Kingsbury Middle School

“Where Excellence is Expected”

Annual Title I Parent Meeting

August 29, 2013 10:00-11:00

Melvin Harris, PrincipalRaquel Young, Assistant Principal

Nina Kelley, Instructional Facilitator

Kingsbury Middle School

“Where Excellence is Expected!”

Annual Title I Parent Meeting

Meet your child’s teachersNotice of Title I StatusAMO StatusFamily Engagement PoliciesParent –Teacher ConferencesTeacher QualificationParents Right to Know

Today’s Focus

What is Title IKingsbury Middle School is a Title I School. Which

means we receive federal funds to ensure that our school is ran appropriately. Title I is a part of the No child left Behind Act, which requires that schools provide high quality instruction in a positive and supportive learning environment.Title I Provides funds to supplement or support the regular academic program. • After school tutoring • Formative Assessments • Resources to track academic data

*All parents should have received a packet that includes KMS’s Title I Notification-Parents Right to Know- Migrant Education Program Occupational Survey , and Family Engagement Plan

AMO is defined as a school’s expected level of growth, which is assigned by the Department of Education, for a each school year.

We are happy to share that we are considered a level 5 school, because we achieved the expected level of growth.

*We would like for all KMS students and parents to know that we are COMMITTED to ensuring that students are provided with the necessary support to CONTINUOUSLY make ACADEMIC GAINS.

Annual Measurable Objective(AMO)

Math ELA Science0

5

10

15

20

25

30

2013AMO TargetGoal 2014

24.6

26.1 27

17.518.6

19

25.527

28

Kingsbury Middle’s TCAP Goals 2014

AMO = .0625Stretch = .10

Family Engagement Plan & Parental Involvement

RequirementsFamily Engagement Plan was developed to partner with families in an effort to provide Kingsbury’s students with a home-school-

community environment that helps children achieve academic excellence.

Parent & Community Involvement

•Open House•Donuts for Dads•Title I Meetings

•Muffins for Moms• Family Night• Career Day

• Parent Teacher-Student Organization

Reporting Pupil Progress

Progress ReportsReport CardsKMS Website

Thursday, September 19th from 3:00-6:00P.M

Thursday, February 13 from 3:00-6:00P.M.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Progress Report Issued

First 9 weeks September 11 (Wednesday)

Second 9 WeeksNovember 13(Wednesday)

Third 9 weeksFebruary 12 (Wednesday)

Fourth 9 weeksApril 23 (Wednesday)

Progress Reports & Report Card Dates

Report Card Issued

First 9 weeksOctober 16(Wednesday)

Second 9 WeeksJanuary 15 (Wednesday)

Third 9 weeksMarch 19 (Wednesday)

Fourth 9 weeksMailed

All Parents have the right to request……………..

A teacher’s: Professional qualifications Type of Degree Teaching Experience

A paraprofessional’s qualification.An assurance that your child’s name is not

released to Military Recruiters.

Parents’ Right to Know

Parents’ Rights •Receive information on your child’s/children’s achievement level.

•Transfer to another school if a victim of a violent crime.

•Public school choice and supplemental services if child’s school is identified for school improvement.

•Right to be informed if your child is being taught by a teacher who is not highly qualified 20 days or more.

KMS Guidance

Parent OrientationStudent Orientation

TCAP Results 2012-2013

Family Specialist

Ms. Brisheka Johnson