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Title 1 Information

TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY

Northbrook Elementary is dedicated to the success of our students. The faculty and staff of Northbrook Elementary believe that all parents are partners with teachers and other staff in the education of their children. Northbrook Elementary believes that parent involvement is essential to the success of their children.

School Commitment to Parent Partnerships

The Northbrook Elementary administration shall work in collaboration with teachers, parents, and guardians to actively support the faculty, the Northbrook P.T.A., and the parents to enhance parent involvement by:
 
  • Respecting parents as partners in the education of their children and honoring their role as first and life-long teachers
  • Setting high expectations for excellent student/parent service
  • Expecting high student achievement for all students
  • Promoting parent involvement in site-based leadership and decision making
  • Fostering a welcoming and responsive environment for all parents
  • Establishing and promoting communication as a source of trust and understanding between the Northbrook Elementary staff and parents

Expectations for Parent Involvement

At Northbrook Elementary, we expect parents/guardians to be involved in their children's learning and education by:
 
  • Taking the initiative to seek the best educational opportunities for their children
  • Respecting the teachers and supporting the Northbrook Elementary staff as partners in the education of their children
  • Utilizing two-way lines of communication between parents and the Northbrook Elementary staff on the instruction, achievement, and conduct of their children
  • Participating in site-based leadership and decision making
  • Actively volunteering at Northbrook Elementary

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

The Northbrook Elementary administration will facilitate parent involvement by providing a variety of opportunities for parents to be informed, communicate with the staff, and be active participants in the education of their children.

Communication Tools and Resources
The parents of Northbrook Elementary students have the opportunity to stay informed and communicate with the staff. The resources listed below provide important information for all parents.
 
  • Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook
  • School/Parent Compacts
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Northbrook Elementary Website
  • Northbrook Elementary Facebook Page
  • Northbrook Elementary Twitter Page
  • Teacher Emails
  • School Messenger Phone System
  • School Marquee
Family Engagement Opportunities

The parents, faculty, and staff of Northbrook Elementary have the opportunities to interact by attending:

  • Meet the Teacher Night
  • Curriculum Night
  • Book Fairs
  • Music Programs
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Literacy Night
  • Science Night
  • Open House
  • P.T.A. Meetings
  • P.T.A. Events
  • Class Parties
  • Classroom Visits
Volunteer Opportunities

The parents of Northbrook Elementary students are invited to become directly involved in daily school activities by participating in:

  • Northbrook Elementary P.T.A.
  • Volunteering
  • Field Trips
  • Room Parent
Parent Voice in Decision Making

Parent input is valued at Northbrook Elementary. Parents have the opportunity to be a part of the decision making process at our school through:

  • Northbrook Elementary Campus Improvement Committee
  • A.R.D. Committees
  • District Representatives
  • Title I Parent Involvement Survey
  • District/Campus Surveys