Title I is a federally funded program to provide extra help and resources for students in Math and Reading.

 Title I can provide assistance for all students within the school.

 Title I encourages parent involvement through parent trainings and family activities either during the school day or after school.

 Title I provides trainings, resources and technology for teachers to help them better help our students.

 Title I provides reading materials for students in the classroom and for various school activities.

 Title I provides extended learning time for students in the form of after school clubs.

Home School Compact

2023-2024

Our Agreement

The families and children 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 academic achievement and the means by which the school and families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the state's high standards.

School Commitment

We will provide…

·      a safe and secure learning environment that supports the individual needs of all students.

·      time for staff and families to collaborate on effective ways to promote student success.

·      multiple forms of communication.

• Class Dojo

• Schoology

• Parent Teacher Conferences

• Email

• Telephone

• Planners

• Report Cards  

• Standardized Test Results

opportunities for our staff to further enhance their professional and personal development.

Student Commitment

I will…

·      lead by example in my attitude and behavior and demonstrate all parts of OVI's S.O.A.R. Policy (Safe, On-Task, Accountable, and Respectful).

·      do my part to be at school and prepared for each day.

·      be actively involved in my learning by being on task in the classroom and using my time wisely at home.

·      gracefully accept the consequences of my choices and learn from my mistakes.

Family Commitment

I will…

·      do my part to ensure my child attends regularly and is prepared to learn.

·       be a positive role model of responsible and respectful behaviors.

·       be involved in my child's education by communicating with school staff, monitoring assignments, and modeling reading, math, and related subjects in our life experiences together.

·       provide my child with a distraction-free workspace.

·       to engage in educational activities at home.

·       take advantage of opportunities to volunteer in my child's school when I am available.

Orchard View Intermediate

Family Engagement Policy

Part 1: General Expectations:

Orchard View Intermediate agrees to implement the following requirements:

·      Meaningful learning opportunities through programs, activities, and procedures that engage families in regular, two-way communication involving student academics.

·      Parent and family engagement policies outlined by ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act), including a Home - School Compact.

·      Engagement with families with limited English proficiency, disabilities, and migratory families.

·      Activities designed to help increase math and reading achievement through family involvement throughout the year with federal funding.

Part 2: Implementation:

Orchard View Intermediate will:

·      Involve families in the joint development of its school-wide family engagement plan and the process of school review and improvement.

·      Seek family representation at Orchard View Intermediate’s school functions. Family representatives will make suggestions for Orchard View Intermediate from school level teams and committees such as LSIC, PTO, etc. Encourage family members to attend meetings about the goals, objectives, activities, and services described in the school's strategic plan.

·      Build strong partnerships with families through open communication to support the achievement of all students. Family members will be provided with frequent reports on their child’s academic progress through planners, Schoology grade updates, report cards, progress monitoring reports, formative, and summative assessments.

·      Information related to school and parent programs, meetings, and other activities will be sent in each family's preferred language. Meetings, activities, and programs will be offered at a variety of times to maximize the opportunity for family members to participate.

·      Promote communication through parent-teacher conferences, newsletters, progress reports, report cards, electronic communications (Class Dojo/email/Schoology messaging), etc. to assist family members in: developing an understanding of their role in monitoring their child’s progress working with educators to improve the performance of their child receiving information as to how they can participate in decisions relating to the education of their child taking part in Student Assistance Team meetings to generate problem-solving solutions for academic success.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Berkeley County Schools are very proud of our teachers and feel they are ready for the coming school year and are prepared to give your child a high-quality education. As a Title I school, we must meet federal rules related to teacher qualifications as defined in Every Student Succeeds Act. These rules allow you to learn more about your child’s teachers’ training and credentials. We are happy to provide this information to you. At any time, you may ask: 

• Whether the student’s teacher met state qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction, and

•  Whether the student’s teacher is teaching under an emergency or other provisional status through which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived, and

•  Whether the student’s teacher is teaching in the field of discipline of the certification of the teacher.

Our staff is committed to helping your child develop the academic knowledge and critical thinking he/she needs to succeed in school and beyond. That commitment includes making sure that all of our teachers and paraprofessionals are highly skilled.

If you have any questions about your child’s assignment to a teacher please contact the school.  You can also contact me via email at luke.smith@k12.wv.us.

Sincerely,

Luke Smith

Principal