The Frederick Area Elementary School Title I program defines participation of parents in regular, two way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities ensuring that parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning; that parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school; that parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child.

1. After consultation of parents of participating children in an Annual Parent Advisory Council meeting, implement a Title I Part A program, activities and procedures for involvement of parents in the Frederick Elementary School;
2. Work to ensure the inclusion of a School/Parent/Teacher compact in the Title I program and distribute to all participants of the Title I program;
3. Incorporate the district wide parental involvement policy into the Consolidated Application;
4. Provide full opportunities for the participation of parents with LEP, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory children in an understandable and uniform formats and, include alternative formats upon request to the extent practicable in a language parents understand;
5. After consulting with parents concerning the Consolidated Application, submit to the State Department of Education any comments from parents of participating children that feel portions of the plan are not satisfactory
6. Inform parents and parental organizations of the purpose and existence of the organizations such as the Parental Information and Resource Center.

II. Through annual meetings, Parent Advisory Council, phone or email communication, quarterly progress reports, weekly Friday folders, parent/teacher conferences, and internet parent portals, the Frederick Elementary School will provide parents of participating children:

C. Explanation of the proficiency levels that students are expected to meet

1. Provide assistance to the parents of children served by the school so that they can further understand topics such as the State’s academic content standards and State student academic achievement standards, and the requirements of this part and how to monitor a child’s progress.
2. Provide trainings, tools, and other appropriate techniques will be provided to help parents and to foster parental involvement in the education of their child.
3. Help coordinate and integrate to the extent that is economically feasible and appropriate, parent involvement programs and activities with Head Start, Even Start, Reading First, Even Start, Parents as Teachers, and public preschools and conduct local programs to promote and support parent involvement. All programs and materials will be expressed in a format and language parents can understand.

Student Agreement: It is important that I work to the best of my ability. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following:

1. Attend school regularly.

2. Complete and return homework assignments.

3. Observe regular study hours.

4. Always try to do my best in my work and in my behavior.

5. Show respect for myself, my school, and other people.

6. Believe that I can learn and will learn.

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Parent Agreement: I want my child to achieve. Therefore, I will encourage him/her by doing the following:

1. Provide a home environment that encourages my child to learn.

2. Communicate regularly with my child’s teachers.

3. Support the school in developing positive behaviors.

4. Talk with my child about his/her school activities every day.

5. Show respect and support for my child, the teacher, and the school.

6. Stay aware of what my child is learning.

Signature _______________________________________

Teacher Agreement: It is important that students achieve. Therefore, I will strive to do the following.

Signature _______________________________________