School/Parent Compact

McLaurin Elemntary School

2693 Star Road - Florence MS, 39073 

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Mrs. Nichole Robinson, Principal                 Dr. Jennifer Sanders, Assistant Principal 

HOW DOES TITLE 1 FUNDING BENEFIT MY CHILD? 

The goal of Title I services is to accelerate academic achievement so that all children meet or exceed state and federal standards of performance. Title 1 funding allows us to enhance instruction that impacts student achievement. The funds allow us to provide the following: 

● PreK Program 

● Part-time certified reading teachers that works with targeted students

● STEM technology/equipment and instructional materials 

● Music in Motion online subscription 

● Supplemental Instructional Materials 

○ Heggerity Phonics for Kg-2 

○ Scholastic News for grades 3-6 

● Classroom supplies 

● Updated technology (Smartboards, iPads, computers, printers) ● Teaching Assistant to work with 2nd grade classes 

● Summer reading books for students 

WHAT IS THE SCHOOL/PARENT COMPACT? 

A major purpose of Title I is to increase the involvement of parents in a child’s education. Under Title I regulations, all schools receiving Title I funds have developed a compact, an agreement between the school and the parents. The compact is designed to help parents and teachers work together to provide the best possible education for each student. Parents have opportunities each fall to provide input and participate in the School/Parent Compact. 

HOW CAN I BE INVOLVED IN MY CHILD’S EDUCATION? 

There are many ways to get involved in your child’s education. To begin, Title I funding is based on the percentage of children who qualify for free or reduced lunch. You can help your child’s school by filling out the Federal/Reduced Meal 

Program application online. You can also help by volunteering in your child’s classroom or by serving on the school-wide planning team. This team includes administrators, district representatives, counselors, teachers, assistants, and parents. The school-wide planning team meets to analyze data and creates a yearly plan to improve student achievement. The team makes decisions about school programs, safety, goals and how funds are used in your child’s school. To volunteer, contact the school office or school principal.