SHANNON PRIMARY SCHOOL

 

"Students will attain a solid foundation

for learning."

 

 

SHANNON PRIMARY SCHOOL 

6408 Noah Curtis; P.O. Box 469Shannon, MS 38868 

662-767-0135 Phone662-676-0137 Fax

 

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What is Title I?

This program provides financial assistance to schools with high percentages of poor children to help children meet state academic standards.  Its intent is to expand learning opportunities while supplementing basic skill instruction in reading/language and math.  The following website provides additional information. (http://www.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/index.html).

 Why is Shannon Primary a Schoolwide Title I school?

Title I schools with percentages of low income students of at least 40 percent may use Title I funds to operate a "schoolwide program." Shannon Primary’s low income percentage is 79.88; therefore, we operate a schoolwide program.   

 What is the purpose of the schoolwide planning team (SPT)?

The SPT is comprised of Licensed and Non-Licensed Staff, Title I Staff, District Administrators, School Administrators, Community Members, and Parents.  The SPT must assess the school’s instructional program and plan for its future with respect to each of the 5 dimensions:

  1. Student Achievement,

  2. Curriculum and Instruction,

  3. Professional Development,

  4. Family & Community Involvement, and

  5. School Context and Organization

How can the money be spent?

Title I money must be utilized for materials, personnel, and/or events which will directly improve student achievement as well as for parental involvement.

What is a schoolwide program? 

Title I school programs must use instructional strategies based on scientifically based research to ensure that all students, particularly those who are low-achieving, are proficient or advanced on state achievement standards. The program must satisfy the requirements in each of the following categories:

The schoolwide plan must be developed by the schoolwide planning team.  This team also serves as our parental involvement committee. 

Parent Involvement

Shannon Primary School monitors the implementation of the Title I plan and welcomes input from parents, school staff, and community members regarding its current and future schoolwide plans. If you would like to make comments regarding the plan or have questions, please contact Candace Moore, Principal at 662-767-0135.

Parents are encouraged to become partners in helping their children achieve and become actively involved in all aspects of the process of the Title I program. A strong connection between the home and the school is a key element in student success. Materials, strategies, and help from teachers are available to all parents within a Title I school. Opportunities for active parent participation should include, but not be limited to open house, school-parent compacts, parent-teacher organizations, conferences, and monthly newsletters.

WE WELCOME INPUT REGARDING PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITIES, PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PLAN AND OUR COMMITMENT COMPACT.  PLEASE CONTACT JOANNA WILLIAMS, OUR PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT COORDINATOR IF YOU HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR AN ACTIVITY OR HAVE A NEED THAT COULD BE ADDRESSED THROUGH PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT EVENTS.

How are parents involved?

Parents serving on the schoolwide planning team are involved in all aspects of the schoolwide program plan including the development and/or revision of the Parental Promise and the Commitment Compact.  All parents are provided with an opportunity to provide input during meetings, surveys, and other correspondence.  Furthermore, parents are provided with opportunities to attend various school functions, parental involvement activities and programs throughout the year.  The purpose of such events is to inform parents of their child’s achievement/progress and learn ways to help their child with academics in the home setting.  Parent input regarding ideas, suggestions, etc.. are encouraged!

Curriculum & Academic Assessments:

Our school's curriculum is based on the MS Curriculum Frameworks and the Lee County Schools Pacing Guide.  Our reading textbook series is published by Houghton Mifflin.  Our math program is Everyday Math.  Additionally, we utilize a program called Fundations to emphasize phonemic awareness and phonics.  Additionally, students participate in art, physical education, music and computer.

As assessment tools, our district uses Aimsweb, a universal screener.  Aimsweb is administered to all students K-2 at least 3 times each year (fall, winter, & spring).  Teachers also use the Lee County Schools common assessments, test bank assessments, and teacher created assessments throughout the year as means to determine whether students demonstrate individual skills at the proficient, basic, or minimal level.