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Carnes Elementary Annual Title I Parent Meeting September 10, 2008 Terry R. Boone, Principal Antonio Burt, NLNS Resident Principal Elizabeth R. Perkins, PDSCC. Tonight’s Topics. Notice of Title I School Status Family Engagement Policies Reporting Pupil Progress Parent-Teacher Conferences

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Tonight’s Topics

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  1. Carnes ElementaryAnnual Title I Parent MeetingSeptember 10, 2008Terry R. Boone, PrincipalAntonio Burt, NLNS Resident PrincipalElizabeth R. Perkins, PDSCC

  2. Tonight’s Topics • Notice of Title I School Status • Family Engagement Policies • Reporting Pupil Progress • Parent-Teacher Conferences • Parental Involvement Requirements • Availability of Parent Training

  3. Tonight’s Topics • AYP Status • School Improvement Plan • Teacher Qualifications • Parent’s Right to Know • School / Parent Compact • Student Code of Conduct • Opportunities for additional Parent Mtgs.

  4. Did you know? Carnes is a federally funded school-wide Title I school. Title I is a part of the No Child Left Behind Law. Title I requires that schools create a positive and supportive learning environment that results in high levels of achievement for all students.

  5. Family Engagement Plan • Memphis City Schools Policy 4.502 • Carnes Elementary Family Engagement Plan Purpose • To partner with families in an effort to provide Carnes students with a home/school/community environment that helps children achieve academic excellence.

  6. Reporting Pupil Progress • Weekly Teacher’s Newsletter • Deficiency Notification • Report Cards • “Terrific Tuesday” Phone Calls

  7. Parent Teacher Conferences • October 13, 2008 (4 -7 p.m.) • February 16, 2009 (12-3:00 p.m.) • As requested by parent or teacher.

  8. Parental Involvement Requirements • MCS Board Policy 4.502 • Carnes Elementary Family Engagement Plan – developed jointly with parents • Handbook pp. 5 - 6

  9. Availability of Parent Training Title I Parent Center Programs Available: • Adult Basic Education • Families First GED • Computerized Education and many more • Flyers on Various Seminars

  10. Availability of Parent Training • Parent Assemblies are held monthly; Dates are available in your District Calendar, Monthly Calendar, Handout • For more information contact: The Division of Parent & Community Engagement 416-7524

  11. AYP Status (Adequate Yearly Progress) Qualifications • Required % of 3rd – 5th grade students ‘Proficient’ or ‘Advanced’, including subgroups 89 % Reading/LA 86 % Math • At least 95% in attendance for TCAP Testing • Daily Attendance Rate at least 95%

  12. AYP Status (Adequate Yearly Progress) Carnes Elem. has met or exceeded all of the requirements under “No Child Left Behind”. • 95% Proficient in Reading • 90% Proficient in Math • 100% Tested • 96% Average Daily Attendance

  13. AYP Status (Adequate Yearly Progress) Carnes Elementary has achieved “GOOD STANDING” Status for ‘Five’ consecutive years.

  14. School Improvement Plan • Analysis of data from TCAP tests, School climate surveys, etc. • Development of an action plan in order to address and meet the needs of our students, parents, and teachers • Creation of a Professional Development Plan for teachers and parents • Plan submitted in April 2008.

  15. Teacher Qualifications Parents Right to Know All parents have the right to request the following: • A teacher’s professional qualifications • Type of degree or teaching experience • A paraprofessional’s qualifications

  16. Parents Rights • Receive information on child’s achievement level • Right to transfer to another school if a victim of a violent crime • Right to public school choice and supplemental services if child’s school is identified for school improvement • Right to be informed if child is being taught by a teacher who is not highly qualified 20 days or more

  17. School/Parent Compact • Jointly developed with parents to promote positive and productive working relationships • Parent, Student, Teacher, School agreement • Handbook, p. 7

  18. Student Code of Conduct • MCS Chart 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

  19. Opportunities for Additional Parent Meetings • Preschool parent meetings • Other Title 1 parent meetings and training sessions • Family Nights • P. T. A. Meetings • Leadership Council • WATCH D.O.G.S (District Kickoff August 14, 2008)

  20. Every Child, Everyday, College Bound… Because Teamwork makes the Dream Work !

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