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School Year: 2025 - 2026 FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR: Rocky Mount High School School: 361
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Title One Schools
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Sections 1118 of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) requires the involvement of parents of participating children in the design and implementation of Title I projects. NCPS Policy 1310/4002 requires every Principal to develop a Parent Engagement Plan as well. A local educational agency may receive funds under this part only if such agency implements programs, activities, and procedures for the involvement of parents in programs assisted under this part consistent with this section. Such programs, activities, and procedures shall be planned and implemented with meaningful consultation with parents of participating children. Reference: Policy Code: 1310/4002 Parental Involvement
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Describe the program, activities, and procedures established to build the schools' and parents' capacity for meaningful parental involvement
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1Each school under this part shall convene an annual meeting at a convenient time, to which all parents of participating children shall be invited and encouraged to attend to inform parents of their school’s participation in Title I (if applicable) and the right of the parents to be involved. School Improvement Plan Goals and Student Accountability and Promotion Standards.
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Rocky Mount High School hosts an annual Open House to welcome students and their families, providing an opportunity to meet staff, learn about academic programs, and explore available resources.
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2Each school shall offer a flexible number of meetings, such as meetings in the morning or evening, and may provide, with Title I or Local funds, transportation, child care, or home visits, as such services relate to parental involvement. Plan to ensure two-way communication and parents input in school decisions.
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Rocky Mount High School administrators, teachers, counselors, and student support specialists hold a variety of meetings to ensure that parents remain actively involved in their child’s academic success. These meetings are scheduled to accommodate parents’ availability and may take place via Google Meet, phone conference, or in person. Schoolwide events and important information are communicated to families through Messenger 2.0, ClassDojo, the school’s website, and social media platforms.
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3Parents should be involved in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in planning, review, and improvement of schoolwide programs, including the planning, review, and improvement of the school parental involvement policy and the joint development of the schoolwide program plan (if applicable). Plan to promote parent involvement in the form of volunteering.
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Rocky Mount High School has an active parent representative serving on the School Improvement Team. The school also benefits from active Band and Athletic Booster Clubs that support school programs and events. Parents have the opportunity to register for Si4 to further support their child’s learning and development.
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4Parents must be provided with timely information about programs under this part; and a description and explanation of the curriculum in use at the school, the forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet. Plan for promotion of resources to aid parents in understanding their child’s academic performance.
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Rocky Mount High School uses Messenger 2.0, ClassDojo, social media, and the school’s website to share information about academic successes and schoolwide programs.
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5If requested, schools must provide parents opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children, and respond to any such suggestions as soon as practicably possible.
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Rocky Mount High School has established open lines of communication with parents, allowing them to contact administrators, teachers, counselors, and support staff by phone, email, or in person to express concerns and have them addressed promptly. Parents also understand that they are welcome to visit the school to discuss matters they deem necessary in a one-on-one setting.
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6If the schoolwide program plan (if applicable) is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, the school is required to submit any parent comments on the plan when the school makes the plan available to the LEA.
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Upon approval, Rocky Mount High School will make the schoolwide program plan available to parents on the school’s website and notify families via Messenger 2.0 that it is open for viewing and feedback submission. If feedback for improvement is received, Rocky Mount High School will present it to the School Improvement Team for review and follow-up.
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7Each school shall have a voice in the development with parents a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve State standards.
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Upon receipt of the compact aid form, Rocky Mount High School will distribute it to students and notify parents, encouraging them to provide feedback if desired and to sign the form in agreement that all parties will share responsibility for ensuring student success. The school will also continue to focus on building and strengthening partnerships with families.
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8LEAs and schools shall provide assistance to parents of children, as appropriate, in understanding such topics as the State’s academic content standards and State student academic standards, State and local academic assessments, the requirements of Title I (if applicable), and how to monitor a child’s progress and work with educators to improve the achievement of their children. (Specific actions regarding grading, expectations, and promotions.)
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Rocky Mount High School provides all families with opportunities to use the Si4 platform to gain insights into academic topics. In addition, the school’s website offers information related to academics and student success. Students can also share the Student Hub with their parents, which provides valuable information on school policies and academic progress. Families receive messages regarding progress reports, and teachers and administrators keep parents informed about academic performance, attendance, and behavioral matters.
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9Parents will be provided materials and training to help them work with their children to improve their children’s achievement, such as literacy training and using technology, as appropriate, to foster parental involvement. Parents must also be provided with information that promotes student health awareness. Parents must be provided an opportunity to participate in parental training. (A minimum of one event per semester that aligns with Parent Engagement Plan, School Improvement Plan, and/or Discipline Data Survey Data. The event must detail how it aligns.)
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Rocky Mount High School has introduced families to the Si4 platform, which provides opportunities to view brief learning videos and participate in live parenting workshops on a variety of topics to support student success. In addition, the school offers training for families on completing the FAFSA and navigating college applications.
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10LEAs and schools are required to establish communication protocols that identify communication methods and timeline expectations for responding to communication requests shared with teachers, parents, pupil services personnel, principals, and other staff. Appropriate training is provided as needed.
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Rocky Mount High School utilizes multiple forms of communication with parents, including email, Messenger 2.0 within Infinite Campus, and ClassDojo. Training is provided as needed to ensure all parties are proficient in their use, keeping lines of communication open and effective.
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11Schools should have a plan for coordination with feeder schools to assist parents with transitions (PreK to Kindergarten, 2nd to 3rd, elementary to middle, middle to high, high to postsecondary).
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Rocky Mount High School coordinates with feeder schools during the Spring Curriculum Night to ensure rising ninth graders attend and learn about the programs offered at the school. Flyers are sent to feeder schools for distribution to students. In addition, specialty programs are highlighted during counselor visits to these schools in the Spring.
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12LEAs and schools shall ensure that information related to school and parent programs, meetings and other activities is sent to the parents of participating children in a format and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand.
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Rocky Mount High School utilizes translators to ensure that all communication with families is understood in their native language. In addition, bilingual staff are available as needed to assist with effective communication.
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13In carrying out the parental involvement requirements, the LEA and school shall provide full opportunities for the participation of parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory children, including providing information and school reports required under section 1111 in a format and language parents understand.
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Rocky Mount High School ensures that all parents—including those with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory children—have full opportunities to participate in school activities and access information. The school provides translated documents, interpreter services, and bilingual staff support to ensure families receive information and school reports in a language and format they understand. In addition, meeting spaces are accessible to all parents, and digital communication platforms are used to share important updates in multiple languages to promote equitable participation.
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