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2013-2014
Furnished by Title I Program Funds
Information for parents on the purpose and use
of Title I funds at LMMS and annual notifications
required by Title I Law.
LMMS Policies & Procedures This page contains links to important documents regarding policies and
procedures at Little Mill Middle School. Please click the links below to find out
more about each topic. Find the full description of each document at
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/21092
2013-2014 Student Code of Conduct o The district code of conduct booklet includes rules
for all students in FCSS schools. The dress code for all schools can be found in this booklet. Copies of the booklet went home the first week of school. Additional print copies are available in the Family Resource Center.
LMMS Conduct Card (English) LMMS Conduct Card (Spanish)
o Beginning this school year, LMMS has employed the use of a school wide discipline procedure. Each student brought home a card the first week of school for a parent signature. For questions regarding the discipline policy, please contact Assistant Principal, Jeff Clapper.
House Rules (English) House Rules (Spanish)
o Beginning this school year, LMMS has adopted a house system to give students a chance to make friends and build rapport with others across grade levels. For questions regarding the House System, please contact Tera Alford.
Attendance Policies & Procedures o Attendance policies can be found in further detail in
this booklet and online using the link above. For questions regarding attendance, please contact Brenda Depoorter.
Transportation Information o For information about transportation, please contact
Jennifer Cox.
LITTLE MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL 6800 Little Mill Road Cumming, GA 30041 Phone: 678.965.5000
Fax: 678.965.5001
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Attendance Fax Number: (678) 965-5001
Attendance E-Mail: [email protected]
Regular attendance is essential to success in school. As permitted under the
Georgia compulsory education law and Forsyth County Board of Education
policy, students may be excused for the following reasons:
1. Personal illness or attendance in school that endangers a student’s health
or the health of others.
2. A serious illness or death in a student’s immediate family necessitating
absence from school.
3. A court order or an order by a governmental agency, including preinduction
physical examinations for service in the armed forces,
mandating absence from school.
4. The observance of religious holidays, necessitating absence from school.
5. Conditions rendering attendance impossible or hazardous to student
health or safety.
6. A scheduled medical, dental, or eye examinations of the student.
7. Registering to vote.
8. Visiting with a parent or legal guardian who is in the military service in the
armed forces and has been called to duty for or is on leave from overseas
deployment to a combat zone or combat support post. The student may
be excused for a maximum of 5 days per school year.
Non-school related activities and vacations are considered unexcused.
Late Check-in or Early Check-out:
An unexcused late check-in or early check-out is defined as any time a student
arrives late to school or leaves school early for a reason other than those
defined by the State Board of Education as an excused absence. A combination of
three unexcused late check-ins and/or early check-outs will be considered
one unexcused absence. Students who miss more than half of the time in any
class will be considered absent for that class period. When possible, medical
and dental appointments should be made outside of school hours. If a student is
being checked in or checked out for a doctor’s appointment, a parent note,
physician’s note, or appointment card is required within 5 school days to be
considered excused. After the tenth late check-in or early check-out, a
physician’s note or appointment card is required within 5 school days to be
considered excused.
Students must submit a note or parents must fax or email the attendance
office within five (5) school days for the student's absence to be
considered excused.
The parent/guardian must write the note, fax or e-mail stating the
student’s name, the date(s) of absence(s), and the reason for the
absence.
TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITIES
2013-2014
SEPTEMBER
Annual Meeting
OCTOBER
How to Read Report Cards & Understanding the Grading System
NOVEMBER
Math Night Hands-On Games for Math &
the New Curriculum
DECEMBER
Semester Celebration View Excellent Work from Mustang Students in Academics & the Arts
JANUARY
Spilotto/(Science/Pizza/Bingo) Hands On Science Expo
FEBRUARY
LMMS Underground Curriculum Games In Each Core Area
MARCH
Family Game & BYOT Night
APRIL
Reading CRCT Prep Information
MAY
Summer Program Expo
Actual date of events will be announced in monthly
newsletter, on Facebook, Remind101, Autodialer, &
Marquee.
DISTRICT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS IN TITLE I SCHOOLS
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 is
the largest federally funded educational program. This program, authorized by
Congress, provides additional funds to school districts to help qualifying schools
meet their educational goals. Title I funds are used to promote high academic
achievement for all children, provide a greater focus on teaching and learning,
and improve communication among schools, parents, and communities.
There are five school wide Title I schools in Forsyth County:
Chestatee Elementary,
Cumming Elementary,
Midway Elementary,
Little Mill Middle, and
Otwell Middle School.
Education an application requesting flexibility through waivers of ten Elementary
and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requirements.
The Waiver allows the Forsyth County Schools greater flexibility in the
areas of
improving outcomes for all students,
closing the achievement gaps,
increasing equity, and improving the quality of
instruction.
Beginning with the 2012-2013 school year, Georgia transitioned from Needs
Improvement (NI) distinctions based on Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) reports
to Reward, Priority, Focus, and Alert schools based upon the Waiver formulas. In
addition, a new Single State Accountability System, the College and Career
Readiness Index (CCRPI), serves as a comprehensive report card for all schools
in Georgia. As a parent, you will be notified of the status of our school each year
and will receive information about our school’s CCRPI score.
WE VALUE OUR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT LMMS!
Each year, LMMS will do the following:
We will revise our school-parent compact and parent involvement policy based
upon parent feedback and new school data. The compact will outline how
parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for
improved academic achievement. These documents will be distributed to parents
in multiple ways and in an understandable language, and parents will have the
opportunity to provide input.
will revise our Title I (school improvement) plan based upon new school
data. Your feedback is welcomed as we go through this process. Please send any
comments concerning the Title I plan to your school’s principal.
meeting, at a time convenient for parents, to
ensure that all parents of participating children learn about (1) their child’s
participation in Title I programs,(2) the components of our school’s school wide
Title I plan, requirements of Title I, and each parent’s right to be involved. All
parents will be invited and are encouraged to attend.
that as many parents as possible can attend.
y information concerning (1) a
description of our school’s curriculum, (2) your child’s standardized assessment
results, (3) other assessments used to measure your child’s progress and
expectations concerning the levels that students are expected to meet, and (4)
ways that you can monitor your child’s progress and work with our school to
improve your child’s academic achievement.
involved in decision-making. These include completing school surveys, talking
with teachers and administrators about your child’s needs, and participating in
Title I meetings.
are budgeted in our school. 1% of our district’s Title I budget is set aside for
parental involvement, including promoting family literacy and parenting skills.
At least 95 percent of the 1 percent goes directly to schools. We will seek your
input concerning how these funds should be spent.
ted with Title I, Part A funds are highly qualified. As a parent,
you may request certain information about the professional qualifications of your
child’s classroom teachers. Also, we will notify you if your child has been taught
for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified.
LITTLE MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL WAS AMONG THE
STATES’ TOP TITLE I SCHOOLS FOR THE 2012-2013
SCHOOL YEAR RECEIVING THE AWARD FOR TOP
PERFORMING SCHOOL.
THIS MEANS THAT LMMS IS AMONG THE TOP 5% TO
TITLE I SCHOOLS IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA.
LMMS Grading Policy
Students in grades six through eight receive grade reports on a quarterly basis
throughout the school year. The interim reports are issued at the nine and 27
week points and the report cards are issued at 18 and 36 weeks. The reports
include a numerical average for the grading period as well as a formative and
summative grade breakdown.
Summative and Formative Grades
The grades are weighted 80% summative and 20% formative to formulate the
average. In addition, the reports include a three point rubric defining Work
Habits that impact student achievement.
To view information about report cards and work habits, visit the FCSS webpage
for Grades and Reporting http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/page/239
LMMS 2013-2014 REPORT CARD SCHEDULE
Semester One:
– 4 ½ week progress report
– 9 week progress report
– 13 ½ week progress report
– first semester report card
Semester Two:
– 4 ½ week progress report
– 9 week progress report
– 13 ½ week progress report
– second semester report card (mailed)
TITLE I REQUIRED NOTIFICATONS 2013-2014
Title I guidelines require that parents be notified on a timely
basis with information concerning the academic progress of their children as well
as the programs available for their child in school. LMMS Title I program
provides information in a variety of ways to meet the needs of all families. You
will find the required notifications here, as well as throughout the year through
face to face meetings, mail, and email as is appropriate.
Here is a list of this year's notifications and where you can look for further
information. Find links to each document at
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/42579
ESEA Title I Explanation - prior to acceptance of Waiver ESEA Flexibility Waiver FAQs LEA Status - Title I Award School School-Parent Compact Written Parental Involvement Policy Approved August 2013 Parent
Involvement Set Aside Presentation from May 2013 Community Resources/Parent Resource Room at Hill
Center Written Complaint Procedure Teacher and Paraprofessional Qualifications - Parents may
request teacher qualifications by contacting Principal, Connie McCrary
Annual Meeting 2013 Invitation Letter #1- Invite in Welcome Letter to arrive via mail week of August 19, 2013
Academic Program - CCGPS/Common Core/RTI schedule School Report Card Report Card Schedule Limited English Proficient Program Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities Program Comprehensive LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP)
Spanish versions of these documents are available upon request to Title I Family
Engagement Coordinator, Kim DeRose 678.965.5000 Ext. 342203
DISTRICT LEVEL SPED PARENT TRAININGS 2013-2014
FCSS Special Education 770.887.2461
FCSS Department Fax 770.888.1278
Forsyth County Schools’ special education programs are founded upon the
belief that all children are capable of learning and being successful in
school experiences which are designed to develop academic, social,
emotional, behavioral, and independence skills for active participation in
their community. BOE = Board of Education Building
1120 Dahlonega Highway, Cumming, GA 30040
DATE
TOPIC TIME LOCATION
September 26
Transition Supports: Dual Enrollment and
Vocational Rehabilitation
6:00 – 8:00
pm BOE
Room 380
October 24
Family Supports and Adult Services
from AVITA and Waiver.
6:00 – 8:00
pm BOE
Room 380
November 21 Transitioning from
Middle to High School 6:00 – 8:00
pm BOE
Room 380
January 23 Guardianship and Conservatorship
6:00 – 8:00
pm BOE
Room 380
February 27 Social Security
Income 6:00 – 8:00
pm BOE
Room 380
March 6 Understanding
High School Access
Courses
6:00 - 8:00
pm BOE
Room 380
March 27 TBA 6:00 – 8:00
pm BOE
Room 380
COMMUNICATION & SOCIAL MEDIA
https://www.facebook.com/LittleMillMDL
Little Mill Middle @LittleMillMDL
REMIND 101PARENT TEXT LOOP
Text @LMM to 252.774.9748
LMMS WEBPAGE
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/21087 (staff email list on this site)
ItsLearning
LMM Title I Family Resource Center
www.itslearning.com
Contact: Angela Gula (school IT)
LMMS Family Resource Center
678.965.5000 Ext. 342203
Kimberly DeRose – Parent Liaison
LMMS Title I Program
LMMS PYRAMID OF INTERVENTIONS
Gifted Education For further information about middle school Gifted Education Programs, please see the website: http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/page/252
6th
ANNUAL TITLE I
PARENT MEETING AGENDA
September 16, 2013 6pm @LMMS
I. Welcome and announcements Connie McCrary
II. Title I Parent Involvement Kim DeRose
a. ESEA Waiver
b. Access to Information
c. Teacher Qualifications
d. Parent Compact/Policy/Plan
e. 1% Set Aside and Feedback
III. Title I Program Overview Kari Shepherd
a. School wide Program
b. Complaint Procedure
c. Student Class Placement
IV. Grading Policy/Assessments Jeff Clapper
V. Dismissal to Breakout Sessions
a. Technology & BYOT
b. New Mustang Family Reception
i. Administrator Q&A
ii. Counselor Q&A
c. Tier Teacher Q&A
i. Tier 1 – Core Curriculum
ii. Tier 2 & 3 – Literacy Support/Title I
iii. Tier 4 supplement & Enrichment
For further information regarding how Title I funding supports
your child, please contact
LMMS Title I Parent Involvement Coordinator
Kim DeRose
Call: 678.965.5000 Ext. 342203
Email: [email protected]
Text 404.218.6637
2013-2014 Middle School Assessment Calendar
Revised June 21, 2013
FCS Interim Assessments
Sept 10-12: 6th
-8th Pre-Assessment Window
Feb 25-27: 6th-8th Post-Assessment Window
Sept 4-6: Physical Sci/Acc Coor Alg Pre-Assessment
March 5-7: Physical Sci/Acc Coor Alg Post-Assessment
FCS Performance-Based Assessment
Winter Window: December 2, 2013 – January 24, 2014
CRCT
April 9: Reading
April 10: Language Arts
April 15: Math
April 16: Science
April 17: Social Studies
May 27-28: Gr 8 Retests (Reading & Math only)
CRCT-M*
*Documentation of CRCT-M eligibility by subject must
be included in the IEP by December 19, 2013.
April 9: Reading
April 10: Language Arts
April 11: Math
May 27-28: Gr 8 Retests (Reading & Math only)
Grade 8 – Georgia Writing Assessment January 22, 2014: Main
Administration January 23: Make-up
8th
Grade Science EOCT*
Physical Science Students:
May 5-6, 2014: Main Administration
May 7, 2014: Make-up
Accelerated Coordinate Algebra Students:
May 12, 2014: Main Administration
May 13, 2014: Make-up
