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School Year:   24-25                                    PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR  NNHS

Sections 1118 of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) requires the involvement of parents of participating children in the design and implementation of Title I projects.  NCPS Policy 1310/4002 requires every Principal to develop a Parent Engagement Plan as well.  A local educational agency may receive funds under this part only if such agency implements programs, activities, and procedures for the involvement of parents in programs assisted under this part consistent with this section. Such programs, activities, and procedures shall be planned and implemented with meaningful consultation with parents of participating children.   Reference:  Policy Code: 1310/4002 Parental Involvement

Describe the programs, activities, and procedures established to build the schools’ and parents’ capacity for meaningful parental involvement.

1 Each school under this part shall convene an annual meeting at a convenient time, to which all parents of participating children shall be invited and encouraged to attend to inform parents of their school’s participation in Title I (if applicable) and the right of the parents to be involved. School Improvement Plan Goals and Student Accountability and Promotion Standards.  

Describe: At open house parents were provided with information through a meeting and powerpoint, along with other necessary resources such as bus info and Infinite Campus login. Guidance department offers a Curriculum Night where they talk to parents about required credit for each school year to ensure students graduate. As the year continues parents will be invited for other meetings that give information for students’ success.

2 Each school shall offer a flexible number of meetings, such as meetings in the morning or evening, and may provide, with Title I or Local funds, transportation, child care, or home visits, as such services relate to parental involvement. Plan to ensure two-way communication and parents input in school decisions. 

Describe: During the 2024-2025 school year, home visits are conducted by our School Social Worker, Mr. Sweet and our CIS, Mr. Davis.Meetings are held throughout the school day with parents and students. Meetings are also offered virtually based on the needs of the parents.

3 Parents should be involved in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in planning, review, and improvement of schoolwide programs, including the planning, review, and improvement of the school parental involvement policy and the joint development of the schoolwide program plan (if applicable). Plan to promote parent involvement in the form of volunteering. 

Describe: There is a parent representative that serves on our leadership team. Parents are invited to volunteer during our PBIS and the Village program.

4 Parents must be provided with timely information about programs under this part; and a description and explanation of the curriculum in use at the school, the forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet. Plan for promotion of resources to aid parents in understanding their child’s academic performance.    

Describe: We are providing paper copies of progress reports to ensure physical documentation is being displayed. We communicate with parents on a weekly basis to keep them informed. In addition, we provide an opportunity for parents to sign up for Infinite Campus, so that they can keep up with academics and attendance daily. Promotion and accountability standards are shared on the school website and via Social Media (NNHS Facebook page and Instagram) as well as shared via ThrillShare messages.

5 If requested, schools must provide parents opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children, and respond to any such suggestions as soon as practicably possible.

Describe: Parents are encouraged to set up conferences with teachers and other stakeholders concerning their child’s academic performance. Also, parents are involved in creation of ILP, 504, ESL, IEP, and other learning plans for students who are experiencing academic difficulty. In addition, parents are involved in the attendance meetings with the Dean of Students who experience attendance issues.

6 If the schoolwide program plan (if applicable) is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, the school is required to submit any parent comments on the plan when the school makes the plan available to the LEA.

Describe: Parents are able to communicate with the administration and staff about any concerns. Parents are encouraged to communicate to parents via ThrillShare.

7 Each school shall have a voice in the development with parents a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve State standards.

Describe:   The student-parent-teacher compact agreement was given to students during homeroom and signed by the teacher, parent, and student.

8 LEAs and schools shall provide assistance to parents of children, as appropriate, in understanding such topics as the State’s academic content standards and State student academic standards, State and local academic assessments, the requirements of Title I (if applicable), and how to monitor a child’s progress and work with educators to improve the achievement of their children.  (Specific actions regarding grading, expectations, and promotions.)  

Describe: Throughout the school year parents are encouraged to participate in events that are held by the school district that addresses student academic standards.

9 Parents will be provided materials and training to help them work with their children to improve their children’s achievement, such as literacy training and using technology, as appropriate, to foster parental involvement.  Parents must also be provided with information that promotes student health awareness. Parents must be provided an opportunity to participate in parental training.  (A minimum of one event per semester that aligns with Parent Engagement Plan, School Improvement Plan, and/or Discipline Data Survey Data.  The event must detail how it aligns.)

Describe:  At parent information nights, parents will be provided with resources based on our school improvement plan and school needs. Parents are also given access to their child’s Infinite Campus account. Also, teachers share information weekly with parents regarding classroom expectations and progress using ThrillShare.

10 LEAs and schools are required to establish communication protocols that identify communication methods and timeline expectations for responding to communication requests shared with teachers, parents, pupil services personnel, principals, and other staff. Appropriate training is provided as needed.  

Describe: Facilitators will be trained on si4 parenting curriculum.

11 Schools should have a plan for coordination with feeder schools to assist parents with transitions (PreK to Kindergarten, 2nd to 3rd, elementary to middle, middle to high, high to postsecondary). 

Describe: At the freshmen orientation and open house parents are given information about the high school curriculum. NNHS PreSchool have Christmas and End-of-School Year programs.

12 LEAs and schools shall ensure that information related to school and parent programs, meetings and other activities is sent to the parents of participating children in a format and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand.

Describe:  Students and parents will receive resources and instruction in English and Spanish from the school and county.

13 In carrying out the parental involvement requirements, the LEA and school shall provide full opportunities for the participation of parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory children, including providing information and school reports required under section 1111 in a format and language parents understand.

Describe: NNHS will be in compliance with state and federal ESL, IEP, and 504 plans. Parents will be given timely notice of meetings.

14 LEAs and schools have established dates and topics to improve parent engagement using district approved curriculum.  Describe how your school will meet this criteria.  

Describe: All parent involvement will comply with the district model for parent involvement.

15 Please list any businesses or community-based organizations that will partner in parent involvement activities.

Describe: The leadership team will discuss and share more community based resources to assist school students. The CIS partnership will continue to use community based resources to assist school students.

16 Parents may be involved in developing training for teachers, principals, and other educators to improve the effectiveness of such training.  How will you use your Fam-Ambassadors to promote family engagement this school year?  

Describe: Parents will be trained to become co-facilitators of the parent curriculum. We had 1 parent attend the district training.

17 Describe how your Title I or Local funds will be used to pay reasonable and necessary expenses for local parental involvement activities, including transportation and child care costs, to enable parents to participate in school-related meetings and training sessions.

Describe: N/A

18 LEAs and schools may arrange school meetings at various times or conduct in-home conferences between teachers or other educators who work directly with participating children and parents who are unable to attend such conferences at school to maximize parental involvement and participation.

Describe: As needed School Social Worker, and CIS can complete home visits. Parents are given the opportunity to attend visits virtually, face-to-face, or by phone to best meet their scheduling needs.

19 How will your school ensure representation at district monthly parental advisory council meetings? What is the protocol for sharing information?

Describe: NNHS has invited 1 parent to serve on the parent advisory council, however, more parents are welcome to attend.  They will be invited to leadership meetings to share relevant information from the Advisory meeting.