Title 1 - Family Engagement - Southwest Elementary School

SCCPSS Family Engagement Policy

SWES Family Engagement Policy SY 24-25

What is a Family Engagement Policy?

A Parent and Family Engagement Policy is a plan that describes how Southwest Elementary will provide opportunities to improve family engagement to support student learning. We value the contributions and involvement of families to establish an equal partnership for the common goal of improving student achievement. This plan describes the different ways that the school will support family engagement and how families can help plan and participate in activities and events to promote student learning at school and at home (Section 1116) of Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015.

Where is the Family Engagement Policy available?

The Family Engagement Policy will be distributed to all families at the beginning of the school year through student communication folders. Additionally, copies are available in the Family Center, where you may also view it and provide feedback. The Policy will also be posted on the school’s website and shared at the Annual Title I meeting.

How is it jointly developed/revised?

The following actions were taken to involve parents/guardians in the joint development of school-parent/family compacts that outline how school staff, parents/guardians, 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 the state’s high standards:

· An invitation to attend the Annual Title I Family Forum was sent to parents in the spring of the previous school year, offering parents/guardians the opportunity to help plan for the upcoming school year.

· A final Family Engagement Policy and School-Family Compact(s), with all of the feedback incorporated, will be posted on school website, presented at fall Annual Title I meeting, sent home with all students to serve as an agreement between the school, parents, and students of the shared responsibility for improving student achievement.

What is Title I?

Southwest Elementary is identified as a Title I school as part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Title I is designed to support State and local school reform efforts tied to challenging state academic standards and reinforce and enhance efforts to improve teaching and learning for students. Title I programs must be based on effective means of improving student achievement and include strategies to support family involvement. All Title I schools must jointly develop a written family engagement policy with all families.

Who is the purpose of Title I?

All students participating in the Title I, Part A program and their families are encouraged and invited to fully participate in the opportunities described in this policy. The school will provide opportunities for the participation of families with limited English, disabilities, and families of migratory children.

Implementation

The staff at Southwest Elementary recognizes that the education of students is a responsibility shared with administrators, teachers, parents, and the community. Maximum learning occurs when parents are actively involved and supportive of the education of their children. In an effort to enhance and expand parental involvement at the school level, parents will be invited to attend several meetings throughout the year in order to provide input in the planning, the review and the improvement of school-wide Title I programs.

In order to provide parents/guardians with continuous communication, opportunities for input, and to increase family engagement, the following mandatory Title I family meetings will be held each academic school year:

· Title I Annual Meeting (Fall) – Introduces the School/Family Compacts, the Family Engagement Policy, the Title I budget, and the School Improvement Plan. Information about the school’s curriculum, assessments, and other important information is also shared at this meeting.

· Family Forum (Spring) – Provides parents/guardians with the opportunity to provide input on School Improvement Planning, the Family Engagement Budget, the Family Engagement Policy, the School-Parent/Family Compact, and staff training.

School-Family Compacts

As part of our family engagement plan, Southwest Elementary and our families develop a school-parent/family compact, which is an agreement that explains how parents/families and teachers will work together to make sure students reach grade-level standards. The compacts are reviewed and updated annually based on feedback from parents, students, and teachers during Title I Annual Meeting and from the Annual Family Engagement Survey. The school-parent/family compacts also are reviewed with families during parent-teacher conferences.

GOALS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

SCCPSS District Goals:

Goal 1 Promote the development of foundational skills and expand early learning opportunities.
Goal 2 Advance proficiency in literacy and numeracy through high quality instruction and support for diverse learners.
Goal 3 Enhance learning opportunities to develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed for workforce development and college readiness.
Goal 4 Provide high quality support and services for whole child development.

Southwest Elementary Goals:

Goal 1: 28% of our SWES Gators in Grades k through 5 will meet their annual stretch growth the EOY iReady diagnostic in Reading.

Goal 2: 24% of our SWES Gators in Grades k through 5 will meet their annual stretch growth the EOY iReady diagnostic in Reading.

Parent and Family Engagement

Southwest Elementary believes that family engagement means the participation of parents and family members in regular two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring:

· That parents/families play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning.

· That parents/families are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school.

· That parents/families are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child.

Family Resource Center

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Come visit the Family Resource Center to check out books, study materials, and activities to use at home with your child. Computers are available for parents to log into PowerSchool/ParentAccess and explore educational resources.

If you need support, please reach out to our Family Engagement Facilitator/Family Community Resource Coordinator: Rachel Taylor, (912) 395-3301 ext. 703202, rachel.taylor@sccpss.com

2024-2025 FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Events and Activities

Southwest Elementary will host the following events to build the capacity for strong family engagement to support a partnership between the school, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement. All meetings for parents and family members may be held during the day, in the morning before school, or in the evening at 5:00 pm.

Title I Annual Meeting – September

We invite you to an evening of learning and sharing about our Title I program, including our parent

and family engagement policy, the schoolwide plan, the school-parent compacts, and parents’ requirements. Invitations will be posted in the school newsletter, social media, and sent home in the Daily Communication folder.

Curriculum Night – September 2024

Learn about the curriculum used in your child’s classroom - the academic standards, assessments, materials, and more!

Trunk or Treat Reading Night – October 2024

Collect candy while on a spooky adventure of learning reading tips, new vocabulary, and ELA concepts.

Math Night – March 2025

Learn how to make math fun at home.

Parent-Teacher and Student Conferences – At the request of the guardian or teacher

Scheduled updates on your child’s progress.

Family Bingo/Game nights– throughout the school year

Gain knowledge about topics relevant to your child’s education in a fun family environment.

Parent Appreciation – November 2024

A celebration of family engagement and the recognition of its impact on school and student success.

Title I Annual Family Forum – Late February/Early March

Provides an opportunity for parents/family members to participate in discussions with the principal and staff regarding the school improvement plan, family engagement policy, school-parent/family compacts, and the family engagement budget.

Building the Foundation

Southwest Elementary will take the following measures to promote and support parents/families as an important foundation of the school to strengthen the school and reach our school goals. We will:

· Communicate effectively by ensuring that information related academic standards/assessments, events, etc. is published in a language and format accessible to parents and is communicated in multiple ways.

· Offer training for parents and family members to help further enhance their various educational levels.

· Partner with early childhood programs, feeder schools, college and career ready resources, or other programs to help prepare parents and their children for successful school transitions.

· Provide necessary materials and handouts for parents/guardians at conferences, meetings, and activities to help parents work with their child to improve their child’s achievement.

· Collaborate with Community Partners to provide information and introduce resources to benefit families.

· Based on parent/guardian feedback, provide staff training to improve communication with parents and ideas to increase family engagement with reading and math activities for our students outside of the classroom.

· Collect feedback from parents and family members at all events, place input cards around the building and post a suggestion form on the school website to respond to parents’ requests for additional support for parent and family engagement activities.

Parent and Family Engagement Standards

Southwest Elementary and our parents have adopted the National PTO Standards for Family-School Partnerships as the school’s model in engaging parents, students, and the community. These standards are:

1. Welcoming All Families

2. Communicating Effectively

3. Supporting Student Success

4. Speaking Up for Every Child

5. Sharing Power

6. Collaborating with Community

SCHOOL COUNCIL

The school council is an advisory body created to offer advice to the principal on matters pertaining to student achievement and school improvement. The school council initiative was created by the Georgia State Legislature as a method of involving parents, teachers, and community stakeholders in the educational process. It is governed by state law; O.C.G.A § 20-2-85 and O.C.G.A § 20-2-86. The school council is made up of elected parents, appointed community/business members, elected teacher representatives, and the school principal, with the parent group constituting the largest segment. If you would like to learn more about the school council, please contact our principal.

Southwest Elementary school council members are:

Dr. Teresa Peyton, Principal

Angela Nadel, President/Parent Representative

Barbara Carter, Teacher Representative

Erin Arnold, Teacher Representative

Jessica Walker, Parent Representative

Robert Nadel, Community Member

Matthew McClune, Business Member

1% SET-ASIDE FOR PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

Each year, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System reserves 1% from the total amount of the Title I, Part A funds it receives to carry out family engagement requirements.

ACCESSIBILITY

In carrying out the parent and family engagement requirements established by Section 1116 of the ESSA, the district family engagement coordinator will communicate and collaborate with the Office for Student Support Services to ensure full opportunities for participation of parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory children including providing information and school reports in a language parents can understand.

Kindergarten School Family Compact

Southwest Elementary students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

The parents, students, and staff of Southwest Elementary collaborated to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, and parents added input about the types of support they needed from the school and staff. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings held in the spring each year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the districts and school’s goals for student academic achievement.

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

· Improve the integrity and fidelity of implementation of cohesive districtwide curriculum frameworks, instructional delivery, and assessment.

· Provide for and maximize early learning opportunities.

· Provide support and services to address students’ learning recovery, social and emotional learning, and life skill development.

Southwest Elementary GOALS:

Grade level Goals:

• Reading: 28 % of our SWES Gators will in Grade K will meet their annual stretch

growth in Reading by the EOY iReady diagnostic.

• Math: 40% of our SWES Gators will in Grade K will meet their annual stretch growth

in Math by the EOY iReady diagnostic.

Schoolwide Goals:

• 28% of our SWES Gators in Grades k thru 5 will meet their annual stretch growth by

the EOY iReady diagnostic in Reading.

• 24% of our SWES Gators in Grades k thru 5 will meet their annual stretch growth by

the EOY iReady diagnostic in Math.

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

Southwest Elementary is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

• Email, Notes and Phone Calls

• Text Messaging and Class Dojo

• Classroom visits by appointment

• Open-door policy for administration: Principal’s email: teresa.peyton@sccpss.com

• Parent/Guardian-teacher conferences by appointment

• School Website: swes.sccpss.com, School Twitter: SWESGators1, School SWES Facebook page

• Daily Communication Folders and Weekly Newsletters

• Hold Parent/Family conferences using the compact as a guide

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

Southwest Elementary offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.

· Attend PTA meetings/ Serving on the PTA Board

· School Council Member

· Parent Workshops

· Becoming a Volunteer for the school

· Curriculum Nights

· Parent Resource Center

· Open House

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to:

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Southwest Elementary will:

· Provide access to books to promote reading at least 15 minutes a day.

· Provide flashcards to practice counting to 50 and identifying numbers to 20.

· Provide flashcards to practice letters, sounds and sight word cards.

· Provide a Communication Folder and send home daily.

PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We, as parents, will:

· Use materials and resources provided to parents from the Parent Center

· Read 20 minutes each night with or to your child.

· Review sight words with your child daily.

· Have your child practice counting to 100 aloud and identify number 0 to 20.

· Check Communication Folder daily and return to school.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

I, the student, will:

· Read 20 minutes each night with an adult.

· Review sight words daily.

· Practice counting to 100 aloud and identifying numbers 0 to 20.

· Bring home communication folder daily.

First Grade School-Family Compact

Southwest Elementary students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

The parents, students, and staff of Southwest Elementary collaborated to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, and parents added input about the types of support they needed from the school and staff. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings held in the spring each year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies. To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the districts and school’s goals for student academic achievement.

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

· Improve the integrity and fidelity of implementation of cohesive districtwide curriculum frameworks, instructional delivery, and assessment.

· Provide for and maximize early learning opportunities.

· Provide support and services to address students’ learning recovery, social and emotional learning, and life skill development.

Southwest Elementary GOALS:

Grade level Goals:

• Reading: 25% of our SWES Gators will in Grade 1 will meet their annual stretch

growth in Reading by the EOY iReady diagnostic.

• Math: 39% of our SWES Gators will in Grade 1 will meet their annual stretch growth

in Math by the EOY iReady diagnostic.

Schoolwide Goals:

• 28% of our SWES Gators in Grades k thru 5 will meet their annual stretch growth by

the EOY iReady diagnostic in Reading.

• 24% of our SWES Gators in Grades k thru 5 will meet their annual stretch growth by

the EOY iReady diagnostic in Math.

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

Southwest Elementary is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

• Email, Notes and Phone Calls

• Text Messaging and Class Dojo

• Classroom visits by appointment

• Open-door policy for administration: Principal’s email: teresa.peyton@sccpss.com

• Parent/Guardian-teacher conferences by appointment

• School Website: swes.sccpss.com, School Twitter: SWESGators1, School SWES Facebook page

• Daily Communication Folders and Weekly Newsletters

• Hold Parent/Family conferences using the compact as a guide

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

Southwest Elementary offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.

· Attend PTA meetings/ Serving on the PTA Board

· School Council Member

· Parent Workshops

· Becoming a Volunteer for the school

· Curriculum Nights

· Parent Resource Center

· Open House

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to:

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Southwest Elementary will:

· Provide access to books to promote reading and comprehension at least 15 minutes a day.

· Provide flashcards to practice counting to identifying numbers to 100 and math facts.

· Provide list of vocabulary, spelling, and sight words.

· Provide a Communication Folder and send home daily.

PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We, as parents, will:

· Use materials and resources provided to parents from the Parent Center

· Read 20 minutes each night with or to your child.

· Review spelling, vocabulary, sight words with your child daily.

· Have your child practice counting to 100 aloud and practice addition and subtraction facts.

· Check Communication Folder daily and return to school.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

I, the student, will:

· Read 20 minutes each night with an adult.

· Review spelling, vocabulary, and sight words daily.

· Practice counting to 100 aloud and math facts.

· Bring home communication folder daily.

Second Grade School-Family Compact

Third Grade Family-School Compact

Southwest Elementary students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

The parents, students, and staff of Southwest Elementary collaborated to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, and parents added input about the types of support they needed from the school and staff. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings held in the spring each year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the districts and school’s goals for student academic achievement.

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

· Improve the integrity and fidelity of implementation of cohesive districtwide curriculum frameworks, instructional delivery, and assessment.

· Provide for and maximize early learning opportunities.

· Provide support and services to address students’ learning recovery, social and emotional learning, and life skill development.

Southwest Elementary GOALS:

Grade level Goals:

• Reading: 30 % of our SWES Gators will in Grade 2 will meet their annual stretch

growth in Reading by the EOY iReady diagnostic.

• Math: 8% of our SWES Gators will in Grade 2 will meet their annual stretch growth

in Math by the EOY iReady diagnostic.

Schoolwide Goals:

• 28% of our SWES Gators in Grades k thru 5 will meet their annual stretch growth by

the EOY iReady diagnostic in Reading.

• 24% of our SWES Gators in Grades k thru 5 will meet their annual stretch growth by

the EOY iReady diagnostic in Math.

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

Southwest Elementary is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

• Email, Notes and Phone Calls

• Text Messaging and Class Dojo

• Classroom visits by appointment

• Open-door policy for administration: Principal’s email: teresa.peyton@sccpss.com

• Parent/Guardian-teacher conferences by appointment

• School Website: swes.sccpss.com, School Twitter: SWESGators1, School SWES Facebook page

• Daily Communication Folders and Weekly Newsletters

• Hold Parent/Family conferences using the compact as a guide

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

Southwest Elementary offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.

· Attend PTA meetings/ Serving on the PTA Board

· School Council Member

· Parent Workshops

· Becoming a Volunteer for the school

· Curriculum Nights

· Parent Resource Center

· Open House

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to:

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Southwest Elementary will:

· Provide access to books to promote reading and comprehension at least 20 minutes a day.

· Provide resources to practice math facts.

· Provide spelling and vocabulary words.

· Provide a Communication Folder and send home daily.

PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We, as parents, will:

· Use materials and resources provided to parents from the Parent Center

· Read 20 minutes each night with or to your child and ask questions about the reading.

· Review spelling and vocabulary.

· Have your child practice math facts.

· Check Communication Folder daily and return to school.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

I, the student, will:

· Read 20 minutes each day and answer comprehension questions.

· Review spelling and vocabulary words.

· Practice math facts.

· Bring home communication folder daily.

Fourth Grade Family-School Compact

Southwest Elementary students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

The parents, students, and staff of Southwest Elementary collaborated to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, and parents added input about the types of support they needed from the school and staff. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings held in the spring each year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the districts and school’s goals for student academic achievement.

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

· Improve the integrity and fidelity of implementation of cohesive districtwide curriculum frameworks, instructional delivery, and assessment.

· Provide for and maximize early learning opportunities.

· Provide support and services to address students’ learning recovery, social and emotional learning, and life skill development.

Southwest Elementary GOALS:

Grade level Goals:

• Reading: 27 % of our SWES Gators will in Grade 4 will meet their annual stretch

growth in Reading by the EOY iReady diagnostic.

• Math: 11% of our SWES Gators will in Grade 4 will meet their annual stretch growth

in Math by the EOY iReady diagnostic.

Schoolwide Goals:

• 28% of our SWES Gators in Grades k thru 5 will meet their annual stretch growth by

the EOY iReady diagnostic in Reading.

• 24% of our SWES Gators in Grades k thru 5 will meet their annual stretch growth by

the EOY iReady diagnostic in Math.

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

Southwest Elementary is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

• Email, Notes and Phone Calls

• Text Messaging and Class Dojo

• Classroom visits by appointment

• Open-door policy for administration: Principal’s email: teresa.peyton@sccpss.com

• Parent/Guardian-teacher conferences by appointment

• School Website: swes.sccpss.com, School Twitter: SWESGators1, School SWES Facebook page

• Daily Communication Folders and Weekly Newsletters

• Hold Parent/Family conferences using the compact as a guide

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

Southwest Elementary offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.

· Attend PTA meetings/ Serving on the PTA Board

· School Council Member

· Parent Workshops

· Becoming a Volunteer for the school

· Curriculum Nights

· Parent Resource Center

· Open House

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to:

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Southwest Elementary will:

· Provide access to books to promote reading, comprehension, and vocabulary.

· Provide resources to practice math facts, math concepts and ELA concepts.

· Provide spelling and vocabulary words.

· Provide a Communication Folder and send home daily.

PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We, as parents, will:

· Use materials and resources provided to parents from the Parent Center

· Review spelling and vocabulary words.

· Use materials provided to help with ELA and math concepts and practice math facts.

· Check Communication Folder daily and return to school.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

I, the student, will:

· Read 20 minutes each day.

· Review spelling, vocabulary, and sight words daily.

· Practice math facts.

· Bring home communication folder daily.

Fifth Grade School-Family Compact

Southwest Elementary students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

The parents, students, and staff of Southwest Elementary collaborated to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, and parents added input about the types of support they needed from the school and staff. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings held in the spring each year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the districts and school’s goals for student academic achievement.

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

· Improve the integrity and fidelity of implementation of cohesive districtwide curriculum frameworks, instructional delivery, and assessment.

· Provide for and maximize early learning opportunities.

· Provide support and services to address students’ learning recovery, social and emotional learning, and life skill development.

Southwest Elementary GOALS:

Grade level Goals:

• Reading: 22% of our SWES Gators will in Grade 4 will meet their annual stretch

growth in Reading by the EOY iReady diagnostic.

• Math: 15% of our SWES Gators will in Grade 4 will meet their annual stretch growth

in Math by the EOY iReady diagnostic.

Schoolwide Goals:

• 28% of our SWES Gators in Grades k thru 5 will meet their annual stretch growth by

the EOY iReady diagnostic in Reading.

• 24% of our SWES Gators in Grades k thru 5 will meet their annual stretch growth by

the EOY iReady diagnostic in Math.

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

Southwest Elementary is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

• Email, Notes and Phone Calls

• Text Messaging and Class Dojo

• Classroom visits by appointment

• Open-door policy for administration: Principal’s email: teresa.peyton@sccpss.com

• Parent/Guardian-teacher conferences by appointment

• School Website: swes.sccpss.com, School Twitter: SWESGators1, School SWES Facebook page

• Daily Communication Folders and Weekly Newsletters

• Hold Parent/Family conferences using the compact as a guide

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

Southwest Elementary offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.

· Attend PTA meetings/ Serving on the PTA Board

· School Council Member

· Parent Workshops

· Becoming a Volunteer for the school

· Curriculum Nights

· Parent Resource Center

· Open House

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to:

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Southwest Elementary will:

· Provide access to books to promote reading, comprehension, and vocabulary.

· Provide resources to practice math facts, math concepts and ELA concepts.

· Provide spelling and vocabulary words.

· Provide a Communication Folder and send home daily.

PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We, as parents, will:

· Use materials and resources provided to parents from the Parent Center

· Review spelling and vocabulary words.

· Use materials provided to help with ELA and math concepts and practice math facts.

· Check Communication Folder daily and return to school.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

I, the student, will:

· Read 20 minutes each day.

· Review spelling, vocabulary, and sight words daily.

· Practice math facts.

· Bring home communication folder daily.