Title I Program for Schools
The Title I Program is the largest federal assistance program for schools, providing support to at-risk students to meet academic standards. It offers materials, equipment, professional development, and more funded through Title I to benefit all students and parents. Requirements of a Title I school include annual parent meetings, academic assistance, parent involvement, and timely communication strategies.
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The Title I Program. . . Is the largest federal assistance program for schools. Provides support to students who are most at risk of not meeting the state s academic standards. Bases funds on the number of students receiving free or reduced price lunch. Supports parents by offering workshops and training opportunities to increase their involvement in their children s education. Overview of Title I
Schoolwide Program While an emphasis placed on students at risk of not meeting academic standards, all students at the school benefit from Title I funds. Materials, equipment, professional development, extended learning time, and teachers that are funded through Title I benefit all students and parents. Overview of Title I
Annual Title I Parent Meeting (Zoom or In person) High Quality Curriculum Academic Assistance to the Most At-Risk Students Parent Involvement and Input (Surveys) Annual Evaluation of Title I Program(s) Timely Communication to Parents (AIMs, Remind, Active Parent, Email, Facebook, School website, newsletters, etc.) Requirements of a Title I School
VISION: LEARNERS TODAY, LEADERS TOMMOROW MISSION: THE MISSION OF THE PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS TO EMPOWER EACH STUDETN TO BE A PERSON OF CHARACTER WHO CAN MAXIMIZE HIS/HER GIFTS AND TALENTS AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE ENRICHEMENTS OF A GLOBAL SOCIETY. Philosophy for Picayune School District
Goal 1Recruit, hire, support, and retain high-performing staff. Goal 2 Ensure all professional staff are highly qualified and skilled. Goal 3 Operate a uniform fiscal program in compliance with state and federal law regulations. Goal 4 Maintain compliance with student enrollment requirements. Goal 5 Maintain compliance with the Mississippi Compulsory Attendance Law. Goal 6 Maintain an organized system of parental/community involvement. Goal 7 Prepare an annual school calendar. Goal 8 Maintain graduation requirements for all students. Goal 9 Maintain compliance with all state and/or federal programs Goal 10 comply with rules and regulations of the State Board of Education in the operation of student transportation. Goals for Picayune School District
Picayune Junior High School Enrollment Demographic Group ADA Grade White Male White Female Blac k Male Black Femal e Asian Male Asian Female Am. Indian Male Am. Indian Female Hispanic Male Hispanic Female Total Male Total Female TOTAL Self- contained Special Education 1 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 2 7 7thgrade 87 83 50 50 2 1 0 0 9 6 148 140 288 8th Grade 66 82 48 46 1 1 0 0 9 7 124 136 260 TOTAL 555
Professional learning opportunities for teachers Collaborative planning for teachers Extended learning opportunities for at-risk students Differentiated instruction Computer based learning opportunities (Google and I Ready) Interventions and/or modification when necessary Millennium consultants to work with Science, Math, and ELA teachers. ELA Tutor that comes to the school Monday Thursday to work with our Inclusion students in small groups. I-Ready classes have students working on their path in ELA and Math. Math Labs to help students on Friday as needed. Catalyst Tutoring for Inclusion students. The Implementation Design
The Picayune Junior High will provide opportunities and encourage parents to become actively involved in the learning process of their children. Picayune Junior High will: Development of Policy Involve parents in the joint development of and amendments to the Schoolwide Title I School Plan and the process of school review and improvement. Conduct parent-teacher conferences at least annually, during which the Student Compact will be discussed as it relates to the individual child s achievement, signed by the teacher, student, and parent, and a copy kept on file at the school. Jointly develop with parents a written parental involvement policy and provide a copy of the policy to parents. Conduct quarterly parent awareness meetings for input in the Title 1 program. Invite parents to serve on the School Improvement Team. Parent Involvement
Develop a school-parent-student compact (provided as practical in languages that parents can understand) outlining shared responsibilities for improved student achievement. Provide weekly electronic reports to parents on their child s progress via Edline. In addition, PJHS will provide a written report every four weeks to parents on their child s progress in a manner and format which is understandable and whenever necessary/practicable provide this information in another language other than English. Provide email addresses, through Edline, for parents to communicate with their child s teachers and the teachers to communicate with the parents. Provide a planner for each student to record activities and assignments to inform parents of daily routines and assignment due dates. The planner also allows parents to communicate, via written notes, with their child s teacher. Provide reasonable access to staff, opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child s class, and schedule observation of classroom activities to improve student achievement. Shared Responsiblities for High Student Performance
Provide yearly documentation to parents concerning the following: Teacher qualifications Paraprofessional qualifications When a child is taught by a substitute for longer than four weeks When a child is placed in an English Language Learner Program Student scores on yearly assessments District and School Report Cards Schools identified as In Need of Improvement School Choice Option Transportation Option Supplemental Educational Services Parents Right-to Know
Coordinate and provide educational services to ESL students and parents. Work with local businesses and community agencies to develop partnerships with student and school recognition programs. Provide certain documentation to families in Spanish. May train and support parents to enhance the involvement of other parents. Provide assistance to parents in understanding topics such as the following, by undertaking the actions described in this paragraph: The state s academic content standards, The state s student achievement standards, The state and local academic assessments including alternate assessments How to monitor their child s progress, and How to work with educators. Parent Involvement
If you have any questions you may email Ms. Renee Johns Assistant Principal, PJHS rjohns@pcu.k12.ms.us OR Ms. Nakita Frye School Counselor and EL Coordinator nfrye@pcu.k12.ms.us Questions or Comments?
