Title I

School-Parent/Family Compact

9^th Grade

Beach High School

School Year 2025 - 2026

Revision Date: 09 /10/2025

 

Beach High School students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

 

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

 

It is a jointly developed written commitment describing how all members of a school community—families, teachers, principals, and students—agree to share responsibility for student learning. This compact helps bridge the learning connection between school and home.

 

 

Beach High School invited all families to attend our Annual Parent Forum to review, provide input, and revise this Family-Parent School Compact, as well as the school wide plan, our Family Policy and the familial involvement budget. Additionally, family feedback and comments regarding this compact are welcome during the school year through email or an online form under the “Title I” tab on the website (Beach.sccpss.com). The compact is posted on our school web site (by grade level) for families to view and submit feedback throughout the year. All family feedback received during the year will be used to revise the compact for the next school year. Families can also give feedback during family meetings and activities.  The monthly calendar of family and community events can be found under the “Title I” tab on the website and flyers will be sent home with the students.

 

Families, students, teachers, and faculty members work together to provide input and develop our Family– Parent School Compact.  Each school year, two meetings are held for families, teachers, and students to compare the compact with school data to review our progress and assess our goals. 

This compact is jointly developed to meet the needs and goals of our school and students.

We encourage all families to provide feedback on the compact throughout the school year.  Please call (912) 395-5330, or visit our Web site, Beach.sccpss.com, click on the “Title I” link to learn more information.

 

 

 

 

 

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the District’s and school’s goals for student academic achievement. 

 

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

 

To ensure all students are college and career ready; to provide a supportive learning environment that is conducive to teaching and learning; to maximize family and community engagement that contributes to the advancement of student success; to build professional capacity in order to achieve a premier student-focused workforce.

 

 

Goal 1 Promote the development of foundational skills and expand early learning opportunities.

Goal 2 Advance proficiency in literacy and numeracy through high quality instruction and support for diverse learners.

Goal 3 Enhance learning opportunities to develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed for workforce development and college readiness.

Goal 4 Provide high quality support and services for whole child development.

 

Beach High School GOALS:

Increase the percentage of proficient or higher learners on the Georgia Milestone Assessments (GMAS) by 3% in the Subject areas of Biology, U.S. History, 10th Grade Literature, and Algebra 1. Increase the percentage of students reading on/above Grade Level as measured by Lexile scores by 3% of the SY25 score, as measured by the MAP pre- and post-assessments, by May 2026. Increase the overall Graduation Rate from 86.9% to 89.5% by June of 2026.

 

 

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

Beach High School is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

·         Monthly Information Sessions

·         Postcards/Flyers/ Newsletters/ Letters Home

·         Telephone Calls/ group callouts/ text messages/ emails  

·         Family/Teacher Conferences

·         Family and Student Power School

·         School Website/Marquee

 

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

Beach High School offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.  

·      Open House (July 2025)

·      Annual Title I Meeting (September 2025)

·      Family-Teacher, and Student Conferences

·      Saturday School (Monthly)

·      Grade Level Parent Night Meetings

·      Annual Parent Family Forum (April 2026)

                         

 

Invitations for all events will be posted in the school, on the website, as a text reminder, and on the marquee at least two weeks in advance.  Flyers will also be sent home with the students.  

 

Do you have any questions about your student’s education?

 

Contact our Family Engagement Facilitator, Mrs. Mann at Phone: (912) 395-5330 or Lakeesha.Mann@sccpss.com.

 

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to:

 

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Beach High School will:

·          Provide handbook / resource guide on how to use vocabulary in context for families.

·          Conduct Writing workshops for families in which ideas for the writing process are shared.

·          Model (show) and provide critical reading strategies resources during class as well as during parent conferences/workshops.

·          Provide handbook / resource guide that contain examples of problems and solutions for Algebra 1

·          Conduct parent workshops to demonstrate the math being taught in 9th grade.

·          Reinforce understanding and process of order of operations using flashcards.

 

PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We, as parents, will:

·          Review the vocabulary handbook / resource guide and assist their student at home.

·          Attend the writing workshops with their student to be able to assist at home.

·          Practice critical reading strategies with their student by providing additional reading materials at home.

·          Work with their student using the handbook / resource guide.

·          Attend the workshop with their student to help them with their course work.

·          Reinforce by reviewing with my student on a weekly basis understanding and process of order of operations using flashcards.

 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

I, the student, will:

·          Use handbook / resource guide to study vocabulary at home.

·          Attend the writing workshops with family in order to be proficient in writing.

·          Use critical reading strategies as they prepare for tests/quizzes at home.

·          Use the handbook / resource guide to complete math assignment and prepare for tests/quizzes.

·          Attend the workshops with the family to gain a deeper understanding of Algebra.

·          Practice understanding and process of order of operations using flashcards.

 

As a sign of your commitment to working together to help your child succeed, please sign the SIGNATURES PAGE provided with this compact and return it to your child’s teacher. Thank you!

School-Parent/Family Compact

10^th Grade

Beach High School

School Year 2025 - 2026

Revision Date: 09/10/2025

 

Beach High School students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

 

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

 

It is a jointly developed written commitment describing how all members of a school community—families, teachers, principals, and students—agree to share responsibility for student learning. This compact helps bridge the learning connection between school and home.

 

Beach High School invited all families to attend our Annual Parent Forum to review, provide input, and revise this Family-Parent School Compact, as well as the school wide plan, our Family Policy and the familial involvement budget. Additionally, family feedback and comments regarding this compact are welcome during the school year through email or an online form under the “Title I” tab on the website (Beach.sccpss.com) . The compact is posted on our school web site (by grade level) for families to view and submit feedback throughout the year. All family feedback received during the year will be used to revise the compact for the next school year. Families can also give feedback during family meetings and activities.  The monthly calendar of family and community events can be found under the “Title I” tab on the website and flyers will be sent home with the students.

 

Families, students, teachers, and faculty members work together to provide input and develop our           Family– Parent School Compact.  Each school year, two meetings are held for families, teachers, and students to compare the compact with school data to review our progress and assess our goals.  This compact is jointly developed to meet the needs and goals of our school and students.

We encourage all families to provide feedback on the compact throughout the school year.  Please call (912) 395-5330, or visit our Web site, Beach.sccpss.com, click on the “Title I” link to learn more information.

 

 

 

 

 

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the District’s and school’s goals for student academic achievement. 

 

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

 

To ensure all students are college and career ready; to provide a supportive learning environment that is conducive to teaching and learning; to maximize family and community engagement that contributes to the advancement of student success; to build professional capacity in order to achieve a premier student-focused workforce

 

Goal 1 Promote the development of foundational skills and expand early learning opportunities.

Goal 2 Advance proficiency in literacy and numeracy through high quality instruction and support for diverse learners.

Goal 3 Enhance learning opportunities to develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed for workforce development and college readiness.

Goal 4 Provide high quality support and services for whole child development.

 

Beach High School GOALS:

Increase the percentage of proficient or higher learners on the Georgia Milestone Assessments (GMAS) by 3% in the Subject areas of Biology, U.S. History, 10th Grade Literature, and Algebra 1. Increase the percentage of students reading on/above Grade Level as measured by Lexile scores by 3% of the SY25 score, as measured by the MAP pre- and post-assessments, by May 2026. Increase the overall Graduation Rate from 86.9% to 89.5% by June of 2026.

 

 

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

Beach High School is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

·         Monthly Information Sessions

·         Postcards/Flyers/ Newsletters/ Letters Home

·         Telephone Calls/ group callouts/ text messages/ emails  

·         Family/Teacher Conferences

·         Family and Student Power School

·         School Website/Marquee

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

Beach High School offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.  

·     Open House (July 2025)

·     Annual Title I Meeting (September 2025)

·     Family-Teacher, and Student Conferences

·     Saturday School (Monthly)

·     Grade Level Parent Night Meetings

·     Annual Parent Family Forum (April 2026)

                         

 

Invitations for all events will be posted in the school, on the website, as a text reminder, and on the marquee at least two weeks in advance.  Flyers will also be sent home with the students.  

 

Do you have any questions about your student’s education?

 

Contact our Family Engagement Facilitator, Mrs. Mann at Phone: (912) 395-5330 or Lakeesha.Mann@sccpss.com.

 

 To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to:

 

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Beach High School will:

·         Model (show) at parent workshops how to use the writing process to complete argumentative writing assignments. 

·         Provide a handbook/reference guide and rubric on conducting (doing) research to include step by step guidelines.

·         Provide varied reading materials to encourage reading at home.

·         Create a handbook/reference guide with examples of problems for use with practice at home.

·         Provide opportunities for families to learn the concept of functions & how skills can be used in a real-world setting.

·         Provide a list of resources and tutorial opportunities for students to practice the math problems with the assistance.

PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We, as parents, will:

·         Attend the workshops with their student to understand the writing process by participating in at-home activity.

·         Review their student’s writing using the with their research writing handbook/reference guide and rubric.

·         Provide opportunities to discuss the reading materials with their student.

·         Help their student with Algebra II by referring the handbook/reference guide

·         Discuss with their student examples of the concept of functions and notice in real world setting use.

·         Support student attending tutorial sessions.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

I, the student, will:

·         Attend parent workshops to gain a deeper understanding of the writing process.

·         Utilize the handbook/reference guide and rubric as they work on their research writing.

·         Read at home and discuss with their family to show an understanding of the story or information.

·         Use the handbook/reference guide for homework or preparation for tests/quizzes.

·         Attend family workshops and recognize how math concept of functions and how they are used in a real work setting and discuss with the family and class.

·         Participate in tutorials and use resource listing to support their understanding of math concepts.

As a sign of your commitment to working together to help your child succeed, please sign the SIGNATURES PAGE provided with this compact and return it to your child’s teacher. Thank you!

School-Parent/Family Compact

11^th Grade

Beach High School

School Year 2025 - 2026

Revision Date: 09/10/2025

 

Beach High School students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

 

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

 

It is a jointly developed written commitment describing how all members of a school community—families, teachers, principals, and students—agree to share responsibility for student learning. This compact helps bridge the learning connection between school and home.

 

 

Beach High School invited all families to attend our Annual Parent Forum to review, provide input, and revise this Family-Parent School Compact, as well as the school wide plan, our Family Policy and the familial involvement budget. Additionally, family feedback and comments regarding this compact are welcome during the school year through email or an online form under the “Title I” tab on the website (Beach.sccpss.com) . The compact is posted on our school web site (by grade level) for families to view and submit feedback throughout the year. All family feedback received during the year will be used to revise the compact for the next school year. Families can also give feedback during family meetings and activities.  The monthly calendar of family and community events can be found under the “Title I” tab on the website and flyers will be sent home with the students.

 

 Families, students, teachers, and faculty members work together to provide input and develop our Family– Parent School Compact.  Each school year, two meetings are held for families, teachers, and students to compare the compact with school data to review our progress and assess our goals.  This compact is jointly developed to meet the needs and goals of our school and students.

We encourage all families to provide feedback on the compact throughout the school year.  Please call (912) 395-5330, or visit our Web site, Beach.sccpss.com, click on the “Title I” link to learn more information.

 

 

 

 

 

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the District’s and school’s goals for student academic achievement. 

 

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

 

To ensure all students are college and career ready; to provide a supportive learning environment that is conducive to teaching and learning; to maximize family and community engagement that contributes to the advancement of student success; to build professional capacity in order to achieve a premier student-focused workforce

 Goal 1 Promote the development of foundational skills and expand early learning opportunities.

Goal 2 Advance proficiency in literacy and numeracy through high quality instruction and support for diverse learners.

Goal 3 Enhance learning opportunities to develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed for workforce development and college readiness.

Goal 4 Provide high quality support and services for whole child development.

 

Beach High School GOALS:

Increase the percentage of proficient or higher learners on the Georgia Milestone Assessments (GMAS) by 3% in the Subject areas of Biology, U.S. History, 10th Grade Literature, and Algebra 1. Increase the percentage of students reading on/above Grade Level as measured by Lexile scores by 3% of the SY25 score, as measured by the MAP pre- and post-assessments, by May 2026. Increase the overall Graduation Rate from 86.9% to 89.5% by June of 2026.

 

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

Beach High School is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

·          Monthly Information Sessions

·          Postcards/Flyers/ Newsletters/ Letters Home

·          Telephone Calls/ group callouts/ text messages/ emails  

·          Family/Teacher Conferences

·          Family and Student Power School

·          School Website/Marquee

 

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

Beach High School offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.  

·          Open House (July 2025)

·          Annual Title I Meeting (September 2025)

·          Family-Teacher, and Student Conferences

·          Saturday School (Monthly)

·          Grade Level Parent Night Meetings

·          Annual Parent Family Forum (April 2026)

Invitations for all events will be posted in the school, on the website, as a text reminder, and on the marquee at least two weeks in advance.  Flyers will also be sent home with the students.  

 

Do you have any questions about your student’s education?

 

Contact our Family Engagement Facilitator, Mrs. Mann at Phone: (912) 395-5330 or Lakeesha.Mann@sccpss.com.

 

 To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to:

 

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Beach High School will:

·          Provide a list of high-impact SAT/ACT vocabulary words.

·          Model (show) to families the steps involved in “Writing to Inform.”

·          Model (show) and send home strategies to use while completing narrative writing assignments (providing detail) during parent conferences/workshops.

·          Provide handbook / resource guide that contain Geometry formulas and functions as a study guide.

·          Model (show) to families at workshops the math curriculum and demonstrate concepts being taught.

·          Provide examples of where to observe (see) and discuss what it means to describe circles and their properties with and without coordinates and how this can be seen in the real world.

 

PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We, as parents, will:

·       Help student learn the high-impact SAT/ACT vocabulary words by reviewing and quizzing each week at home.

·       Assist the student with their “Writing to Inform” writing assignment by referring to the steps provided.

·       Attend the parent conferences/workshops and learn the writing strategies.

·       Work with their student using the handbook / resource guide provided.

·       Attend the workshop with their student to help them with Geometry.

·       Discuss with their student what it means to describe circles and their properties with and without coordinates and how this can be seen in the real world.

 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

I, the student, will:

·          Use the high-impact SAT/ACT vocabulary list at home to practice with family.

·          Use the “Writing to Inform” steps as a guideline while completing writing assignments at home.

·          Attend the parent conferences/workshops with family in order to understand writing strategies.

·          Use the handbook / resource guide while preparing for tests and quizzes at home.

·          Attend the workshops with their families to gain a deeper understanding of geometry concepts.

·          Observe (see) and discuss with their family what it means to describe circles and their properties with and without coordinates and how this can be seen in the real world.

 

As a sign of your commitment to working together to help your child succeed, please sign the SIGNATURES PAGE provided with this compact and return it to your child’s teacher. Thank you!

School-Parent/Family Compact

12^th Grade

Beach High School

School Year 2025 - 2026

Revision Date: 09/10/2025

 

Beach High School students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

 

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

 

It is a jointly developed written commitment describing how all members of a school community—families, teachers, principals, and students—agree to share responsibility for student learning. This compact helps bridge the learning connection between school and home.

 

Beach High School invited all families to attend our Annual Parent Forum to review, provide input, and revise this Family-Parent School Compact, as well as the school wide plan, our Family Policy and the familial involvement budget. Additionally, family feedback and comments regarding this compact are welcome during the school year through email or an online form under the “Title I” tab on the website (Beach.sccpss.com) . The compact is posted on our school web site (by grade level) for families to view and submit feedback throughout the year. All family feedback received during the year will be used to revise the compact for the next school year. Families can also give feedback during family meetings and activities.  The monthly calendar of family and community events can be found under the “Title I” tab on the website and flyers will be sent home with the students. 

 

Families, students, teachers, and faculty members work together to provide input and develop our Family– Parent School Compact.  Each school year, two meetings are held for families, teachers, and students to compare the compact with school data to review our progress and assess our goals.  This compact is jointly developed to meet the needs and goals of our school and students.

 

We encourage all families to provide feedback on the compact throughout the school year.  Please call (912) 395-5330, or visit our Web site, Beach.sccpss.com, click on the “Title I” link to learn more information.

 

 

 

 

 

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the District’s and school’s goals for student academic achievement. 

 

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

 

To ensure all students are college and career ready; to provide a supportive learning environment that is conducive to teaching and learning; to maximize family and community engagement that contributes to the advancement of student success; to build professional capacity in order to achieve a premier student-focused workforce

 

Goal 1 Promote the development of foundational skills and expand early learning opportunities.

Goal 2 Advance proficiency in literacy and numeracy through high quality instruction and support for diverse learners.

Goal 3 Enhance learning opportunities to develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed for workforce development and college readiness.

Goal 4 Provide high quality support and services for whole child development.

 

Beach High School GOALS:

Increase the percentage of proficient or higher learners on the Georgia Milestone Assessments (GMAS) by 3% in the Subject areas of Biology, U.S. History, 10th Grade Literature, and Algebra 1. Increase the percentage of students reading on/above Grade Level as measured by Lexile scores by 3% of the SY25 score, as measured by the MAP pre- and post-assessments, by May 2026. Increase the overall Graduation Rate from 86.9% to 89.5% by June of 2026.

 

 

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

Beach High School is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

 

·         Monthly Information Sessions

·         Postcards/Flyers/ Newsletters/ Letters Home

·         Telephone Calls/ group callouts/ text messages/ emails 

·         Family/Teacher Conferences

·         Family and Student Power School

·         School Website/Marquee

 

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

Beach High School offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.  

·     Open House (July 2025)

·     Annual Title I Meeting (September 2025)

·     Family-Teacher, and Student Conferences

·     Saturday School (Monthly)

·     Grade Level Parent Night Meetings

·     Annual Parent Family Forum (April 2026)

 

 

Invitations for all events will be posted in the school, on the website, as a text reminder, and on the marquee at least two weeks in advance.  Flyers will also be sent home with the students.  

 

Do you have any questions about your student’s education?

 

Contact our Family Engagement Facilitator, Mrs. Mann at Phone: (912) 395-5330 or Lakeesha.Mann@sccpss.com.

 

 To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to:

 

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Beach High School will:

·          Provide a list of high-impact SAT/ACT/ASVAB vocabulary words.

·          Create a Research Paper writing handbook / resource guide to be kept at home and shared with families.

·          Share information, resources, and rubrics on college readiness for English courses with students and families during conferences/workshops.

·          Conduct information sessions and advisement discussions to include review of progress reports, current grade status, post-secondary planning for life after high school, and senior nights/events.

 

PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We, as parents, will:

·          Review with their student the list of high-impact SAT/ACT/ASVAB vocabulary words.

·          Guide their students using the Research Paper writing handbook / resource guide to be kept at home.

·          Attend the conferences/workshops with their student on college readiness for English courses with students.

·          Support their student progress towards graduation by discussing and reviewing the information provided during the information sessions and advisement discussions to include review of progress reports, current grade status, post-secondary planning for life after high school, and senior nights/events.

 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

I, the student, will:

·          Use the list of high-impact SAT/ACT/ASVAB vocabulary words.

·          Use the Research Paper writing handbook / resource guide to be kept at home  when completing research assignment in all content areas

·          Attend the parent conferences/workshops on college readiness for English courses with students.

·          Actively participate in information sessions and advisement discussions to include review of progress reports, current grade status, post-secondary planning for life after high school, and senior nights/events as well as monitor (observe and check progress of) all of their grades and will keep their parents informed about all senior meetings and communications.

As a sign of your commitment to working together to help your child succeed, please sign the SIGNATURES PAGE provided with this compact and return it to your child’s teacher. Thank you!

https://www.sccpss.com/departments/academics/lss/compensatory-services/title-i/family-engagement

Family Engagement Policy and Plan for Shared Student Success

School Year 2025-2026

Revision Date: 09/10/25

 

Beach High School

3001 Hopkins Street
Savannah, Georgia 31405
Phone: (912) 395-5330
FAX: (912) 201-5096

 

Principal: Emanuel McCall                            Assistant Principal: Chandra Peay

Assistant Principal: James McNeal            Assistant Principal: Sarah McCallar                                         

 

 

What is a Family Engagement Policy?

A Parent and Family Engagement Policy is a plan that describes how Beach High School will provide opportunities to improve family engagement to support student learning.  We value the contributions and involvement of families to establish an equal partnership for the common goal of improving student achievement.  This plan describes the different ways that the school will support family engagement and how families can help plan and participate in activities and events to promote student learning at school and at home (Section 1116) of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015.

 

Where is the Family Engagement Policy available?

The Family Engagement Policy will be distributed to all families at the beginning of the school year through student communication folders. Additionally, copies are available in the Family Center, where you may also view it and provide feedback. The Policy will also be posted on the school’s website and shared at the Annual Title I meeting.

 

How is it jointly developed/revised?

The following actions were taken to involve parents/guardians in the joint development of school-parent/family compacts that outline how school staff, parents/guardians, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the state’s high standards:

 

·   An invitation to attend the Annual Title I Family Forum was sent to parents in the spring of the previous school year, offering parents/guardians the opportunity to help plan for the upcoming school year.

·   A final Family Engagement Policy and School-Family Compact(s), with all of the feedback incorporated, will be posted on school website, presented at fall Annual Title I meeting, sent home with all students to serve as an agreement between the school, parents, and students of the shared responsibility for improving student achievement.

 

What is Title I? 

Beach High School is identified as a Title I school as part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Title I is designed to support State and local school reform efforts tied to challenging state academic standards and reinforce and enhance efforts to improve teaching and learning for students.  Title I programs must be based on effective means of improving student achievement and include strategies to support family involvement. All Title I schools must jointly develop a written family engagement policy with all families . 

 

Who is the purpose of Title I?  

All students participating in the Title I, Part A program and their families are encouraged and invited to fully participate in the opportunities described in this policy.  The school will provide opportunities for the participation of families with limited English, disabilities, and families of migratory children. 

 

Implementation

The staff at Beach High School recognizes that the education of students is a responsibility shared with, administrators, teachers, parents, and the community. Maximum learning occurs when parents are actively involved and supportive of the education of their children.  In an effort to enhance and expand parental involvement at the school level, parents will be invited to attend several meetings throughout the year in order to provide input in the planning, the review and the improvement of school-wide Title I programs.

 

In order to provide parents/guardians with continuous communication, opportunities for input, and to increase family engagement, the following mandatory Title I family meetings will be held each academic school year:

 

·   Title I Annual Meeting (Fall) – Introduces the School/Family Compacts, the Family Engagement Policy, the Title I budget, and the School Improvement Plan. Information about the school’s curriculum, assessments, and other important information is also shared at this meeting.

·   Family Forum (Spring) – Provides parents/guardians with the opportunity to provide input on School Improvement Planning, the Family Engagement Budget, the Family Engagement Policy, the School-Parent/Family Compact, and staff training .

 

School-Family Compacts

As part of our family engagement plan, Beach High School and our families develop a school-parent/family compact, which is an agreement that explains how parents/families and teachers will work together to make sure students reach grade-level standards. The compacts are reviewed and updated annually based on feedback from parents, students, and teachers during Title I Annual Meeting and from the Annual Family Engagement Survey. The school-parent/family compacts also are reviewed with families during parent-teacher conferences.

 

1% set-aside for parent and family engagement activities

Each year, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System reserves 1% from the total amount of the Title I, Part A funds it receives to carry out family engagement requirements.

 

Accessibility

In carrying out the parent and family engagement requirements established by Section 1116 of the ESSA, the district family engagement coordinator will communicate and collaborate with the Office for Student Support Services to ensure full opportunities for participation of parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory children including providing information and school reports in a language parents can understand.

GOALS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

 

SCCPSS District Goals:

 

Goal 1: Promote the development of foundational skills and expand early learning opportunities.

Goal 2: Advance proficiency in literacy and numeracy through high quality instruction and support for diverse learners.

Goal 3: Enhance learning opportunities to develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed for workforce development and college readiness.

Goal 4: Provide high quality support and services for whole child development.

 

 

 Beach High School Goals:

 

Goal 1: Increase the percentage of proficient or higher learners on the Georgia Milestone Assessments (GMAS) by 3% in the Subject areas of Biology, U.S. History, 10th Grade Literature, and Algebra 1.

 

Goal 2: Increase the percentage of students reading on/above Grade Level as measured by Lexile scores by 3% of the SY25 score, as measured by the MAP pre- and post-assessments, by May 2026.

 

Goal 3: Increase the overall Graduation Rate from 86.9% to 89.5% by June of 2026.

 

 

Parent and Family Engagement

Beach High School believes that family engagement means the participation of parents and family members in regular two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring:

·        That parents/families play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning.

·        That parents/families are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school.

·        That parents/families are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child.

 

Family Resource Center

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come visit the Family Resource Center to check out books, study materials, and activities to use at home with your child. Computers are available for parents to log into PowerSchool/Parent Access and explore educational resources.

 

If you need support, please reach out to our Family Engagement Facilitator/Family Community Resource Coordinator: Mrs. Lakeesha Mann, 912-395-5330, Lakeesha.mann@sccpss.com

 

2025-2026 FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Events and Activities

 

Beach High School will host the following events to build the capacity for strong family engagement to support a partnership between the school, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement. Parents should contact the school to schedule conferences with teachers/ administrators for dates and times other than the dates listed below.

 

 

Title I Annual Meeting – September

We invite you to an evening of learning and sharing about our Title I program, including our parent

and family engagement policy, the schoolwide plan, the school-parent compacts, and parents’ requirements. Invitations will be emailed and posted in the school newsletter, social media, and local media.

Math Night – TBA

Learn how to make math fun at home.

Parent-Teacher and Student Conferences – Monthly

Scheduled updates on your child’s progress.

Lunch ‘n Learn – Monthly

Gain knowledge about topics relevant to your child’s education.

Parent Appreciation – TBA

A celebration of family engagement and the recognition of its impact on school and student success.

Title I Annual Family Forum – Late February/Early March

Provides an opportunity for parents/family members to participate in discussions with the principal and staff regarding the school improvement plan, family engagement policy, school-parent/family compacts, and the family engagement budget.

 

Building the Foundation

Beach High School will take the following measures to promote and support parents/families as an important foundation of the school in order to strengthen the school and reach our school goals. We will:

 

·     Communicate effectively by ensuring that information related academic standards/assessments, events, etc. is published in a language and format accessible to parents and is communicated in multiple ways.

 

·     Offer training for parents and family members to help further enhance their various educational levels.

·     Partner with early childhood programs, feeder schools, college and career ready resources, or other programs to help prepare parents and their children for successful school transitions.

 

·     Provide necessary materials and handouts for parents/guardians at conferences, meetings, and activities to help parents work with their child to improve their child’s achievement.

 

·     Collaborate with Community Partners to provide information and introduce resources to benefit families.

 

·     Based on parent/guardian feedback, provide staff training to improve communication with parents and ideas to increase family engagement with reading and math activities for our students outside of the classroom.

 

·     Collect feedback from parents and family members at all events, place input cards around the building and post a suggestion form on the school website in order to respond to parents’ requests for additional support for parent and family engagement activities.

 

 

 

Parent and Family Engagement Standards

Beach High School and our parents have adopted the National PTA Standards for Family-School Partnerships as the school’s model in engaging parents, students, and the community. These standards are:

 

1.       Welcoming All Families

2.       Communicating Effectively

3.       Supporting Student Success

4.       Speaking Up for Every Child

5.       Sharing Power

6.       Collaborating with Community

 

SCHOOL COUNCIL

The school council is an advisory body created to offer advice to the principal on matters pertaining to student achievement and school improvement. The school council initiative was created by the Georgia State Legislature as a method of involving parents, teachers, and community stakeholders in the educational process.  It is governed by state law; O.C.G.A § 20-2-85 and O.C.G.A § 20-2-86. The school council is made up of elected parents, appointed community/business members, elected teacher representatives, and the school principal, with the parent group constituting the largest segment. If you would like to learn more about the school council, please contact our principal.

 

Beach High School’s, school council members are:

 

Emanuel McCall, Principal

Keeya Watson, Parent

Alisa Anderson, Parent

Stephanie Garner, Parent

Leonard Brown, Community Partner

Sgt. Brian Fulmore, Teacher

Gabrielle Lane, Teacher

Sherrie Jackson- Savannah State University