Parent & Family Engagement Plan For Shared Student Success

Pleasant Grove Elementary (PGE) has been identified as a Title I school as part of the ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act).  Title I is designed to support State and Local school reform efforts tied to challenging State academic Standards in order to reinforce and enhance efforts to improve teaching and learning for students.  Title I programs must be based on effective means of improving student achievement and include strategies to support parental involvement.  All Title I schools must jointly develop, with all parents, a written Parent & Family Engagement Plan.

What is it?                   

PGE values the contributions and involvement of parents.  In order to establish an equal partnership for the common goal of improving student achievement this plan was developed. 

It explains the different ways PGE will provide opportunities to support and improve parent engagement, and how parents can help plan and participate in activities and events to promote student learning at school and at home. 

How is it revised?

Every Fall and Spring, parents are invited to attend Input meetings at PGE to review and revise the School Wide Plan, Title I budget, and the School-Parent Compact.  During the year, at various workshops and events, PGE welcomes input and comments from parents/guardians on these items. All feedback during the school year, at Title I events, and at the input meetings, through online engagement and surveys is then used to revise the plan for the coming year!

Who is it for?

All students covered in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, are encouraged and invited to fully participate in the opportunities and events in this plan. 

We will provide full opportunities for parents with limited English, parents with disabilities, and parents of migrant children, to engage in events at PGE. (Childcare can also be arranged if needed.)

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Henry County District Strategic Actions  FY22-23

(PRIORITY OUTCOMES to measure success):

1. We will advance opportunities, access, and outcomes for every student group in Literacy Proficiency at every grade.
2. We will advance opportunities, access, and outcomes for every student group in Readiness to Learn at every level. 
3. We will advance opportunities, access, and outcomes for every student group in College, Career, and Life Ready skills - post graduation

PGE FY22-23

Academic Goals

1. Increase the percentage of students in English Language Arts on or above grade level in  grades 3 - 5 by 5% on Georgia Milestones by the end of school year 2023.
2. Increase the percentage of students in Mathematics on or above grade level in grades 3 - 5 by 5% on Georgia Milestones by the end of school year 2023.

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PGE is “Soaring into Excellence!”

Pleasant Grove Elementary (PGE) STEM School will take the following measures to promote and support parents as an important foundation of our school.  In order to strengthen the school and achieve our school academic goals we will –

• Educate teachers, specialized instructional support personnel, administration and all other staff, with the assistance of parents, on the value parental contributions, and in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners in education. 

Work with our parents to develop relevant trainings and helpful presentations that will educate our staff on the importance of Parent & Family Engagement. After reviewing last year’s parent surveys, PGE staff will receive ongoing Staff Capacity training on the following topics:                   

• Communication and Following up with parents 
•  Creating a welcoming 5 star environment for parents                                                                                                                   
• How to involve parents in the classroom
• Coordinate parent programs that build ties between home and school.
• Ensure that all information related to school and parent programs, meetings, and other activities/events is published in both English and Spanish, sent home by flyer, through campus messenger, and posted on the school website and social media.
• Provide necessary materials for parents at student-lead conferences, meetings, and activities to help parents work with their child to improve their child’s achievement.
• Collaborate with Partners in Education, community leaders, and business groups to improve awareness of activities and events listed in the Parent & Family Engagement Plan.
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Come visit Rm# 210, the Family Resource Center (FRC) to check out learning games and activities, cool books, and study material to use at home with your child! A computer and printer are also available for parents to explore Parent Portal and print educational resources!