Eastbrook Middle School Annual Title I Parent Meeting August 21, 2014

Eastbrook Middle A Title I School Title I funding is federal money given to school districts based on the number of low-income families in each district. EMS receives Title I funding to improve academic achievement for all students. EMS involves parents in the educational process.

Title I Budget Provides teacher funding which reduces the student-teacher ratio Provides teacher funding for additional staff to improve student achievement and parent involvement Provides teacher training in the latest methods and approaches Provides funding for additional classroom technology and resources

Title I Budget Paying for extra teachers (2.5) to lower class sizes Purchasing the services of and Instructional Coach Hiring a full-time Bilingual Parent Involvement Coordinator Providing professional development opportunities to staff Buying technology Parent Resource Center

Title I Schoolwide Requirements Notify parents about the school’s policy. Hold an annual Title I parent meeting Involve parents  School-Parent Compact Offer meetings at various times Involve parents in planning, review, and implementation of Title I programs and documents.  Parent Involvement Policy Provide information about state standards and curriculum and how parents can monitor their child’s progress.

EMS’ Designation Status Eastbrook Middle School’s 2013 CCRPI score is Details about how the school scored in the categories that were combined to create that total are available online at Make sure to select Whitfield County -755 and Eastbrook Middle School – 0475 from the dropdown menus at the top. You may also access the site from our school website, Eastbrook has not been given a school designation this year, which means we are continuing to provide a quality education to all of our students.

Schoolwide Program Our schoolwide goals focus on student achievement, targeting literacy in all areas and fluency in math. Zero period. 7:57-9:00 a.m. 63 minutes. literacy and math. Technology is also being used to help students improve academically. Compass Learning Odyssey BrainPop

Schoolwide Program Especial Education Program ESOL Program ALPHA (Accelerated Learning Program for High Achievers) RTI (Response to Intervention) Georgia College 411 School Nutrition Program

Curriculum The Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS) form the curriculum used for English Language Arts and Math. The Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) are used as the basis for Science, Social Studies, and Connections classes.

Testing Subject-area benchmarks Georgia Milestones SLO (Student Learning Objectives) MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) ACCESS test for students ELL (English Language Learners)

Parent Involvement Policy The Parent Involvement Policy is a comprehensive document that outlines how parents can be involved in the school program. The Parent Involvement Policy is in your Parent/Student handbook and on Eastbrook’s website.

School-Parent Compact The School-Parent Compact is a document that lists the responsibilities of each person in creating the highest probability of success for the student. Every year we invite you to work with us in revising it to meet our ever-changing needs. It is send home in October.

Highly Qualified Staff The staff at Eastbrook Middle School is highly qualified.

EMS Parents’ Right to Know Parents have the right to request information concerning the qualifications of teachers and paraprofessionals who work with their children.

Parent Involvement Money Parent Involvement Money is spent on:  Parent Involvement Coordinator  Parent Resource Center  Classes for parents and other parent-related resources  Academic Nights at school  Communication to parents

Opportunities for Parent Involvement Classes:  Computer  Parenting  English as a second language  Nutrition/cooking  Literacy for spanish speakers  Internet safety Informational Meetings:  U.S. School system  Testing  Academic Standards

Volunteer Opportunities Special Events Chaperoning school field trips Helping to develop the school compact and to revise the Parent Involvement Policy Help with special project such as the Outdoor Classroom Helping maintaining the landscaping Making copies or laminating Selling Ice cream during lunch time Working from home

Parent Decision Making Opportunities School Council Title I Committee School-Parent Compact Federal Programs Parent Advisory Council

Some Methods EMS Uses to Inform Parents of Upcoming Events and Opportunities Newsletter Text Messaging School Sign Website Facebook Phone calls Parent Portal on Infinite Campus Parent Resource Center Blackboard Connect Parent Volunteer

Parents and Schools as Partners Parents have the right to request opportunities for regular meetings for parents to make 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.

Parent Portal To have access to the Parent Portal you need to have a username and password. If you don’t have one you must come to the school and personally ask for the activation key from one of our counselors, Mr. Elakman or Mrs. Ollis. When you have created your username and password you will have access to the parent portal by clicking on the following link that is available on the Whitfield County Schools website and the Parent Resource Center website emsparentresourcenter.weebly.com that you accessed today in the section, “Tips for Parents.”

Thank you for your time…. If you have any questions or want to know more information about the Title I Program in our school please call or our Instructional Coach, Mrs. Martha Eaves at (706) or If you want to volunteer in the school please contact our Parent Coordinator, Mrs. Erika Faulkner, visit the Parent Resource Center, call or send her an through the Parent Resource Center website emsparentresourcenter.weebly.com that you have accessed today in the section, “Contact Parent Coordinator”

EMS Contacts Dr. Greg Bailey– Principal Mr. Jason Brock– Assistant Principal Mrs. Martha Eaves – Instructional Coach Mr. Erik Elakman – Counselor Mrs. Kelly Ollis – Counselor Mrs. Erika Faulkner – Parent Involvement Coordinator