TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT PLAN
PARENTING RESOURCES
A catalog of resources
is available upon request
The Parent Center Open House Dates:
August 1, 2014 & September 12, 2014
COMMUNICATING
Website: Title I web address
Parent Center Monthly Newsletter
School Newsletter
VOLUNTEERING
Our School Volunteer Day: (Wednesdays)
Volunteer list of opportunities is available in
the Parent Center
LEARNING AT HOME
Common Dinner Table Meetings
Catalog of materials available in the Parent
Center is available upon request
DECISION MAKING
Title I Annual Meeting
Insert dates
Parent Center Listening Sessions are:
By appointment
Our Mission
To have a positive and effective impact on
the academic performance of all children
and families we support.
Every student can . . .
*DREAM*STRIVE*ACHIEVE*
TITLE I PARENT RESOURCE CENTER
HOURS
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT TO US!
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Check us out on:
Remind 101 – 404-620-3929
Facebook – Cascade Elementary
Twitter @cascadetigers
What is a School-Parent Compact?
A School-Parent Compact for achievement is an
agreement that parents, students and teachers
develop together. It explains how parents and
teachers will work together to make sure all our
students reach grade-level standards.
Effective compacts:
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Link to goals of the school improvements plan
Focus on student learning skills
Describe how teachers will help students develop those
skills using high-quality instruction
Share strategies parents can use at home
Explain how teachers and parents will communicate
about student progress
Describe opportunities for parents to volunteer,
observe and participate in the classroom
Also feel free to contact us at any time:
Mrs. Catrina Reid
Parent Liaison
Phone: (404) 802 - 8114
Email: @atlanta.k12.ga.us
Web: http://atlanta.k12.ga.us/Domain/368
CASCADE ELEMENTARY
2326 Venetian Drive
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802 - 8011
CASCADE ELEMENTARY
TITLE I PROGRAM
PARENT RESOURCE
CENTER
SCHOOL-FAMILY-STUDENT
ACADEMIC COMPACT
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
“Family Engagement is the Key to Student
and School Success!”
2014-2015
Our Goals for Student
Achievement
In Our Classrooms
At Home
Our grade level teams will work with students and their
families to support students’ success in reading and
math. Some of our key connections will be:
Families joined faculty and staff to develop ideas
about how they can support students’ success in
Reading and Math. Here are ways you can support
learning at home:
APS District Goals
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One or two measureable goals from the District
Continuous Improvement Plan will be added here as
well.
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In order to create a full partnership with each
child’s family, we will work to
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Open lines of communication between the
school system and the home
Strive to meet the changing needs of all
families in support of their children’s academic
success.
Provide opportunities for parents to be
involved in decision making regarding their
child’s academic success
School Goals
One or two measureable goals from the School Wide Plan
will be added here as well.
This compact pledges our school family to increase
student Reading and Math skills so that all students will be
proficient by the end of academic school year:
Additionally, we will support families and students by
providing:
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Open House for both school and Family Resource
Center at least once per semester
A catalog of Learning at Home and Parenting
Resources available through the Family Resource
Center
Family Friendly workshops on topics that support
academic achievement of students
 Involvement of parents in teacher trainings on parent
engagement/communication
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Recovery twice per week for small group
remediation
Thursday Academy to make up missing work
Differentiated instruction in the classroom to
meet specific needs
Access to school computers/printers two
evenings per week and on Saturday mornings
Up to date Parent Portal posting of missing
assignments
Daily posting of assignments to its learning
Student Responsibilities
LMMS students joined staff to develop ideas about how
they can succeed in school both in and out of the
classroom. Student ideas:
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Let teachers and family know if I need help and
attend Recovery as requested
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Work on math and reading skills at home, using
the materials sent home by teachers
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Write down assignments, do homework every
day, and turn it in when it’s due
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Attend Thursday Academy when assigned to
make up missing work
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Access its learning on a daily basis to keep up
with assignments and missing work
Family
Engagement
is the Key
Our
Draft Goals
forto
Student and School Success!
Parent Engagement
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Contact the teacher at least once a month
for a progress report
Utilize the Parent Center OR attend a
parent event once per semester for help
with learning at home
Check Parent Portal weekly for missing
assignments
Check its learning weekly for posted
assignments
Teachers, Families and
Students – Together For
Success
The families, students and staff of (insert
school name) developed this SchoolFamily-Student Compact for
Achievement. Teachers suggested home
learning strategies, families added ideas
to make them more specific, and
students told us what would help them
learn. Meetings are held each year to
review the Compact and make changes
based on student needs.
PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO
CONTRIBUTE COMMENTS AT
ANY TIME!