Isle of Hope K-8 School
Family Engagement
Isle of Hope School
Family Engagement Policy 2025-2026
Mrs. Brandi Brown, Principal
100 Parkersburg Road
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 395-6555
www.sccpss.com/schools/IOH/default.aspx
Revised 10.16.25
What is Title 1?
Isle of Hope K-8 is identified as a Title I school as part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Title I is designed to support State and local school reform efforts tied to challenging state academic standards and reinforce and enhance efforts to improve teaching and learning for students. Title I programs must be based on effective means of improving student achievement and include strategies to support family involvement. All Title I schools must jointly develop a written family engagement policy with all families.
Family Engagement Policy for Shared Student Achievement
What is it?
Our Family Engagement Policy for Shared Student Achievement outlines how Isle of Hope K-8 will provide opportunities to improve family engagement and promote student learning. We seek an equal partnership between our school and our families with the common goal of improving student achievement. Through this partnership we intend to meet the requirements of Section 1116 of Every Student Succeeds Act, by working with families to promote student learning at school and at home.
How is it revised?
In the spring all parents were invited to attend our annual Family Forum. During this forum, the Family Engagement Policy was reviewed and revised. Also at this time, the school improvement plan, family/parent-school compacts and the 1% family engagement budget was discussed. This policy is posted on our school’s website for parents to view and to submit feedback throughout the year.
Who is it for?
All students participating in the Title I, Part A program and their families are encouraged and invited to fully participate in the opportunities described in this policy. The school will provide opportunities for the participation of families with limited English, disabilities, and families of migratory children.
1% Set Aside for Parent and Family Engagement Activities
Each year, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System reserves 1% of the total amount of the Title I, Part A funds it receives to carry out family engagement requirements.
Accessibility
In carrying out the parent and family engagement requirements established by Section 1116 of the ESSA, the district family engagement coordinator will communicate and collaborate with the Office for Student Support Services to ensure full opportunities for participation of parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory children including providing information and school reports in a language parents can understand.
Where is it available?
The policy can be found on the Title I web page located on our school’s website.
2025-2026 District Goals
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education is committed to establishing strategic goals which support the Board’s Vision and Mission Statement. These goals will be periodically reviewed and updated. The current strategic goals are as follows:
Goal 1 Promote the development of foundational skills and expand early learning opportunities.
Goal 2 Advance proficiency in literacy and numeracy through high quality instruction and support for diverse learners.
Goal 3 Enhance learning opportunities to develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed for workforce development and college readiness.
Goal 4 Provide high quality support and services for whole child development.
2025-2026 School Goals
1. Increase the percentage of 1st-8th grade Isle of Hope Fiddlers scoring at or above grade level proficiency in reading from 39% to 42% by the 2026 Spring administration as measured by the i-Ready EOY diagnostic assessment.
2. Increase the percentage of 1st-8th grade Isle of Hope Fiddlers scoring at or above grade level proficiency in math from 29% to 35% by the 2026 Spring administration as measured by the i-Ready EOY diagnostic assessment.
Family-Parent School Compacts
Isle of Hope K-8 and our families develop an agreement that parents, teachers, and students will will work together to make sure all our students reach and/or exceed State Academic Standards. The compacts will be reviewed and updated annually based on feedback collected at the Family Forum and from an Annual Evaluation Survey.
Let's Get Together!
Isle of Hope K-8 will host events to build a partnership among the school, parents, and the community. Events will be scheduled on various days of the week, with some events having morning and evening sessions. Families will be notified of all events at least two weeks in advance. Outside of school events, parents are encouraged to become active participants in the school community by taking the opportunity to volunteer through the district’s VISTA program. In the event you have questions or concerns regarding your child’s progress and/or your satisfaction with the School Improvement Plan, please contact an administrative team member for support at 912-395-6555.