Title I

Parent-School Compact

Title I is designed to meet the specific needs of the children attending Morningside Elementary School. Title I programs are also designed to improve the educational opportunities of under-achieving children and help them:

*succeed in the regular program,
*attain grade level proficiency, and
*improve their achievement in the basic and more advanced skills.

The most recent law that affects Title I is No Child Left Behind Act. The law requires:

*school districts have a written policy regarding parental involvement;
*parents be involved in the design, operation, and evaluation of Title I;
*parents be consulted about homeschool activities and be trained to help instruct their children;
*whenever possible, activities should be presented in the language spoken by the majority of Title I parents.

Your child’s school should have a copy of the law on file for you to consult.

PTO - You are invited to participate in all PTO activities. The PTO helps by
helping support teachers and providing the students with learning incentives.

CAMPUS COUNCIL - Parents are involved as members of the Campus Council. Parent ideas are always welcomed.

OPEN HOUSE – Morningside Elementary hosts a fall and a Christmas open house.

ANNUAL REPORT CARD MEETING - The principal discusses school attendance and TAKS score results and asks for parent input.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS - Parents are invited and welcomed into the school for a variety of activities.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES - Conferences can be scheduled to discuss student progress or concerns.

Honor Roll for Grades 3-6
Drug Free Week
Student Council
Morning Assembly
Awards Assembly
AR Rewards
Field Trips
Field Day
100th Day of School Activities
Elementary Track Meet
Book Fair
Canned Food Drive
E&E Activities
6th Grade Career Education
Texas Public School Week
Go-Getters
Back-To-School Night
Toys for Tots
Christmas Open House
Fall Festival

*Two Reading Recovery Teachers
*ESL Teacher Assistant
*Kindergarten Assistants

*Computer Lab
*Thematic Instruction
*Portfolios
*Learning Styles
*Saxon Math (K-2)
*Reading Recovery
*Literacy Collaborative
*Music and Physical Education
*Accelerated Reader
*Library Classes
*ESL Classes
*Content Mastery
*Special Educational Resource Classes
*Dyslexia
*Vision Impaired Classes
*Speech
*Gifted/Talented
*High School Assistant Program
*Optional Extended Year Sessions for TAKS Preparation

*solicit parent and community input regarding the education of the children it serves.
*offer flexible scheduling of parent meetings, training sessions, assemblies and school functions to maximize parent participation.
*promote open communication between home and school.
*provide translations of written notifications and interpreters.
*respect students’ time. Homework will be an extension of what is learned in the classroom.
*continue the weekly folder to parents.
*continue to acknowledge individual student accomplishments.
*communicate test results in a timely manner.
*address individual student needs.
*attend to cultural diversity while promoting the development of the whole child.
*focus on the development of social skills.
*provide quality programs and instruction.
*be available to you and your child.

*attend class regularly and on time.
*participate in class activities and discussions.
*show an interest in learning.
*conduct himself/herself in an appropriate manner.

*showing a love of learning.
*sharing interest in your child's school day.
*encouraging good study habits.
*getting to know your child's school.
*creating a quiet workplace for your child at home and providing assistance when needed.
*volunteering and participating in school functions.
*reading aloud to your child regularly and being an interested listener as they read to you.
*involving your child in school/community activities to promote his/her social, emotional, and physical development.
*seeking information regarding your child’s progress.
*communicating the importance of and respect for education.
*modeling the belief that learning is a life-long process that takes place at home as well as at school.
*helping your child establish a routine for school days. (for example: eating a healthy evening meal, having a regular bath time and bed time, eating a healthy breakfast, and brushing teeth regularly)
*checking homework daily.
*limiting television.
*setting a good example for your children. Talk to them directly about the consequences of drinking and drug use.
*making sure your children go to school every day.

Si usted necesita hablar con una traductora a lo que se refiere en esta carta, usted puede llamar al telefono numero 935-4153 de las 8:00 hasta las 8:30 de la manana y tambien en la tarde, de la 2:40 hasta las 3:30 de lunes a viernes. Para hablar con una traductora pregunte por Mrs. Carbajal o Mrs. Porras. Muchas Gracias!