School Improvement Plan 2009-2010 ∫τ∑

Science

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  4X7 Schedule
  
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  Daily 40-minute advisory
  
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  5-minute passing
  

#		Circle One
1	The school provides a safe environment for teaching and learning.	5 4 2 1
2	The school is clean, well maintained and appealing.	5 4 2 1
3	The principal of this school is a good leader.	5 4 2 1
4	My child has sufficient access to technology in the classroom/school.	5 4 2 1
5	The school has a good relationship with the community.	5 4 2 1
6	The school provides many opportunities for extra-curricular activities.	5 4 2 1
7	Faculty and staff at the school treat my child and me with respect and dignity	5 4 2 1
8	Bus transportation is effective and efficient.	5 4 2 1
9	I am provided adequate access to teachers for conferences.	5 4 2 1
10	Teachers make an effort to schedule conferences at a time convenient to all.	5 4 2 1
11	Volunteers are welcome at the school.	5 4 2 1
12	My child and I have a clear understanding about the curriculum being taught.	5 4 2 1
13	My child and I receive adequate communication about academic progress.	5 4 2 1
14	Students overall treat teachers and staff with respect.	5 4 2 1
15	Staff members and office personnel greet parents (in person and on the phone) in a friendly and courteous manner.	5 4 2 1
16	There is a parent resource center with materials, magazines, etc. for parents to improve their skills in working with their child.	5 4 2 1
17	There are workshops, training sessions, or opportunities for parents to learn more about helping their child achieve in school.	5 4 2 1
18	There is a PTA or other organization that meets once a month.	5 4 2 1
19	The school nurse is a valuable staff member at my child’s school.	5 4 2 1
20	My child is offered a balanced meal each day.	5 4 2 1
21	The school has an effective counselor who is actively involved in helping students.	5 4 2 1
22	I have a computer that is used in my home by my child.	5 4 2 1
23	I have Internet access and email.	5 4 2 1
24	The media center is accessible to students, parents, and the community.	5 4 2 1
25	I would give my child’s school an overall good rating.	5 4 2 1
26	System wide meetings are scheduled at different times to give all parents the opportunity to attend.	5 4 2 1
27	Parents are invited to attend annual meetings that give them the opportunity to maintain communication among schools, LEA’s and communities.	5 4 2 1
28	The district Title I meetings provide me with useful information	5 4 2 1
29	The Parent/Community Involvement Liaisons for each SRT are available upon request.	5 4 2 1
30	The Parent/Community Involvement liaisons provide guidance for local school and system with parent workshops.	5 4 2 1
31	Interpreters are provided, as needed, for system wide meetings.	5 4 2 1
32	Parents are notified of system wide meetings through flyers, telephone calls, and emails.	5 4 2 1
33	Subjects for district meetings are based on evaluations provided by parents from pervious workshops.	5 4 2 1
If your child receives Special Education Services, please complete the following:
34	I know and fully understand the special education services that my child receives and why he/she receives those services.	5 4 2 1
35	My Child’s special education teacher is accessible and aware of any concerns that I have	5 4 2 1
36	Student progress on IEP goals is communicated throughout the year.	5 4 2 1
Special Education Services Middle School/High School ONLY:
37	I understand the plan that has been developed for my child to help him move smoothly to a job or further their education after graduation.	5 4 2 1
38	I am aware of the diploma types and know the type of diploma that my child will receive.	5 4 2 1

Grade-Level meetings Parent Center

Send results home by student’s Individual parent-teacher conference

Mail results to homes

SCHOOL FOR TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH, & SCIENCE

(STEMS) @ THERRELL
HOME-SCHOOL COMMITMENT COMPACT

2009-2010

It is important that students succeed and parents become more involved in the education of their children. Therefore we shall:

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  Provide necessary assistance to the parents so that they can help their children with class and homework.
  
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  Keep parents and students abreast of student progress.
  
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  Always provide high quality instructions
  
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  Provide parents with different ways to communicate with the school
  
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  Provide learning opportunities tailored to the needs of the students
  
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  Encourage parents to become volunteers for the school
  
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  Support all aspects of the school’s program
  
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  Make sure that the learning environment is safe, effective, and conductive to learning
  
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  Take advantage of staff development opportunities.
  

Advisors Signature: ____________________________ Date____________________

Contact Number: _____________________________ E-mail___________________

Principal’s Commitment

As Principal and educational leader, I support this compact. Therefore, I will:

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  Provide an environment that encourages positive communication among the teachers, students, parents and the community at large.
  
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  Provide resources to teacher to increase their effectiveness’
  
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  Encourage teachers to assign homework that enhances and re enforces objectives taught in class and required by state mandate
  
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  Schedule parent school information and discussion sessions on a regular basis.
  
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  Provide teachers, students, parents, and the community with the opportunity to communicate with me an open door policy
  
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  Seek and coordinate community resources for quality student support.
  
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  Provide the entire community with the vision, and mission of our entire education program.
  

Principal’s Signature ______________________ Date _________________________

Contact Number: 404-802-5300 E-mail egaynor@atlanta.k12.ga.us
STUDENT’S NAME: LAST ________________, FIRST ________________HR:____ GR ____

HOME-SCHOOL COMMITMENT COMPACT

2009-2010
SCHOOL FOR TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING, MATH, & SCIENCE (STEMS) @ THERRELL

Esmie D. Gaynor, Principal

3099 Panther Trail S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30311

404 802-5300

I want my child to be academically successful. Therefore, I pledge to encourage him/her by:

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  Volunteering to work at the school whenever possible.
  
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  Conferring with my child’s teacher on a regular basis.
  
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  Joining and actively participating in the PTSA
  
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  Encouraging my child to respect authority.
  
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  Setting aside a designated time and place for my child to study, play and relax.
  
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  Ensuring that my child receives proper food and rest.
  
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  Demanding that my child attends school regularly and on time.
  
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  Demanding that my child takes an active part in all academic areas of the school.
  

Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________ Date ____________________

Contact Number: _________________________ E-mail__________________________
Student’s Commitment:

It is important for me to take responsibility for my own success; therefore, I will:

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  Attend school regularly and on time.
  
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  Report to class on time, with the proper attitude and materials to be successful
  
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  Work in a constructive manner with my teachers and classmates
  
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  Set a positive example for others to follow by adhering to school policy
  
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  Complete homeroom work assignments on time
  
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  Always respect my self, teachers, staff, classmates and school property
  
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  Read for enjoyment
  
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  Keep my parents informed about all school matters
  
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  Attend regularly and actively participate, with my parents, in the PTSA.
  

Student’s Signature __________________________________ Date ______________

Contact Number: _________________________E-mail _________________________