Hermitage School District Annual Title I Meeting

Monday, October 23, 2024

5:30 p.m.

High School Cafeteria

Title I Meeting�Section 1116(c)(1) and (2), ESEA

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• Every year the Hermitage School District schools served under Title I, Part A are to hold an annual meeting for parents, to inform parents of their school’s participation in the Title I, Part A program, the program requirements, and the rights as parents to be involved.

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• Hermitage School District schools invite parents/guardians of all children who are participating in the Title I, Part A program and impress upon them to attend.

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Why have an Annual Title I Meeting?

The Annual Title I Meeting is held to disseminate information to parents of participating children about the Title I, Part A program and about their involvement in their child’s education.

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HSD Title I Committee Members

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LaDonna Spain Superintendent and Committee Facilitator

Tara Gates, Principal

Tracie Richard, Instructional Facilitator, Parent Engagement

Kasey Johnston, Math Teacher and Parent

Destiny Phillips, Literacy Teacher and Parent

Selena Jerado, Parent

Randi McDougald, ELL, GT, and Parent

Season Smith, Parent

Mistie McGhee, Principal

Leah Smith, Counselor and Parent Facilitator

Kala Thornton, Literacy Teacher and Parent

Kristi Best, Cafeteria Director

Mary Harrod, Student

Erandi Ramos, School Translator and Parent

Katrina Black, Media Specialist, CSL Coordinator, & Parent

Amanda England, Parent

Pamela Ray, Parent

Needs Assessment

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Annual Allocation

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Resources

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Annual Allocation Rank & Serve

K-12 Curriculum�Dashboard

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https://sites.google.com/hermitageschools.org/hsd-k-12-dashboard/home?authuser=0

K-12 Curriculum Overview

Description and explanation of the curriculum the school is using.

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K-12 Curriculum�Assessments

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Evaluation

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Hermitage School Presentations of Annual Title I, Part A Schoolwide Implementation

Monday, October 23, 2023

5:30 p.m.

High School Cafeteria

Hermitage Elementary School

Monday, October 23, 2023

5:30 p.m.

High School Cafeteria

HES

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Title I Committee Members

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Tara Gates, Principal and Committee Facilitator

Tara Gates, Principal

Tracie Richard, Instructional Facilitator, Parent Engagement

Kasey Johnston, Math Teacher and Parent

Destiny Phillips, Literacy Teacher and Parent

Selena Jerado, Parent

Randi McDougald, ELL, GT, and Parent

Season Smith, Parent

Elementary Literacy Curriculum

Description and explanation of the curriculum the school is using.

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Elementary Mathematics Curriculum

Description and explanation of the curriculum the school is using.

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Elementary�Science Curriculum

Description and explanation of the curriculum the school is using.

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Elementary�Social Studies Curriculum

Description and explanation of the curriculum the school is using.

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Elementary Assessment

Various forms of academic assessments used to measure student progress

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Elementary Proficiency Levels

Proficiency levels the students are expected to meet

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Goal #1: At least 56% of students in grades K-6 will score Tier 1 on iReady Reading by May 2024.

Goal #2: At least 54% of students in grades K-6 will score Tier 1 on iReady Math by May 2024.

Elementary Parent & Family Engagement Policy

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• Improving Community engagement with students while in school
• Involving parents in curricular decisions and individual student goals through Student Support Plans.
• Providing support to students and their families as they begin and succeed in their education.
• Acquiring feedback from our families and communities to support student learning and safety within our school.

Elementary School-Parent Compact

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How might Elementary parents be involved?

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Communicate with the school

Volunteer when available

Attend events that are hosted by the school

Encourage attendance everyday

Encourage Reading at home

Stay connected through website, Facebook, and texts

What parent suggestions or involvement might parents engage with the Elementary?

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At the end of the entire meeting, we will request that our participating parents provide suggestions for involvement and engagement with the elementary and high schools.

Hermitage High School

Monday, October 23, 2023

5:30 p.m.

High School Cafeteria

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Title I Committee Members

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Mistie McGhee, Principal / Committee Facilitator

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Mistie McGhee, Principal

Leah Smith, Counselor and Parent Facilitator

Kala Thornton, Literacy Teacher and Parent

Kristi Best, Cafeteria Director

Mary Harrod, Student

Erandi Ramos, School Translator and Parent

Katrina Black, Media Specialist, CSL Coordinator, & Parent

Amanda England, Parent

Pamela Ray, Parent

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High School Literacy/

Reading Curriculum

Description and explanation of the curriculum the school is using.

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High School Mathematics Curriculum

Description and explanation of the curriculum the school is using.

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High School�Science Curriculum

Description and explanation of the curriculum the school is using.

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Elementary�Social Studies Curriculum

Description and explanation of the curriculum the school is using.

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High School Assessment

Various forms of academic assessments used to measure student progress

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High School Proficiency Levels

Proficiency levels the students are expected to meet

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Hermitage High School will decrease the percentage of students in the area of reading who are “In Need of Support” by 5% and increase the percent of “Ready” or “Exceeding” students by 5% during the 2023-2024 school year.

Hermitage High School will decrease the percentage of students in the area of math who are “In Need of Support” by 5% and will increase the percent “Ready” or “Exceeds” by 5% on the 2024 state assessment from the 2023 ACT Aspire.

Hermitage High School will decrease the total number of behavior infractions by 10% and improve attendance points by 1% each.

GOALS

High School Parent & Family Engagement Policy

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HHS School Engagement Plan

• Improving Community Service Learning opportunities for our students and partnerships with our community.
• Involving parents in curricular decisions and career goals through Student Support Plans.
• Providing support to students and their families as they prepare for life beyond high school.
• Acquiring feedback from our families and communities to support student learning and safety within our school.

High School School-Parent Compact

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School-Parent Compact

How might High School parents be involved?

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• Talk to your child about their learning at school.
• Check their progress in learning through Home Access Center.
• Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences.
• Attend events hosted by the school that help you to support your child.
• Assist in community service learning with your child.
• Look for opportunities for involvement in the Hermit Headlines.

What parent suggestions or involvement might parents engage with the High School?

HHS

At this time we would like to request from the participating parents suggestions for involvement and engagement with the elementary and high schools.

For questions about Hermitage Schools

For questions about the Hermitage School District�Annual Title I, Part A Program…

LaDonna Spain

Superintendent

Federal Program Coordinator

Hermitage School District

ladonna.spain@hermitageschools.org

870-463-2246

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Parent Suggestions regarding Involvement & Engagement as of 10/23/23

• Americorp Workers assist students in grades K-2 instead of 3-6 one on one.
• Work with our students to Read and Read to learn.
• Determine ways to build background knowledge.
• Encourage students to Read by working with Reading information of their interest.
• Parent volunteers to read to the students
• Grandparent volunteers to read to the students.
• Community Service Learning (CSL) opportunities for other students to assist younger students with reading including but not limited to assisting with the implementation of Literacy Nights for Elementary students.
• Hold Literacy Nights to emphasis Reading and Literacy
• Promote books in the hands of every student
• Practice and learn the Arkansas State Standards