What is Title I?
Title I (Part A) is the largest federal program in K-12 education, funded at more than $11 billion in the
2003-2004 school year. In the 1998-1999 school year, the most recent year for which data has been released, 13,081 districts and 46,656 schools received Title I funds. Several smaller programs, including literacy programs and migrant education, are grouped under the Title I umbrella in terms of how the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) is structured, and there are administrative ties between
the programs in most states and districts. The main Title I program, the program that is generally thought
of as "Title I," is Part A, which sends money to school districts based on Census counts of children from
low-income families and children from smaller categories, such as foster children and those living in correctional institutions. The money is intended to improve the quality of education in high-poverty schools and /or give extra help to struggling students.
Family Engagement Plan
Click here to DOWNLOAD a copy of the RMS Family Engagement Plan in ENGLISH
Click here to DOWNLOAD a copy of the RMS Family Engagement Plan in SPANISH
 |
Mr. Harmon, our Professional Development School Compliance Coach, is in his 19th year of education with Memphis City Schools. He is a native Memphian who attended Overton High School. He attended Memphis College of Art
and Rhodes College. Mr. Harmon has always taken an active role in striving
to make all students succeed. He is also the School Leadership chairperson.
Mr. Harmon extends a warm and sincere welcome to all RMS stakeholders. |
Ridgeway Middle School
2007-2008 Title I Parent-School Compact
School’s Responsibility
I, the undersigned, a leader in the education of children at Ridgeway Middle School, commit to the following:
- Provide a safe environment that encourages positive communication between the teacher, parent and student.
- Stress to teachers the importance of providing regular homework assignments to reinforce SPI’s
- Attendance of students and teachers will be monitored and applauded in various ways.
- Ensure implementation of a strong academic program using focused instructional plans.
- Provide parent activities to support our instructional program and enhance student academic achievement.
- Provide a high-quality curriculum and instruction to all students.
- Parents will be given reasonable access to staff, to volunteer, participate and observe their child’s class.
- Hold annual parent/teacher conferences to discuss compact as it relates to their child’s achievement.
Principal’s signature _____________________________________________
Student’s Agreement
I pledge to do the following to the best of my ability:
- Wear my uniform everyday.
- Follow the Student Rules of Conduct and the RMS school wide rules.
- Complete and return homework assignments.
- Come to school everyday with supplies needed for classroom work.
- Attend school daily and complete classroom assignments.
Student’s Signature _____________________________________________
Teacher’s Agreement
I, the undersigned, a stakeholder in the education of children at Ridgeway Middle School, commit
to the following:
- Providing homework that reinforces skills taught in the classroom.
- Providing a welcoming, developmentally appropriate atmosphere that is conducive to all learning styles.
- Providing on going communication regarding student progress through Teacher Web, Team Folders and classroom telephones.
- Continuing to strive to meet and accommodate the diverse needs of each student.
- Focusing on enriched skills to promote academic growth towards TCAP and middles school academic success.
- Dedicating time to receiving professional development to gain knowledge that will ensure student achievement.
Teacher’s Signature _____________________________________________
Parent’s Agreement
I, the undersigned, a partner in the education of my child, commit to the following:
- Getting my child/children to school on time and to attend daily.
- Providing a study space, reviewing my child’s homework and other papers on a regular basis.
- Volunteer for various school activities as time permits.
- Working cooperatively with the school to maintain proper discipline.
- Encouraging my child’s efforts and being available for questions and support.
- Dressing my child in a uniform each day.
- Providing a safe and loving environment and being a positive role model.
- Providing supplies and necessary materials for school.
- Returning report cards and attending parent teacher conferences.
- Assisting my child in following the rules and regulations stated in the RMS Student Handbook.
Parent’s signature _____________________________________________
This compact has been jointly developed and agreed upon by the parents, students, administration
& staff of Ridgeway Middle School. Revised May 30, 2007
|
