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Hermitage School District Annual Title I Meeting

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

5:00 p.m.

High School Cafeteria

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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
    • 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, HES, HHS Title I Committee Members

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LaDonna Spain Superintendent and Committee Facilitator

Tara Gates, Principal

Madison Vines, Parent Facilitator

Tracie Richard, Instructional Facilitator

Kasey Johnston, Math Teacher and Parent

Destiny Phillips, Literacy Teacher

Selena Jerado, Migrant and Parent

Randi McDougald, ELL, GT, and Parent

Season Smith, Parent

Mistie McGhee: Principal

Leah Smith: Counselor, Parent Facilitator

Kala Thornton: Literacy Teacher, Parent

Lisa Higgins: CTE Teacher

Gregory Hilliard: Science Teacher

Hannah Watt: Math Teacher

Kristi Best: Cafeteria Director

Lizzet DeLeon: Migrant, Translator, Parent

Alayjah Strong: Student

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School-Parent Compact

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Needs Assessment

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Employee

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Counselors

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Interpreters

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Redirect Literacy Facilitator/Coach due to student positive growth to assist Elem

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School Improvement Specialists

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Redirect Paraprofessionals to meet student needs as identified by certified staff and administrators

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Curricular Needs

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School Letter Grades

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Grade Level

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Literacy, Reading, Math, Science Tested areas

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Writing

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Comprehension

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Vocabulary

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within all content areas

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Professional Development

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Transparent Professional Learning Community Processes

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Unit / Daily Lesson Process

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Literacy Across the Curricula

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AR State Standards Pacing Practice and implementation

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ATLAS Assessment

Strategic Planning

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Classroom Teacher Meetings (CTMs)

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Building Leadership Teams (BLTs)

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District Leadership Team (DLT) Curricular Team

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Parent Engagement Team

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Safety Team

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Transfers

$13,827.55

$13,827.55

$24,070.22

$24,070.22

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Annual Allocation

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Resources

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Approved Allocation

Plan Resources

25-26 Title I Allocation

$184,612.01

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Transfers to Title I

Title IIA

$24,070.22

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Title IV A

$13,827.55

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Total: $222,509.78

  • 1 Literacy Coach/Facilitator Salary
  • 2 Paraprofessional Salaries
  • Professional Development
  • Supplemental Supplies
  • Homelessness Support
  • Parent Engagement
  • Indirect Cost

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K-12 Curriculum�Dashboard

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

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K-12 Curriculum Overview

HSD

Grades/

Content

Literacy

Reading

Math

Science

K-2

CKLA K-5

CKLA K-5

Illustrative Mathematics

Amplify Science

3-4

CKLA K-5

CKLA K-5

Illustrative Mathematics

Amplify Science

5

CKLA K-5

CKLA K-5

Illustrative Mathematics

Amplify Science

6

My Perspectives

My Perspectives

Illustrative Mathematics

Amplify Science

7-8

My Perspectives

My Perspectives

DESMOs Amplify

Amplify Science

9-12

My Perspectives

My Perspectives

DESMOs Amplify,, Algebra 1 9th Grade, Illustrative Mathematics

Inspire Science

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Evaluation

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2024-2025 PreK-12 Assessment Matrix Monthly Evaluation/Outcomes

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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yDSlRRjNx64_cE9RfNBCZPdEP18S7vhz2ZszHeRkyM4/edit?usp=sharing

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Board of Education

Data Reports from 2024-2025

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Employee

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Job Descriptions

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OnBoarding

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Weekly Employee support

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Implementation of TESS & LEADS Support Systems

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Curricular Needs

Screeners

Frequent Checks on student progress

  • Unit Checkpoints (CFAs)
  • Unit Exams
  • IXL Interim Assessments
  • Progress Monitoring

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Analysis of data and teacher action to support students as a result of the outcomes

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Reporting of data outcomes in Literacy, Math, & Science

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Assessments developed prior to Unit development and implementation

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Use of the ATLAS Classroom Assessment Tool

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Units / Daily Lessons written prior to implementation and shared with parents

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Implementation of AR State Standards

Professional Development

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Records of PD

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On-going PD

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Teacher Planning and collaborative work Wednesdays and daily

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Strategic Planning

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Teams in place with Goals/Outcomes

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Classroom Teacher Meetings (CTMs)

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Building Leadership Teams (BLTs)

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District Leadership Team (DLT) / Curriculum

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Parent Engagement Team

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Wellness Team

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Safety Team

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

LaDonna Spain

Superintendent

Hermitage School District

ladonna.spain@hermitageschools.org

870-463-2246

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Carlee Jones

Business Manager / /Federal Program Coordinator

Hermitage School District

carlee.jones@hermitageschools.org

870-463-2246

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Visit the Hermitage School District Federal Program, Title I Webpage for more information at https://www.hermitageschools.org/page/title-i

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

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

5:00 p.m.

High School Cafeteria

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Hermitage Elementary School

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

5:00 p.m.

High School Cafeteria

HES

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Elementary Parent & Family Engagement Policy

HES

  • 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.

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How might Elementary parents be involved?

HES

  • 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

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Title I Committee Members

Tara Gates: Principal

Tracie Richard: Instructional Facilitator

Kasey Johnston: Math Teacher and Parent

Kirby Gibson: Classroom Teacher

Sandra Doss: Classroom Teacher

Selena Jerado: Parent/Migrant

Randi McDougald: Gifted and Talented, Parent

Madison Vines: Parent Facilitator

HES

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Hermitage Elementary School 2023-2024

  • Overall Letter Grade of “C”�
  • Total Points Possible: 900�
  • Each of the three sections is worth 300 points�
  • Achievement is the lowest calculation�
  • Overall suggestion #1: Look at Tier 1 Instruction�
  • Overall suggestion #2: Look at your RTI/Acceleration Opportunities

424.02 / 900

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424.02 / 900

Median 404.32

Elementary School 2024-2025

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X

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STUDENT PERFORMANCE LEVELS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE LEVEL DESCRIPTORS

Statewide summative assessments are a critical component of a rigorous, reliable, and fair accountability system that reflects high expectations for all students. Arkansas is transitioning from ACT Aspire to ATLAS assessments to ensure the state has precise measures of student performance against state standards.

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Hermitage Elementary�ATLAS Summative

2024-2025

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2024-2025

Levels 3-4: 23%

Level 2: 38%

Level 1: 39%

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2024-2025

Levels 3-4: 22%

Level 2: 35%

Level 1: 43%

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2024-2025

Levels 3-4: 21%�Level 2: 37%

Level 1: 42%

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ELA �(by Grade Level)

2024 - 2025 4th

2024 - 2025 5th

2024 - 2025 6th

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Math �(by Grade Level)

2024 - 2025 4th

2024 - 2025 5th

2024 - 2025 6th

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Science �(by Grade Level)

2024 - 2025 6th

2024 - 2025 5th

2024 - 2025 4th

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Elementary Literacy Curriculum

Description and explanation of the curriculum the school is using.

HES

Grades/Content

Intervention Literacy Materials Tier 1- (Including supplemental materials)

Intervention Literacy Materials Tier 2

K-2

CKLA K-5

Phonics 1st

Core Program/Phonics 1st

3

CKLA K-5

Core curriculum

Phonics 1st/Structures

4

CKLA K-5

Core curriculum

Read 180/Phonics 1st

5

CKLA K-5

Core curriculum

Read 180/Structures

6

My Perspectives

Core curriculum

Read 180/Stuctures

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Elementary Mathematics Curriculum

Description and explanation of the curriculum the school is using.

HES

Grades/Content

Math

Intervention Mathematics Materials Tier 1- (Including supplemental materials)

Intervention Mathematics Materials Tier 2

K-2

Illustrative Mathematics

IXL

IXL

3

Illustrative Mathematics

IXL

IXL

4

Illustrative Mathematics

IXL

IXL

5

Illustrative Mathematics

IXL

IXL

6

Illustrative Mathematics

IXL

IXL

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Elementary�Science Curriculum

Description and explanation of the curriculum the school is using.

HES

Grades/Content

Science

Intervention Science Materials Tier 1- (Including supplemental materials)

Intervention Science Materials Tier 2

K-2

Amplify Science

Amplify Science

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IXL

3

Amplify Science

Amplify Science

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IXL

4

Amplify Science

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Amplify Science

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IXL

5

Amplify Science

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Amplify Science

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IXL

6

Amplify Science

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Amplify Science

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IXL

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Elementary�Social Studies Curriculum

Description and explanation of the curriculum the school is using.

HES

Grades/Content

Social Studies

Intervention Social Studies Materials Tier 1- (Including supplemental materials)

Intervention Social Studies Materials Tier 2

K-2

IXL

IXL

IXL

3

IXL

IXL

IXL

4

IXL

IXL

IXL

5

IXL

IXL

IXL

6

IXL

IXL

IXL

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For questions about Hermitage Schools

Tara Gates

Principal/School Improvement Specialist

Hermitage Elementary School

tara.gates@hermitageschools.org

870-463-8500

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Hermitage High School

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

5:00 p.m.

High School Cafeteria

HHS

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High School Parent & Family Engagement Policy

HHS

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.

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How might High School parents be involved?

HHS

  • 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.

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Title I Committee Members

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Mistie McGhee: Principal

Leah Smith: Counselor, Parent Facilitator

Kala Thornton: Literacy Teacher, Parent

Lisa Higgins: CTE Teacher

Gregory Hilliard: Science Teacher

Hannah Watt: Math Teacher

Kristi Best: Cafeteria Director

Lizzet DeLeon: Migrant, Translator, Parent

Alayjah Strong: Student

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HHS

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442.77 / 900

Median 421.53

High School 2024-2025

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STUDENT PERFORMANCE LEVELS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE LEVEL DESCRIPTORS

Statewide summative assessments are a critical component of a rigorous, reliable, and fair accountability system that reflects high expectations for all students. Arkansas is transitioning from ACT Aspire to ATLAS assessments to ensure the state has precise measures of student performance against state standards.

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Hermitage High School�ATLAS Summative

2024-2025

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2024-2025

Levels 3-4: 21%

Level 2: 46%

Level 1: 33%

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2024-2025

Levels 3-4: 27%

Level 2: 23%

Level 1: 50%

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2024-2025

Levels 3-4: 28% �Level 2: 40%

Level 1: 32%

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ELA�(by Grade Level)

2024 - 2025 8th

2024 - 2025 9th

2024 - 2025 10th

2024 - 2025 7th

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Math �(by Grade Level)

2024 - 2025 8th

2024 - 2025 Alg

2024 - 2025 Geo

2024 - 2025 7th

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Science �(by Grade Level)

2024 - 2025 8th

2024 - 2025 Bio

2024 - 2025 7th

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Hermitage High School 2023-2024

  • Overall Letter Grade of “C”�
  • Total Points Possible: 900�
  • Readiness is the lowest calculation�
  • Overall suggestion #1: Make sure you have students in those Readiness Pathways�
  • Overall suggestion #2: Strengthen your Tier 1 instruction

442.77 / 900

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High School Literacy/

Reading Curriculum

Description and explanation of the curriculum the school is using.

HHS

Grades/Content

Intervention Literacy Materials Tier 1- (Including supplemental materials)

Intervention Literacy Materials Tier 2

7-8

My Perspectives

My Perspectives & Common Lit

Strategic Reading Standards with Read 180 and iXL

9-12

My Perspectives

My Perspectives & Common Lit

Critical Reading Standards with My Perspectives,Common Lit, and iXL

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High School Mathematics Curriculum

Description and explanation of the curriculum the school is using.

HHS

Grades/

Content

Math

Intervention Mathematics Materials Tier 1- (Including supplemental materials)

Intervention Mathematics Materials Tier 2

7-9

Desmos Amplify

Desmos Amplify

Core Program and iXL

10-12

Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics

Geometry ONLY - Core Program and iXL

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High School�Science Curriculum

Description and explanation of the curriculum the school is using.

HHS

Grades/Content

Science

Intervention Science Materials Tier 1- (Including supplemental materials)

Intervention Science Materials Tier 2

7-8

Amplify Science

Amplify Science

Core Program

Physical Science

Inspire Physical Science - McGraw Hill

Inspire Physical Science - McGraw Hill

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Core Program

Biology

BSCS Biology - Kendall Hunt

Inspire Biology - McGraw Hill

Core Program

Chemistry

Inspire Chemistry - McGraw Hill

Inspire Chemistry - McGraw Hill

Core Program

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Environ. Science

Environmental Science Sustaining the World—National Geographic

Environmental Science Sustaining the World—National Geographic

Core Program

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Elementary�Social Studies Curriculum

Description and explanation of the curriculum the school is using.

HHS

Grades/Content

Social Studies

Intervention Social Studies Materials Tier 1- (Including supplemental materials)

Intervention Social Studies Materials Tier 2

7-8

Savvas

American History: myWorld Interactive Middle Grades

Core Program

Core Program

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World History

Savvas

World History Interactive

Core Program

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Core Program

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Civics/ Economics

McDougal Littel Economics (2008) &

Holt McDougald Civics (2009)

Core Program

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Core Program

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American History

Savvas

US History Interactive 2022

Core Program

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Core Program

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For questions about Hermitage Schools

Mistie McGhee

Principal/ School Improvement Specialist

Hermitage High School

Mistie.mcghee@hermitageschools.org

870-463-2235

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https://www.hermitageschools.org/page/parent-engagement

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Students and Families Card

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CLICK

Parent Information located on Hermitage School District Webpage > Parent Engagement

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For questions about

Assessments

Jade Huitt

Test Coordinator

Hermitage School District jade.huitt@hermitageschools.org

870-463-2246

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Parent Suggestions regarding Involvement & Engagement as of 8/26/25

  • 4 Americorp Workers assist students in the PreK and Elementary Schools.
  • 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 and beyond

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Parent Suggestions regarding Involvement & Engagement as of 8/26/25

Parents recommended the following during the meeting through feedback and discussion opportunities:

  • Incentives for students:
    • Announcements at home ballgames of students rewarded for various activities or accomplishments
    • Throw the ball during home ballgames with cheerleaders
    • Popcorn at a home ballgame
    • Ticket for a family member to enter a game to attend a game with family
    • Praise section at a ballgame
    • Steps for success
    • A’s and B’s Honor Roll
    • Picnic opportunities
    • Ribbons
    • Extra recess
  • Dads at the Door
  • Watchdog Dads

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School Safety and School Climate Survey

https://forms.gle/mT4M33Ao8rTzKbdh8

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For questions about

Parent Engagement

Madison Vines

Elementary Parent Facilitator

Hermitage Elementary School

madison.vines@hermitageschools.org

870-463-8500

Leah Smith

High School Parent Facilitator

Hermitage High School

leah.smith@hermitageschools.org

870-463-2235

Season Smith

Elementary Parent Coordinator

Hermitage Elementary School

season.smith@hermitageschools.org

870-463-2246