150 GENERALS BLVD, BARDSTOWN, KY 40004

We realize that the parent is the child’s first and most important teacher and that the parent’s continued involvement is essential for the success of the child. Therefore, Thomas Nelson High School is committed to building a strong parent-school partnership. As a school that participates in the Title I, Part A we look to support the parent-school partnership, the following policies were designed with MEANINGFUL consultation from parents.

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1. At the beginning of each school year, a school parent compact, developed through parent and LEADER input, will be distributed asking parents and Generals to commit to a partnership with the school.

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• An annual parent meeting will be held at which parents of all Generals will be invited. The contents of the annual meeting will consist of information pertaining to the school-wide program and activities provided with Title I funds. This meeting will also serve as part of the comprehensive range of opportunities for parents to become informed, in a timely way, about how the program will be designed, operated, and evaluated, allowing opportunities for parental participation, so that parents and LEADERs can work together to ACHIEVE the program’s objectives. A school advisory council, consisting of five parents and a Title I staff member will work with all programs in the school to implement the Title I program within the total school program.

• Parent involvement activities will be provided. The purpose and content of parent involvement activities will be:
1. To make parents aware of the importance of parental involvement requirements, other relevant provisions of the program and to receive input from the parents concerning the manner in which the school and parents can work together to achieve the program’s objectives;
2. To provide accessibility for parents to LEADERs, Title I staff and other educational personnel;
3. To provide information regarding the school curriculum and to welcome parents to observe the total school program;
4. To provide opportunities for parent-teacher conferences to discuss the student’s progress, placement, and methods the parent can use to complement the child’s instruction;
5. To discuss ways the school staff can best provide information, programs, and activities in effective language and format that is understandable by all participants;
6. To provide support to parents through training and services;
7. To provide information concerning the Kentucky Performance Rating for Educational Progress (KPREP) state mandated assessment process; and
8. To provide information on the processes and research-based strategies utilized by LEADERs

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• Appropriate training will be provided to all staff members to increase the effectiveness of the partnership between home and school. The training will be in the form of workshops, professional development sessions, conferences, and or faculty meetings.
• The Title I staff will coordinate parent activities with other groups such as Extended School, Family Resource Center, and Read to Achieve Program.

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• Parents will be provided with ongoing communication through progress reports depending on the grade level.

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• At the end of each school year, the Title I staff will meet with the parents of the School Advisory Council to assess and discuss the effectiveness of the parent involvement program and to discuss how the next year’s program will be designed, operated, and evaluated. In addition, parents will be surveyed at the end of each year to provide input into the program.

Those results will be used in developing the next year’s program.

The staff, faculty, and administration of Thomas Nelson High School agree in partnership with the parents and students participating in the activities of programs funded by Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) that improved student achievement is a shared responsibility. School staff, faculty, and administration will work with parents to assist students in achieving proficiency.

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Thomas Nelson High School will:

• Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective LEARNing environment that enables the participating students to meet Kentucky’s student academic achievement standards in an effort to LEARN & GROW.
• Use systems of CARE to meet the unique GIFTS and needs of each LEARNer
• ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS with families regarding student progress through methods including:
• Infinite Campus
• Phone Conversations
• Email
• Text or other virtual-based communication systems
• Parent conferences
• Use research-based materials and methods to deliver quality instructional components
• Actively engage and ENERGIZE students in the LEARNing process
• Endeavor to build meaningful and supportive relationships with students
• Provide a safe, positive, equitable, and healthy LEARNing environment that enables each student to identify and pursue his or her FUTURE STORY
• Provide opportunities for parents and families to engage in meaningful annual family meeting per year

Parents will:

• Ensure students attend school regularly, are punctual, and prepared to LEARN
• Support our Generals in the LEARNing and reflection process
• Encourage the child to demonstrate that RESPONSIBILITY BEGINS WITH US by respecting for school personnel, classmates, and school property
• Engage in processes that keep them informed about the child’s education

Students will:

• Arrive at school on time and prepared to LEARN
• Be DISCIPLINED in their commitment to upholding school and classroom rules
• Seek assistance when needed
• Actively engage with LEADERs and classmates through the LEARNing process
• Commit to ENERGIZING OUR COMMUNITY and doing their best work each day to ACHIEVE FUTURE STORY SUCCESS

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School Representative Signature: ____________________________________Date: ____/____/___

Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________Date: ____/____/___

Student Signature: ________________________________________________Date: ____/____/___

150 GENERALS BLVD, BARDSTOWN, KY 40004