Title I Information

Title 1 Parent Engagement Policy

2024-2025

Explanation of Title 1

Title 1 is a federally funded program designated to provide a high quality education that will ensure our students’ mastery of skills in order to meet the state’s high academic standards. Research-based, supplemental instruction in reading, math, social studies, and science is provided under Title 1 funds for students based on academic need. These funds are disbursed to schools meeting certain qualifications based on the eligible number of students qualifying for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program.

General Expectations

In accordance with Title 1 requirements, this document will serve as the written Family Engagement Policy for Canyon Middle School, 2024-2025. This document has been jointly developed and has been agreed upon by CMS staff and families. It will be distributed to CMS families and the local community in a format that parents can understand, and it will be distributed in Spanish upon request.

Engaging our Families

In order to provide our CMS families with engagement opportunities, the following will be done by our school:

• An Annual Title 1 meeting will be held to inform families of the documents that set forth the expectation for Canyon Middle School as well as the expectations of the families of CMS students.
• The campus Home/School Compact will also be discussed with students and signed by all parties.
• Provide timely information about school programs, and give parents the opportunity to participate in the planning, review, and joint development of the Campus Improvement Plan, while being given the opportunity to submit any parent comments within the plan.
• Offer opportunities that encourage family engagement such as Coffee with the Counselors, Veterans Day Ceremony, seasonal/fun family activities, family fun nights, and volunteer opportunities.
• Provide flexible opportunities for parents to participate in meetings, activities, and parental involvement. CMS may provide services to assist parents in being involved in these opportunities.

CMS will continue to build upon the family and growing campus capacity for family engagement by offering information to families regarding the progress of the campus towards state standards. Communication with parents regarding student progress towards standards and expectations will be provided throughout the year.

CMS will serve as a hub for parents on topics to assist families through programs by reaching out through activities and other educational forums to encourage high school readiness. CMS will provide translation for parents if requested during these times. CMS strives to continue a strong communication system between home and school and find ways to engage families in the educational journey of their child.

Why do we exist?

We invest in our students to positively impact the community now, and in the future.

What do we do?

We provide a high-impact education that results in academic and social-emotional growth.

Campus Rally Goal

We will collaborate with all stakeholders to intentionally design learning for all students to grow and exceed.

 

  

2024-2025

Title I Home/School Compact

The purpose of the Home/School Compact is to communicate a common understanding of the mutual goals of home and school. Our school believes that families and school staff should work in partnership to help each student reach his/her highest potential.  This compact is reviewed and/or revised annually by a group of staff, parents, and community members. 

 

Our commitment as a school to our students and their families is to strive to: 

• provide a welcoming and safe environment for our students to come to learn each day.
• provide support to meet the needs of each individual child.
• ensure that students have opportunities to be involved and make decisions in our school.
• provide a welcoming and safe environment for our parents to connect as well as engage in their child’s education.
• provide a welcoming and safe environment for our parents to voice concerns and have a part in decisions related to their student’s academic needs.
• seek out family input through surveys and committee involvement.
• share campus achievement results in a timely manner.
• provide opportunities to train teachers and families on how they can build partnerships to support student achievement and seek family/community input.

• My commitment as a teacher to my students and their families is to strive to: 

  • partner with my school and families to provide a positive learning environment for each student.
  • provide a safe, caring environment in which all children can learn responsibility for his/her own behavior and learning.
  • maintain open and regular communication with each family concerning student accomplishments as well as areas of progress and/or concern.
  • provide high quality, challenging, and engaging instruction to students in a supportive environment.
  • regularly update grades in a timely manner in order to communicate with parents regarding student progress.
  • ensure that parents are aware of academic expectations as well as spiral curriculum to improve student achievement.
  
  
  

  My commitment as a student to my teacher, school, and parent(s)/guardian is to strive to: 

  • follow classroom and school rules while showing respect for my classmates, school staff, and school property.
  • be responsible for my own success and happiness as a student.
  • take care of my body and spend time with my family and friends.
  • believe in my capabilities and in myself.  I will demonstrate this by completing my classroom and homework assignments on time and ask for help when I don’t understand something.
  • prove what I’ve learned and been taught by working hard and turning my best work in on time.
  • come to school with a positive attitude, prepared for class, and ready to learn.
  • discuss with my parent(s)/guardian what I learned at school and give them all notices and/or information given to me by my teacher and/or school.  I will also bring back important papers on time that have been signed by my parent(s)/guardian.
  • use all technology that is available to me in a responsible manner.
  
  
  

  My Commitment as a Parent/Guardian to My Student, Teacher, and School is to Strive to:

  • assist my child in getting to school on time and attending school for the entire day.  Establish a routine for my child to get ready for the next school day.
  • be mindful of my child’s extra-curricular activities and balancing them with school related work, bedtime, etc.
  • access the www.comalisd.org parent portal, Skyward link, to monitor my child’s attendance and grades, or contact the school for this information.
  • set time aside to read to/with my child regularly and be an interested listener as he/she reads to me.
  • visit my child’s school and participate in school events whenever I can.  Seek opportunities to connect with the school/other parents/teacher/my child through volunteering, engaging in homework and family projects, being involved in PTA, etc.
  • be aware of my child’s progress by monitoring homework, and communicating with my child’s teacher and/or other school staff.
  • talk about and reinforce at home what is being taught at school.  
  • reinforce with my child the importance of respect for self, classmates, school staff, and school property.
  • provide enough time and an environment at home that allows my child to consistently complete schoolwork and/or study.
  • stay informed of school happenings by promptly reading and/or listening to school notices, phone messages, and social media posts.
  • respond in a timely manner to school communication from the teacher, from other staff members, and/or from school/district in general.