The Plan The Promise 2025-2026

The Family and Community Engagement Plan and all other Title I information are available on our school’s website at https:// www.gcpsk12. org/ Shiloh MS under the Title I Section. Families can also find paper copies of this Family and Community Engagement Plan in our Family Engagement Center.

It is reviewed and revised at least annually during the Planning Meeting in the spring. All feedback forms from the Planning Meeting are submitted to the Office of Federal Programs for review.  Families who are not able to attend the Planning Meeting have the opportunity to review draft documents and provide input during the draft document review period.

Our school communicates with families using clear, family-friendly language and accessible formats to ensure all messages are easy to understand. We use tools like ParentSquare, monthly newsletters, social media posts, phone calls, and emails to share important updates and encourage two-way communication, allowing families to ask questions, provide feedback, and stay actively involved in their child’s education.

Our school is committed to partnering with families and will schedule meetings at their request in a timely and flexible manner. Meetings can be held in person, by phone, or virtually, and we offer a variety of times including before, during, and after school hours to accommodate family schedules. Please contact your student’s teacher directly to schedule a meeting or  Kelly.Smith@gcpsk12.org.

The Blueprint for the Future is the strategic plan for Gwinnett County Public Schools. This plan is organized into four strategic priorities, each with three specific goals. To ensure success, these goals have clear objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track and measure progress. Each year schools review their data to identify areas for growth and set long-term goals to improve them. This information is used to create a Local School Plan for Improvement (LSPI) aligned to the district's priorities. School staff, families, and community members participate in providing input for the LSPI. Families can easily access the latest strategic plan on the Gwinnett County Public Schools' website.

We will provide all students with high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment to meet high academic standards.

Our Local School Plan for Improvement focuses on strengthening areas where students need the most support. This year, we will focus on improving reading skills for all students by providing extra help and practice both in and outside of the classroom. Additionally, we aim to boost science understanding by offering hands-on learning experiences that make science more engaging and fun. Together, we can support these goals and help every student succeed.

It is a plan that describes how our school will provide opportunities to improve family engagement that will support student learning at school and at home. All students and their families are invited and encouraged to fully participate in the opportunities described in this plan. The school will provide information and as many opportunities as possible for the participation of all family members.

It is a written agreement that outlines how the school, the students, and the family will work together to ensure your child’s academic success. An effective School-Family Promise contains the following elements:

·       Clear learning goals that are linked to the school’s improvement plan

·       Specific skills students will learn during the year

·       Strategies that staff, families, and students will use to improve student learning

·       Ways to extend learning at home

·       Methods teachers and family members will use to communicate about student progress

·       Opportunities for family members to observe and participate in the classroom

·       Jointly-developed by families, school staff, students, community business partners, and other stakeholders during our Planning Meeting

·       Reviewed and revised throughout the year regularly to ensure ongoing communication, collaboration, and shared accountability between the school and families. The Promise will be introduced at the beginning of the year during Meet the Teacher and Curriculum Night, where families will receive a copy and have the opportunity to ask questions.

ENGAGING AND EMPOWERING FAMILIES WITH…

•  Title I Program Information: Program information is available during the Title I Planning Meeting in the spring and Annual Parent Meetings in the fall, on the school website, and in the Parent Center.
• Curriculum Information: Knowing what your child is learning at school is important. We will keep you informed throughout the year about what your child is learning during parent meetings, conferences, eCLASS, and on our school website.
• Student Progress Monitoring: The Parent Portal is an online resource that allows families to view grades, attendance, schedules, assessment, and your child’s results, course history, and much more. Monitoring your child’s progress in school is an important way to be engaged.
• Parent Resources: We have many resources available for checkout to use at home with your child. We also host several parent workshops to empower you as you work with your child at home.
• Staff Training: We will train our staff to effectively communicate with you. Your input on how we train our staff is valuable.
• Communication: We will communicate, to the extent feasible, all information with you in a language and format you understand.  Whenever possible, we will provide interpreters during parent workshops, and academic events. Translation is available for most documents.
• Transition Support: Entering a new school can be scary for both students and families. We will host events to make sure both you and your child are aware of what is expected and how you can prepare as your child transitions to a new school level, college, and career.

Shiloh Middle will…                                        

·       Create a safe and supportive environment for all students by providing weekly SEL lessons.

·       Support every student’s learning by providing different levels of help each day based on their individual needs.

·       Give students more opportunities to learn about the world and different cultures by lifting our International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
 

As Students, we will…                                            

·       Take responsibility for learning by asking for help when needed and using the support tools provided each day to grow and improve.

·       Engage with IB lessons by exploring different cultures and global issues.

·       Communicate regularly with teachers and family about progress and needs.

As Families, we will…                                             

·       Stay engaged by attending parent-teacher conferences and school events.

·       Support learning at home by encouraging daily reading and helping with schoolwork.

·       Communicate openly with teachers about your child's progress and needs.