HAINES CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Title I, Part A Parental Involvement Plan

I, Patricia Butler , do hereby certify that all facts, figures, and representations made in this application are true, correct, and consistent with the statement of assurances for these waivers. Furthermore, all applicable statutes, regulations, and procedures; administrative and programmatic requirements; and procedures for fiscal control and maintenance of records will be implemented to ensure proper accountability for the expenditure of funds on this project. All records necessary to substantiate these requirements will be available for review by appropriate state and federal staff. I further certify that all expenditures will be obligated on or after the effective date and prior to the termination date of the project. Disbursements will be reported only as appropriate to this project, and will not be used for matching funds on this or any special project, where prohibited.

Assurances

  • The school will be governed by the statutory definition of parental involvement, and will carry out programs, activities, and procedures in accordance with the definition outlined in Section 9101(32), ESEA;
  • Involve the parents of children served in Title I, Part A in decisions about how Title I, Part A funds reserved for parental involvement are spent [Section 1118(b)(1) and (c)(3)];
  • Jointly develop/revise with parents the school parental involvement policy and distribute it to parents of participating children and make available the parental involvement plan to the local community [Section 1118 (b)(1)];
  • Involve parents, in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in the planning, review, and improvement of programs under this part, including the planning, review, and improvement of the school parental involvement policy and the joint development of the schoolwide program plan under section 1114(b)(2) [Section 1118(c)(3)];
  • Use the findings of the parental involvement policy review to design strategies for more effective parental involvement, and to revise, if necessary, the school’s parental involvement policy [Section 1118(a)(E)];
  • If the plan for Title I, Part A, developed under Section 1112, is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, the school will submit parent comments with the plan when the school submits the plan to the local educational agency [Section 1118(b)(4)];
  • Provide to each parent an individual student report about the performance of their child on the state assessment in at least mathematics, language arts, and reading [Section 1111(h)(6)(B)(i)];
  • Provide each parent timely notice when their child has been assigned or has been taught for four (4) or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified within the meaning of the term in 34 CFR Section 200.56 [Section 1111(h)(6)(B)(ii)]; and
  • Provide each parent timely notice information regarding their right to request information on the professional qualifications of the student's classroom teachers and paraprofessionals [Section (h)(6)(A)].

 

Signature of Principal or Designee

Date Signed

 

Mission Statement



Parental Involvement Mission Statement (Optional)

Response: "District and Haines City High School-based Parent Involvement Programs in Polk County will strive to build RELATIONSHIPS to create REAL family engagement for EVERY child, EVERY family, EVERY teacher, EVERY day."

Involvement of Parents



Describe how the school will involve parents in an organized, ongoing, and timely manner, in the planning, review, and improvement of Title I programs including involvement in the decisions regarding how funds for parental involvement will be used [Sections1118(c)(3), 1114(b)(2), and 1118(a)(2)(B)].

Response: Haines City High School will provide each parent timely notice regarding their right to request information on the professional qualifications of the student's classroom teachers and paraprofessionals.

Notices will be sent home with the students listing all teachers' qualification status of all classroom teachers and paraprofessionals. You may also go to www.fldoe.org/educert>certificatelookup, to search for specific teacher certification.

Haines City High School will involve parents in the planning, review, and improvement of Title I programs including involvement in the decisions regarding funds for parental involvement.

All parents are encouraged to attend the monthly School Advisory Council (SAC) meetings to give input on various school programs. These (SAC) meetings will be held the last Tuesday of every month at 7:30 AM in the Media Center. The council will continue to meet to evaluate and approve this plan throughout the school year.


Coordination and Integration



Describe how the school will coordinate and integrate parental involvement programs and activities that teach parents how to help their children at home, to the extent feasible and appropriate, including but not limited to, other federal programs such as: Head Start, Early Reading First, Even Start, Home Instruction Programs for Preschool Youngsters, the Parents as Teachers Program, public preschool, Title I, Part C, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and Title VI [Section 1118(e)(4)].

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Program

Coordination

1

Polk Migrant Education Program, also (IDEA) program

Haines City High School will work in conjunction with the migrant program to provide assistance to migrant families.

2

Parent Workshops

Volunteer teachers will hold informational sessions in their specialized subjects (Technology, Reading, Biology, Algebra, etc.) and teach parents how they can help their child in the subject being discussed.

3

Annual Meeting

Title I will hold their Annual Meeting on September 18, 2014, offering information regarding free/reduced lunch, parent portal, community events, and the SAC.

4

SAC Meeting

Provide opportunity to make revisions to the School Improvement Plan and Title I budget by providing input and proposing expenses. Parents are encouraged to be involved in this process.

5

Title I Part C

Title I Part C will provide migrant ESOL support and tutoring opprotunities. Support/translations services will be provided; Parent resource center where parents can have access to computres, books and technology to promote home literacy and life skills.

6

Title II

We will provide additional staff development opportunities in Reading, Writing and effective instructional techniques.

7

Parent Meetings

Several parent meetings will be held throughout the year at flexible tim at home regarding academic achievement, goal-setting, applying for scholarships, etc.

8

P.L.U.G. University

Parents will be encouraged to participate in workshops provided by the district Title I P.L.U.G. University

Annual Parent Meeting



Describe the specific steps the school will take to conduct an annual meeting designed to inform parents of participating children about the school’s Title I program, the nature of the Title I program (schoolwide or targeted assistance), Adequately Yearly Progress, school choice, supplemental educational services, and the rights of parents. Include timeline, persons responsible, and evidence the school will use to demonstrate the effectiveness of the activity [Section 1118(c)(1)].

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Activity/Tasks

Person Responsible

Timeline

Evidence of Effectiveness

1

Notification of Annual Meeting sent home with students

Parent Involvement Para/Reading Interventionist

September 5, 2014

Parent Evaluations

2

Connect-Ed call to parents and advertisement on marquee and website

Administration

September 15th and 17th

Parent Evaluation, Signed Compacts

3

Annual Title I Meeting

Parent Involvement Facilitator/PIPara

September 18, 2014, 5:30PM and 7:00PM

Parent Evaluation, Signed Compacts

Flexible Parent Meetings



Describe how the school will offer a flexible number of meetings, such as meetings in the morning or evening, and may provide with Title I funds, transportation, child care, or home visits, as such services related to parental involvement [Section 1118(c)(2)].

Response: Haines City High School will offer two options for parents - attendance at the Annual Meeting in the HCHS Auditorium on September 18, 2014 from 5:30pm-6:00 pm or from 7:00-7:30 pm. Classroom visits will take place from 6:00-7:00 p.m.



* SAC meetings will be held the last Tuesday of the month at 7:30 AM in the Media Center. Parent Involvement events will be held throughout the school year during both morning and evening hours.



*Translators and child care will be available as needed.


Building Capacity



Describe how the school will implement activities that will build the capacity for strong parental involvement, in order to ensure effective involvement of parents and to support a partnership among the school involved, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement [Section 1118(e)]. Describe the actions the school will take to provide materials and training to help parents work with their child to improve their child’s academic achievement [Section 1118(e)(2)].Include information on how the school will provide other reasonable support for parental involvement activities under Section 1118 as parents may request [Section 1118(e)(14)].

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Content and Type of Activity

Person Responsible

Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement

Timeline

Evidence of Effectiveness

1

Monthly Newsletter

Parent Involvement Para

to provide parents with up to date activites at school

Monthly

Responses to Survey

2

Workshop-Homework Tips

Parent Involvement Para, Reading Interventionist, Select Teachers

to provide parents with suggestions on helping their child with homework and empowering them to become successful learners. Parent Portal assistance will also be available.

September 30th

Parent Evaluations

3

Workshop-Internet Safety and Crime Prevention

Parent Involvement Para, Reading Interventionist

Polk County Sheriff's department will present strategies for implementing internet safety practices

October 14th

Parent Evaluations

4

Workshop-Spooktacular Science

Parent Involvement Para, Reading Interventionist, Selected Staff Members

Students and parents will have a greater understanding of FL science standards and will be provided with resources to assist students at home.

October 28th

Parent Evaluations

5

Appreciation Breakfast

Parent Involvement Para

volunteers will be shown appreciation for the impact and continued impact on student achievement

November 20th

Survey

6

Workshop-Holidazed

Parent Involvement Para, Math Coach, Selected Teachers

Parents and students wil have an increased awareness of using algebraic expressions in every day life and how to apply algebraic principals in consumer math. Real-world practice will result in increased understand of algebraic concepts.

December, 2014

Parent Evaluations

7

Workshop-College Planning, FAFSA, and Applying for Scholarships

Parent Involvement Para, Guidance

Students and parents will have an increased awareness of college requirements and resources available for scholarships and financial aid.

January, 2015

Parent Evaluations/Student Reflections

8

Workshop-Literacy Night

Parent Involvement Para, Reading Interventionist, Media Specialist, Selected Staff Members

Students and Parents will be given resources to promote family literacy.

February, 2015

Parent Evaluations

Staff Training



Describe the professional development activities the school will provide to educate the teachers, pupil services personnel, principals, and other staff in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners, in the value and utility of contributions of parents, and in how to implement and coordinate parent programs, and build ties between parents and schools [Section 1118(e)(3)].

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Content and Type of Activity

Person Responsible

Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement

Timeline

Evidence of Effectiveness

Other Activities



Describe the other activities, such as parent resource centers, the school will conduct to encourage and support parents in more fully participating in the education of their children [Section 1118 (e)(4)].

Response: *Activity- Parent Portal availability

*Specific Steps- Computers available in front office for parents with no other computer access

*Person Responsible- Melissa Green/Brenda DeLeon

*Timeline and Evaluation- 2014-2015 school year, usage log

*Ongoing assistance with free/reduced lunch forms-Log

*Promoting District Learning Opportunities for Parents-i.e. P.L.U.G.

Communication



Describe how the school will provide parents of participating children the following [Section 1118(c)(4)]:

  • Timely information about the Title I programs [Section 1118(c)(4)(A)];
  • Description and explanation of the curriculum at the school, the forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet [Section 1118(c)(4)(B)];
  • If requested by parents, opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children[Section 1118(c)(4)(C)]; and
  • If the schoolwide program plan under Section 1114 (b)(2) is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, the school will include submit the parents’ comments with the plan that will be made available to the local education agency [Section 1118(c)(5)].

Response: Haines City High School will provide parents the following information:



Information about Title I programs -

Information regarding School Parent Compact and School Parent Involvement Plan will be presented at the Title I Annual Meeting to be held September 18th, 2014. These documents will also be available on our school website http://www.hainescityhighschool.com



The parent compact and brochure summary will be available in the main office and distributed within the designated time-frame in the language spoken in the home. Parents will also be invited to join SAC.

Accessibility



Describe how the school will provide full opportunities for participation in parental involvement activities for all parents (including parents with limited English proficiency, disabilities, and migratory children). Include how the school plans to share information related to school and parent programs, meetings, school reports, and other activities in an understandable and uniform format and to the extent practical, in a language parents can understand [Section 1118(e)(5) and 1118(f)].

Response: Parents are invited join the School Advisory Committee and to be active participants in the development of the Parental Involvement Plan. Volunteers are always welcome on campus. We have a Title I para who is bilingual and is available for translations if needed. Connect Ed calls will be made in multiple languages, as well. Accommodations for students and parents with disabilities will be made upon request.



Haines City High School will provide full opportunities for participation in parent involvement activities for all parents (including parents of children with limited English proficiency, disabilities, and migrant children).



Haines City High School has on staff several bilingual teachers, paraprofessionals, and secretaries. With notification, we can provide a sign language translator.

Discretionary Activities



Discretionary School Level Parental Involvement Policy Components Check if the school does not plan to implement discretionary parental involvement activities. Check all activities the school plans to implement:

X Not Applicable

 

Upload Evidence of Input from Parents



Upload evidence of parent input in the development of the plan.

Upload Parent-School Compact



Note: As a component of the school-level parental involvement policy/plan, each school shall jointly develop, with parents for all children served under this part, a parent-school compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement Section 1118(d)].

Upload an electronic version of the Parent-School Compact.

Upload Evidence of Parent Involvement in Development of Parent-School Compact



Note: As a component of the school-level parental involvement policy/plan, each school shall jointly develop, with parents for all children served under this part, a parent-school compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement Section 1118(d)].

Upload evidence of parent input in the development of the compact.

Evaluation of the previous year's Parental Involvement Plan

Building Capacity Summary



Provide a summary of activities provided during the previous school year that were designed to build the capacity of parents to help their children [Section 1118 (e)(1-2)]. Include participation data on the Title I annual meeting.

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Content and Type of Activity

Number of Activities

Number of Participants

Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement

1

Parent/Student Environmental Workshop

1

29

Increased awareness of scientific standards as related to real-world applications.

2

Your Heart, Your Life

1

12

Increased awareness of nutrition/excercise to improve overall well-being

3

Homework Help

1

5

Increase Achievement

Staff Training Summary



Provide a summary of the professional development activities provided by the school during the previous school year to educate staff on the value and utility of contributions of parents; how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners; the implementation and coordination of parent programs; and how to build ties between parents and the school [Section 1118 (e)(3)].

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Content and Type of Activity

Number of Activities

Number of Participants

Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement

1

Building Positive Relationships

1

12

Positive Climate/Culture

Barriers



Describe the barriers that hindered participation by parents during the previous school year in parental involvement activities. Include the steps the school will take during the current school year to overcome the barriers (with particular attention to parents who are economically disadvantaged, are disabled, have limited English proficiency, have limited literacy, or are of any racial or ethnic minority background) [Section 1118(a)(E)].

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Barrier (Including the Specific Subgroup)

Steps the School will Take to Overcome

1

Transportation (economically disadvantaged)

Flexible times/Lynx Bus

2

Language (Limited English Proficiency)

Provide translations as needed/connect ed in in Spanish

Best Practices (Optional)



Describe the parental involvement activity/strategy the school implemented during the previous schoool year that the school considers the most effective. This information may be shared with other LEAs and schools as a best practice. (Optional)

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Content/Purpose

Description of the Activity