Smith-Barnes Elementary

Annual Title I Parent Meeting

Thursday, October 6, 2022

5:30PM

Smith-Barnes Elementary School Cafeteria

School Staff Introductions

1. Dr. Flemister-Oliver, Principal
2. Mr. Andre Johnson, Assistant Principal
3. Ms. Lescia Stroud-Sutton, Family Engagement Liaison
4. Ms. Audrey Thomas, Instructional Personalized Learning Lead
5. Ms. Talisa Johnson, Instructional Lead Teacher

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Objectives

1. Understand what makes our school a Title I school including requirements, funding, and how our school participates in the Title I program
2. Understand school provided resources such as Henry Teaching and Learning Standards (HTLS), assessment, parent resources, and staff contact information
3. Understand Family Engagement at our school

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What is a Title I School?

A school that participates in the Federal Title I program and receives supplemental funds from the district to assist economically disadvantaged students in meeting the State’s high academic standards by providing high quality instruction and learning resources such as technology, intervention supports, and family engagement activities.

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How does our school participate in the Title I program?

1. Title I is a federal education program that supports low income students throughout the nation. Funds are distributed to high poverty schools, as determined by the number of students who qualify for free or reduced lunch.
2. A Title I schoolwide program is a comprehensive reform strategy designed to upgrade the entire educational program in a Title I school
3. The primary goal is to ensure that all students, particularly those who are low-achieving, demonstrate proficient and advanced levels of achievement on state academic standards

How does our school spend Title I money?

1. Personnel
2. Parent Resource Center
3. Instructional Materials
4. Professional Learning

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How Parent Engagement money is spent?

1. Family Engagement Liaison
2. Parent Resource Center Materials
3. Parent Workshops (academic, technology, etc.)

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What are our school’s Title I requirements?

1. Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction
2. Facilitate an Annual Title I Parent Meeting
3. Family Engagement
4. Professional Development
5. Parent’s Right-to-Know
6. Opportunities for Input
7. Annual Evaluations

Smith-Barnes Elementary

What is the State’s grade report for our school?

1. State’s Grades Report
2. https://schoolgrades.georgia.gov/

What curriculum does our school use?

1. Henry County uses a Balanced Model of Instruction to guarantee success at every grade level to ensure all students are meeting mastery of state standards
2. In conjunction with the state standards, Henry County Schools ensures instruction alignment with the rigorous Henry Teaching & Learning Standards.

How does our school measure student learning and performance?

Henry County Schools strives to set common, rigorous, expectations for academic performance for all students, emphasize self-assessment and growth, provide a basis for accountability and address development knowledge and skills over time. The goal of Henry County Schools is to ensure that every child reaches mastery in all areas. During each grading period, there will be numerous opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery of the standards. Students will have their progress monitored towards mastery of the Henry Teaching and Learning Standards. Students and parents will receive feedback via the report card every grading period as well as continuous communication from individual teachers. Grade reports are made available every 9 weeks, amd parents and guardians have access to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to monitor grades and progress throughout the school year. Specific grade reporting dates are identified on the Henry County Schools Yearly Calendar. The report card format will vary by grade level.

Use this space to describe your grade levels standards.

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Henry Teaching and Learning Standards can be found at https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/Page/119112.

Use this space to describe your grade levels standards.

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What tests will my child be taking?

MAP Test

• a computer adaptive test created by NWEA™ that kids take two to three times per school year. The results provide teachers with information to help them deliver appropriate content for each student and determine each student’s academic growth over time; Learn more here

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Formative Assessments

• i.e. i-Ready
• i.e. common formative assessment

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Georgia Milestones (GMAS)

• a state required comprehensive assessment system spanning grades 3 through high school. Georgia Milestones measures your students mastery of the state standards in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies; Learn more

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ACCESS for ELLs 2.0

• a state mandated English language proficiency assessment for Grades K–12. The test is administered every year to help school districts monitor the English language development of students identified as English Language Learners (ELLs)

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INFINITE CAMPUS

The Infinite Campus Parent Portal is the Henry County Schools system to connect parents and students to student information.

• Verify your transportation choice
• Monitor your child’s progress
• Access technology help desk for student devices

To register and activate your parent portal account for the first time you must provide the following information online:

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• Student name and grade
• Student Birthdate
• HCS Student ID Number
• Last 4 digits of their social security number
• GUID activation code from the District

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https://campus.henry.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/parents/henry.jsp

WHAT IS REQUIRED BY LAW FOR PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT?

Title I requires that all Title I schools ensure that all parents and families are given the opportunity for meaningful consultation and full participation in their child’s education. In this, at a minimum parents are provided with:

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• A School-Parent Compact jointly developed with school staff
• A School Parent and Family Engagement Plan
• A District Parent and Family Engagement Plan
• Multiple opportunities for input throughout the year
• The Parents Right-to-Know (professional qualifications of instructional staff)
• Information about the school Title I program
• Information about their child’s curriculum, academic expectations, and progress
• Access to and communication with staff according to school procedure and board policies

What Is The District’s and School’s Parent and Family Engagement Plan, and Where Can I Find Them?

School Parent and Family Engagement Plan

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District Parent and Family Engagement Plan

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2022-2023 Plan de Participación de Padres y Familias del Distrito

What Is A School-Family Compact?

Does My Child’s Teacher Meet Professional Qualifications?

• What is and where can I find the Parents Right-to-Know notification?
• How do I request the qualifications for my child’s teachers?

What Opportunities Does The School Provide For Family Engagement?

Smith-Barnes Elementary opportunities for family engagement, parent and family workshops, volunteer opportunities, and parent decision-making meetings are listed below:

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• Volunteer Opportunities, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00AM-12:00PM

*PTO Meetings 3rd Thursday at 8:00AM

• Family Night

*Last Thursday of each month 6:00PM

Quarterly

*Math Workshop Ms. Johnson

*ELA Workshop Ms. Thomas

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How Responsive Will The School Be To My Questions When Staff Is Contacted?

• Smith-Barnes Elementary, (770)474-4066,www.henry.k12.ga.us/sbe
• Ms. Talisa Johnson, (770)474-4066, talisajohnson@henry.k12.ga.us
• Ms. Andrea Thomas, (770)474-4066, audrey.birks@henry.k12.ga.us
• Ms. Lescia Stroud-Sutton, (770)474-4066, lstroud@henry.k12.ga.us

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Closing and Evaluation

• This survey is to evaluate the effectiveness of the meeting.

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• Please access the survey at this link:

Annual Title I Meeting Evaluation

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Thank you for coming. We appreciate your presence.

Before you leave please remember to:

“We will now move into Curriculum Night.”

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• Sign in
• Complete the meeting evaluation

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