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Preparing Our Graduates for the World that Awaits Them

Title I Annual Meeting

Rocky Point Elementary

School9-24-2015

Preparing Our Graduates for the World that Awaits Them

What is Title I?Title I is a federal assistance program for

schools. It provides extra funding and support to help students, teachers and

families work together, so students can be successful. All Title I schools in Pender

County are “Schoolwide” Title I Schools. This means funding is used for the benefit

of ALL students.

Preparing Our Graduates for the World that Awaits Them

Families in Title I Schools have rights…• You have the right to

– Know how your child is progressing throughout the year– Know how your school compares to other schools in Pender

County and in North Carolina– Have input on the school’s compact and parent involvement

policy– Request information about the qualifications of your child’s

teachers– Be engaged in educational decisions that affect your child– Offer your opinions about school programs by serving on the

School Improvement Team, Parent Advisory Council and by responding to surveys and attending school meetings

Preparing Our Graduates for the World that Awaits Them

WE Need YOU!• Be engaged in your child’s education by…– Helping with homework– Asking teachers how you can help at home or at

school– Attending parent conferences and other school

events– Requesting additional help from teachers to help

your child succeed– Volunteering when you can

Preparing Our Graduates for the World that Awaits Them

How does Rocky Point Elementary spend its Title I Money?

• Personnel – $223,000.00• Parent Engagement - $2,251.00• Instructional Supplies - $16,500.00• Technology - $6,840.00• Teacher Workshop Expenses - $5,000.00

• Total allotment $253,591.00

Preparing Our Graduates for the World that Awaits Them

Questions?• Contact

• Dr. Dawn McKernan, Principaldawn_mckernan@pender.k12.nc.us

• Christy Bishop, Title I Leadershipchristy_bishop@pender.k12.nc.us

• Dr. Elizabeth MetcalfDirector for Title I and Elementary Student Learning

elizabeth_metcalf@pender.k12.nc.us• Leanne Radabaugh

Title I and Parent Engagement Coordinator leanne_radabaugh@pender.k12.nc.us