Highland Elementary School

Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA) provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Title I Highlights

• Acts as largest federal aid program in our nation's schools

• Promotes high-quality education for all students

• Offers supplemental services to students who have not yet achieved grade level proficiency

• Involves parents in students' education

  
  

Dana Stephens
Director of K-5 Curriculum Programs & Title I Administration, Harnett County Schools
910-814-3412
dstephens@harnett.k12.nc.us

Highland Elementary School receives Title 1 funding and is operating under a Schoolwide Title 1 program to provide quality reading and math services to all students. Please take a few minutes to view the Title I Podcast Link for detailed information about Title I and the current use of this school years funding. Thank you for the survey feedback that you provided from our September Title I Parent Information Night. Included you will find the following documents for Highland Elementary School:

● 2023-2024 Survey Feedback Data

● Parent Involvement Policy

● Title I Compact

● Parents Right to Know Letter

● Federal Complaint Resolution Procedures

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments regarding Title 1.

Have a great school year!

Sincerely,

Principal Dyan C. Pope

The Highland Elementary School Faculty and Staff recognizes the positive effect of parent involvement on student achievement. We must work together to help all students meet the curriculum and standards. A commitment from each person to support learning is imperative.

As a Parent / Guardian of Highland Elementary School I will:

• Attend all scheduled conferences and be proactive in requesting a conference when there are academic, behavioral, or social concerns.

• Support the school staff in their efforts to promote appropriate school behavior.

• Seek knowledge regarding the child's academic standing, strengths, and goals.

As a Student of Highland Elementary School I will:

• Ask for help when needed and ask questions about information that is not understood.

• Respect school staff, fellow students and school property.

• Read daily and complete assigned work and homework.

As a Teachers of Highland Elementary School I will:

• Frequently communicate with parents regarding their child's behavior and academic standing and progress.
• Frequently monitor students progress and provide differentiated (individualized) instruction based on student's strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
• Provide a learning environment and climate that is conducive to learning.

Highland Elementary School is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of our students and is constantly working to ensure that your child receives the best possible education. To ensure that the educational needs of students are being met, a strong educational program and communication between school and home must be maintained for every student. In the event that a concern or complaint arises, parents/guardians will follow process:

Step 1 – Meet with the teacher. If the concern/complaint is not resolved

Step 2 – Contact / Schedule Conference with an Assistant Principal

If the concern / complaint is not resolved:

Step 3: Contact / Schedule Conference with the Principal