TITLE I PROGRAM PARENT ORIENTATION WASILLA MIDDLE SCHOOL

TITLE I PROGRAM PARENT ORIENTATION WASILLA MIDDLE SCHOOL Matanuska Susitna School District 2020 -2021

What is Title I � Title I is the part of the Federal No Child Left Behind Act that supports programs in schools and school districts to improve the learning of children from low-income families. The purpose of Title I is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards as measured by state academic assessments.

Wasilla Middle School Operates a Title I Schoolwide Program

What is a Schoolwide Program � � The school uses Title I funds to upgrade the entire educational program of the school. Title I funds are used to serve all children in order to raise academic achievement for the entire school. Title I funds will also be used to provide additional assistance to students who experience difficulties in meeting the State’s performance targets. Federal, state, and local services and programs are coordinated and integrated. All programs support the schoolwide plan.

What Must A School Do To Have A Schoolwide Program? � � The school must have a student population of at least 40% low income. The school must collect and analyze data that effects student achievement. The school must develop, with input from the community, a comprehensive school plan; the comprehensive plan can overlap with a school improvement plan. The planning team must annually review the effectiveness of the plan and adjust when necessary.

Planning Team � � � � � Casey Hull-Principal Allegra Butler-Assistant Principal Tracy Collum-Title 1 Coordinator Tyann Nelson-Counselor Ginger Pettijohn-Teacher Brian Beaudry-Teacher Mike Devine-Parent Holli Schachle-Parent Steve Young-Parent

What Services Does Wasilla Offer With Title I Funding? � � � � Wasilla uses Title funds to provide an additional teacher. After school enrichment program Technology software and curriculum Family involvement activities Transition activities Career exploration field trips Staff Professional Development

Title I Budget Overview � � Total FY 21 Title I Budget amount: $151, 424 FY 21 Discretionary Budget amount: $55, 778 Title Budget Breakdown: Staffing (teacher and sub days) Transportation Chromebook Computers Family Involvement Contracted Services $114, 000 $10, 000 $20, 000 $5, 000 $2000

Who We Are Current Enrollment: 578 � In Building 465 � At Home Learners 113 Males: 322 Females: 253 � 6 th Grade: 203 � 7 th Grade: 177 � 8 th Grade: 195 �

Who We Are Breakdown Of Ethnicity 60% White 13% Multi Ethnicity 1% Asian 2% American Indian 15% Alaska Native 7% Hispanic 1% Black 1% Hawaiian

Who We Are � � 52% or 354 students qualify for free or reduced lunch. *District qualifier for Title I funding is 40%

How Are We Doing As A School 4 star ASPI rating 2013 -2014 school year. New rating system went into place July 2013 25% of rating is based upon attendance Current and previous years’ school data can be found at: http: //education. alaska. gov/TLS/Assessment/acco untability. html

Schoolwide Percent Proficient 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Reading Language 2016 2017 Math 2018 2019

6 th Grade Spring RIT Level 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 Reading Language 2015 2016 Math 2017 2018 2019

7 th Grade Spring RIT Level 233 228 223 218 213 208 Reading Language 2015 2016 Math 2017 2018 219

8 th Grade Spring RIT Level 240 235 230 225 220 215 210 205 Reading Language 2015 2016 Math 2017 2018 2019

6 th Grade Proficiency PEAK 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Math Language Arts 2017 2018 2019

7 th Grade Proficiency PEAK 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Math Language Arts 2017 2018 2019

8 th Grade Proficiency PEAK 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Math Language Arts 2017 2018 2019

Schoolwide Data 2014 SBA Data Percent Proficient Reading 86% Writing 78% Math 73% Average daily attendance 93% ASPI Score: 90. 41% (4 Star School)

Title I Parent Notification Requirements

Parent Involvement Policy � Our Parent Involvement policy is located here and online.

Parent School Compact � Please review the handout and sign and return to the teachers. Thank you

Parent’s Right To Know Student Achievement � � State Assessment reports will be provided at parent conferences if we get them in time. If they don’t arrive before p/c they will be provided and reviewed shortly after the results come in. We expect State AMP scores to arrive within the next six weeks. Teachers will deliver the information on District assessments in parent-teacher conferences.

Parent’s Right to Know – Non-Highly Qualified Teachers � � � Schools are required to notify parents if their child has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher that is not highly qualified. Parents have the right to request the qualification of teachers. As in past years, Wasilla’s teachers are highly qualified in many subjects but not all subjects. We are working to assist our teachers to achieve highly qualified status for all subjects.

How Can You Be Involved? � � � Upon the request of parents, the school must provide opportunities for regular meetings for parents to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions about the education of their children. The school must respond to any such suggestions as soon as practicably possible. Many opportunities exist for parents to be involved in decisions at the school including: Calendar committee, Title I planning, Field Trip Planning and Open House Planning

Questions?

Contact Information � � � Wasilla Middle School Principal: Casey Hull Assistant Principal: Allegra Butler Administrative Secretary: Roberta Bissell ADDRESS: 650 Bogard Road, Wasilla, AK 99654 Phone: 907 -352 -5300 Fax: 907 -352 -5380