful in the academic success of students.

 The following are ways teachers will support students at home:

·  Ensure students have appropriate grade-level reading material daily and send monthly reading logs home, offering incentives.

 • Send home online resources and word lists for students to use to practice.

 • Send home math work with parent support materials.

PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We, as parents, will:

• Read with my child 20 minutes nightly and complete monthly reading logs using teacher provided materials.

 • Help my child practice sight words using flashcards and teacher-provided online resources.

• Spend 10 minutes daily helping my child with math work sent home by the teacher.

 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

I, the student, will:

· I will read 20 minutes each night with a family member and complete my monthly reading log.

 • I will learn my sight words.

 • I will do my math work.

As a sign of your commitment to working together to help your child succeed, please sign the SIGNATURES PAGE provided with this compact and return it to your child’s teacher. Thank you!

School-Parent/Family Compact

2nd Grade

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low

School Year 2024 - 2025

Revision Date: 08/29/2024

 

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

The parents, students, and staff of The School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low partnered together to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added input about the types of support they needed, and students told us what would help them learn. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings in the Spring each year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

If you would like to volunteer, participate and/or observe in the classroom, please Contact Chante.Moore-Olugbami@sccpss.com You may also call (912) 395-6386 or go to our school website.

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the District’s and school’s goals for student academic achievement. 

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

STRATEGIC GOAL 1: TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS ARE COLLEGE AND CAREER READY A. To increase the number of students who are powerfully literate, mathematically fluent, and effective problem solvers in grades 2-8 B. To increase the number of students meeting high school graduation requirements necessary to be successful as they continue their education at the post-secondary level and/or enter the workforce.

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low Elementary GOALS:

Goal 1:  By May 2025, the percentage of students in grades 1-2 scoring proficient in Math will increase from 35% to 45% as well as students in grades 3-5 will increase from 15% to 25% as determined by End of the Year iReady Assessment.

Goal 2: By May 2025, the percentage of students in grades 1-2 scoring proficient in Reading will increase from 45% to 55% as well as students in grades 3-5 will increase from 46% to 56% as determined by the End of the Year iReady Assessment.

 Parental Engagement: By May 2025, we will increase parental engagement by 15% from the 2023-2024 school year.

Grade Level Goals:

By the end of May 2025, 50% of 2nd grade students will meet or exceed grade-level targets on the i-Ready Math diagnostic.

By the end of May 2025, 60% of 2nd grade students will meet or exceed the Lexile target of 420 as measured by the EOY i-Ready Reading Assessment.

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

• Weekly communication and homework folders

 • School website updated daily

• PowerSchool updates

 • Parent Access website to track student progress and growth

 • Parent-teacher conferences each time report cards are issued and as needed with review of compacts

 • Weekly call-outs and emails 

• Monthly parent meetings and workshops

• Family Resource Center with updated information and community resources

·         Parent Workshops

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.  

Partnership examples could include two or more of the following:

·                        Parent-Teacher Conferences

·                        Parent Workshops

·                        Curriculum Nights

·                        Parent Resource Center

·                        Volunteering / Observing

·                        Open House

·                        Online/virtual activities (webinars, online chats)

·                        Multi-media activities (podcasts, teacher-created videos)

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to:

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low Elementary’s Second-grade team will work with families to produce an experience that will be helpful in the academic success of students.

 The following ways teachers will support students at home:

·  Provide leveled reading materials to go home for the child to read and provide a general list of questions for parents to ask about reading and provide a reading log. (Who, What, Where, When, and Why)

• Provide students with sight word lists and weekly activities to be completed at home.

• Work with students to use online interactive resources, such as Xtramath.com and MobyMax, to practice math skills.

 • Provide writing prompts and a writing template for parents and students to practice at home.

PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We, as parents, will:

·  Nightly read to my child, listen to my child read aloud for 20 minutes, discuss what was read with my child, and sign the reading log.

 • Review sight word lists with my child and make sure they complete their activities.

 • Use online interactive resources to practice math skills at home for 10 minutes daily.

• Use writing templates to help your child write about topics at home.

 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

I, the student, will:

• I will read 20 minutes nightly, discuss what I read with an adult, and record on the reading log.

 • Review weekly sight word lists and complete activities at home.

 • I will practice my math skills online.

• I will practice writing using the templates provided by my teacher.

 

As a sign of your commitment to working together to help your child succeed, please sign the SIGNATURES PAGE provided with this compact and return it to your child’s teacher. Thank you!

School-Parent/Family Compact

3rd Grade

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low

School Year 2024 - 2025

Revision Date: 08/29/2024

 

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

The parents, students, and staff of The School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low partnered together to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added input about the types of support they needed, and students told us what would help them learn. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings in the Spring each year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

If you would like to volunteer, participate and/or observe in the classroom, please Contact Chante.Moore-Olugbami@sccpss.com You may also call (912) 395-6386 or go to our school website.

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the District’s and school’s goals for student academic achievement. 

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

STRATEGIC GOAL 1: TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS ARE COLLEGE AND CAREER READY A. To increase the number of students who are powerfully literate, mathematically fluent, and effective problem solvers in grades 2-8 B. To increase the number of students meeting high school graduation requirements necessary to be successful as they continue their education at the post-secondary level and/or enter the workforce.

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low Elementary GOALS:

Goal 1:  By May 2025, the percentage of students in grades 1-2 scoring proficient in Math will increase from 35% to 45% as well as students in grades 3-5 will increase from 15% to 25% as determined by End of the Year iReady Assessment.

Goal 2: By May 2025, the percentage of students in grades 1-2 scoring proficient in Reading will increase from 45% to 55% as well as students in grades 3-5 will increase from 46% to 56% as determined by the End of the Year iReady Assessment.

 Parental Engagement: By May 2025, we will increase parental engagement by 15% from 2023-2024 (baseline) school year.

Grade Level Goals:

· By May 2025, 60% of 3rd-grade Scouts will fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategies based on I Ready content mastery checks.

· By May 2025, 65 % of 3rd-grade Scouts will determine the meaning of words and phrases in both literal and non-literal language as they are used in the text.

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

• Weekly communication and homework folders

 • School website updated daily

• PowerSchool updates

 • Parent Access website to track student progress and growth

 • Parent-teacher conferences each time report cards are issued and as needed with review of compacts

 • Weekly call-outs and emails 

• Monthly parent meetings and workshops

• Family Resource Center with updated information and community resources

· Parent Workshops

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.  

Partnership examples could include two or more of the following:

·                        Parent-Teacher Conferences

·                        Parent Workshops

·                        Curriculum Nights

·                        Parent Resource Center

·                        Volunteering / Observing

·                        Open House

·                        Online/virtual activities (webinars, online chats)

·                        Multi-media activities (podcasts, teacher-created videos

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to:

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low Elementary’s Third-grade team will work with families to produce an experience that will be helpful in the academic success of students.

 The following ways teachers will support students at home:

· assist students with making their own addition, subtraction, and multiplication flash cards to take home to practice, as well as provide a times table chart.

• Will provide opportunities for students to secure reading materials on Lexile level to take home.

• will send home a weekly vocabulary list with word definitions for family members and students to use as practice

PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We, as parents, will:

Review addition, subtraction, multiplication facts, and times table charts with my child, depending on my child's needs.

• Have my child read 20 minutes per night and sign in the student agenda.

• Practice using weekly vocabulary words with my child. As an adult, I will model using the words and encourage my child to use vocabulary words in conversation.  

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

I, the student, will:

• I will use my times table chart and practice my addition, subtraction, and multiplication facts until I learn them.

 • I will read for 20 minutes each night and get my agenda signed off.

 • I will practice using my weekly vocabulary words in conversation with my family

As a sign of your commitment to working together to help your child succeed, please sign the SIGNATURES PAGE provided with this compact and return it to your child’s teacher. Thank you!

School-Parent/Family Compact

4^th Grade

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low

School Year 2024 - 2025

Revision Date: 05/22/2024

 

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

The parents, students, and staff of The School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low partnered together to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added input about the types of support they needed, and students told us what would help them learn. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings in the Spring each year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

If you would like to volunteer, participate and/or observe in the classroom, please Contact Chante.Moore-Olugbami@sccpss.com You may also call (912) 395-6386 or go to our school website.

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the District’s and school’s goals for student academic achievement. 

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

STRATEGIC GOAL 1: TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS ARE COLLEGE AND CAREER READY A. To increase the number of students who are powerfully literate, mathematically fluent, and effective problem solvers in grades 2-8 B. To increase the number of students meeting high school graduation requirements necessary to be successful as they continue their education at the post-secondary level and/or enter the workforce.

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low Elementary GOALS:

Goal 1:  By May 2025, the percentage of students in grades 1-2 scoring proficient in Math will increase from 35% to 45% as well as students in grades 3-5 will increase from 15% to 25% as determined by End of the Year iReady Assessment.

Goal 2: By May 2025, the percentage of students in grades 1-2 scoring proficient in Reading will increase from 45% to 55% as well as students in grades 3-5 will increase from 46% to 56% as determined by the End of the Year iReady Assessment.

 Parental Engagement: By May 2025, we will increase parental engagement by 15% from the 2023-2024 school year.

Grade Level Goals:

· By May 2025, 60% of 4th-grade Scouts will multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one-digit whole number, and multiply two two-digit numbers, using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations based on the i-Ready Content Mastery Checks.

· By May 2025, 60% of 4th Grade Scouts will read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently based on their i-Ready Lexile Range.

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

• Weekly communication and homework folders

 • School website updated daily

• PowerSchool updates

 • Parent Access website to track student progress and growth

 • Parent-teacher conferences each time report cards are issued and as needed with review of compacts

 • Weekly callouts and emails 

• Monthly parent meetings and workshops

• Family Resource Center with updated information and community resources

· Parent Workshops

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.  

Partnership examples could include two or more of the following:

·                        Parent-Teacher Conferences

·                        Parent Workshops

·                        Curriculum Nights

·                        Parent Resource Center

·                        Volunteering / Observing

·                        Open House

·                        Online/virtual activities (webinars, online chats)

·                        Multi-media activities (podcasts, teacher-created videos)

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to:

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low Elementary’s Fourth-grade team will work with families to produce an experience that will be helpful in the academic success of students.

 The following are ways teachers will support students at home:

·  Ensure students take home books and reading materials on their Lexile level to read aloud to parents and provide a general list of questions for parents to ask about reading. (Who, What, Where, When, and Why)

 • Send home multiplication & division fluency charts and have students create multiplication and division flashcards to practice at home.

PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We, as parents, will:

Have my child read 20 minutes nightly based on their Lexile level, listen to my child read aloud, and discuss what was read with my child.

• Help my child with multiplication & division facts for 10 minutes daily using flashcards and multiplication & division fluency charts.

 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

I, the student, will:

• Read 20 minutes each night and read aloud.

 • Practice my multiplication & division facts until I know them.

As a sign of your commitment to working together to help your child succeed, please sign the SIGNATURES PAGE provided with this compact and return it to your child’s teacher. Thank you!

School-Parent/Family Compact

5^th Grade

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low

School Year 2024 - 2025

Revision Date: 08/29/2024

 

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

The parents, students, and staff of The School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low partnered together to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added input about the types of support they needed, and students told us what would help them learn. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings in the Spring each year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey, that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

If you would like to volunteer, participate and/or observe in the classroom, please contact Chante.Moore-Olugbami@sccpss.com. You may also call (912) 395-6386 or go to our school website.

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the District’s and school’s goals for student academic achievement. 

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

STRATEGIC GOAL 1: TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS ARE COLLEGE AND CAREER-READY A. To increase the number of students who are powerfully literate, mathematically fluent, and effective problem solvers in grades 2-8 B. To increase the number of students meeting high school graduation requirements necessary to be successful as they continue their education at the post-secondary level and/or enter the workforce.

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low Elementary GOALS:

Goal 1:  By May 2025, the percentage of students in grades 1-2 scoring proficient in Math will increase from 35% to 45% as well as students in grades 3-5 will increase from 15% to 25% as determined by End of the Year i-Ready Assessment.

Goal 2: By May 2025, the percentage of students in grades 1-2 scoring proficient in Reading will increase from 45% to 55% as well as students in grades 3-5 will increase from 46% to 56% as determined by the End of the Year i-Ready Assessment.

 Parental Engagement: By May 2025, we will increase parental engagement by 15% from 2023-2024 (baseline) school year.

Grade Level Goals:

· By May 2025, 60% of 5th-grade Scouts will read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 4-5 text complexity band independently and proficiently based on the i-Ready Lexile range.

· By May 2025, 55% of 5th-grade Scouts will fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm (or other strategies demonstrating understanding of multiplication) based on the i-Ready Content Mastery Checks.

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

• Weekly communication and homework folders

 • School website updated daily

• PowerSchool updates

 • Parent Access website to track student progress and growth

 • Parent-teacher conferences each time report cards are issued, and as needed with review of compacts

 • Weekly call-outs and emails 

• Monthly parent meetings and workshops

• Family Resource Center with updated information and community resources

·         Parent Workshops

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.  

Partnership examples could include two or more of the following:

·                        Parent-Teacher Conferences

·                        Parent Workshops

·                        Curriculum Nights

·                        Parent Resource Center

·                        Volunteering / Observing

·                        Open House

·                        Online/virtual activities (webinars, online chats)

·                        Multi-media activities (podcasts, teacher-created videos)

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to:

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low Elementary’s fifth grade team will work with families to produce an experience that will be helpful in the academic success of students.

 The following ways teachers will support students at home:

 • Teacher will make sure students have books and reading materials on their grade level (Lexile) to take home each night to read with parents. Teachers will supply a weekly reading log to help students effectively summarize and paraphrase.

 • Provide a list of online resources to practice multiplication and division facts or provide flashcards at parent request

PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We, as parents, will:

·Make sure your student reads for 20 minutes each night, review student summaries and sign reading log.

 • Work with my child for 10 minutes each night on multiplication & division facts using online resources or flashcards.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

I, the student, will:

• Read nightly and track what I read in my log using summarizing and paraphrasing.

• Practice my multiplication and division facts daily using the online resource list provided by the teachers

As a sign of your commitment to working together to help your child succeed, please sign the SIGNATURES PAGE provided with this compact and return it to your child’s teacher. Thank you!

Family Engagement Policy and Plan for Shared Student Success

School Year 2024-2025

Revision Date: 05/21/2024 

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low

15 Blue Ridge Avenue

Savannah, Georgia 31404
Phone: (912) 395-6380

Principal: Ms. Jacqueline Harris-Solomon                               Assistant Principal: Catherine Argrow-Cummings                           

 

What is a Family Engagement Policy?

A Parent and Family Engagement Policy is a plan that describes how School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low will provide opportunities to improve family engagement to support student learning.  We value the contributions and involvement of families to establish an equal partnership for the common goal of improving student achievement.  This plan describes the different ways that the school will support family engagement and how families can help plan and participate in activities and events to promote student learning at school and at home  (Section 1116)  of the Every Student  Succeeds Act of 2015.

Where is the Family Engagement Policy available?

The Family Engagement Policy will be distributed to all families at the beginning of the school year through student communication folders. Additionally, copies are available in the Family Center, where you may also view it and provide feedback. The Policy will also be posted on the school’s website and shared at the Annual Title I meeting.

How is it jointly developed/revised?

The following actions were taken to involve parents/guardians in the joint development of school-parent/family compacts that outline how school staff, parents/guardians, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the state’s high standards:

·   An invitation to attend the Annual Title I Family Forum was sent to parents in the spring of the previous school year, offering parents/guardians the opportunity to help plan for the upcoming school year.

·   A final Family Engagement Policy and School-Family Compact(s), with all of the feedback incorporated, will be posted on school website, presented at fall Annual Title I meeting, sent home with all students to serve as an agreement between the school, parents, and students of the shared responsibility for improving student achievement.

What is Title I? 

The School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low is identified as a Title I school as part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Title I is designed to support State and local school reform efforts tied to challenging state academic standards and reinforce and enhance efforts to improve teaching and learning for students.  Title I programs must be based on effective means of improving student achievement and include strategies to support family involvement. All Title I schools must jointly develop a written family engagement policy with all families. 

Who is the purpose of Title I?  

All students participating in the Title I, Part A program and their families are encouraged and invited to fully participate in the opportunities described in this policy.  The school will provide opportunities for the participation of families with limited English, disabilities, and families of migratory children. 

Implementation

The staff at School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low recognizes that the education of students is a responsibility shared with, administrators, teachers, parents and the community. Maximum learning occurs when parents are actively involved and supportive of the education of their children.  In an effort to enhance and expand parental involvement at the school level, parents will be invited to attend several meetings throughout the year in order to provide input in the planning, review and improvement of school-wide Title I programs.

In order to provide parents/guardians with continuous communication, opportunities for input, and to increase family engagement, the following mandatory Title I family meetings will be held each academic school year:

·   Title I Annual Meeting (Fall) – Introduces the School/Family Compacts, the Family Engagement Policy, the Title I budget, and the School Improvement Plan. Information about the school’s curriculum, assessments, and other important information is also shared at this meeting.

·   Family Forum (Spring) – Provides parents/guardians with the opportunity to provide input on School Improvement Planning, the Family Engagement Budget, the Family Engagement Policy,  the School-Parent/Family Compact, and staff training.

School-Family Compacts

As part of our family engagement plan, School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low and our families develop a school-parent/family compact, which is an agreement that explains how parents/families and teachers will work together to make sure students reach grade-level standards. The compacts are reviewed and updated annually based on feedback from parents, students, and teachers during Title I Annual Meeting and from the Annual Family Engagement Survey. The school-parent/family compacts also are reviewed with families during parent-teacher conferences.

GOALS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

SCCPSS District Goals:

Goal 1: To Ensure all Students are College and Career Ready.

Goal 2: To Provide a Supportive Learning Environment that is Conducive to Teaching and Learning.

Goal 3: To Maximize Family and Community Engagement that Contributes to the Advancement of Student Growth and Success.

Goal 4: To Build Professional Capacity in Order to Achieve a Premier Student- Focused Workforce

 School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low Goals:

Goal 1:  By May 2025, the percentage of students in  grades 1-2 scoring proficient in Math will increase from 35% to 45%  as well as students in grades 3-5 will increase from 15% to 25% as determined by End of the Year iReady Assessment.

Goal 2: By May 2025, the percentage of students in grades 1-2 scoring proficient in Reading  will increase from 45% to 55%  as well as students in grades 3-5 will increase from 46% to 56% as determined by the End of the Year iReady Assessment.

Parent and Family Engagement

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low believes that family engagement means the participation of parents and family members in regular two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring:

·        That parents/families play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning.

·        That parents/families are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school.

·        That parents/families are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child.

Family Resource Center

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Come visit the Family Resource Center to check out books, study materials, and activities to use at home with your child. Computers are available for parents to log into PowerSchool/Parent Access and explore educational resources.

If you need support, please reach out to our Family Community Resource Coordinator: Chante Moore-Olugbami, 912-395-6386, chante.moore-olugbami@sccpss.com

2024-2025 FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Events and Activities

The School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low will host the following events to build the capacity for strong family engagement and support a partnership between the school, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement. All meetings for parents and family members will be held twice during the day: in the morning before school and in the evening at 5:30 p.m.

Services will be coordinated with the VISTA volunteers, early learning programs, Head Start, Bright From the Start, English Language Learning Program, Homeless Liaison, Migrant, Neglected and Delinquent programs, Kindergarten Orientation, college and career resources, school family resource center, and other agencies as appropriate.

Title I Annual Meeting – September

We invite you to an evening of learning and sharing about our Title I program, including our parent

and family engagement policy, the schoolwide plan, the school-parent compacts, and parents’ requirements. Invitations will be emailed and posted in the school newsletter, social media, and local media.

Curriculum Night – October 2024

Learn about the curriculum used in your child’s classroom - the academic standards, assessments, materials, and more!

Math Night – January, 2025

Learn how to make math fun at home.

Parent-Teacher and Student Conferences – Once a quarter

Scheduled updates on your child’s progress.

Muffin with Mom – May, 2025, Donuts for Dad- November, 2024

A celebration of family engagement and the recognition of its impact on school and student success.

Title I Annual Family Forum – Late February/Early March

Provides an opportunity for parents/family members to participate in discussions with the principal and staff regarding the school improvement plan, family engagement policy, school-parent/family compacts, and the family engagement budget.

Building the Foundation

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low will take the following measures to promote and support parents/families as an important foundation of the school in order to strengthen the school and reach our school goals. We will:

·     Communicate effectively by ensuring that information related to academic standards/assessments, events, etc. is published in a language and format accessible to parents and is communicated in multiple ways.

·     Offer training for parents and family members to help further enhance their various educational levels.

·     Partner with early childhood programs, feeder schools, college and career-ready resources, or other programs to help prepare parents and their children for successful school transitions.

·     Provide necessary materials and handouts for parents/guardians at conferences, meetings, and activities to help parents work with their child to improve their child’s achievement.

·     Collaborate with Community Partners to provide information and introduce resources to benefit families.

·     Based on parent/guardian feedback, provide staff training to improve communication with parents and ideas to increase family engagement with reading and math activities for our students outside of the classroom.

·     Collect feedback from parents and family members at all events, place input cards around the building and post a suggestion form on the school website in order to respond to parents’ requests for additional support for parent and family engagement activities.

1% set-aside for parent and family engagement activities

Each year, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System reserves 1% from the total amount of the Title I, Part A funds it receives to carry out family engagement requirements.

Accessibility

In carrying out the parent and family engagement requirements established by Section 1116 of the ESSA, the district family engagement coordinator will communicate and collaborate with the Office for Student Support Services to ensure full opportunities for participation of parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory children including providing information and school reports in a language parents can understand.

Parent and Family Engagement Standards

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low and our parents have adopted the National PTA Standards for Family-School Partnerships as the school’s model in engaging parents, students, and the community. These standards are:

1.       Welcoming All Families

2.       Communicating Effectively

3.       Supporting Student Success

4.       Speaking Up for Every Child

5.       Sharing Power

6.       Collaborating with Community

SCHOOL COUNCIL

The school council is an advisory body created to offer advice to the principal on matters pertaining to student achievement and school improvement. The school council initiative was created by the Georgia State Legislature as a method of involving parents, teachers, and community stakeholders in the educational process.  It is governed by state law; O.C.G.A § 20-2-85 and O.C.G.A § 20-2-86. The school council is made up of elected parents, appointed community/business members, elected teacher representatives, and the school principal, with the parent group constituting the largest segment. If you would like to learn more about the school council, please contact our principal.

 School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low school council members are:

Jacqueline Harris-Solomon, Principal

Joe Brannen, Business Partner

Micheal Culbreth, Community Partner

Peter Way, Parent Representative

Stephanie Tobgo, Teacher Representative

Tyra Smith, Teacher Representative

 

 

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