Title I Annual Meeting Ware County High School Monday August 28, 2017 5:30 pm Career Center Wednesday August 30, 2017 12 noon Career Center Welcome We are so pleased to have you with us this evening. We are going to be talking about Title I and what that means for Waycross Middle School, our students and our parents.

Questions and statements to be discussed in this presentation: What is a Title I school? How does WCHS spend Title I money? How does WCHS participate in the Title I program? Title I at Ware County High School is a schoolwide program. What is a Title I school? We get federal monies to help improve academic achievement How do we spend the money? Staff, supplemental instructional materials, and consumable items Conduct need assessment/parent surveys on programs/workshops/presentations How do we participate? We conduct a needs assessment that includes data from achievement at the school, attendance, information for surveys, and input from parents and community members. From that information, we create a School Improvement Plan that includes goals and plans to reach those goals. State and local funds along with Title I money is used to support the School Improvement Plan. Schoolwide means all students are eligible to participate

WCHS uses Title I funds for: ●Software and Electronic Programs: ◦ Study Island ◦ Read 180 ●Tutoring ●Computers, software, tools for students ●End Of Course (EOC) Resources ●Professional Learning for staff

What state mandated testing is required for high school students? Georgia Milestones: End of Course Tests 9th Grade Literature/Composition 11th Grade American Literature GSE Algebra 1 Analytic Geometry Physical Science Biology US HIstory Economics Each EOC Counts 20% of final Grade No Exemptions

Goals for FY18 ●End of Course Milestones – ELA & Math Ninth Grade ELA - Increase the number of students performing at levels 3 & 4 (proficient and distinguished) by 3% American Literature - Increase the number of students performing at levels 3 & 4 (proficient and distinguished) by 3% Algebra I - Increase the percentage of students performing at Geometry - Increase the number of students performing at: ◦ levels 3 & 4 (proficient and distinguished) by 3%

Graduation Rate 4-year graduates: Increase overall Graduation Rate from 83.549% (FY16) to 84% 5-year graduates: Increase overall Graduation Rate from 86.777%(FY15) to 87%

How are we going to reach these goals? Professional Learning Communities Common Assessments Mastery Charts Support from Administrators Instructional Coach Team Leaders and Peer support. Co-teaching & Paraprofessional support

School Curriculum for FY18 GSE—Georgia Standards of Excellence https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Pages/default.aspx ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies CTAE Show parents how to get to the school website and where the curriculum links are located. While you are on the school website, show them where all important information is located. Change the slide to reflect your school Elementary schools might want to list the other classes that are taught since this is different at each school Connection classes – still that name or something different at Middle School CTAE – high school

School Website - Parent assistance http://www.ware.k12.ga.us/1/home School Website - Parent assistance

How to locate WCHS state “report card” or scores http://www.gadoe.org/CCRPI/Pages/default.aspx WCHS CCRPI 2016 83.8

School Data - CCRPI

Teacher Professional Qualifications This month a letter was sent home with every student with directions for finding out the Professional Qualifications of your child’s teacher and/or paraprofessionals. That same information is on the school website and on page 16 of the school handbook.

How is Title I Parent & Family Engagement money spent? Information from the 2017 Spring Parent Survey, Spring Stakeholder Input meeting, and the school needs assessment was used to determine the best way to use funds. At WCHS the money designated for parent and family engagement will be used to help pay for the purchase of Study Island subscription. The 1% Title set aside money will be used to help pay for Study Island as the use of this resource will help students reach the school learning goals. Teachers utilize the Study Island assignments to supplement student achievement. Students can access and use the program on any computer anywhere.

What is required for Parent and Family Engagement? District Parent and Family Engagement Plan (available today for you to pick up) School Parent and Family Engagement Plan School Compacts Documentation that all items are disseminated WCHS PEP and School Compacts to be sent home soon. The plans describes the different ways the district and school will support students and parents so that all students have the best opportunities to reach high learning goals. The compact is an agreement that parents, students, and teachers develop together. It explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all of our students reach grade-level standards. Say: All three of these documents are created with input from parents, family, school staff, and community members. We will be sending each document home next week (whenever?) and you will receive a form to complete. It is important to sign the from and return it to the teacher. This will document that we have given all items to you. Have all three of these documents on a table for parents to pickup as they leave. Taking one is optional.

Parent Resource Center Resource Center has up to date information about ways for parents to get involved. PIP, Compact, Media Center, Parent Portal, Hi Q letters, Milestone Information, Ware County Title I brochure

Opportunities Parent Involvement/Family Engagement Programs/Activities Be a member of School Improvement Team, Parent Advisory Committee, School Council and help us make decisions for our school Cohort and other Informational Meetings How will you know about these opportunities? Emails Call-outs Notices in newspaper Facebook School Sign Add or make changes to reflect your school.

Mark Your Calendar September 12th at 6:30 pm in PAC Wednesday August 30, 6 - 8 pm in the PAC “Peach State Tour” - Opportunity for students and parents to attend college fair - UGA, GA Tech and Georgia State Upcoming Test Dates SAT Registration Deadlines See Mrs. Sharpe SAT Oct. 7, 2017 deadline to register Sept. 8, 2017 ACT Oct. 28, 2017 deadline to register Sept. 22, 2017 Registration may be completed online by going to the above websites: WCHS School Code– 113220 Grades 9, 10, 11 Cohort Meeting Tuesday September 12th at 6:30 pm in PAC Oct 19th - deadline for Senior Yearbook Pages submission. Progress Reports go home Thursday September 7th

Contact us: Mary Alice Aldridge maldridge@ware.k12.ga.us Please complete the parent survey/evaluation which will be sent to the email you supplied on the sign in sheet. We want to work with you! Please call or email us with your concern, needs, or positive comments. Contact us: Mary Alice Aldridge maldridge@ware.k12.ga.us 1-912-287-2351 ext. 114 Do you have business cards? If not, Glenda can print some for you. Those can be placed on the table with other information.

Thank You for your attendance this evening/today. Thank You for your attendance and participation.