What Does It Mean to be a Title I School? 2015-2016

Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs.  These dollars are used for…

• Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these students meet the State’s challenging content standards.
• Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies
• Conducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activities
• Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers

Listed below are the service and activities at Brewton Elementary School and Brewton Middle School.  

Title 1 Services/Activities at Brewton Elementary School

1. Employing instructional aides to operate the school’s computer labs to assist students in meeting specific academic goals.
2. Parent involvement activities including parent training activities.

Title 1 Services/Activities at Brewton Middle School

1. Employing three classroom teachers in core content subjects areas to as a means of reducing class size.
2. Parent involvement activities including parent training activities.

Being a Title 1 school also means parents have parental involvement and parents’ rights.  As schoolwide Title I Schools, Brewton Elementary and Brewton Middle rely on the partnership between school and home to ensure that our students succeed. It is our hope you will feel welcome to be a part of your child’s school experience and a part of the success of your child’s school.  .

If you are interested in helping your child or partnering with your child’s school, here is some suggestions:

• Attend parent information sessions, conferences, and Title 1 parent meetings.

• Join your school's PTO

• Speak to your school principal about opportunities to volunteer or serve on local school  committees.

• Speak to your federal program director (see: below) or visit your district webpage www.brewtoncityschools.org under the federal program section tab and click the annual evaluation link for parental involvement plan, school-parent compact, or participate in a routine surveys.