Title 1 - Family Engagement

Welcome parents and community members!

We welcome parent questions/input throughout the presentation!  We want to make sure you leave the meeting informed about the Title I program as well as the opportunities the school provides to get involved.

1. What is a Title I school?
2. How does our school spend Title I money?
3. How does our school participate in the Title I Program?
4. What are our school’s Title I school wide requirements?
5.  Southwest Elementary School Improvement Program – Past and Present

·         What are our school improvement goals?

·         What programs/supports are in place to help my child? Parent Center, Backpack Buddies, Community Partners and their resources

6. What curriculum does our school use?
7. What assessments will my child be taking?

·         How do these assessments measure my child’s progress?

·         What proficiency levels is my child expected to meet?

8. What is required by law for Family Engagement?

·         What is the district's Family Engagement Policy?

·         What is the school’s Family Engagement Policy?

·         What is a School-Parent Compact?

9. Does my child’s teacher meet professional qualifications?

·         What is a parent’s right to know?

10. How is Title I Family Engagement money spent?
11. What opportunities does the school provide for parent engagement?

·         Parent engagement opportunities offered for school or home: Open House, Curriculum Night, Math Night, Reading Night, Coffee and Conversation, Parent Workshops,

·         Volunteer opportunities: Book Fair, Field Day, Reading to classes or with small groups, Field Day, PTO

·         Parent decision making opportunities/meetings/councils: Spending the budget, Annual Forum, Parent Surveys, School Council Meetings, PTO Meetings, Coffee and Conversation

12. How responsive will the school be to my questions when staff is contacted?

·         Within 24 hours

·         Principal: erice.heady@sccpss.com

·         Assistant Principal: Bryce.bell@sccpss.com

·         Family Engagement Facilitator: rachel.taylor@sccpss.com

13. Closing and evaluations

 

 

Thank you for coming!  We hope to see you again very soon!

Title I Programs Can Help:

Children do better in school and feel better about themselves

Teachers understand the needs and concerns of students and parents

Parents understand their child and be more involved in the child’s education

Speaker Notes: When students, teachers, and parents work together, children do better in school and feel more confident. Teachers better understand student and parent needs, and parents become more involved in their child’s education.

What is a Title I School?

Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs.  These dollars are used for…

• Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these student’s meet the State’s challenging content standards.
• Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies
• Conducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activities
• Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers

Being a Title I school also means family engagement and parents’ rights.  

Speaker Notes: Being a Title I school means we receive federal funding to support our programs. These funds help us identify and assist students who are struggling, purchase extra materials and staff, and hold family involvement activities. Title I also supports hiring and keeping highly qualified teachers. Most importantly, it emphasizes family engagement and parents’ rights in their child’s education.

Title I Funds

• Any Local Educational Agency (School District) with a Title I Allocation exceeding $500,000 is required by law to set aside 1% of it’s Title I allocation for parental involvement.
• Of that 1%, 10% may be reserved at the school district for system-wide initiatives related to family engagement.  The remaining 90% must be allocated to all Title I schools in the district.  Therefore, each Title I school receives its portion of the 90% to implement school-level family engagement.
• You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in how this money is spent.

Speaker Notes: By law, any school district receiving more than $500,000 in Title I funds must set aside 1% for parental involvement. Ten percent of that stays at the district level for family engagement initiatives, and the remaining 90% goes directly to Title I schools. As Title I parents, you have the right to be involved in deciding how this money is spent. 

School-wide or Targeted Assistance

• School-Wide Assistance
• Title 1 funds and services are used for all students at Southwest Elementary

Speaker Notes: Title I funds and services at Southwest Elementary are used to support all students, helping ensure everyone has access to extra resources and assistance.

School-Improvement Plan

• Planning team
• Needs Assessment
• Strategic Goals
• Research based strategies
• Evaluation of plan

Speaker Notes: The school improvement plan is developed by a planning team and consists of a needs assessment, strategic goals, research-based strategies, and an evaluation of the plan.

School-Improvement Plan

• Student academic assessments
• Information on proficiency levels
• Additional assistance provided struggling students
• Coordination and integration of federal funds and programs
• School programs including migrant, pre-school, school choice, and supplemental educational services as applicable.
• Family Engagement Strategies, including the school Family Engagement Policy

Speaker Notes: Our School Improvement Plan outlines how we support student success. It includes academic assessments, information on proficiency levels, and extra help for students who are struggling. The plan also explains how federal funds and programs are coordinated, describes available programs like migrant, preschool, and school choice, and highlights our family engagement strategies, including the school’s Family Engagement Policy.

Curriculum

• ELA: HMH into Reading: foundational skills, vocabulary, reading and writing, Based on the science of reading
• Math: Georgia’s K-12 mathematics Standards Mathematics K-5 (georgiastandards.org)

Assessments

Kindergarten - GKIDS

       readiness check: 8/25 - 9/12

       MOY: 01/06

       EOY: 05/15 

K-5th grade- Amira

        BOY: 8/18 - 8/29

        MOY: 12/8 – 12/19

        EOY: 4/6 – 4/17

K-5th grade – MAP (Reading and Math)

       BOY: 8/18 - 8/29

       MOY: 12/8 – 12/19

       EOY: 03/09 – 03/20 (3-5) and 04/06 – 04/17 (k-2)

3-5 - GMAS  04/27 – 05/06

Teacher Professional Qualifications

You, as Title I Parents, have the right to request the qualifications of your child’s teachers.

Speaker Notes: As Title I parents, you have the right to ask about your child’s teachers’ qualifications. This ensures you know your child is being taught by highly qualified educators.

Family Engagement Input

• District Family Engagement Policy
• School Family Engagement Policy 
• School –Parent Compacts
• Budget
• Volunteer opportunities
• Training school staff
• Family decision making opportunities

Speaker Notes: Family engagement means parents have a voice in important areas such as the district and school family engagement policies, school–parent compacts, and the budget. It also includes opportunities to volunteer, help train school staff, and take part in family decision-making activities.

Family Engagement

• How can families become involved at the school
• Parents have a right to request opportunities for regular meetings for parents to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions about the education of their children
• The school must respond to any such suggestions from parents as soon as practicably possible

Speaker Notes: Families can be involved by requesting regular meetings to share suggestions and take part in decisions about their child’s education. The school is required to listen and respond to these suggestions as quickly as possible.

Family Engagement Funds

• SCCPSS reserves 1% from the total amount of the Title I, Part A funds it receives in FY_25__ to carry out family engagement requirements. 
• Family/Parent input as sought through the Annual Evaluation Survey and Parent Forum held in the spring on how to spend these funds

Speaker Notes: SCCPSS sets aside 1% of its Title I funds to support family engagement. Parents give input on how these funds are used through the Annual Evaluation Survey and the Parent Forum held each spring.

Family Engagement Funds

Through collaboration with parents/families it was decided that for the __2025-2026_ school year the following items would be funded: books, additional teachers, support materials for parent checkout and use.

Speaker Notes: Working together with parents and families, we decided that for the 2025–2026 school year, Title I funds will support books, additional teachers, and materials that parents can check out and use at home.

Contacting the Staff

Rachel Taylor-Family Engagement Facilitator email: rachel.taylor@sccpss.com phone: 912-395-3301 ext. 703201

Mr. Eric Heady - principal email: eric.heady@sccpss.com

For a copy of the Family Engagements Policy, the School Improvement Plan or the presentation please email Rachel Taylor.

 

Family Engagement - Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (sccpss.com)

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:

According to Spring 2025 iReady Diagnostic data, 7% of students are performing one or more grade levels above expectations in reading. This shows a continued need for targeted literacy interventions, which will be monitored using MAP Growth beginning Fall 2025.

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

 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 2025

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 2025

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

Trunk or Treat Reading Night – October 2025

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

Math Night – March 2026

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 2025

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 2026

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.

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.

 

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: According to Spring 2025 iReady Diagnostic data, 28% of kindergarten students were performing one or more grade levels above expectations in reading. This shows a continued need for targeted literacy interventions, which will be monitored using MAP Growth beginning Fall 2025.

• Math: 30% of our SWES Gators will in Grade K will meet their annual stretch growth in Math by the EOY iReady diagnostic.

 Schoolwide Goals:

• According to Spring 2025 iReady Diagnostic data, 7% of students were performing at one or more grade levels above expectations in reading. This shows a continued need for targeted literacy interventions, which will be monitored using MAP Growth beginning Fall 2025.

• 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.

 

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: According to Spring 2025 iReady Diagnostic data, 18% of first grade students were performing one or more grade levels above     expectations in reading. This shows a continued need for targeted literacy interventions, which will be monitored using MAP Growth   beginning Fall 2025

• Math: 30% of our SWES Gators in Grade 1 will meet their annual stretch growth 

   in Math by the EOY iReady diagnostic.

 Schoolwide Goals:

• According to Spring 2025 iReady Diagnostic data, 7% of students were performing one or more grade levels above expectations in reading. This shows a continued need for targeted literacy interventions, which will be monitored using MAP Growth beginning Fall 2025

• 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.

 

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: According to Spring 2025 iReady Diagnostic data, 33% of students were performing one or more grade levels above expectations in reading. This shows a continued need for targeted literacy interventions, which will be monitored using MAP Growth beginning Fall 2025

• Math: 38% of our SWES Gators in Grade 2 will meet their annual stretch growth 

   in Math by the EOY iReady diagnostic.

 Schoolwide Goals:

• According to Spring 2025 iReady Diagnostic data, 7% of students were performing one or more grade levels above expectations in reading. This shows a continued need for targeted literacy interventions, which will be monitored using MAP Growth beginning Fall 2025

• 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 PTO meetings/ Serving on the PTO 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 20 minutes a day.

·         Provide flashcards to practice addition and subtraction math facts.

·         Provide spelling, vocabulary, 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 spelling, vocabulary, and sight words with your child daily.

·         Have your child practice addition and subtraction math facts.

·         Check Communication Folder daily and return to school.

 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

I, the student, will:

·         Read 20 minutes each day with an adult.

·         Review spelling, vocabulary, and sight words daily.

·         Practice addition and subtraction math facts.

·         Bring home communication folder daily.

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: According to Spring 2025 iReady Diagnostic data, 10% of third grade students were performing at one or more grade levels     above expectations in reading. This shows a continued need for targeted literacy interventions, which will be monitored using MAP Growth   beginning Fall 2025.

• Math: 15% of our SWES Gators in Grade 2 will meet their annual stretch growth in Math by the EOY iReady diagnostic.

 Schoolwide Goals:

• According to Spring 2025 iReady Diagnostic data, 

7% of students were performing at one or more grade levels above expectations in reading. This shows a continued need for targeted literacy interventions, which will be monitored using MAP Growth beginning Fall 2025.

• 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.

 

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: According to Spring 2025 iReady Diagnostic data, 22% of fourth grade students were performing one or more grade levels below   expectations in reading. This shows a continued need for targeted literacy interventions, which will be monitored using MAP Growth   beginning Fall 2025.

• Math: 19% of our SWES Gators in Grade 4 will meet their annual stretch growth in Math by the EOY iReady diagnostic.

 Schoolwide Goals:

• According to Spring 2025 iReady Diagnostic data, 

7% of students were performing one or more grade levels below expectations in reading. This shows a continued need for targeted literacy interventions, which will be monitored using MAP Growth beginning Fall 2025.

• 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.

 

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: According to Spring 2025 iReady Diagnostic data, 28% of students in fifth grade were performing one or more grade levels above   expectations in reading. This shows a continued need for targeted literacy interventions, which will be monitored using MAP Growth   beginning Fall 2025

• Math: 10% of our SWES Gators in Grade 5 will meet their annual stretch growth in Math by the EOY iReady diagnostic.

Schoolwide Goals:

• According to Spring 2025 iReady Diagnostic data, 7% of students are performing one or more grade levels above expectations in reading.   This shows a continued need for targeted literacy interventions, which will be monitored using MAP Growth beginning Fall 2025

• 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.

 

Family Forum
Getting Ready for a Successful 2023-2024 School Year
School: Southwest Elementary School
Date: 03/25/2025                       Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Agenda

•    Looking forward to 2023-2024

•    Need for Parent/Family Input on:
o    Family Engagement Budget
o    School –Parent Compacts
o    Family Engagement Policy
o    School Improvement Plan
o    Training Staff to Partner with Parents in the Academic Achievement of Students

Rotating through Café Style groups to review: Budget, Compacts, Policy, School Improvement Plan and Training Staff