WJG Title 1 Parent and Family Engagement Policy

2026-2027 WJ Gurganus Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy

 

W. J. Gurganus Elementary School is a School-wide Title 1 school. This means our school receives federal money for our enrollment of free/reduced lunch numbers. The money is used to improve academic achievement. The Title 1 funds are used to hire personnel, improve curriculum, enhance parent involvement and extend learning time for students who need extra help. These opportunities are provided to students throughout the school.

 

At W.J. Gurganus Elementary School, a Title 1 school, parents and community members are welcome and invited to participate in the various activities and involvement options we have at our school. We believe that a partnership with our parents and community is essential to ensure student academic success. 

The following is a list of opportunities/activities for our school:

●   During each school year, we will have at least three family nights. These nights will focus on various learning areas such as reading, math and/or science. Students attend with their parent(s) and both are invited to participate in the activities.

●   Parents will receive helpful learning tips and activities to assist their children succeed in school.

●   Our School Improvement Team (SIT) meets twice a month. The purpose of this team is to serve as the foundation for actively involving the school community and stakeholders in designing goals and projects which enhance the educational experiences of our students. This team creates, reviews and evaluates the school improvement plan.

●   An introduction and invitation for parent involvement is offered at open house, kindergarten registration, parent nights, as well as throughout the school year to encourage parents and community members to be actively involved.

●   We provide translators/interpreters at conferences to assist parents with understanding

●   W.J. Gurganus staff members communicate with parents through various methods: class newsletters; text messaging platforms such as Remind, Class Dojo, and SeeSaw; notes home; phone calls to parents; email; and if necessary, interpreters will be made available. Parents are invited to provide input and assist in making decisions regarding their child’s education.

●   During our Annual Title 1 Parent Meeting, parents are provided with information regarding the use of Title 1 funding and program operations.

●   Teachers conduct fall conferences. The purpose of the conferences is to provide meaningful conversation with students and parents regarding students’ academic strengths and to set achievement goals and plans for the current school year and discuss progress.

●   Teachers provide a report card to every student each quarter with progress reports during the interim. Parents may receive other assessment reports throughout the year that inform them on their child’s progress towards their established goals.

●   Each individual classroom has its own method of utilizing parent support depending on the needs of that particular classroom. 

 

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