Ronald E. McNair Junior High SchoolParent & Community Involvement Plan

Mission Statement

To prepare our students for acollege and/or career ready future

Ronald E. McNair Junior High School311 Carver Street, Lake City, SC 29560

Parent & Community Involvement Plan Committee 2015-2016

Margie Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . Principal

Deitra Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. …...Building Administrator

Chauntee Pringle................................…………..………… Parent Elected / Chair

Yolanda Graham . . . . . . . …... . . . . . . . . . . … . . . . …Parent Elected / Co-Chair

Lisa Holden-Smalls, 7th Grade……… . . . …. . . Teacher Representative / Elected

Ashton Schumpert, 8th Grade….......……………Teacher Representative / Elected

Betty Frances Stone…..………………………….…..………….Teacher of the Year

Susie Blaine / Pamela Brown-Peterson / Diane Haines…. . . . . . Parent Liaisons

Erin Porter... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guidance

Joe Woodbury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School Web Site Administrator

Emma Martin.. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member / Appointed

Nicole Brooks . . . . . . . . . . . . ... …. . . . . . . . . . . Community Member / Appointed

Vernetta Scott. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member / Appointed

Kimester Ross, ……………………………………..….…. Staff / Parent /Community Representative

Ronald E. McNair Junior High SchoolPrincipal’s Message

At Ronald E. McNair Junior High School, we value the home-school partnership as a very important element in our children’s education. We understand that all aspects of a child’s education centers around the family and community. Research shows that there is a direct relationship between parental involvement and student achievement. Meeting the needs of all of our students, their families, and our community is vital to the quality of education in our school and the academic success of each student. We encourage your support and participation in our school activities throughout the year. By forming a strong partnership we can all work together to educate and inspire all of our students to succeed. Please make every effort to get involved today.

Ronald E. McNair Junior High School Parent & Community Involvement Plan

2015-2016

Ronald E. McNair Junior High School (REMJHS) encourages, supports and values the participation and involvement of parents and families in the educational experiences of their children. The School recognizes each parent as their child’s first teacher and acknowledges the powerful influence of parents on their child’s life. The School shall be committed to developing a family-friendly school, office and programs that welcome and serve parents and families in positive and supportive environments.

The School acknowledges that students learn best when families and schools work together and develop relationships of shared responsibility and mutual support. The School recognizes that families are diverse in nature, culture, language and needs. It shall be the goal of REMJHS and teachers to meaningfully collaborate with all parents in meeting the needs of individual students.

The School shall assist parents in learning how home environments can support the academic achievement of students. Communicating the value of an education and the importance of high expectations will be emphasized. The School acknowledges the responsibility to help parent’s access and secure educational information, services, and opportunities for their children. Special assistance will be provided to ensure that non-English speaking parents may also participate as full partners in their child’s education.

Parents make valuable contributions to the educational process and shall be included as participants in important school decisions. Parents are encouraged to participate in parent organizations and clubs at the school and to serve as volunteers for classroom and school activities.

Professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators shall be offered to enhance the ability of schools to effectively service all students, parents, and families. As a priority focus for the School, parent involvement activities will be supported through the allocation of District and special revenue resources. The School shall also collaborate and cooperate with business, community agencies, and faith-based organizations to support the needs of parents and families.

ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR PARTNERSHIPS (SCHOOL LEVEL, FORM G-GOALS)

SCHEDULE OF SCHOOL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO REACH SCHOOL GOALSOn this 4-page plan, select 2 academic goals, 1 behavioral goal, and 1 goal for sustaining a partnership climate. For each goal, outline the desired results, how results will be measured, family and community involvement activities, dates, responsibilities, and needed resources.

School: Ronald E. McNair Junior High School School Year:2015-2016

GOAL 1-- ACADEMIC: (Select ONE curricular goal for students from the school improvement plan, such as improving reading, math, writing, science, or other skills.)

___Increase student reading abilities as measured by state standardized test. ______________________________________________________________________

Goal 1 Chair or Co-Chairs: Mrs. Deitra Johnson – Ms. Jenny McFadden _________________________________________________________________________________________Desired result(s) for THIS goal:Students will increase their MAP score by 4 points

How will the school measure the result(s)?Results will be measured by MAP scores

Organize and schedule family and community involvement activities to support THIS goal.

ACTIVITIES

(2 or more, continuing or new)

TYPE(1-6)

DATE OF ACTIVITY

GRADE LEVEL(S) WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE FOR EACH ACTIVITY

& WHEN?

PERSONS IN CHARGEAND HELPING

Provide reading tips section of the school newsletter that shares book lists, reading strategies, high lights from classroom reading lessons.Provide summer reading list.Implement a student book club.

2 All Year 7-8

ELA Master Teacher and media specialist will provide booklists for each grade level (monthly). Distribute to all children and at all events.Quick feedback survey of parents at parent-teacher conferences Summer reading list distributed to parents with end of year report cards.Student book club meets provided weekly with media specialist.

Mrs. Deitra JohnsonMrs. Amy McAllisterMs.Jenny McFaddenMs. Amanda CullarsMrs. Diane HainesMrs. Susie Blaine

Provide a Vocabulary Building Program 2, 4 All Year 7-8

Two words from the SAT most frequently used word bank are announced, worn, and discussed by teachers and students weekly. Students can discuss words with parents.

Mrs. Amy McAllisterMs.Jenny McFadden

Note if funds, supplies, and/or resources are needed for these activities? Copy paper, printer cartridges and supplies for word bank. $1500.00

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ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR PARTNERSHIPSSCHEDULE OF SCHOOL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO REACH SCHOOL GOALS

GOAL 2--ACADEMIC: (Select ANOTHER curricular goal for students from the school improvement plan, such as improving reading, math, writing, science, or other skills.)

_ Increase student reading abilities as measured by state standardized test. _______________________________________________________________________

Goal 2 Chair or Co-Chairs: _Mrs. Deitra Johnson - Ms. Jenny McFadden

Desired result(s) for THIS goal:Students will increase their math MAP score by 4 points

How will the school measure the result(s)?Results will be measured my MAP Scores

Organize and schedule family and community involvement activities to support THIS goal.

ACTIVITIES

(2 or more, continuing or new)

TYPE(1-6)

DATE OF ACTIVITY

GRADE LEVEL(S) WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE FOR EACH ACTIVITY

& WHEN?

PERSONS IN CHARGEAND HELPING

Continue a Mathletes Program –2 Weekly 7-8

Ten mental math problems will be designed by math master teacher to be completed in one minute in all math classes.. Add Mathletes Program procedures in newsletter & the website. Parents make flashcards.

Mrs. Wanda Fulmore

Implement an individualized computerized program Math Khan Academy.. 2 Daily 7-8

Computer lab is open each morning for students to work on basic skills recommended by teachers. ParentVolunteers will be asked to supervise lab.

Mrs. Wanda Fulmore

Note if funds, supplies, and/or resources are needed for these activities? Mathlete incentives $200.00 for the year.

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ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR PARTNERSHIPSSCHEDULE OF SCHOOL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO REACH SCHOOL GOALS

GOAL 3--BEHAVIORAL: (Select ONE goal for improving student behavior, attendance, respect for others, safety, or other student outcome for the next school year.)

_Continue positive behavior, increase student attendance, and academic performance ____________________________________________________________________

Goal 1 Chair or Co-Chairs: Mrs. Deitra Johnson____________________________________________________

Desired result(s) for THIS goal:Increase student attendance , behavior, and academic performance

How will the school measure the result(s)?Attendance will be monitored using CLASS XP

Organize and schedule family and community involvement activities to support THIS goal.

ACTIVITIES

(2 or more, continuing or new)

TYPE(1-6)

DATE OF ACTIVITY

GRADE LEVEL(S) WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE FOR EACH ACTIVITY

& WHEN?

PERSONS IN CHARGEAND HELPING

Include students with perfect attendance in the school newsletter. 2 Semester 7-8 Add section to school newsletter &

website

Ms. Ginny ProsserMrs. Diane Haines

Improve student behavior with Character Passes 2 Monthly 7-8

Issue character passes to students demonstrating school’s character traits. Ask parents to volunteer to assist during character celebrations

Faculty and Staff

Family dinner with superintendent /principal for honor roll.

1,2 End of Year

7-8 Identify students who made honor rollChoose a dateNotify parents of date

Ms. Erin PorterMs. Lori FleglerMrs. Margie Myers

Note if funds, supplies, and/or resources are needed for these activities? Copy paper for character passes $200.00. Honor roll family dinner $1500.00

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ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR PARTNERSHIPSSCHEDULE OF SCHOOL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO REACH SCHOOL GOALS

GOAL 4--CLIMATE OF PARTNERSHIP (Required goal): Identify ALL OTHER family and community partnership activities for the six types of involvement that will create a welcoming school environment, not covered in GOALS 1, 2, and 3. Check Starting Points for activities to strengthen and sustain a climate of partnership.

Strengthen the six types of family and community involvementGoal 4 Chair or Co-Chairs: Susie Blaine, Pamela Brown-Peterson, Anthony Ross____________________________________

Desired result(s) for THIS goal:Ronald E. McNair Junior High School will create a stronger partnership with parents, community members, and local organizations.

How will you measure the result(s)?Parent, community, and organization involvement, and community service.

Organize and schedule family and community involvement activities to support THIS goal.

ACTIVITIES

(2 or more, continuing or new)

TYPE(1-6)

DATE OF ACTIVITY

GRADE LEVEL(S) WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE FOR EACH ACTIVITY

& WHEN?

PERSONS IN CHARGEAND HELPING

Parent Chat- continental breakfastParents discuss school issues in an informal environment with a school resource person available.

1 Bi-monthly 7-8 Inform parents about the programSet bi-monthly dates

Mrs. Deitra JohnsonMrs. Diane HainesMrs. Pam PetersonMrs. Susie Blaine

Carver High School Alumni will greet and encourage students as they enter the building on specified days of the month.

3 Bi-weekly 7-8 Inform the alumni committee and set dates.

Mrs. Margie MyersMrs. Pam PetersonMrs. Susie Blaine

Continue with home-school communication.

2 WeeklyWeeklyMonthlyMonthlyMonthly

7-8 Utilize Weekly Good News Cards, phone messenger, newsletter, E-mail, school & district websites

Deitra JohnsonGinny ProsserDiane HainesSusie BlaineJoe Woodbury

Note if funds, supplies, and/or resources are needed for these activities? Continental breakfast $500.00, Good News Cards and printing $500.00

Add pages to outline more activities that support THIS goal. Rev. August 17, 2015

School, Family, and Community Partnerships, Third Edition, by J.L. Epstein et al. © 2009 by Corwin Press.Reproduction authorized only for the local school site or nonprofit organization that purchased this book and CD.