WELCOME PARENTS 2015 Annual Parent Meeting Denise Atwell, Title I Parent Involvement Coordinator Stambaugh 2015 Annual Parent Meeting

WELCOME PARENTS

2015 Annual Parent Meeting Denise Atwell, Title I Parent Involvement Coordinator

Stambaugh 2015Annual Parent

Meeting

ATTENDANCE Education is the most

powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

Nelson Mandela

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE IS THE LAWFLORIDA STATUE 1003.2

All children who have reached the age of six years or who will reach the age of six years by February 1 of any school year, but have not attained the age of 16, are required to attend school regularly during the entire school term. A child who attains the age of 16 during the school year is not subject to compulsory attendance if he/she files a formal declaration of intent to terminate school enrollment.

Florida State Law defines TRUANCY AS: 5 Unexcused absences in a calendar month 10 Unexcused absences in 90 days 15 Unexcused absences in 90 days

Parents are responsible by law to see that their child attends school regularly.

EXCUSED ABSENCES

•Personal illness

•Bereavement

•Trips: Must be pre-approved by administration

•Religious holidays

•Judicial actions

Documentation will be required in order to excuse absences.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

An absence that does not have the approval of the school.

For the purpose of a truancy petition, the student must be present more than 50% of the day to be counted present.

Remember for K-5, 3 unexcused tardies EQUALS 1 unexcused absence.

THE BENEFITS OF REGULAR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Higher GradesSocialize with FriendsEnjoy school activities

Future Goals (College, Career, Family)

Your Future

is

DID YOU KNOW……

In PK, chronic absences predict poor attendance and academic performance in later grades.

Students with high absences in kindergarten and 1st grade were less likely to be proficient readers by 3rd grade!

By 6th grade, chronic absence (10% of school year or 18+ days) is a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school!

By 9th grade attendance becomes a better predictor of dropout rates then 8th grade test scores!

Being On TRACK: 9 or less excused or unexcused absences for the entire school year.

VIDEO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-mdWh-EG1U&feature=player_detailpage

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

Nelson Mandela




PROCEDURES Parents will receive an automated call for each absence

When a student returns to school Parent/Doctor’s Note to be given to Ms. Hooper in the attendance office

Absence will remain unexcused until proper written notification is given Ask teachers for makeup work

Attendance letters are sent out at 10 excused and 5 unexcused days

Attendance meeting is scheduled at 10 unexcused days Intervention plan developed and monitored

NEED TO KNOW…School Attendance is expected: Attendance Contract

After 10 absences, a doctor’s note must be provided in order to excuse the absence.

The school and social worker will continue to monitor your student’s attendance and interventions.

If the pattern of non-attendance continues, the social worker may contact you by phone, make a home visit or schedule another meeting at school.

If your student reaches 15 unexcused absences in a 90 day period, a referral to Youth and Families Alternatives (YFA) or parental prosecution can be filed.

Also, Loss of Driving Privileges(age 14).

High School – Credit denial and/or being withdrawn from school

Our goal is to work with you and ensure your student receives an education so that he/she can be successful in the future.

HOW CAN PARENT’S HELP -Talk about the importance of school -Only stay home is truly sick

-Develop daily routines -Regular communication with school-Schedule appointments after school -Encourage school engagement-View parent portal daily -Help child identify one adult they -Stay on top of your child’s social contacts trust at school.-Correct phone number and mailing address

We can answer any general question at this time.

If you have any individual questions pertaining to your student,

we would be more than happy to talk to you privately.

INFORMATION PAGE

Stambaugh Middle School| Home of the Bloodhounds (863) 965-6200

www.stambaughmiddle.com

Administration:

Ms. Butler Ms. Vincent Ms. MorganPrincipal Asst. Principal Asst. Principal

Attendance: Ms. Vincent Guidance: Ms. Masch-Clark Ms. Hooper Ms. Davis

Social Worker: Mrs. Bryan (863) 968-5679

Ways to Volunteer

Become an approved volunteer, $25 one-time fee

Join/attend PTSO meeting Be a chaperone at dances or field

trips Help out on Picture Day Work the shirts at Orientation Ask the teachers how you can help


Testing Information Florida Standards Assessment is given in grades 6-8

in the areas of math and English/language arts (reading and writing).

7th grade students take the Civics end of course

8th grade students take FCAT Science

General test dates are: Writing – February 29 through March 11 (grades 6-8)

Reading & Math – April 11 through April 22 (grades 6-8)

Science – April 11 through May 6 (grade 8)

Algebra & Geometry – April 18-29 (select 7th and 8th grade)

Civics – April 18 through May 20 (grade 7)

A more specific calendar will be issued after the

winter break.

Middle School GPA calculation is changing this year

It will now be a cumulative average instead of a year to year average

Once in 8th, ALL middle school classes count toward final GPA

To promote to High School Cumulative GPA of 2.0

3 classes each of English, Math, Science, & Social Studies with a passing grade = 12 “credits”

Career planning


Let’s learn about Title I

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Title 1 is the largest federal assistance program for our nation’s schools

What is ESEA ?

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) is a United States federal law enacted April 11, 1965.

It was passed as a part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s "War on Poverty." It has been the most far-reaching federal legislation affecting education ever passed

by Congress.



To provide supplemental resources and services to:

High poverty schools

Migratory Children and Families

Institutions serving neglected and delinquent children and youth

The Purpose of Title I


How does it work?The Federal Government…Provides funds to states each year for Title I based on U.S. census poverty data.

State Education Agencies…• Send the money to school districts based on

the number of families that receive free and reduced lunch.

• Send in a plan describing: • high-quality standards that children are expected

to meet

• ways their progress will be measured

• how Title I funds will help children meet expectations

The Local School Districts (LEAs)… Identifies eligible schools and distribute the funds.


The program serves students in public elementary and secondary schools that have a high poverty rate.

Title I also serves eligible students who attend private schools.

Which schools does Title 1 Serve?


What is the goal of Title 1?

To improve student achievement… Through effective instruction

Professional development

Family involvement


Title I helps……………Children be more successful in school.

Parents have a voice in their child’s education and gives them tools and resources necessary to help their child academically and establish a “learning environment” in the home.

Teachers realize the contributions of parents to their child’s education and work with them to raise the student achievement for their child.


The Title I program will provide your child with extra educational assistance beyond the regular classroom

What will Title I do for your

child?

Generally Title 1 programs offer:

Smaller classes or special instructional spaces

Additional teachers and/or paraprofessionals

Opportunities for professional development for school staff

Extra time for teaching Title I students the skills they need A variety of supplementary teaching methods

Additional teaching materials which supplement a student’s regular instruction

An individualized program for students


Title I Needs Parents’ Help to…

• Determine goals for the program

• plan and carry out goals

• evaluate programs

• volunteer at the school, and

• attend curriculum nights, academic workshops, etc., in order to have more information and tools to help their child at home


Title I Needs your input and help to write and revise

the following documents:

• District Parent Involvement Plan – The District writes a plan that helps parents have more information about parent involvement on the district level.

• The Parent-School Compact – states the goals and responsibilities of school, parents and students.

• School Parent Involvement Plan – helps parents understand and take part in what the school is doing. This includes planning parent activities that will benefit you and your child.

• Online Parent Survey- Please take time to complete our online parent survey.

• District Parent Advisory Team - If you would like to attend the meeting in Spring, please let us know.


1. Parents have the right to know the professional qualifications of their children’s teacher and paraprofessional.

2. Parents have the right to know when their child is taught be a non-highly qualified teacher for 4 or more consecutive weeks.

3. Parents have the right to know their child’s performance rating on the state assessment—state assessment information has not been distributed from Spring of 2015 as of Oct 1.

Parents Have theRight To Know

This information was sent in a letter to all parents at the start of school.


The following information can be found on the school website and/or is available in the school’s front office.

1. District and School Parent Involvement

Plans

2. District and School Summaries

3. School Improvement Plan

4. School Parent compacts

5. 4 week notification letters

6. Right To Know Letter

7. Parent Informational Resource Centers

8. Parent Learning University for Growing

9. Parent Guide/ Code of Conduct

10. School data: school grades and report

card


Parent Informational

Resource Centers


Where?

@ Frostproof Elementary118 W. 3rd Street,

Frostproof, FL 33843(863) 635-8600

STAFF: Anna LoiazaOpen

M, W, F-7:30 AM-3:00 PM

@ Sleepy Hill Elementary2285 Sleepy Hill RoadLakeland, FL 33810

(863) 815-6787STAFF: Azalea Guadalupe

OpenM, W, F-7:30 AM-3:00 PM

@ Garner Elementary2500 Havendale Blvd NWWinter Haven, FL 33881

(863) 965-5488STAFF: Mindy Santiago


@ Combee Elementary2805 Morgan Combee RdLakeland, FL 33801

(863) 668-3035STAFF: Jacqueline Olivo


@ Mulberry Middle School500 Martin Luther King Ave

Mulberry, FL 33860(863) 425-9288

STAFF: Nitza RibotOpenM, W, F-8:00 AM-3:30 PM


What will they offer?* Informational brochures and pamphlets on a variety of topics.

* Information on local community resources, including ACCESS.

* Materials to check out and use at home with their child.

* A parent resource library.

* ACT/SAT test prep materials for checkout.

* GED study guides and adult school information.

* Visits from the Books Bridge Bus.

* Quarterly visits from AGAPE mobile food pantries.

* Learn English with Rosetta Stone.

* Computers for parent use.

* Bilingual materials and bilingual informational resources.

* Information on the Para Pro Test.

* Family game night


Does your child need help with

homework?Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3-6 PM

Please contact a center for more information.

Parents must remain in the center with their child.


Please contact a center for more information-see handout

AGAPE Mobile

Food PantriesWill visit each parent center

several times throughout the school year.

At each visit the mobile pantry will have free groceries for 200+

families.Next scheduled AGPE Mobile Food Bank scheduled for Nov 10 at

Mulberry Middle School


Parent University FREE

classes and workshops for parents with a child

in a Title I school.Next scheduled February

27, 2016Visit the polk-fl.net

websitesearch for:

Parent University


Parent University!Here are some of the workshop topics that will

be offered; • Curriculum based on the

Florida Standards• bullying, • positive parenting• behavior• financial literacy• interviewing for a job and

writing a resume• substance abuse• academics• graduation requirements• testing• using your public library• healthy cooking• internet safety and stranger

danger and many other topics!

Please visit the parent university website or contact a center for

more information.

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Parent Center Website WWW.POLK-FL.NET /PARENTS/INVOLVEMENT/PIRC.HTM

Parent University Website WWW.POLK-FL.NET

/PARENTS/INVOLVEMENT/PLUG.HTM

Or contact a center for more information.

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For more information about Parent Involvement in Title I schools please contact :

Denise Atwell Title I District Parent

Involvement CoordinatorPolk County Schools

[email protected]


Approximately,1% of the District’s Title I

budget is allocated for Parent Involvement.

Approximately, 1% of your school’s Title I

budget is allocated for parent involvement.

Thank you for attending!

Please complete the short meeting evaluation before you leave.

Save these dates:November 9, 2015January 28, 2016March 15, 2016May/June TBA

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WELCOME PARENTS 2015 Annual Parent Meeting Denise Atwell, Title I Parent Involvement Coordinator Stambaugh 2015 Annual Parent Meeting