High Point Elementary

Title I Parent Engagement Meeting

2017-2018

Administrative Staff

2017-2018

• Carrie Pitchford, Principal

• Richard DiBartolo, Assistant Principal

• Sheri Hess, Curriculum Support Teacher

• Rachel Wooden, Counselor

• Kerstin Long, Math Coach

• Lib Roberts, IB Coordinator

• Brian Madej – RTI and Literacy Coach

Mission Statement

High Point Elementary cultivates compassionate, knowledgeable, and

inquiring learners who impact a diverse global community.

Join PTO Today!!!!

Each homeroom teacher received a $150 Target gift card

$8500 in Books

Help with grade level events

Field Day Snacks

Appreciation

Recycling and Landscaping

Computer Lab

Google Expeditions

Technology: Headphones, mice, and iPads

We are a Title I School…

• A federally funded program

• Funds are given to schools to meet Title I

goals

• To qualify for Title I Status, 35% or more

of a school’s population receives free

and/or reduced lunch

Staff by the Numbers:• 100 Staff Members

• 51 Certified Classroom Teachers

• 17 Classified Paraprofessionals

• 32 Support Staff

• 4 = Average years at High Point

• 9 = Average years teaching

• 24 = Masters degrees

• 18 = ESOL endorsed

• 6 = TAG certified

• 12 = Reading endorsement

Student PopulationTotal Enrollment: 718

• Pre-K = 44 (2 classes)

• Kindergarten = 106 (5 classes)

• 1st Grade = 124 (6 classes)

• 2nd Grade = 104 (5 classes)

• 3rd Grade = 118 (6 classes)

• 4th Grade = 99 (4 classes)

• 5th Grade = 111 (4 classes)

• Talented and Gifted = 6%

• English Language Learners

= 19%

• Students with Disabilities =

7%

• Economically

Disadvantaged = 49%

Highlights

• Platinum Recognition in the 2017 Governor’s Shape Honor Roll which recognizes our school for creating a healthy school environment and a culture of wellness for staff, students, and community.

• In October 2017 HPES will receive our verification visit in order to become a fully accredited International Baccalaureate School

• Only elementary school in Fulton County to have an additional 15 minutes to school day for physical activity and brain breaks for students.

Percent of Students scoring Level 2, 3, and 4

on GA Milestones in Reading and Math

2017 Data

Grade Level ELA HP ELA FC ELA State

3rd Grade 71 74 70

4th Grade 66 76 73

5th Grade 75 78 74

Grade Level Math HP Math FC Math State

3rd Grade 88 81 80

4th Grade 86 84 82

5th Grade 78 78 75

Looking Ahead…

Strategic Plan Long Term

Outcomes

1. Increase student ownership and accountability for learning

2. Students in all grade levels will meet or exceedtheir individualized learning targets

3. Students will apply 21st Century Skills to impact our community

Title I Goals Aligned to Strategic Plan Goals:

Effectively Use Data and Assessments to Drive

Instruction

Continue use of data systems which are student-centered

Launch student-led conferences

Parents become proactive in their child’s data-driven

learning.

Implement Instructional Strategies for Engagement

Increase teacher proficiency with rigor

Differentiate across all content areas

Engage students in inquiry-based learning

Engage students in transformational technology

Building Community

Increase teacher/parent collaboration

Provide a variety of opportunities for family and

community involvement

Develop a standards-based project to benefit communities

Help teachers make connections between standards and the world

How Will We Meet

Our Goals?

School Governance Council

• Who?

• What is the purpose?

• Support Strategic Plan

• Requests for Flexibility – 3 PD Days

• Extra 15 minutes to school day for physical activity and brain-breaks

• Seed Fund – Learning Expeditions

• Next Meeting is August 25th @ 7:30 am

• Information on website @ www.highpointelementary.org

Reading Plan

• BLAST Phonics Program K-2

• Reading Intervention Teacher 2nd-5th

• Leveled books

• SS and Science Magazines for 2nd and 3rd

• TAG Collaboration Model

• IB Units of Inquiry

Incorporate IB transdisciplinary units which promote

inquiry, rigor, differentiation, student interest, and

connections to world/community

We asked ourselves, what kind of student do we

want leaving High Point Elementary?

A student who can pass a test today?

OR

A student who is a critical thinking, problem solving,

life-long learner?

What does an IB school look like?

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yV9y0iTs_Q

What is the International

Baccalaureate Programme?

• Framework for delivering curriculum (CCGPS)

• Inquiry-based, collaborative, student driven

• Cross-curricular units that leverage rich information technology and writing to overcome the boundaries and limitations of the traditional classroom.

• International-mindedness reaching across cultures to build bridges of respect and cooperation.

• Second language inclusion

• Learner Profile is incorporated from pre-k through 12th grade to create productive 21st Century citizens

Title 1 Support

• Staff members (1 Literacy Coach and 1.5 Instructional Paras)

• Materials and supplies

• Staff development on Phonics and Phonemic Awareness as well as Number Talks

• Parent resources

• Materials and supplies for the Parent Resource Center

• Books and Magazines for students

• Computer Software and Devices

Funding of $170,000

School-Wide Title I Requirements

• School Parent Involvement Plan

• School-Parent Compact

• Parents Right to Know Letter

Parental Involvement…• Be proactive in your child’s learning: Conferences, phone calls, emails,

agendas, newsletters, School Messenger, HAC, and school website

• Parent Resource Center

• Be a mystery reader

• Speak at Career Day

• Come to our Student Showcase!

• Attend Title I Parent Meetings

• Chaperone Learning Expeditions

• Volunteer in the Classroom or School

• Assist with STEAM Day

• Join PTO: Raises funds for teachers and students

Parent/School Connection

August September October January February May

• Universal

Screener K-5

• Reading and

Math

Assessments

• Setting

expectations

and routines

• Student Showcase

September 27th

2:45-5:00

• Additional

parent/teacher

conferences

available on

October 6th if

needed

• Universal

Screener K-5

• Reading and

Math

Assessments

• Assessment data

goes home

• Parent/teacher

conferences

• End of

year

assessment

• Placement

of

students

• For Students

Seesaw empowers students to independently document their

learning with built-in creative tools, and provides an authentic

audience for their work.

• For Families

Seesaw gives families an immediate and personalized window

into their child’s school day and makes communication with

teachers seamless.

• For Teachers

Seesaw saves time on organization and parent communication,

makes formative assessment easy, and provides a safe place to

teach 21st Century skills.

How do we assess students’ growth

throughout the year in Reading and

determine class placement?

Grade Level Beginning of

Year

Benchmark

Middle of the

Year

Benchmark

End of Year

Benchmark

Kindergarten C D

1st Grade D/E H J

2nd Grade J/K L M

3rd Grade M/N O P

4th Grade P/Q R S

5th Grade S/T U V

The F&P Assessment and running records will be given throughout the school year

What will you see throughout our building in terms of teaching and learning ?

Georgia Standards of Excellence in ELA,

Math, SS, and Science

Professional Learning Communities

Differentiated Instruction

Flexible Groupings for Reading and Math

Project-based learning

Small groups

Inquiry-based learning

Learning Targets for students

Continuous Achievement

Small Groups

Data, Data, Data!

Engaged Students

Hands on Activities

Cooperative Learning

Variety of Assessments to Monitor Student

Growth

Personalized Learning

Relevant Learning

What will you see throughout our building in terms of digital learning?

iRead in K-2

iReady in 3-5

Red Bird Math Program

Computer lab with 32 computers

Webcams available for checkout

Cameras in each classroom

Promethean White Boards in every classroom

Imagine Learning for ESOL students

Razz Kids for EIP Reading

Grade Level Desk Tops Laptops iPads

K 5 0 5

1st 5 3 5

2nd 4 10 4

3rd 4 12 4

4th 4 12 4

5th 4 12 4

What will you see throughout our building in terms of how we assess learning?

Fast Bridge Universal Screener

State Assessments:

IOWA for Grades 3 and 5

GA Milestones for Grades 3, 4, and 5

GKIDS (Georgia Kindergarten Inventory

of Developing Skills

ACCESS: Language Assessment for ESOL

students

Standards-Based report cards in

2nd – 5th

IKAN Math Assessment 4th and

5th

Fountas and Pinnell Fluency and

Comprehension Assessment (K-5)

Common Assessments in all

grades

Progress Skills Checklists for 1st

Grade

End of Unit Math Assessments

Phonics Assessment K-2

Math Numeracy K-2

What will you see in terms of programs and extra support?

Talented and Gifted Program

TAG Collaboration Model – 1st

Grade

Early Intervention Program

English Language Learners

Spanish – Once a Week

Parent Resource Center to

support at home

Special Education

Tier II and Tier III Support

Virtual Math Classes

Reading Interventionist

Our beliefs as a school and as educators:

High Point’s discipline philosophy places emphasis on the role of the student in accepting ownership for his/her behavior and making the choice to change inappropriate behavior.

Our school belief is based on respecting self and others. The major components of our school-wide discipline plan are as follows:

TWO BASIC PHILOSOPHICAL TENANTS1. Kids are worth it.

2. I will not treat a student in a way I myself would not want to be treated.

SIX CRITICAL LIFE MESSAGESI believe in you.I trust in you.

I know you can handle life’s situationsYou are listened to.You are cared for.

You are very important to me.

P.A.W.S.High Point School Rules

P – Practice Good Manners

A – Always Be Prepared

W –Work Hard

S – Stay Safe

Important Information

• RFF Days: October 5th, November 1st,

February 20th

• Principal’s Monthly Blog – Principal’s Corner

• Approved Absences

• Homework

• #morethanascore

Q & A