No Child Left Behind
Parent Informational Booklet
2012-2013
Remember! See the Vision through the Eye of the TIGER.
Whitehaven High School
4851 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3000
Principal Assistant Principals
Vincent J. Hunter Ed. D. Myra Newman
Waler Banks
Terence Bobo
Melissa Coleman
Darla Young
August 30, 2012
Dear Parent/Guardian:
We have been notified that our school qualifies to receive federal funds under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title I, Part A, for the 2012-2013 school year.
Our school is eligible for the following:
School wide Title I Program: Schools may consolidate and use funds under Title I, together with other federal, state, and local funds, in order to upgrade the entire educational program in schools in which not less than 40% of the children enrolled are from low-income families.
We look forward to your involvement in school activities and your child’s education. You will receive notices and information throughout the school year to keep you informed about the progress of your child and the status of the school in making progress toward helping all children meet high academic standards. We also look forward to your attendance at school meetings when we will discuss the development, revision, and implementation of our School wide Program Plan. Be sure to view our website at http://www.mcsk12.net/schools/whitehaven.hs/site/index.shtml for additional information.
You are an important partner in our effort to provide the best education possible for your child. Please call the school if you have any questions or would like additional information.
Sincerely,
Tangela L. Taylor Chrystal Neal
Instructional Facilitator Instructional Facilitator
Whitehaven High School
4851 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3000
Principal Assistant Principals
Vincent J. Hunter Ed. D. Myra Newman
Walter Banks
Terence Bobo
Melissa Coleman
Darla Young
August 30, 2012
Dear Whitehaven High School Community:
As you know, our school and district are dedicated to ensuring that our students succeed. While we have always held high expectations for our students, the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) has set new standards for students to meet.
This summer, our state released a report on the progress our schools are making toward achieving proficiency for 100 percent of our students under NCLB. The report identifies whether schools have made “Adequate Yearly Progress” (AYP) – a simple yes or no grade based on a complex set of measurements. To make AYP, each district school must achieve targets: areas of test participation and performance measured across subgroups of students (grouped by such categories as race, language proficiency, and disability). In addition, schools must meet graduation rates and attendance targets. If just one subgroup misses just one target, an entire school does not make AYP. Whitehaven High School did not meet the target.
I am firmly committed to achieving our goal of success for every child, and I recognize that we must continually improve. We currently have the following programs in place to help improve scores: End of Course tutoring, ACT tutoring, End of Course Cram sessions, Gateway Saturday sessions, and subject- specific tutoring. Our school is filled with outstanding teachers, principals, and support staff, who regularly update their skills and participate in training to help them meet the needs of all students. I invite you to arrange a visit to any classroom in the school to see for yourself.
I urge you to examine the results and look closely at the progress our school is making. Most important, I encourage you to join me in addressing our challenges and applauding the great work students and staff are doing in classrooms throughout the district. As always, I welcome
your comments, suggestions, and involvement in our schools and in the challenges our students face.
Yours truly,
Vincent J. Hunter, Principal
Whitehaven High School’s
Parent /School Compact
2012-2013
The compact has been jointly developed and agreed upon by Whitehaven High School, parents, and students. This agreement outlines how parents, school, and students will share the responsibility for improving student academic achievement and how the school and parents will develop a partnership to help children achieve the State’s high standards. Ways in which each parent will be responsible for supporting their child’s educational process will also be described. Additionally, it addresses the importance of communication between parents, school, and students.
Parent/Guardian Agreement
It is important that my child is successful; therefore, I will be responsible for supporting my child’s learning as follows:
ü See that my child is punctual and attends schools regularly, in school uniform.
ü Support the school in its efforts to maintain proper discipline.
ü Encourage my child to be prepared for class and have proper supplies.
ü Review daily assignments and inquire, on a daily basis, about progress in each class.
ü Encourage my child’s efforts and be available for question.
ü Stay aware of what my child is learning.
ü Maintain communication with Whitehaven High School by periodically visiting and volunteering at my child’s school.
ü Read with my child and let my child see me read.
ü Support all opportunities made available to my child to be successful in school.
Signature ______Date______
Student Agreement
It is important that I work to the best of my ability; therefore, I shall strive to do the following:
ü Attend school regularly, on-time with the necessary tools.
ü Contribute to the learning environment in a positive manner.
ü Complete and return homework assignments.
ü Observe regular study hours.
ü Conform to rules of student conduct, on school and district level.
ü Take advantage of opportunities available to help me be successful.
Signature ______Date______
Whitehaven High School’s
Parent /School Compact
2012-2013
The compact has been jointly developed and agreed upon by Whitehaven High School, parents, and students. This agreement outlines how parents, school, and students will share the responsibility for improving student academic achievement and how the school and parents will develop a partnership to help children achieve the State’s high standards. Ways in which each parent will be responsible for supporting their child’s educational process will also be described. Additionally, it addresses the importance of communication between parents, school, and students.
Teacher Agreement
It is important that students achieve; therefore, I shall strive to do the following:
ü Provide meaningful homework assignments for students.
ü Participate in on-going communication with parents, including frequent student progress reports. Hold parent/teacher conferences at various times.
ü Encourage parents to visit and observe their child’s classroom on a regular basis.
ü Use special activities in the classroom to make learning enjoyable.
ü Actively participate in professional development activities that focus on student achievement and creating positive ties with parents and other stakeholders.
ü Continue to strive to meet and accommodate the needs of all students.
1st period Signature ______Date 8/12
2nd period Signature ______Date 8/12
3rd period Signature ______Date 8/12
4th period Signature ______Date 8/12
5th period Signature ______Date8/12
6th period Signature ______Date 8/12
7th period Signature ______Date 8/12
School Responsibility
I, the principal of Whitehaven High School, support this form of parent involvement; therefore, I shall strive to do the following:
ü Provide high quality curriculum and instruction in a safe, supportive and effective learning environment that allows for positive communication between the teacher, parent and student.
ü Notify and distribute a written school level Family Engagement Plan.
ü Make available the School Level Parent Involvement Plan, which is updated periodically, to the local community and all other stakeholders. If the School Level Family Engagement plan is not satisfactory to the parents, the school will submit any comments to the school district.
ü Provide at various times materials, training, meetings and conferences to help parents work with their child to improve their achievement.
ü Ensure, with the assistance of parents, Whitehaven has educated teachers and staff by allowing participation in research based high quality professional development.
ü Give parents reasonable access to staff, to volunteer, participate and observe in their child’s class.
ü Encourage discussion of school-parent compact in relationship to individual child’s achievement.
ü Provide full opportunities for the participation of parents with limited English proficiency, disabilities and migrant to the extent practicable.
ü Coordinated and integrated to the extent feasible and appropriate, parent involvement programs and activities.
Principal Signature ______Date ______
Facilitator Signature ______Date ______
Facilitator Signature ______Date______
Memphis City Schools does not discriminate in its programs or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, handicap/disability, sex or age. For more information, please contact the Office of Equity Compliance at (901) 416-6670.
Revised 8/2012
La Escuela Secundaria de Whitehaven
Escuela de padre / Compacta
2012-2013
El compacto ha sido conjuntamente desarrollado y convenido por Escuela Secundaria Whitehaven, padres, y estudiantes. Este acuerdo perfila como los padres, la escuela, y los estudiantes compartirán la responsabilidad de mejorar el rendimiento académico de estudiante y como la escuela y los padres desarrollarán una sociedad para ayudar a niños a conseguir los estándares altos del Estado. Los caminos de los cuales cada padre será responsable de apoyar el proceso educativo de su niño también serán descritos. Además, esto se dirige a la importancia de comunicación entre padres, escuela, y estudiantes.
Acuerdo de Padre/Guarda
Es importante que mi niño sea acertado; por lo tanto, seré responsable de apoyar el aprendizaje de mi niño como sigue:
Ö Ver que mi niño es puntual y asiste a escuelas con regularidad, en el uniforme escolar.
Ö Apoyar la escuela en sus esfuerzos para mantener la disciplina apropiada.
Ö Animar a mi niño a estar listo para la clase y tener provisiones apropiadas.
Ö Examinar asignaciones diarias y preguntar, cada día, sobre el progreso en cada clase.
Ö Animar los esfuerzos de mi niño y estar disponibles para la pregunta.
Ö La permanencia consciente de lo que mi niño aprende.
Ö Mantener la comunicación con la Escuela Secundaria Whitehaven por periódicamente visitando y ofreciéndose en la escuela de mi niño.
Ö Leer con mi niño y dejar a mi niño verme leído.
Ö Apoyar todas las oportunidades puestas a disposición a mi niño para ser acertados en la escuela.
Firma ______Fecha ______
Acuerdo de Estudiante
Es importante que yo trabaje a la mejor de mi capacidad; por lo tanto, me esforzaré por hacer lo siguiente:
Ö Asistir a la escuela con regularidad, a tiempo con los instrumentos necesarios.
Ö Aporte al ambiente de aprendizaje en una manera positiva.
Ö Completo y asignaciones de tarea de vuelta.
Ö Observar horas de estudio regulares.
Ö Conformar a reglas de la conducta de estudiante, en nivel de distrito y escuela.
Ö Aprovechar oportunidades disponibles para ayudarme a ser acertado.
Firma ______Fecha ______
Firma ______Fecha ______
Firma ______Fecha ______
La Escuela Secundaria de Whitehaven
Escuela de padre / Compacta
2012-2013
El compacto ha sido conjuntamente desarrollado y convenido por Escuela Secundaria Whitehaven, padres, y estudiantes. Este acuerdo perfila como los padres, la escuela, y los estudiantes compartirán la responsabilidad de mejorar el rendimiento académico de estudiante y como la escuela y los padres desarrollarán una sociedad para ayudar a niños a conseguir los estándares altos del Estado. Los caminos de los cuales cada padre será responsable de apoyar el proceso educativo de su niño también serán descritos. Además, esto se dirige a la importancia de comunicación entre padres, escuela, y estudiantes.
Acuerdo de Profesor
Es importante que los estudiantes consigan; por lo tanto, me esforzaré por hacer lo siguiente:
Ö Proporcionar asignaciones de tarea significativas para estudiantes.
Ö Participar en la comunicación en curso con padres, incluso informes sobre la marcha de estudiante frecuentes. Sostenga conferencias de padre/profesor en varios tiempos.
Ö Animar a padres a visitar y observar el aula de su niño en una base regular.
Ö Usar actividades especiales en el aula para hacer el aprendizaje agradable.
Ö Activamente participe en actividades de desarrollo profesionales que se concentran en logro de estudiante y creación de lazos positivos con padres y otros grupos de presión.
Ö Seguir esforzando por encontrar y acomodar las necesidades de todos los estudiantes.
1a Firma de período ______Fecha ______
2a Firma de período ______Fecha ______
3a Firma de período ______Fecha ______
4a Firma de período ______Fecha ______
5a Firma de período ______Fecha ______
6a Firma de período ______Fecha ______
7a Firma de período ______Fecha ______
Responsabilidad Escolar
El principal de la Escuela Secundaria Whitehaven, apoyo esta forma de la participación paternal; por lo tanto, me esforzaré por hacer el siguiente:
ü Proporcionar el plan de estudios de alta calidad y la instrucción en un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro, soportante y eficaz que tiene la comunicación positiva en cuenta entre el profesor, padre y estudiante.
ü Notificar y distribuir un Plan de Compromiso de Familia de nivel de escuela escrito.
ü Poner el Plan de Participación de Padre de Nivel Escolar a disposición, que es actualizado periódicamente, a la comunidad local y todos otros grupos de presión. Si el plan de Compromiso de Familia de Nivel Escolar no es satisfactorio a los padres, la escuela presentará cualquier comentario al distrito escolar.
ü Proveer en varios materiales de tiempos, formación, reuniones y conferencias para ayudar al trabajo de padres con su niño a mejorar su logro.
ü Asegurar, con la ayuda de padres, Whitehaven ha educado a profesores y personal permitiendo a la participación en la investigación desarrollo profesional de alta calidad basado.
ü Dar a padres el acceso razonable al personal, ofrecerse, participar y observar en la clase de su niño.
ü Animar la discusión del padre escolar compacto en la relación al logro del niño individual.
ü Proporcionar oportunidades llenas de la participación de padres con habilidad inglesa limitada, discapacidades y especie migratoria al grado practicable.
ü Coordinado e integrado al grado programas de participación factibles y apropiados, paternales y actividades.
Firma ______Fecha ______