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Jefferson Parent and Family Engagement

THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy

2025-2026

 

Statement of Purpose

The Jefferson community will work collaboratively to meet the social emotional and academic needs of all students in a safe and respectful environment.  All teachers and staff will work collaboratively to provide rigorous and differentiated instruction.  All stakeholders will feel valued and be committed to a learning community in which every child reaches his or her potential.

 

All students will leave our school as confident, independent, successful members of society filled with a desire to continue their education far into the future, knowing they have all the tools necessary to make their future dreams come true.

 

  • Literacy for All
  • Relevant, Student-Centered Learning Experiences
  • Learning is an Adventure for Students and Teachers

 

Parental Involvement in Developing the Policy

The Jefferson Elementary School Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy is developed using data results from parent surveys and is created and reviewed by the Jefferson School Site Council. The Home-School Compact is a three-way pledge between parents/guardians, students, and teachers. 

 

Annual Meeting for Title I Parents

At the annual school-wide meeting, parents/guardians are given information about Title I requirements.  Parents/guardians are involved in all aspects of the Title I program, including its design, implementation, and evaluation. They are invited to District and School Site Council meetings. Notices about meetings are posted in English and Armenian on Parent Square, the Jefferson Website at https://www.jefferson.gusd.net, Jefferson front office, as well as in Peachjar.

 

Home-School Compact

According to Title I regulations, improved student achievement is shared equally among teachers, parents/guardians and students.  The Home-School Compact (1) describes the school’s responsibility to provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive learning environment, (2) describes the responsibility and the importance of communication between parents/guardians and teachers on an ongoing basis, and (3) describes the students’ responsibility for their own learning. It is explained and discussed at Back to School Night and is signed by teachers, parents/guardians and students. All stakeholders discuss the compact before signing it.  The School Site Council evaluates and updates the Home-School Compact for the following school year. 

 

Types of Parental Involvement

  • Weekly review and sign Thursday Folders, including any important communication
  • Parent messages through Parent Square, Jefferson website, Peach Jar and school marquee
  • Beginning of the year parent/guardian orientations
  • Participation in District and School Site Councils
  • Participation in District and school English Learner Advisory Committees (DELAC/ELAC)
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Participation in school wide events (e.g. Spirit Ceremony, assemblies, book fair, field trips, fundraisers, Coffee with the Principal)
  • Family forum and family seminars
  • Parenting classes on various topics (e.g. nutrition, discipline, bullying, attendance, family issues)
  • Opportunities to volunteer at school
  • Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and Jefferson Foundation

 

 

Matching Programs to the Needs of our Community

           

           Each year, the School Site Council evaluates the needs of parents/guardians and students based on data from assessments and surveys. Programs and learning opportunities are provided based on the evaluation of this data.

 

Staff/Parent Communication

 

Communication with parents/guardians includes notices and school work sent home in Thursday folders, calendars, marquee messages, informal and formal conferences, progress reports, report cards, informal notes, Parent Square communication, student planners, student contract feedback, GUSD and Jefferson websites, Peachjar, and various

online communication platforms (Google classroom, Class Dojo, Blooms, etc).

 

Communication is provided in English and Armenian.

 

Evaluation

 

The School Site Council reviews and evaluates the school Parent and Family Engagement Policy each year.  The results are used to develop the policy for the following school year.

 

Parent Workshops