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Title I Compact

Belmont Elementary

Student/Parent
Title I Compact

Belmont Elementary and the parents of the students participating in activities, services, and programs funded by Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high academic standards.

 


Belmont Elementary will:

Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables the participating children to meet the State’s student academic achievement standards as follows:

  • Differentiated instruction for all students
  • “Highly Qualified” teachers in every classroom support rigor and depth of knowledge in data-driven instruction, promoting student growth, and mastery of skills needed to meet the educational challenges of the 21st century.
  • A safe and engaging learning environment that incorporates PBIS, No Bully, and SEL curriculum. 
  • Family engagement and support programs that encourage family involvement in student achievement
  • Professional Learning Communities will ensure that teachers are prepared for instruction aligned to state and national standards, assessment data is analyzed to examine trends and determine next steps, and instructional adjustments are made to ensure every child learns at his maximum potential.


Hold parent-teacher conferences during which this compact will be discussed as it relates to the individual child’s achievement.  Specifically, those conferences will be held:

  • During the week of October 16th, 2023
  • Back to School August 11th, 2023
  • Title I night September 11th, 2023 in which the compact and Title I Parent Involvement will be discussed
  • Spring Parent Teacher Conference TBD


Provide parents with frequent reports on their children’s progress.  Specifically, the school will provide reports as follows:

  • Communicate through a student planner or take-home folder.
  • IStation parent portal access/Quarterly Printed Reports
  • Inform parents of all school events/meetings as well and encourage parents to attend
  • Prepare for report card conferences with samples of student work and expectations of proficiency in each subject area
  • Quarterly report cards
  • RtI Meetings for identified students


Provide parents with reasonable access to staff.  Specifically, staff will be available for consultation with parents as follows:

  • Daily Check-in Sheets (K-2) or Daily Classroom Planner (3-5)
  • Family Engagement Nights
  • Hold an annual “Open House” to meet staff and learn about Title I programs
  • Weekly Messengers, Emails, and Facebook posts with important information
  • Parent-Teacher Organization meetings
  • School website


Provide parents with opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class, and to observe classroom activities, as follows:

  • Complete volunteer background check
  • Make arrangements with the classroom teacher for a time and specific volunteer activities
  • Make arrangements with the counselor for time and specific volunteer activities
  • Sign-in and wear a volunteer badge at all times 


Student Responsibilities

We, as students, will share the responsibility to improve our academic achievement and achieve the State’s high standards.  Specifically, we will:

  • Read at least 30 minutes every day outside of school.
  • Give my parents or the adult who is responsible for my welfare all notices and information received by me from the school every day.
  • Attend school regularly.
  • Engage in the No Bully Protocol to make our school a safe place.
  • Engage in classroom social contracts to maintain behavior agreement in the classroom.
  • Help make our school a safe place for all students.
  • Set personal goals for achievement.


Who Do I Contact for More Information?

Contact Kylie Felzien, the School Principal, or Melissa Gibbons, Title I Family Engagement Coordinator, (719) 549-7501. 

Title One Programs and Plan

  • Inform parents about goals and purposes of Title I, curriculum used in Title I programs, academic assessments used to measure student progress, and proficiency levels students are expected to meet.
  • Involve parents in the planning, review, and improvement of Title I programs at school.
  • If the Title I Plan is not satisfactory to the parents, submit parent comments on the plan to the district.
  • If requested by parents, provide opportunities for regular meetings where parents may offer suggestions or ask questions.
  • Provide timely responses to parent’s suggestions/questions.
  • Provide assistance to parents, as appropriate, in understanding assessments, Title I requirements, monitoring academic progress, and how to work together to improve student achievement.