Parent Involvement

The D.C. Everest Area School District’s Title I program encourages each Title I parent to be involved in their child’s education.  This policy outlines the parent involvement activities that will be conducted during the school year.

Ø      Parents will receive a copy of the Parent Involvement Policy (this document), which describes the ongoing activities that are held to inform and involve parents in their child’s education.

Ø      Parents will receive a copy of the Parent-School Compact – this is an agreement between the home and school outlining everyone’s responsibility for supporting student learning.

Ø      A Title I annual parent orientation meeting will be held in September.

This meeting will cover:

·         the results of the annual review meeting from last spring,

·         how children are selected to be in the Title I program,

·         what activities children will be involved in,

·         how children will be assessed to determine growth,

·         how and when assessment information will be sent home to the parents.

This meeting will also give parents the opportunity to actively participate and have input in the Title I program.

Ø      Monthly newsletters, suggestions on how to work with your child, take home books, and math games as well as other information will be sent home periodically to provide opportunity to train parents to help their children succeed in school.

Ø      Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled in November and February.  The Title I teachers will be available to review your child’s progress and answer any questions you may have.

Ø      A survey will be given to Title I parents in the spring that will allow parents a chance to voice their feelings about the Title I program.  We look forward to suggestions or recommendations from you that can help us improve our Title I program.

Ø      An annual review meeting is held each year n the spring to review the Title I program.  Parents are welcome to attend.  The results from the parent survey as well as teacher input will be considered when planning for the next year.

Ø      Parents will be provided with timely information about Title I meetings and activities in a format and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand.

Ø       We invite you to call the school or Title I teachers at any time during the year to ask questions you may have or to schedule a visit or meeting.  It is our hope that your children will have a wonderful experience learning in the Title I program. 

Title I Parent-School Compacts

As a student I will:

Ø      Be safe and keep a good attitude.

Ø      Attend school regularly.

Ø      Come to class prepared and ready to learn.

Ø      Respect teachers, parents, and classmates.

Ø      Listen and do my best at school and at home.

Ø      Ask for help.

Ø      Tell my parents about what I am doing in school.

Ø      Do my homework.

Ø      Work towards Title I goals: ______________

Ø      Read every night for at least 15 minutes.

Ø      Respect school property.  I will be responsible for books and materials

       I borrow from teachers or the library.

Student signature: _______________________________

As a teacher I will:

Ø      Provide a welcoming environment where each child is valued.

Ø      Foster an atmosphere of mutual respect.

Ø      Set clear and consistent expectations for students.

Ø      Support open communication with parents and be available for conferences.

Ø      Encourage each child to achieve high standards.

Ø      Assess student needs and set clear goals based on individual needs.

Ø      Establish goals and expectations for each child and communication student progress.

Ø      Continue my own learning to ensure quality instruction.

Ø      Provide parents/guardians with home activities and strategies is needed.

Teacher signature: _______________________________

As a parent I will:

Ø      Support learning by reading with my child, providing a quiet place for homework and helping my child with homework.

Ø      Attend parent/teacher conferences, Title I nights and other meetings.

Ø      Ensure that my child is well rested and ready to learn each day.

Ø      Teach my child respect others.

Ø      Be involved at school by attending conferences and volunteering when possible.

Ø      Communicate as needed with my child’s classroom teacher.

Ø      Encourage my child to write, read and explore math as a part of daily experiences.

Ø      Ask for help if I need it.

Parent signature: ______________________________

Jeff Addison - Title 1 Coordinator

Teacher Qualification

Parents of all children in a Title 1 school must be informed of their right to request information about the qualifications of their children's teachers.  For information about teacher licensure/qualifications go to the State of Wisconsin's DPI Licensing Website.