Mrs. C. Vandiver-Tate, PrincipalMrs. Taylor and Mr. Macklin

Assistant PrincipalsMrs. Freeman, Title I/Professional Learning Coach

Mrs. Brookins, Professional School Counselor

Grandview Heights Middle SchoolGrandview Heights Middle SchoolANNUAL TITLE ONE ANNUAL TITLE ONE PARENT MEETINGPARENT MEETING

TopicsTopics• Notice of Title I School Status• Family Engagement Policies

(District and School Level)• Reporting Pupil Progress• Parent-Teacher Conferences• Parental Involvement

Requirements• Availability of Parent Training

and Meetings• McKinney Vento Act

• District/School Progress/School Status

• School Improvement Plan• Opportunities for Additional

Parent Meetings• Teacher Qualifications• Parent’s Right to Know• Notice of Title I School Status• School/Parent Compact• Student Code of Conduct

Did you know?Did you know?Grandview is a federally funded

school-wide Title I school. Title I is a part of the Elementary and

Secondary Education Act. Title I requires that schools create a

positive and supportive learning environment that results in high

levels of achievement for all students.

PURPOSE OF TITLE IPURPOSE OF TITLE I Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary

and Secondary Education Act, as amended (ESEA) ensures 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 standards and state academic assessments.

Family Engagement PlanFamily Engagement Plan

To partner with families in an effort to provide Grandview Heights students with a home/school/community environment that helps children achieve academic excellence.

– Grandview Height’s Website– Reviewed and revised yearly– Given to families during Title I Meeting

Shelby County SchoolsShelby County SchoolsParent Involvement PoliciesParent Involvement Policies

• #5010 – Title I Parent Involvement I

• #7007 – School Support Organizations

• #7009 – Family Engagement (Revised 7-15-2014)

• Linked on Grandview’s website

Parental Involvement Parental Involvement RequirementsRequirements

School/Family CompactJointly developed with parents to promote

positive and productive working relationships– Included in Student Handbook– Available on Grandview Heights Website– Received at registration yearly – Signed by parents

Reporting Pupil Reporting Pupil ProgressProgress

• Progress Reports• Report Cards/Reports• Notes Home/Email/Text/Phone• State Test Results (TCAP)

Parent Teacher Parent Teacher ConferencesConferences

September 18, 2014 (4-7 pm)February 2015 (4-7 pm)

• As requested by parent or teacher

Tentative Parent Tentative Parent TrainingTraining• Importance of Literacy and Student Success-

October 16th from 6 pm – 7 pm

• Parent Data Training (Istation & I-Ready) – Nov. 13th from 9 am -10 am or 6 pm - 7pm

• Gang Awareness and Prevention - Jan. 15th from 5-6pm

• Emotions of a teenager and Student Success- Feb. 12th from 9am – 10 am or 5 pm - 6 pm

• State Testing and What it Means? March 19th from 9:00 am- 10 am or 6pm – 7pm

Coming AttractionsComing Attractions

Shelby County SchoolsParent University

2014-2015 School Year

Division of FAMILY and Community Engagement (FACE)Located at the Board of Education

Room 164160 S. Hollywood

Memphis, TN 38112901-416-7600

District/School ProgressDistrict/School ProgressGrandview Heights is a Level 1 school

according to TVAAS data

Grandview Heights has a staff comprised of Highly Qualified Teachers

Grandview Heights is an Izone School, which means

We have been identified as one of the schools in the state of Tennessee performing in the

bottom 5%.

School Improvement School Improvement PlanPlan

• Analysis from data sources- TCAP, TVVAS Data, Discipline and Attendance

• Development of an action plan in order to address and meet the needs of our students, families, and teachers

• Creation of a Professional Development Plan for teachers and parents

• Plan submitted yearly• Parent input invaluable (volunteers needed)

Parents’ Right to KnowParents’ Right to Know

All parents have the right to request the following:

• A teacher’s professional qualifications, licensure, grades/certifications, waivers • A teacher’s baccalaureate and/or graduate degree, fields of endorsement, previous teaching experience. • A paraprofessional’s qualifications • An annual notice of Students Education Records Privacy and Notice for disclosure of School Directory Information

All parents should receive the following:• Their child’s level of achievement in each of the Tennessee academic assessments • Notification of right to transfer child to another school in the district if student becomes the victim of a violent crime or is assigned to an unsafe school • District Family Engagement Policy and School Family Engagement Plan

• Their right to public school choice, supplemental services, and more effective involvement in their child’s school if the school is identified for school improvement • Timely notification that their child has been assigned to, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks, by a teacher who does not meet the definition of Highly Qualified Parents’ Right to Know under NCLB

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The McKinney Vento The McKinney Vento Homeless Education Homeless Education

Assistance Act…Assistance Act…

• Maintains educational continuity during a time of transition

• Requires schools to identify and enroll students who meet the definition of homeless (displaced)

• Is authorized under the “ESEA”

The McKinney Vento Homeless Education The McKinney Vento Homeless Education Assistance Assistance

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What is the definition of a What is the definition of a Displaced Student?Displaced Student?

The McKinney-Vento Act defines “homeless children and youth” as individuals who lack a fixed,

regular, and adequate nighttime residence.

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Clarification of a Displaced Clarification of a Displaced Student?Student?

The term includes – Children and youth who are:• sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of

housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason (sometimes referred to as doubled-up);

• living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to lack of alternative adequate accommodations;

• living in emergency or transitional shelters; • abandoned in hospitals; or • awaiting foster care placement;

Student Code of ConductStudent Code of Conduct• SCS Parent/Student Handbook

informing parents & students of expectations for a safe and orderly school environment, without disruptions to the learning process

• The range of possible disciplinary options when a student engages in a particular behavior or action

• Behavior Orientation meetings for each grade

HOW DO WE USE OR FUNDS?HOW DO WE USE OR FUNDS?• Our Title One funds provide:– Academic programs and strategies– Additional personnel– Professional Development Opportunities– Technology– Teacher resources and materials– Student resources and materials– Interventions – Parental Involvement Opportunities (trainings &

workshops)

TITLE ITITLE I The mission of Title One in Shelby

County Schools is to provide opportunities for students to meet the challenging content and performance

standards expected of all students.

NCLB does not discriminate against anyperson based on race, color, gender,

national origin, disability or age.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT is KEY!!PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT is KEY!!

We encourage on-going parentalinvolvement in the educational

process. We share a common goal ofpromoting success in every child daily.With your help we will be successful!

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING Our Annual Title One Parent

Meeting.