EDAD 5610 Week 7 Assignment - Parent and Community Involvement Plan

Running head: WEEK 7 ASSIGNMENT: SECTION 081 1

Week 7 Assignment: Parent and Community Involvement Plan

Samuel Jackson & Rebecca Warnick

EDAD 5610: Section 081

July 26, 2015

Royce George

WEEK 7 ASSIGNMENT: SECTION 081 2

Parent and Community Involvement Plan

Metro HS in Metro ISD

“Innovate, Educate, Graduate”

Vision Statement

“Through innovation and continuous improvement,

Metro HS creates life-long learners who will contribute to local and global communities through

vocational, educational, and socio-political pursuits.”

Mission Statement

Metro HS in Metro ISD collaborates with the community to enable our learners

to succeed academically and socially in order to serve and lead the local and global citizens;

through the innovative use of cooperation with local businesses, multi-cultural learning

experiences and the talents of our committed staff, we will prepare our learners

to contribute to the local and global community.

School Goals

- We will implement and deliver a data driven curriculum utilizing innovations in

technology and assessment; instructional strategies will engage learners and create multi-

cultural, relevant, learning experiences.

- We will communicate the campus assessment plan to parents/guardians, teachers, and the

community; we will communicate results individually to parents/guardians.

- We will align the curriculum in accordance with state and national expectations; this

alignment will reveal consistency in creation, implementation, and assessment.

- We will incorporate contemporary, relevant, and multi-cultural experiences in classroom

instruction and create opportunities for students to develop leadership skills.


- We will use current and consistent data and assessment systems to facilitate timely and

effective support of the curriculum and classroom instruction.

Communication Plan

- The communication plan at Metro HS will inform all stakeholders and encourage them to

actively participate in the social and academic progress of the students.

- Stakeholders include staff members, students, parents, district administrators, school

board members, community members, groups, and the Superintendent.

- In July, campus administrators and the Bilingual/ELL Department will communicate with

teachers and staff via a webinar on Eduphoria regarding attendance for SIOP Institute.

- The school will provide a discussion board using Edmodo for staff memos and other

collaborative efforts; also, teachers and staff will attend weekly staff meetings/webinars

and monthly PTA and School Board meetings in order to promote student achievements

and involvement opportunities.

- Every month, the Principal will meet with the Chief of Schools to communicate campus

successes and update goals and areas for growth.

- Every month, the Principal will meet with Department Heads to update the school’s

Facebook, Twitter, and campus website. The website will contain an embedded blog

titled “This Is the Way We Metro” to communicate with various stakeholders,

community partners and members. Additionally, the school will write letters to parents

for communication that is of a personal and/or confidential nature.

- Each year, teachers and administrators will collaborate and create cadres which will

address elements of the Campus Improvement Plan; each cadre will be in charge of a

specific portion of the plan. The cadres will use Edmodo to ascertain data regarding


areas of need; once the cadres have the information, their elected leader will present the

results to the administrators. Administrators will use submitted results to decide which

areas need immediate attention and could involve other community members.

- Every year, the school will host “The Metro Intro,” Academic Night, “The Multi-Cultural

Mix,” Teacher Appreciation Week, Support Staff Appreciation Week, Canned Food

Drive, Clothing Drive, and “The Metro Spotlight (graduation announcements).”

- Teachers, support staff, and campus administrators will develop the Communication Plan

and determine the various roles needed to properly implement the plan.

- The Principal will report to the Chief of Schools and the Superintendent; the

Superintendent serves as the ultimate authority regarding district communications.

- All communications will be available in English and Spanish.

School Calendar

July

Event Description Sponsor Audience Format Budget

Webinar on Eduphoria

Communication coordinating attendance to SIOP Institute

Principal, Asst. Principals and Bilingual/ ELL Secondary Strategists

Staff Webinar/ Video

$0.00

SIOP Institute

Professional development regarding the implementation of the SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Operations Protocol) Model- topics include creating a

Principal, Asst. Principals and Bilingual/ ELL Secondary Strategists

Staff In Person $5500.00


classroom and campus culture to address the needs of learners at multiple levels.

Weekly Admin. Meeting

Meeting with campus administrators to discuss campus goals in order to develop a plan.

Principal Assistant Principals, Department Heads and Athletic Coordinator

In Person $0.00

Monthly School Board Meeting

Meeting for Board Members to discuss issues within the district and community. The Chief of Schools will present the campus report (provided by the Principal) which includes achievements and involvement opportunities.

School Board Elected by the Community

All Stakeholders

In Person $0.00

Monthly Meeting with the Chief of Schools

Meeting with the Chief of Schools to communicate campus goals, accomplishments and improvement plan.

Principal The Chief of Schools

In Person $0.00

Monthly Facebook, Twitter and Webpage Update

Update the various sites to communicate most recent information regarding the campus and community.

Asst. Principals, Department Heads and Athletic Coordinator

The Community

Facebook, Twitter and Webpage

$0.00

The Metro Intro

Event to introduce incoming freshmen, parents and community

Principal, Asst. Principals, Department Heads and

Incoming Students, Parents and Community Members

In Person $350.00


members to the campus building, administrators, policies and culture.

Athletic Coordinator

August


Weekly Update

“Assignment” which includes communication regarding campus vision, goals, updates and achievements; Staff will engage in mini-discussions regarding the post.

Principal and Assistant Principals

Staff Edmodo $0.00

Weekly Staff Meeting/ Webinar

Video and discussion questions regarding professional development focus.

Principal, Asst. Principals

Staff Eduphoria and Edmodo

$0.00




In Person $0.00

Monthly PTA Meeting

Meeting for parents, teachers and community members to celebrate campus and district achievements as well as opportunities for community

PTA Board and Membership

Parents, Teachers, Administrators and Community Members

In Person $500.00 per year


involvement. Monthly School Board Meeting



All Stakeholders

In Person $0.00




In Person $0.00


Update the various sites to communicate most recent information regarding the campus and community. Also, create objectives and goals for the “This Is the Way We Metro” Blog.


The Community


$0.00

September

Event Description Sponsor Audience Format Budget Weekly Update

“Assignment” which includes communication regarding campus vision,


Staff Edmodo $0.00


goals, updates and achievements; Staff will engage in mini-discussions regarding the post.





$0.00




In Person $0.00

Monthly PTA Meeting

Meeting for parents, teachers and community members to celebrate campus and district achievements as well as opportunities for community involvement.





Meeting for Board Members to discuss issues within the district and community. The Chief of Schools will present the campus report (provided by the Principal) which includes achievements and involvement


All Stakeholders

In Person $0.00


opportunities. Monthly Meeting with the Chief of Schools



In Person $0.00




The Community


$0.00

“This is The Way We Metro” Community Blog

This community Blog regarding campus achievements and needed improvements will provide all stakeholders with news, opportunities for involvement and a forum to voice concerns.

Administrators, Department Heads and STUCO

All Stakeholders

Campus Webpage

$0.00

Academic Night

Event to introduce and communicate with parents and community campus curriculum and instructional practices.

Administrators and Staff

Parents and Community Members

In Person $350.00

The Multi-Cultural Mix

Event to introduce students, parents and community members to other cultures’ traditions.

Administrators, Staff, Students, and Community Members


In Person $0.00


October

Event Description Sponsor Audience Format Budget Weekly Update



Staff Edmodo $0.00





$0.00




In Person $0.00

Monthly PTA Meeting






Meeting for Board Members to discuss issues within the district and community. The


All Stakeholders

In Person $0.00


Chief of Schools will present the campus report (provided by the Principal) which includes achievements and involvement opportunities.




In Person $0.00




The Community


$0.00

Cadre Creation and Cadre Leader Election For CIP

Staff will examine the Campus Improvement Plan and (in pre-selected groups) formulate a solution to the issue provided; they will also create a name for their Cadre and elect a leader.

Principal Staff In Person at Staff Mtg.

$0.00


November


Weekly Update



Staff Edmodo $0.00





$0.00




In Person $0.00

Monthly PTA Meeting






Meeting for Board Members to discuss issues within the district and community. The Chief of


All Stakeholders

In Person $0.00


Schools will present the campus report (provided by the Principal) which includes achievements and involvement opportunities.




In Person $0.00




The Community


$0.00

Canned Food Drive

Event to collect canned food donations for local charities.

STUCO The Community

Email, Webpage, Twitter and Facebook

$0.00

December


Weekly Update



Staff Edmodo $0.00






$0.00




In Person $0.00

Monthly PTA Meeting








All Stakeholders

In Person $0.00




In Person $0.00





The Community


$0.00

Teacher Appreciation Week

Week-long celebration of Teachers. Raffles/ Door prizes awarded each day at lunch along with treats.

STUCO, Administration and PTA

Teachers In Person $500.00

Clothing Drive

The school will collect donations for local charities (focus on winter garments).

STUCO and PTA

The Community

In Person, Twitter, Facebook and the school’s webpage

$0.00

January


Weekly Update



Staff Edmodo $0.00





$0.00





In Person $0.00

Monthly PTA Meeting








All Stakeholders

In Person $0.00




In Person $0.00


Update the various sites to communicate most recent information regarding the campus and


The Community


$0.00


community. “This Is the Way We Metro” Blog Update

Revisit goals and objectives from the 1st semester to determine the effectiveness and areas for improvement.


The Community


$0.00

February


Weekly Update



Staff Edmodo $0.00





$0.00




In Person $0.00

Monthly PTA Meeting

Meeting for parents, teachers and community members to celebrate campus and district achievements as





well as opportunities for community involvement.




All Stakeholders

In Person $0.00




In Person $0.00




The Community


$0.00

Campus Improvement Cadre Meetings

Cadres in charge of the various areas of the Campus Improvement Plan will create and distribute

Administrators and Staff

All Stakeholders

In Person @ Staff Mtg.

$0.00


surveys and discussions via Edmodo to assess the needs of the campus.



Administrators, Staff, Students and Community Members


In Person $0.00

March


Weekly Update



Staff Edmodo $0.00





$0.00




In Person $0.00

Monthly PTA Meeting

Meeting for parents, teachers and community


Parents, Teachers, Administrators



members to celebrate campus and district achievements as well as opportunities for community involvement.

and Community Members




All Stakeholders

In Person $0.00




In Person $0.00




The Community


$0.00

Support Staff Appreciation Week

Week-long celebration of Teachers.

STUCO, Administration and PTA

Support Staff (Custodians, Cafeteria

In Person $500.00


Raffles/ Door prizes awarded each day at lunch along with treats.

Personnel, Office Staff etc.)

April


Weekly Update



Staff Edmodo $0.00





$0.00




In Person $0.00

Monthly PTA Meeting









All Stakeholders

In Person $0.00




In Person $0.00




The Community


$0.00

May


Weekly Update

“Assignment” which includes communication regarding campus vision, goals,


Staff Edmodo $0.00


updates and achievements; Staff will engage in mini-discussions regarding the post.





$0.00




In Person $0.00

Monthly PTA Meeting








All Stakeholders

In Person $0.00





In Person $0.00




The Community


$0.00



Administrators, Staff, Students and Community Members


In Person $0.00

June


“The Metro Spotlight”

Year End video presentation linked to Twitter, Facebook and the school’s webpage celebrating recent Graduates (permission granted from parents and guardians for participation); the video will


All Stakeholders

Video linked to Twitter, Facebook and the school’s webpage

$0.00


include encouraging messages from staff directed to graduating class as well as a list of the names of the graduates and their future plans.

Community Resources

Partnered with the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce, the following agencies work to

provide health and education services to Grand Prairie residents. Through the utilization of these

services, students have opportunities to grow in knowledge and strength, which enables them to

become active members of the school community and the community of Grand Prairie.

• Back to School Community Health and Education Showcase

• Grand Prairie United Charities

• Daughter's Love #11 and City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation Department-

Back to School Celebration and Health Fair

• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce-Education

o Offers members seminars and workshops that will guide them through the

important and critical steps in beginning and sustaining their businesses

o Oversees the Entrepreneurial University and the Junior Executive Program

• Grand Prairie Libraries Summer Reading Challenge

• Grand Prairie YMCA

• Grand Prairie, Texas Parks, Arts and Recreation

• Grand Prairie Arts Council-Opportunities for Students

• Food, Clothing, & Shelter in Grand Prairie


Metro High School: A Part of the Whole

Recognizing that we are but one part of the larger economic, cultural, political, social,

and legal context of the community, we also recognize that all stakeholders have a responsibility

to support and champion the mission of Metro High School and all of its students, no matter their

socioeconomic background, ethnicity, gender, disability, or individual characteristics. Each

student is a unique and integral member of the Metro community and will be educated as such.

An educated citizenry is a productive citizenry.

Students who receive the best educational opportunities become active and productive

members of the community, therefore, contributing to the economy and tax base that perpetuates

the continuation of quality educational experiences for future generations. The educating of

children isn't solely the responsibility of parents. The providing of quality public education is

the responsibility of all stakeholders; and as stated above, educated citizens are productive and

contributing citizens. That is why it is imperative to acknowledge the fact that all students for all

backgrounds are guaranteed a free and appropriate public education.

Socioeconomic differences, religious differences, cultural differences, racial differences,

ability differences, and political differences combine to create a community and school culture

that offers multiple perspectives and wisdoms. An accepting school and community culture

provides opportunities for growth and understanding that would not be present in a

heterogeneous society. Stakeholders can create a culture of acceptance and understanding by

sponsoring and participating in culturally enriching activities that go beyond food and festivals,

which are wonderful starting places, however. As students and community members learn more

about one another's differences, a realization surfaces that in reference to what is best for our

children, we are all the same.


To champion the Metro mission of effectively educating all students, parents and

community members can exercise their voice by being actively involved in elections at the

community, district, state, and federal levels. Active involvement in the political process

facilitates the election of individuals who value education, not only for their own children, but

for all children, ensuring that all students receive the free and appropriate public education

guaranteed under the Constitution of the United States of America and the Texas Education

Code. Additionally, stakeholders can write and visit policymakers to share their ideas and

concerns. Sometimes one thinks that his or her voice will not be heard, but when community

members combine their voices, policy makers are more likely to listen.

Thankfully, even when big government does not listen, social organizations do, and work

together to support families who need assistance in educating, feeding, clothing, and enriching

the lives of their children. Various organizations, as listed above, provide educational services,

health and wellness services, social services, sports, fine arts, as well as many other enrichment

opportunities to develop the whole child. The official Grand Prairie website provides links to

multiple agencies that work with schools and other social services to support families and

children. Organizations like the YMCA, Arts Council, Parks, Arts & Recreation, and libraries

provide services that promote health, wellness, creativity, and literacy. A healthy, strong,

creative, and literate child is a child who is better equipped to succeed in school and welcome the

challenges that a rigorous education provides, challenges that facilitate growth.

Lastly, stakeholders have a legal obligation to ensure equitable access to the school

curriculum for all students. If programs and/or policies are discriminatory, stakeholders have the

responsibility to change those policies. If funding is inequitable, stakeholders have the

obligation to fight for an equitable funding formula that does not discriminate against students


who happen to live in the "wrong" area. And, all stakeholder have the legal responsibility to

contribute financially to public education via taxes, because without taxes, most children would

not have the educational opportunities guaranteed them under the Texas Education Code.

Stakeholders contribute to a school's culture economically, culturally, politically,

socially, and legally because a school cannot effectively function without the corporation and/or

support of its students, teachers, staff, administrators, and community members. With a clear

vision and a well-thought-out mission, we can and will provide superior educational

opportunities for all students at Metro High School so they can learn, grow, and become

facilitators of positive change and contributing members of the local and global communities.

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