Welcome to the 2018-19 school year! The Vision for Rama Road - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Welcome to the 2018-19 school year!

The Vision for Rama Road 2018-19 School Year Schoolwide Mission Statement: Rama Road Elementary is providing every student with an education allowing them to maximize their potential as a life-long learner and citizen in a safe and supportive environment.

• This year we welcomed 595 students this fall PreK through 5th grade
• Over a third of our teachers are National Board Certified or have a Masters

Degree

• 30+ nations represented at RRES
• A Title I school
• Last year over 90.7% of our students met or exceeded their growth goals!
• Our growth index is +4.44
• Our report card letter grade will be a “C”
• Very active and growing

A Little About Us…

Title I – What does that mean?

• 80% Free and reduced lunch students
• $ 200,000 funds budgeted for instructional support including the

hiring of a Title I teacher, an Interpreter, a BMT & two tutors.

• It’s not a negative label. It’s an opportunity!
• Parental Involvement is essential.
• Please read and sign the Parent School Compact (student agenda

& webpage)

Title I funds can be used to…

• hire teachers to reduce class size,
• tutoring,
• purchase of instructional equipment, materials and

supplies,

• parental involvement activities,
• professional development for teachers,
• pre-kindergarten programs, and hiring Teacher Assistants.

What is the CMS Parental Involvement Policy?

• This plan addresses how CMS will implement the parental involvement

requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. It includes… –The CMS expectations for parents –How CMS will involve parents in decision-making –How CMS will work to build the schools’ and parents’ capacity for strong parental involvement to improve student academic achievement

• You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in the development of this

plan.

What is included in the School Parental Involvement Plan?

This plan addresses how Rama Road ES will implement the parental involvement requirements

• f the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Components include…
• How parents can be involved in decision-making and activities
• How parental involvement funds are being used
• How information and training will be provided to parents
• How the school will build capacity in parents and staff for strong parental involvement
• THIS WILL REMAIN POSTED ON THE RRES WEBPAGE ALL YEAR FOR YOUR ACCESS.

You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in the development of your school’s Parental Involvement Plan

What is the School-Parent Compact?

The compact is a commitment from the school, the parent, and the student to share in the responsibility for improved academic achievement You, as Title I Parents, have the right to be involved in the development of the School-Parent Compact. THIS WILL REMAIN POSTED ON THE RRES WEBPAGE ALL YEAR FOR YOUR ACCESS. It is also located in your child’s agenda.

How Can I Volunteer to Assist My Child w/Academic Needs?

Join the School Improvement Team and/or JOIN PTA!! Volunteer to contact other parents regarding important school information.

• Ex. – 100% Compact completion
• Stuff envelopes
• Talk to your neighbors and let them know what is going on at your

child’s school.

• Contact our office to volunteer.

How Do I Request the Qualifications of My Child’s Teachers? You, as Title I Parents, have the right to request the qualifications of your child’s teachers How are you notified of this right and the process for making such request? (Explain Procedure – Right To Know Letter and request should be completed within 30 days of parent request)

Thank you for joining us this evening. Class rotations and visits will begin shortly. Please stay tuned in for more information from your child’s teachers about student success at Rama Road this school year. Thank you!