J. C. Lynch Elementary School Parent & Community Involvementplan

J. C. Lynch Elementary School Parent & Community InvolvementPlan

J. C. Lynch ElementarySchool

124 HicksRoad

P.O. Box 140 Coward, SC29530

Office: (843) 389-3323 Fax: (843)389-3322

Busy Growing the Future One Mind at aTime

Parent & Community Involvement Plan Committee 2015-2016

Matthew Scandrol...... Principal

Cutina Barrineau...... Assistant Principal

Dawn Frazier...... Teacher Representative

Kim Smalls...... Teacher Representative

Evan Davis...... Community Member

Dianne Thomas...... Community Member

Connie Ysasi...... ESL Parent Liaison

Pennie Poston...... 2015 SIC President

Troy Bingham...... Parent Member

Amy Richardson...... ParentMember

Mission

The mission of J.C. Lynch Elementary School is to “Grow the Future One Mind at aTime in Order to be College and/or Career Ready.”

SchoolBeliefs

Student learning is our toppriority.
Students are the primary focus of alldecisions.
Students learn in differentways.
Each student is a valuedindividual.
A student’s self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationshipsand mutualrespect.
A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.
Excellence in learning is directly related to excellence inteaching.
Everyone shares responsibility for advancing the school’smission.

Vision

We are a community of learnerswho:

Believe in ourstudents

Understand the needs of ourstudents

Show good character Yearn for knowledge Buildpartnerships

Excel in teaching andlearning

Establish a secure learningenvironment

Strive forsuccess!

Principal’sMessage

Good communication plays a critical role in the educational process. At J. C. Lynch Elementary, we believe that our parents are the most vital part of our students’ success. Research shows that involved parents foster successful students; therefore, parental involvement is essential. Themost important means of communication with our parents is our open door policy. Involving parents and community members greatly enhances the quality of education and academic success of our students. Our major focus continues to be increased student achievement, increased parental involvement, and a safe learning environment. Parents, administrators, teachers, students, and community members working together ensure that the focus of J. C. Lynch Elementary School remains on student achievement, parental involvement, and overall educationalexcellence.

Matthew Scandrol,Principal

(SCHOOL LEVEL, FORMG-GOALS)

SCHEDULE OF SCHOOL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO REACH SCHOOLGOALS

On this 4-page plan, select 2 academic goals, 1 behavioral goal, and 1 goal for sustaining a partnership climate. For each goal, outline the desired results, how results will be measured, family and community involvement activities, dates, responsibilities, and neededresources.

School: J. C. Lynch ElementarySchool / SchoolYear:2015-2016
GOAL 1-- ACADEMIC: (Select ONE curricular goal for students from the school improvement plan, such as improving reading, math, writing, science, or other skills.)
By the end of the 2015-2016 school year, all students will grow at least 1 academic year on the NWEA MAP Reading as measured by NWEA Normative Data Chart
Goal 1 ChairorCo-Chairs:ELA Teacher andPrincipal
Desired result(s) for THISgoal:
Students will increase their scores by their individualgoals. / How will the school measure theresult(s)?
Use MAP testing results to predict students’ outcome onPASS throughout theyear.
Organize and schedule family and community involvement activities to support THISgoal.
ACTIVITIES
(2 or more, continuing ornew) / TYPE (1-6) / DATE OF ACTIVITY / GRADE LEVEL(S) / WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE FOR EACH ACTIVITY &WHEN? / PERSONS IN CHARGE ANDHELPING
Provide a Technology Night to inform parents of State Curriculum Standards in ELA and provide an opportunity to experienceour computer assisted instructionalprograms as well as encourage parents and students to utilize those programs that are web-based. / 1, 2, 4,5 / September / 4K-5th / Teachers will need to plan thesessions. / Administrators Teachers ParentLiaison
Provide parent education programs that encourage collaboration to support and strengthenreading. / 1, 2, 4,6 / AllYear / 4K-5th / Teachers will plan sessions that will be usefulto parents. / Administrators Teachers ParentLiaison
Provide a reading tips section of theschool newsletter and website that shares books lists, reading strategies, and resources for parents such as Reading Night and Curriculum Night. / 1, 2,4 / AllYear / 4K-5th / Maintain the website with up-to-date books lists and other resources and include thisinformation in the school’s newsletter. / AssistantPrincipal Media Specialist Teachers
Implement a school-wide readingchallenge. / 1, 2, 3,4,
6 / AllYear / 4K-5th / Organize the challenge criteria andinform parents and students. Provideincentives. / MediaSpecialist Teachers
Plan events to support life-long reading throughout the school such as Author ofthe Month and Read Across America activities. / 1, 2,3,4,
6 / AllYear / 4K-5th / Establish a committee along with the PTOto planactivities. / MediaSpecialist SIC President PTOPresident
TeacherCommittee
Note if funds, supplies, and/or resources are needed for these activities?Yes
Add pages to outline more activities that support THISgoal.
GOAL2--ACADEMIC:(SelectANOTHERcurriculargoalforstudentsfromtheschoolimprovementplan,suchasimprovingreading,math,writing,science,orotherskills.)
By the end of the 2015-2016 school year, all students will grow at least 1 academic year on the NWEA MAP MATH as measured by NWEA Normative DataChart
Goal 2 Chair or Co-Chairs: Math Teacher andPrincipal
Desired result(s) for THISgoal:
Students will increase their scores by their individualgoals. / How will the school measure theresult(s)?
Use MAP testing results to predict students’ outcome onPASS throughout theyear.
Organize and schedule family and community involvement activities to support THISgoal.
ACTIVITIES
(2 or more, continuing ornew) / TYPE (1-6) / DATE OF ACTIVITY / GRADE LEVEL(S) / WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE FOR EACH ACTIVITY &WHEN? / PERSONS IN CHARGE ANDHELPING
Provide a Technology Night to inform parents of State Curriculum Standards in ELA and provide an opportunity to experience our computer assisted instructional programs as well as encourage parents and students to utilize those programs that are web-based. / 1, 2, 4,5 / AllYear / 4K-5th / Teachers will need to plan thesessions. / Administrators Teachers
Parent Liaison
Plan parent involvement programs that encourage collaboration and provide support to strengthen learning in mathematics such as Math Night and Curriculum Night. / 1, 2, 4,6 / AllYear / 4K-5th / Teachers will plan sessions that will be usefulto parents. / Administrators Teachers
Implement a school-wide mathchallenge. / 1, 2, 3,4,
6 / AllYear / 3rd-5th / Organize the challenge criteria andinform parents and students. Provideincentives. / MasterTeacher Teachers
Provide a section in the school newsletter and on the website that shares parent/home math activities, mathematics tips, and resources forparents. / 1, 2,4 / AllYear / 4K-5th / Maintain the website with mathematics resources and include this information inthe school’s newsletter. / AssistantPrincipal Master Teacher Teachers
Note if funds, supplies, and/or resources are needed for these activities?Yes
Add pages to outline more activities that support THISgoal.
GOAL 3--BEHAVIORAL:(Select ONE goal for improving student behavior, attendance, respect for others, safety, or other student outcome for the next school year.)
Increase student attendance rates as measured by the attendance recordingsystem.
Goal 1 Chair or Co-Chairs: Guidance Counselor and AssistantPrincipal
Desired result(s) for THISgoal:
Increase student attendance to an overall attendance rate of at least96%. / How will the school measure theresult(s)?
Weekly attendance reports will be used to measure theresults.
Organize and schedule family and community involvement activities to support THISgoal.
ACTIVITIES
(2 or more, continuing ornew) / TYPE (1-6) / DATE OF ACTIVITY / GRADE LEVEL(S) / WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE FOR EACH ACTIVITY &WHEN? / PERSONS IN CHARGE ANDHELPING
Provide attendance incentivesfor individuals andclasses. / 2,6 / AllYear / 4K-5th / Organize the attendance criteria andinform parents and students. Provideincentives. / Principal
Attendance Clerk GuidanceCounselor
Provide incentives for individuals who come to school on time and not leaveearly. / 2 / AllYear / 4K-5th / Establish criteria for “no tardies” or early dismissals and inform parents andstudents. Provideincentives. / Principal
Attendance Clerk
Teachers
GuidanceCounselor
Schedule special learning events,activities, and/or programs on early dismissal days to encourage studentattendance. / 2 / AllYear / 4K-5th / Identify early dismissal days on thecalendar. Use a special activities committee to plan unique activities or programs on thesedays. / Principal AssistantPrincipal
CommitteeChairperson
Note if funds, supplies, and/or resources are needed for these activities?Yes
Add pages to outline more activities that support THISgoal.
GOAL4--CLIMATEOFPARTNERSHIP (Requiredgoal):IdentifyALLOTHERfamilyandcommunitypartnershipactivitiesforthesixtypesofinvolvementthatwill create a welcoming school environment, not covered in GOALS 1, 2, and 3. Check Starting Points for activities to strengthen and sustain a climate ofpartnership.
The percentage of parents satisfied with the home-school relations of the school will increase to95%.
Goal 4 Chair or Co-Chairs: Parent Liaison andPrincipal
Desired result(s) for THISgoal:
To increase parentalinvolvement. / How will you measure theresult(s)?
Sign in sheets and parent participationlog.
Organize and schedule family and community involvement activities to support THISgoal.
ACTIVITIES
(2 or more, continuing ornew) / TYPE (1-6) / DATE OF ACTIVITY / GRADE LEVEL(S) / WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE FOR EACH ACTIVITY &WHEN? / PERSONS IN CHARGE ANDHELPING
Provide an “Open House” for parents and students to get acquainted with theschool, teachers, administrators, and staff before the first day ofschool. / 1, 2, 3,4 / August / 4K-5th / Inform parents and students of theevent. / Allstaff
Continue to provide agendas forstudent organization and home/school communication. / 1, 2, 3,4 / AllYear / 5K-5th / Order agendas. Distribute to students. Inform students and parents of their intended useand purpose. / Administrators Teachers
Provide parent-teacher conferences three times during the year to explain standards, results of diagnostic assessments, and develop student personalized learningheld at hours convenient toparents. / 1, 2, 3,4 / AllYear / 4K-5th / Inform parents and teachers of theconference days. Provide parents and teachers with information for an effective parent-teacher conference in the newsletter and on the website. / Administrators Teachers
Continue to send home our weekly communication folders. The weekly communication folder contains theschool’s newsletter, teachers’ twice a month class newsletters, and other important school and community information. / 1, 2, 3,4,
5,6 / Allyear / 4K-5th / Prepare, copy, and distribute thenewsletters. / Principal
Assistant Principal ClassroomTeachers
Continue to maintain a current school website including up-to-date schoolnews and teacherpages. / 1, 2, 4,6 / AllYear / 4K-5th / Regularly update the school website and marquee. Have teachers update theirweb pages at least twice amonth. / MediaSpecialist Administrators Teachers
Use the marquee and School Messenger for communicating with our students, parents, and greatercommunity. / 1, 2, 4,6 / AllYear / 4K-5th / Send phone messages via SchoolMessenger as reminders of school events. Post school happenings on themarquee. / Administrators SchoolSecretary
Provide copies of school newslettersand flyers of events at the Town Hall and businesspartners. / 1, 2, 3,4,
6, / Secure permission for distributingnewsletters and flyers from town officials and business partners. Distribute newsletters and event flyers. / ParentLiaison Administrators
Assess communication with parentsand communitymembers. / 2,5 / Create and use surveys to assess communication via / ParentLiaison Administrators
Note if funds, supplies, and/or resources are needed for these activities?Yes
Add pages to outline more activities that support THISgoal.

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