Mt. Carmel Elementary

Annual Title I Parent Meeting

September 25, 2025 – 5:00 pm – MCE Media Center

September 26, 2025 – 4:00 pm – Virtual

(https://meet.google.com/euk-rkkz-qqo )

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School Staff Introductions

1. Dr. Allison VanTone-Foles, Principal
2. Mrs. Nickie Everson, Assistant Principal
3. Ms. Rachel Rose, Family Engagement Liaison
4. Mrs. Belinda Mewbourne, Instructional Effectiveness Facilitator
5. Mrs. Marissa McCall, Instructional Lead Teacher
6. Mr. Robert Mejia, Interpreter

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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?

50% GOES TO SUPPORT PERSONNEL SALARY & BENEFITS:�INSTRUCTIONAL LEAD TEACHER – MARISSA MCCALL�FAMILY ENGAGEMENT LIAISON – RACHEL ROSE

TITLE I TUTOR – TRUE STEWART

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47% GOES TO TUTORING, SUPPLIES, SUBSCRIPTIONS�TEACHER TUTORING AFTER HOURS, CONSUMABLE MATERIALS

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REMAINING 3% FOR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SUPPLIES�PARENT RESOURCE ROOM MATERIALS & RESOURCES�

How Parent Engagement money is spent?

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

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

Mt. Carmel Elementary’s Schoolwide Program - Past and Present

MCE 2025-2026 School Goals:

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Student Performance Goal #1: By the conclusion of the 25-26 school year, MCE will increase the percentage of 5th-grade students scoring proficient or distinguished in ELA on the 2026 Georgia Milestones End of Grade Assessment from 39% to 44%. 

• Our school will focus on the following areas:
• Close Reading & Mentor Texts
• Tier 1 Instructional Strategies

�Student Performance Goal #2: By the conclusion of the 25-26 school year, MCE will increase the percentage of 5th-grade students with disabilities subgroup scoring developing and above in ELA  on the 2026 Georgia Milestones End of Grade Assessment from 26% to 31%. 

• Our school will focus on the following areas:
• Close Reading & Mentor Texts
• Tier 1 Instructional Strategies

�Student Performance Goal #3: By the conclusion of the 25-26 school year, MCE will increase the percentage of 2nd-grade students scoring on or above grade level on the EOY AMIRA ARM Score from 51% to 56% as defined by EOY AMIRA ARM score of 2.9 or higher.

• Our school will focus on the following areas:
• Phonics & Phonemic Awareness

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Mt. Carmel Elementary’s Schoolwide Program - Past and Present

MCE 2025-2026 School Goals:

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Student Performance Goal #4: By the conclusion of the 25-26 school year, MCE will increase the percentage of 3rd-grade students scoring proficient or distinguished in mathematics on the 2026 Georgia Milestones End of Grade Assessment from 29% to 34%.

• Our school will focus on the following areas:
• Develop an understanding of and fluency with solving multi-step word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and/or division 
• Tier I Instructional Strategies
• Incorporation of Math Manipulatives

�Student Performance Goal #5: By the conclusion of the 25-26 school year, MCE will increase the percentage of 4th-grade students scoring proficient or distinguished in mathematics on the 2026 Georgia Milestones End of Grade Assessment from 41% to 46%.

• Our school will focus on the following areas:
• Develop an understanding of and fluency with solving multi-step word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and/or division
• Tier I Instructional Strategies
• Incorporation of Math Manipulatives

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Mt. Carmel Elementary’s Schoolwide Program - Past and Present

Programs Provided to Support MCE’s Students:

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• EIP focus on math and reading support
• Title Tutoring for K-5 students starting in October
• Parent Resource Center

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

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https://schoolgrades.georgia.gov/

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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.

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

Henry Connects for grade level standards and family engagement resources: https://henryconnects.henry.k12.ga.us�

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES – READING

�K-2 – FOCUS ON MULTI-SENSORY PHONICS, SIGHT WORDS, AND LEARNING TO READ

�2-5 – USING READY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS

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3-5 — CLOSE READING & MENTOR TEXTS

�K-5 – CONVENTIONS: FOCUS ON GRAMMAR USAGE

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K-5 – WRITING: UNITS OF WRITING FOR CONSISTENT DEVELOPMENT

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**HENRY TEACHING AND LEARNING STANDARDS FOR ALL CONTENT AREAS**

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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

• An assessment process used by teachers and students during instruction that provides feedback to adjust ongoing teaching and learning with the goals of improving students' achievement of intended instructional outcomes.
• i.e. common formative assessment (weekly/biweekly)

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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

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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?

MCE School Parent and Family Engagement Plan

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HCS District Parent and Family Engagement Plan

What Is A School-Family Compact? MCE School-Family Compact

Does My Child’s Teacher Meet Professional Qualifications?

• What is and where can I find the Parents Right-to-Know notification?
• https://mce.henry.k12.ga.us/about-us/title-i
• How do I request the qualifications for my child’s teachers?

What Opportunities Does The School Provide For Family Engagement?

Mt. Carmel’s opportunities for family engagement, parent and family workshops, volunteer opportunities, and parent decision-making meetings are listed below:

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• PEP Talks, Book Fair - Help Media Specialist with sales of books, Mentors, Join PTO and volunteer with various events, School Council, Guest Speakers/Career Day, Partners in Education

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

• MCE Telephone Number: 770.897.9799
• MCE Fax Number: 770.897.9806
• MCE Website
• Dr. Allison VanTone-Foles, Principal: allison.vantonefoles@henry.k12.ga.us
• Mrs. Nickie Everson, Asst. Principal: rashunda.everson@henry.k12.ga.us
• Rachel Rose, Family Engagement Liaison: rachel.rose@henry.k12.ga.us
• Connect to your child’s teacher’s Class Dojo account
• MCE Staff/Faculty Email Addresses

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Questions?

Please take the time to review our current Parent-School Compact and Parent & Family Engagement Plan. These documents can be located on the MCE website on the “About Us” tab under “Title I.” Once you have had the opportunity to review the documents, please complete the Acknowledgment Form below by either clicking the link or scanning the QR code. Thank you.  

MCE Acknowledgement Form Evaluation & Feedback Form

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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:

https://forms.gle/XZCrLVrzpgk6iDPC8

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Thank you for coming. We appreciate your presence.

Have a good evening.

Before you leave please remember to:

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• Sign in
• Complete the meeting evaluation
• Sign the acknowledgement form (one form for each individual student)