Parent Family Engagement Policy (English)
Pamlico County Primary School
2023-2024 Title I Parent Family Engagement Policy
Pamlico County Primary School is a Title I School. Title 1 Schools receive funds from the federal government based on the percentage of economically disadvantaged students that are enrolled. This funding provides both teachers to work with our students and additional funds to purchase materials, supplies, and training opportunities. Pamlico County Primary School believes that the education of students involves collaboration among the home, school, community, and other support agencies. The comprehensive involvement of parents contributes positively to the school community and to the success of our children.
Annual Public Meetings
Tuesday communication folders, classroom websites, and Blackboard Connect messages are all used to communicate with our parents and families. We also keep our school webpage and school Facebook page up to date with the most current information. Our Title I program holds a fall and spring meeting integrated with other school programs. At the annual fall meeting, an overview of our Title I program will be provided as well as information regarding parent involvement, school performance profiles, assessments, and the overall curriculum at our school. The spring meeting will be held to solicit input from parents to plan, evaluate, and improve the
program for next year.
Regular Meetings
Parents and students are encouraged to participate in our Open House and orientation sessions to prepare them for their transition to a new grade level. Teachers schedule parent conferences whenever deemed necessary by the school or when requested by the parents. These conferences are held before, during, or after school hours to accommodate families.
Flexible Meetings
Regular and scheduled parent meetings or conferences are held throughout the school year, at various times of the day, to provide continued information, support, and resources for parents. Parents are encouraged and welcomed to volunteer (once the volunteer application is approved at the district level) and attend school activities.
Parent Advisory Council
The PCPS PTO officers and interested parents/guardians serve as the parent advisory council for Title I. It reviews the Parent Involvement activities annually to ensure parents are involved in the planning and implementation of the program at Pamlico County Primary School.
Involving Parents
PCPS has a parent representative who attends our monthly School Improvement Team meetings. Our school improvement team is comprised of a variety of staff across grade levels and content areas. This team discusses important information pertaining to school programming. Families are asked to informally share concerns as well as celebrations. Also, parents are invited to share concerns and other feedback during PTO meetings. PCPS also has parent representatives who serve on the district's parent advisory committee.
Parent Comments
Surveys are sent home three times a year for parents to complete and provide feedback. Surveys are sent home through Tuesday communication folders and should be returned through these folders as well. An open-door policy prevails at PCPS. Parents are always welcome to share suggestions/comments.
School Parent Compacts
A Student-Parent-Educator Compact defines goals, expectations, and shared responsibilities. Each party of the agreement will sign and date a copy of the compact each year. Compacts will be explained during our Fall Title 1 Night. New parents and students receive the Compact at enrollment. All parties must review and sign the Compact. The Compact is used as part of the collaboration effort between parents and school for the success of the student.
Parent Assistance
State and local expectations are shared with parents at the Fall Title 1 Back to School Night Meeting for Grades K-3 in September. Grades are sent home in interim progress reports, quarterly report cards, and special letters, which indicate the child’s progress.
Opportunities for LEP and SWD Parents
All parents are encouraged to attend school functions. Translators will be arranged for parents who speak languages other than English. Whenever possible, meetings are scheduled at the parent’s convenience. Transportation can be arranged, if necessary.
Parents of Students with Limited English Proficiency or Disabilities
Parents of students with limited English proficiency or disabilities are afforded opportunities to participate fully and freely in all education activities at school. Once the need is identified, assistance shall be provided. Whenever possible, information is sent home in the native language. Bilingual staff members, parents, ESL instructors, and even students are assigned as needed as a contact between the home and school. Additionally, PCPS is handicapped-accessible.
Education of School Personnel
Administration ensures timely reporting of assessment data to staff. This provides staff with the tools to identify at-risk students and, in turn, share this information with parents. On-going staff development initiatives are continuously provided which focus on effective communication with parents, establishing a school/family partnership, ways to involve parents, and suggestions for parents to work with their child at home.
Timely Information
Parents are informed about their child’s academic goals and progress according to state and local standards. A follow-up is conducted with all parents, at the annual Fall Title I Meeting, as well as at other meetings.
Information
Classroom teachers and the administration send home notices on a regular basis through the Tuesday Communication folder and the student’s daily homework folder. Whenever possible, information is sent home in students’ native languages. Weekly calls from the principal are sent every Sunday evening. These calls provide important information and updates about the upcoming week. Our school website and social media pages are updated regularly to communicate information with our families.
Coordinating and Integrating with Other Programs
Coordination with other programs is evident, starting with the PTO Executive Board serving as the Parent Advisory Council for Title I. Emphasis shall be placed on collaboration with Cabinet, Title I teachers, after-school tutoring programs, grade-level teachers, and PCPS administration.
Contact Information
Dr. Jeremy Johnson
Superintendent
507 Anderson Drive, Bayboro, NC 28515
252-745-4171, ext. 627
Crystal Dixon
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
507 Anderson Drive, Bayboro, NC 28515
252-745-4171, ext. 636
Steve Curtis
Assistant Superintendent of Business Services
507 Anderson Drive, Bayboro, NC 28515
252-745-4171, ext. 642
Shawn Carawan
Director of CTE and Federal Programs
507 Anderson Drive, Bayboro, NC 28515
252-745-4171
Wade Reifsnyder, Principal
Pamlico County Middle School
15526 NC Hwy 55 East, Bayboro, NC 28515
252-745-4061