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Title I Parent Compact

HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

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What Is A Learning Compact?

Effective communication is essential for building school-family partnerships.  The more parents and teachers share relevant information with each other about a student, the better equipped both will be to help that child achieve academically. When parents are able to form a partnership with the school, it has a powerful impact on the child’s educational experience.  All adults need to work cooperatively to enable children to reach the high academic standards expected at each grade level. The compact simply states the roles of the school staff and the parent(s)/guardian(s).  Additionally, the child also assumes responsibility for his or her education.  This compact is an agreement between the home and school.  Together, we do make a difference.

 This school-parent compact is in effect during the 2017-2018 school year.

 How Are Students Selected?

Students are selected based upon the following criteria:

 Title I Reading Assessments:

 AIMSweb Test of Early Literacy is set of brief, individually administered standardized measures for children in Kindergarten and Grade 1 used to assess skills and inform instruction. 

AIMSweb Benchmark Comparison in Reading is a reading assessment for students in Grades 2 through 5.  The standardized measures include Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Silent Reading Fluency, and Oral Reading Fluency.

 Benchmark Assessment System (BAS)

Each child is given texts of increasing difficulty to identify the appropriate level for instruction in relation to reading comprehension.  The information is used to monitor a reader’s growth over time.   

 

 

Elementary Reading Specialist

 

 

 

Fort Allen Elementary

724-850-2501

Gennie McCandle

 

Jody Schmitt

 

Karly Vesely

 

 Beth Vreeland

 
   

Stanwood Elementary

724-838-4000

Cindy Butler

 

Emily Holsinger

 

Allison Hunter

 

Heather Rossi

 

 

 

West Hempfield Elementary

724-850-2780

Cathy Egno

  

Melissa Haney

 

Jennifer Shannon

 

Noel Vilella

 

 

 

HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

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The Hempfield Area School District, and the parents of students participating in activities, services, and programs funded by Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved academic achievement.  The school and parents will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards. 

 

School Responsibilities

The staff at Hempfield Area School District will:

  • Provide high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that meets local, state, and national standards
  • Hold conferences to discuss each child’s individual progress
  • Communicate academic growth and assessment results with parents
  • Explain the Title I program and assessments
  • Be available for consultation with parents
  • Provide materials and training to help parents work with their children
  • Provide parents opportunities to participate and observe classroom activities

 

Student Responsibilities

As a member of the team, I will:

  • Do my best to complete what is expected of me at my grade level
  • Listen to my teacher and complete my work on time
  • Take home and bring back all assigned work
  • Be responsible for my own behavior
  • Ask for help when I need it
  • Read for pleasure

 

Parent Responsibilities

As a member of the Title I team, I will support my child’s learning in the following ways:

  • Be informed of my child’s test scores and Title I eligibility for Reading
  • Give my child a quiet place to study
  • Review my child’s assignments, encouraging him/her to complete homework
  • Spend 15-30 minutes each day working with my child at home
  • Attend Open House, Parent Conferences, Parent Education Night and Open Door Day
  • Make sure my child maintains good attendance
  • Alert the teacher of any struggles and/or concerns that are noticed at home

 

 

Parent Signature  _____________________________________________________________Date_________________________

 

 

The Hempfield Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap/disability in its activities, educational programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Publication of this statement is in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures or inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 may be directed to the Supervisor of  Pupil Services, Title IX Coordinator (Students) at 724-850-2229 or the Director of Human Resources (Staff) at 724-850-2222 at Hempfield Area School District, 4347 Route 136, Greensburg, PA 15601.