Isle of Hope K-8 School
Sixth-Eighth Grade Family/Parent-School Compact 24-25
Isle of Hope K-8 School
Mr. Antonio Byrd, Principal
100 Parkersburg Road
Savannah, GA 31406
Phone: (912) 395-6555
Fax: (912) 201-5489
Ioh.sccpss.com
6th – 8th Grades
Family/Parent-School Compact
2024-2025
(Revised July 19, 2024)
What is a Family/Parent-School Compact?
A Family/Parent-School Compact is an agreement that parents, students, and teachers develop together. It explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all of our students reach grade-level standards. It provides strategies to help connect learning at school and at home.
Effective Compacts:
· Link to goals of the school improvement plan
· Focus on student learning skills
· Describe how teachers will help students develop those skills using high-quality instruction
· Share strategies parents can use at home
· Explain how teachers and parents will communicate about student progress
· Describe opportunities for parents to volunteer, observe, and participate in the classroom
Jointly Developed
The parents, students and staff of Isle of Hope K-8 School worked together and shared ideas to develop the Family/Parent-School compact. Teachers met on grade level teams to design practical strategies for parents to use at home. Parents provided valuable input on their needs to help their students. Students completed feedback forms to add ideas for the compact. A Family Forum is held each year to review and revise the compact based on the school’s academic achievement goals, students’ needs, teacher, staff and student input. Parents are welcome to provide feedback on the compact at any time during the school year. Please contact the school administrative team or the Family Engagement Facilitator at 912-395-6554 for support with any questions or concerns. You may also visit our school’s website and click on the Title I tab for more information.
Our Goals for Student Achievement
District Academic Goals
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.
School Academic 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 2025 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 2025 Spring administration as measured by the i-Ready EOY diagnostic assessment.
6th – 8th Grade Promotion Requirements and Goals
It is our goal that middle grade students score at or above grade level on the GMAS end of grade reading and math assessment.
It is our goal to have all middle grade students performing on grade level or higher based on the iReady Diagnostic Assessment in reading and math.
Middle grade students must maintain a yearly average of 70% in seventy-five percent of their specials classes (CTAE, Music, Art, PE, Spanish, or Band).
Attendance Policy – A student may not have more than 15 absences for the year.
Building Partnerships and Communication
Isle of Hope K-8 School offers ongoing events and programs to provide parents and students with access to our staff and to promote communication between school and home –
· Open House
· Curriculum Nights and Assessment Workshops
· Family Resource Center (M-F 8:00am-2:00pm)
· Weekly Communication Folders
· Class Websites / Class Dojo
· Teachers will share Lexile reading scores and iReady math assessment scores with parents after each testing window.
· The school encourages all parents to sign up for Parent Access: PowerSchool to stay up to date on their children’s academic progress.
· Staff members are available to meet with parents before school, during planning time, and after school. Parents must contact the teacher to schedule an appointment to meet.
· Parents may call and leave a message for staff members during instructional time or email staff members at any time. Staff members are expected to return these calls/emails within 24 hours. Visit the school’s website to see class websites and staff email information.
· At least one parent conference will be conducted during the year where the compact is shared/discussed with families.
· Parents/guardians are welcome to be an active part of the school community as we provide opportunities to observe your student’s class, participate in school activities, and volunteer through the VISTA district program.
Family Engagement
· Parents can schedule classroom observation.
· Families are encouraged to speak with teachers regarding ways they can at school.
· Families will be encouraged to volunteer during school-wide events (Read Across America events, book fairs, PTA, etc.).
· School must support parents in adhering to SCCPSS volunteer guidelines.
· School must support parents in adhering to SCCPSS volunteer guidelines.
At School, we will…
· Provide reading materials to be used at home (fiction and nonfiction) at or above the student’s Lexile level to promote reading fluency and comprehension.
· Provide opportunities for students to practice grade level and remedial math skills.
At home, parents will…
· Monitor that their child is reading 30 min. daily using materials provided by the teacher and checks comprehension by asking when, where, what, who, how, and why questions.
· Monitor home practice on grade level/remedial math skills.
At home, students will…
· Read for at least 30 minutes a day on or above their Lexile level, reading both fiction and nonfiction texts to increase fluency, vocabulary and comprehension using resources provided by the teacher.
· Practice grade level/remedial math skills.
Progress Reports Issued Dates
09/06/2024
11/08/2024
02/07/2025
04/17/2025
Report Cards Issued Dates
10/18/2024
01/10/2025
03/21/2025
05/29/2025
Benchmark Assessment Windows
i-Ready Diagnostic/DRC BEACON (ELA & Math)
08/12/2024--09/06/2024
12/02/2024--01/10/2025
03/18/2025—04/10/2025
Georgia Milestones (3rd-5th)
04/22/2025 ELA Part 1
04/23/2025 ELA Part 2
04/24/2025 ELA Part 3
04/25/2025 Social Studies (8th)
04/28/2025 Math Part 1
04/29/2025 Math Part 2
04/30/2025 Science/HS Physical Science (8th)
05/06/2025 Algebra: Concepts & Connections- Part 1 (8th)
05/07/2025 Algebra: Concepts & Connections Part 2 (8th)
05/08/2025 & 05/09/2025 Make-Up Days
Family Engagement Event Calendar
2024-2025
Parent Orientation (Fall)- August 2024
Title I Annual Parent Meeting- September 2024
Book Character Trunk or Treat- October 2024
Health & Wellness Night-November 2024
Winter Concert- December 2024
STEM Night – January 2025
Kindergarten Orientation, & Title I Family Forum- March 2025
Parent Orientation/GMAS (Spring)- April 2025
Event/Workshop dates may be subject to change. Additional events will be scheduled throughout the year.
Families will be notified of all events at least two weeks in advance using multiple platforms such as school website, social media, flyers sent home, and call outs.