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Sunset Elementary School 2007-2008 Title I Parent-School Compact |
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TITLE I |
Title I is designed to meet the specific needs of the children attending Sunset 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 LAW
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.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOL AND HOME TO WORK TOGETHER |
PTO - You are invited to participate in all
PTO activities. The PTO helps by
helping support teachers and providing the students with learning incentives.
LPAC Committee- Parents participate as a member of the LPAC Committee to discuss educational needs of our Limited English Speaking students.
OPEN HOUSE - Sunset Elementary
hosts a Back to School Night 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.
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SPECIAL STUDENT ACTIVITIES |
Awards Assembly Grades 3-6
Accelerated Reading Awards Grades 3-6
Sunset Student Council
Go-Getters
Field Trips
Elementary Track Meet
Special Library Activities for Students
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INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS |
*CCC Computer Lab for LEP and Special Education
*Portfolios for students in grades K-2
*Lexia training for identified Dyslexic students
*Study Island Computer Software Program
*Reading Recovery
*Balanced Literacy Instruction in Grades K-3
*Music and Physical Education
*Accelerated Reader
*Bilingual Transitional Classrooms
*Content Mastery
*Special Education Resource Classes
*Head Start Classrooms (AM and PM)
*Pre-Kindergarten Classrooms (AM and PM)
*Speech
*Gifted and Talented
*High School Assistance Program
*Inclusion Instruction Provided to Special Education
and Bilingual Transition Students
*Reading Coach Phonics Program
*Classworks Computer Software Program
*Campus Wide Computer Lab for Research
and Instructional Programs
*Bilingual Transition/ESL Teacher in Kindergarten
*Bilingual Transition/ESL Teacher in Grades 1-6
*Kindergarten Assistants
*ESL Certified Classroom Teachers
*Two Reading Recovery Teachers
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THE SCHOOL WILL: |
*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.
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THE STUDENT WILL: |
*attend class regularly and be on time for class
*participate in class activities and discussions
*show an interest in learning
*conduct himself/herself in an appropriate manner
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AS A PARENT, YOU'RE PART OF THE TITLE I TEAM! |
Be a helping hand by:
*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.
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