Introduction from Your Parent Liaison
Greetings Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
My name is Candace Steadman and one of the roles I will serve in for the 2022/23 SY is Parent Liaison for Spalding High School. In this role, I will provide informational support to parents and community resources. My goal is to strengthen the partnership between you and our school. During the course of the school year, I will be coordinating events and workshops that will provide you the support you need to be a participant in your student(s) achievement. If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact me at (770) 229- 3775 or email me at candace.steadman@gscs.org and visit the school website at http://www.spaldingjags.org/.
Title I Annual Meeting Information
Spalding High's Annual Title I meeting was held Tuesday, Aug. 23 (9:00 AM & 5:00 PM).
What was covered: In this meeting, we discussed the topics below--
o Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
o Intent and Purpose of Title I
o Title I Funding /Supports in Place to Help your Student(s)
o Academic Standards Expected of All Students
o Measuring Student Progress
o Parent Resource Centers
o District and School Parent and Family Engagement Policies
o School-Parent Compact
If you were unable to attend and have questions: please contact Candace Steadman (candace.steadman@gscs.org)
o A link to the 9:00 AM session is included below--
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Home-Parent-Student CompactA School-Parent Compact is a jointly developed agreement with parents. The compact outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and how they will work together as partners to make sure all students reach grade-level standards. There are many opportunities for parents to be involved at Spalding High. Please see the enclosed to view the full compact: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d_qSpTHJ2rgZi2gOAMf6ZVf5Uip_IY_r/view?usp=sharing | School Family Engagement PolicySpalding High is identified as a Title I school under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Title I is designed to support State and local school reform efforts tied to the challenging State academic standards. The goal is 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 engagement. All Title I schools must jointly develop with parents and family members a written Parent and Family Engagement Policy. Please see the enclosed link to view our Engagement policy in its entirety: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17fszCOoQU79JuIvvG6cg_JdnGVTdQBjo/view?usp=sharing | District Policy Like the school level Parent and Family Engagement Policy, the District Parent and Family Engagement Policy outlines the expectations for parent engagement activities and describes how these activities will be implemented and evaluated at the district level. You can read the policy by one of the following ways : • GSCS Parent Engagement Page website • New Student Orientation Packets found in the front office of your school • The Parent Resource Center located at 234 E. Taylor Street in room 121, Additionally, the District Parent and Family Engagement Policy will be sent to all parents via U.S. mail on or before November 1. 2022. If you have any comments, concerns or suggestions, please contact Trude Hinson at (770) 229- 3700 ext. 10383 or trude.hinson@gscs.org. |
Home-Parent-Student Compact
A School-Parent Compact is a jointly developed agreement with parents. The compact outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and how they will work together as partners to make sure all students reach grade-level standards.
There are many opportunities for parents to be involved at Spalding High. Please see the enclosed to view the full compact:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d_qSpTHJ2rgZi2gOAMf6ZVf5Uip_IY_r/view?usp=sharing School Family Engagement Policy
Spalding High is identified as a Title I school under
the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Title I is
designed to support State and local school reform
efforts tied to the challenging State academic
standards. The goal is 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 engagement. All Title I schools must jointly
develop with parents and family members a written
Parent and Family Engagement Policy. Please see the enclosed link to view our Engagement policy in its entirety:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17fszCOoQU79JuIvvG6cg_JdnGVTdQBjo/view?usp=sharing District Policy
You can read the policy by one of the following ways
: • GSCS Parent Engagement Page website
• New Student Orientation Packets found in the front office of your school
• The Parent Resource Center located at 234 E. Taylor Street in room 121,
Additionally, the District Parent and Family Engagement Policy will be sent to all parents via U.S. mail on or before November 1. 2022. If you have any comments, concerns or suggestions, please contact Trude Hinson at (770) 229- 3700 ext. 10383 or trude.hinson@gscs.org.
Griffin-Spalding County Parent Resource Center
Upcoming Opportunities for Family Engagement
- Red Ribbon Week (October 24 -28)- Stay tuned for ways you can participate and help your student stay drug free!
- ONE Act Play at Griffin Auditorium (Oct. 25) - Come support the drama program and help encourage your student(s) to stay connected and/or get involved in our extracurricular programs.
- State Raiders Meet (Oct. 29) - Encourage your students athleticism and cheer on Spalding High's Raiders.
Spalding High's Parent Resource Center
Helpful Academic Websites Literacy and Math
Literacy Resources:
Numeracy Resources:
