Family Engagement - Title I

School-Parent/Family Compact

Ninth & Tenth Grade

Woodville-Tompkins High School

School Year 2025 - 2026

Revision Date: 05/05/2025

 

Woodville-Tompkins High School, students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

 

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

 

The parents, students, and staff of Woodville-Tompkins High School partnered together to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added input about the types of support they needed, and students told us what would help them learn. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings held [specify time of year] each year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

 

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the District’s and school’s goals for student academic achievement. 

 

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

 

Goal 1: Promote the development of foundational skills and expand early learning opportunities.

 

Goal 2: Advance proficiency in literacy and numeracy through high quality instruction and support for diverse learners.

 

Goal 3: Enhance learning opportunities to develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed for workforce development and college readiness.

 

Goal 4: Provide high quality support and services for whole child development.

 

Woodville-Tompkins High School’s GOALS:

·         Increase student attendance from 85.44% to 87%.

·         Increase Performance on American Literature EOC  to 80% content mastery (75%)

·         Increase performance on Biology EOC to 93% content mastery (91%)

·         Increase performance on US History EOC to 84% content mastery (79%)

·         Increase performance on Algebra EOC to 108% content mastery (107%)

·         Increase performance on End of Pathway Assessments to 92% proficient (89%)

 

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

Woodville-Tompkins High School is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

·         Marquee

·         School and Classroom Websites

·         School-Sponsored Social Media Outlets

·         Automated Callouts

·         PowerSchool Parent Portal

·         Phone Calls

·         School and Class Newsletters

·         Progress Reports/ Report Cards

·         Family Conferences

·         Family Engagement Facilitator

 

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

Woodville-Tompkins High School offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.

·         Freshman Acclimation Program

·         Open House

·         Parent-Teacher Conferences

·         Family Workshops

·         Curriculum Nights

·         Family Resource Center

·         Volunteering through Volunteers in Schools Targeting Achievement (VISTA)

·         Community Service Projects

·         Online/virtual activities (webinars, online chats)

·         Multi-media activities (podcasts, teacher-created videos)

·         International/ Cultural Nights

·         School Council

·         Extracurricular Involvement

·         Dual Enrollment Partnerships

·         Mega Genesis

·         Family Engagement/ Multi-generational events

Useful websites for parents & students:

Lightsailed.com

ixl.com

KhanAcademy.com

Explorelearning.com

Progresslearning.com

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to:

 

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Woodville-Tompkins High School will:

 

Reading, Writing & Literacy

·         Provide targeted reading and comprehension support through weekly instructional focus blocks.

·         Provide daily vocabulary interaction, such as the “The SAT Word of the Day”, and quarterly SAT/ACT test preparation sessions to support success on the Reading, Writing and Language, and the Essay sections of the assessments.

·         Incorporate reading across the curriculum and in all subject areas to include facilitating class discussions and including reading-based assessments and projects.

·         Host family-teacher conferences during which literacy will be discussed as it relates to the individual students’ achievement. Conferences will be held at the request of teachers, families, administration, or school counselors.

Mathematics

·         Provide targeted math support through weekly instructional focus blocks.

·         Provide mathematics support and development through monthly STEM/STEAM Activities.

·         Provide online resources to support acquisition and practice of mathematical concepts.

·         Host family-teacher conferences during which mathematics will be discussed as it relates to the individual students’ achievement. Conferences will be held at the request of

teachers, families, administration, or school counselors.

 

PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We, as parents, will:

 

Reading, Writing & Literacy

·         Create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to read independently at least 5 hours per week.

·         Review daily vocabulary with their students.

·         Review students’ PowerSchool grade and attendance reports weekly ensure students are actively engaging in the learning environment

·         Attend family-teacher conferences and other events as needed to ensure their student’s academic literacy success.

Mathematics

·         Provide access to online resources to support students as they practice mathematical concepts.

·         Create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to explore careers in STEM/STEAM.

·         Review students’ PowerSchool grade and attendance reports weekly to ensure students are actively engaged in the learning environment.

·         Attend family-teacher conferences and other events as needed to ensure their student’s academic success in mathematics.

 

 

 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

I, the student, will:

 

Reading, Writing & Literacy

·         Read independently at least 5 hours per week.

·         Review, practice, and use target vocabulary words throughout the week

·         Attend family teacher conferences to ensure that the literacy information and strategies provided are implemented to ensure their academic success

Mathematics

·         Actively practice mathematical concepts at least 5 hours per week.

·         Explore careers in STEM/STEAM independently or by practicing in extra-curricular activities and clubs.

·         Attend family teacher conferences to ensure that the literacy information and strategies provided are implemented to ensure their academic success

 

As a sign of your commitment to working together to help your child succeed, please sign the SIGNATURES PAGE provided with this compact and return it to your child’s teacher. Thank you!

 

School-Parent/Family Compact

Eleventh & Twelfth Grade

Woodville-Tompkins High School

School Year 2025 - 2026

Revision Date: 08/01/2025

 

Woodville-Tompkins High School, students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

 

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

 

The parents, students, and staff of Woodville-Tompkins High School partnered together to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added input about the types of support they needed, and students told us what would help them learn. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings held [specify time of year] each year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

 

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the district’s and school’s goals for student academic achievement. 

 

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

Goal 1: Promote the development of foundational skills and expand early learning opportunities.

 

Goal 2: Advance proficiency in literacy and numeracy through high quality instruction and support for diverse learners.

 

Goal 3: Enhance learning opportunities to develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed for workforce development and college readiness.

 

Goal 4: Provide high quality support and services for whole child development.

 

Woodville-Tompkins High School’s GOALS:

Goal 1: Increase student attendance from 85.44% to 87%.

Goal 2: Increase Performance on American Literature EOC to 80% content mastery (75%)

Goal 3: Increase performance on Biology EOC to 93% content mastery (91%)

Goal 4: Increase performance on US History EOC to 84% content mastery (79%)

Goal 5: Increase performance on Algebra EOC to 108% content mastery (107%)

Goal 6: Increase performance on End of Pathway Assessments to 92% proficient (89%)

 

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

Woodville-Tompkins High School is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

·         Marquee

·         School and Classroom Websites

·         School-Sponsored Social Media Outlets

·         Automated Callouts

·         PowerSchool Parent Portal

·         Phone Calls

·         School and Class Newsletters

·         Progress Reports/ Report Cards

·         Family Conferences

·         Family Engagement Facilitator

 

ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

Woodville-Tompkins High School offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.

·         Senior Meeting

·         Open House

·         Parent-Teacher Conferences

·         Family Workshops

·         Curriculum Nights

·         Family Resource Center

·         Volunteering through Volunteers in Schools Targeting Achievement (VISTA)

·         Community Service Projects

·         Online/virtual activities (webinars, online chats)

·         International/ Cultural Nights

·         School Council

·         Extracurricular Involvement

·         Dual Enrollment Partnerships

·         Work Based Learning

·         Mega Genesis

·         Family Engagement/ Multi-generational events

Useful websites for parents & students:

Lightsailed.com

ixl.com

KhanAcademy.com

Explorelearning.com

Progresslearning.com

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child will work together to:

 

SCHOOL/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Woodville-Tompkins High School will:

 

Reading, Writing & Literacy

·          Provide targeted reading and comprehension support through weekly instructional focus blocks.

·          Provide daily vocabulary interaction, such as the “The SAT Word of the Day”, and quarterly SAT/ACT test preparation sessions to support success on the Reading, Writing and Language, and the Essay sections of the assessments.

·          Incorporate reading across the curriculum and in all subject areas to include facilitating class discussions and including reading-based assessments and projects.

·          Host family-teacher conferences during which literacy will be discussed as it relates to the individual students’ achievement. Conferences will be held at the request of teachers, families, administration, or school counselors.

·          Host quarterly events, such as meetings and college and career fairs, to highlight graduation requirements and post-secondary options for students.

Mathematics

·          Provide targeted math support through weekly instructional focus blocks.

·          Provide mathematics support and development through monthly STEM/STEAM Activities.

·          Provide quarterly SAT/ACT test preparation sessions and online resources to support success in the mathematics section of the assessments.

·          Host family-teacher conferences during which mathematics will be discussed as it relates to the individual students’ achievement. Conferences will be held at the request of teachers, families, administration, or school counselors.

·          Host quarterly events, through family workshops, to support families in understanding eleventh and twelfth grade mathematics requirements.

 

 

PARENT/FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We, as parents, will:

 

Reading, Writing & Literacy

·          Create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to read independently at least 10 hours per week.

·          Practice SAT/ACT vocabulary with the student and encourage students to attend SAT test preparation sessions and take the assessment multiple times to encourage the best score outcomes.

·          Review students’ PowerSchool grade and attendance reports weekly ensure students are actively engaging in the learning environment

·          Attend family-teacher conferences and other events that highlight graduation requirements and post-secondary options.

Mathematics

·          Provide access to in-person SAT/ACT test preparation sessions and online resources to support success in the mathematics section of the assessments.

·          Attend workshops provided by the school to support the understanding of mathematics and 4-year graduation requirements.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

I, the student, will:

 

Reading, Writing & Literacy

·          Read independently at least 10 hours per week.

·          Review, practice, and use SAT/ACT vocabulary words throughout the week

·          Attend SAT/ACT test preparation sessions

·          Review PowerSchool grade and attendance reports weekly to ensure active engagement in the learning environment

·          Attend family teacher conferences to ensure that the literacy information and strategies provided are implemented to ensure their academic success

Mathematics

·          Practice SAT/ACT mathematical concepts using online resources provided by the school for at least 30 minutes per week.

·          Review state mathematics curriculum requirements and 4-year graduation requirements with their families.

·          Attend SAT/ACT test preparation sessions.

·          Review PowerSchool grade and attendance reports weekly to ensure active engagement in the learning environment

 

As a sign of your commitment to working together to help your child succeed, please sign the SIGNATURES PAGE provided with this compact and return it to your child’s teacher. Thank you!

Family Engagement Policy and Plan for Shared Student Success

School Year 2025-2026

Revision Date: 08/01/2025

 

Woodville-Tompkins High School

​151 Coach Joe Turner Street

Savannah, GA31408

Phone: (912) 395-6750​

Fax: (912) 965-6768

 

Principal: Alfred McGuire                            Assistant Principal: Christine Holmes                           

 

 

What is a Family Engagement Policy?

A Parent and Family Engagement Policy is a plan that describes how Woodville-Tompkins High School will provide opportunities to improve family engagement to support student learning.  We value the contributions and involvement of families to establish an equal partnership for the common goal of improving student achievement.  This plan describes the different ways that the school will support family engagement and how families can help plan and participate in activities and events to promote student learning at school and at home (Section 1116)  of the Every Student  Succeeds Act of 2015.

 

Where is the Family Engagement Policy available?

The Family Engagement Policy will be distributed to all families at the beginning of the school year during their student’s advisement block and electronically via email. Additionally, copies are available in the Family Center, where you may also view it and provide feedback. The Policy will also be posted on the school’s website and shared at the Annual Title I meeting.

 

How is it jointly developed/revised?

The following actions were taken to involve parents/guardians in the joint development of school-parent/family compacts that outline how school staff, parents/guardians, 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 the state’s high standards:

 

·   An invitation to attend the Annual Title I Family Forum was sent to parents in the spring of the previous school year, offering parents/guardians the opportunity to help plan for the upcoming school year.

·   A final Family Engagement Policy and School-Family Compact(s), with all of the feedback incorporated, will be posted on the school website, presented at fall Annual Title I meeting, sent home with all students to serve as an agreement between the school, parents, and students of the shared responsibility for improving student achievement.

 

 

What is Title I? 

Woodville-Tompkins High School is identified as a Title I school as part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Title I is designed to support State and local school reform efforts tied to challenging state academic standards and reinforce and enhance efforts 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 involvement. All Title I schools must jointly develop a written family engagement policy with all families. 

 

Who is the purpose of Title I?  

All students participating in the Title I, Part A program and their families are encouraged and invited to fully participate in the opportunities described in this policy.  The school will provide opportunities for the participation of families with limited English, disabilities, and families of migratory children. 

 

Implementation

The staff at Woodville-Tompkins High School recognizes that the education of students is a responsibility shared with administrators, teachers, parents and the community. Maximum learning occurs when parents are actively involved and supportive of the education of their children.  In an effort to enhance and expand parental involvement at the school level, parents will be invited to attend several meetings throughout the year in order to provide input in the planning, the review and the improvement of school-wide Title I programs.

 

In order to provide parents/guardians with continuous communication, opportunities for input, and to increase family engagement, the following mandatory Title I family meetings will be held each academic school year:

 

·   Title I Annual Meeting (Fall) – Introduces the School/Family Compacts, the Family Engagement Policy, the Title I budget, and the School Improvement Plan. Information about the school’s curriculum, assessments, and other important information is also shared at this meeting.

·   Family Forum (Spring) – Provides parents/guardians with the opportunity to provide input on School Improvement Planning, the Family Engagement Budget, the Family Engagement Policy, the School-Parent/Family Compact, and staff training.

 

School-Family Compacts

As part of our family engagement plan, Woodville-Tompkins High School and our families develop a school-parent/family compact, which is an agreement that explains how parents/families and teachers will work together to make sure students reach grade-level standards. The compacts are reviewed and updated annually based on feedback from parents, students, and teachers during Title I Annual Meeting and from the Annual Family Engagement Survey. The school-parent/family compacts also are reviewed with families during parent-teacher conferences.

 

 

 

GOALS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

 

SCCPSS District Goals:

 

Goal 1: To Ensure all Students are College and Career Ready.

 

Goal 2: To Provide a Supportive Learning Environment that is Conducive to Teaching and Learning.

 

Goal 3: To Maximize Family and Community Engagement that Contributes to the Advancement of Student Growth and Success.

 

Goal 4: To Build Professional Capacity in Order to Achieve a Premier Student- Focused Workforce

 

Woodville-Tompkins High School Goals:

 

Goal 1: Increase attendance from 85.44% to 87%

Goal 2: Increase Performance on American Literature EOC  to 80% content mastery (75%)

Goal 3: Increase performance on Biology EOC to 93% content mastery (91%)

Goal 4:  Increase performance on US History EOC to 84% content mastery (79%)

Goal 5: Increase performance on Algebra EOC to 100% content mastery (107%)

Goal 6: Increase performance on End of Pathway Assessments to 92% proficient (89%)

 

Parent and Family Engagement

Woodville-Tompkins High School believes that family engagement means the participation of parents and family members in regular two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring:

·        That parents/families play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning.

·        That parents/families are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school.

·        That parents/families are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child.

 

Family Resource Center

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 2:30pm

Come visit the Family Resource Center to check out books, study materials, and activities to use at home with your child. Computers are available for parents to log into PowerSchool/ParentAccess and explore educational resources.

 

If you need support, please reach out to our Family Engagement Facilitator AnsaRae Smith at 912-395-6750 or ansarae.smith@sccpss.com

 

2025-2026 FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Events and Activities

Woodville-Tompkins High School will host the following events to build the capacity for strong family engagement to support a partnership between the school, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement. To support family participation, we will offer a variety of meeting times, including during the school day and in the evenings. Meetings will be held on different dates, at different times, and in various locations to better meet the needs of all families. Event information will be sent home at least two weeks in advance and written in a way that is easy for families to understand. If parents request regular meetings, we will gladly provide those opportunities so they can share suggestions and be involved in decisions about their child’s education. The school will respond to the parents’ suggestions as quickly as possible.

 

Title I Annual Meeting – September 2025

We invite you to an evening of learning and sharing about our Title I program, including our parents

and family engagement policy, the schoolwide plan, the school-parent compacts, and parents’ requirements. Invitations will be emailed and posted in the school newsletter, social media, and local media.

 

Attendance Policy Information Meeting- September 2025

Learn about the District’s new attendance policy and how it affects your child

 

International Night & Literacy Fun – October 2025

Join us for an engaging evening that celebrates cultural diversity and highlights the power of literacy!

During this interactive parent workshop, you'll explore how reading and writing strengthen your teen’s learning across all subject areas—from math and science to social studies and the arts. We’ll also discuss how literacy fosters understanding, helping students appreciate and embrace the diverse cultures that shape our world. Don’t miss this fun and meaningful event designed to empower you as a partner in your child’s high school journey!

 

Family Engagement Resource Fair – November 2025
Celebrating the Power of Family Involvement in Education - Join us for a special event recognizing the vital role families play in student success! The Family Engagement Resource Fair is your opportunity to connect with helpful resources, meet school and community partners, and explore tools designed to support your child’s academic journey. Enjoy hands-on activities, gather valuable information, and strengthen the home-school connection that helps students thrive. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

CHOICE Night – January 2026

Discover the Pathways at Woodville-Tompkins! Explore exciting programs like Welding, Automotive, Barbering, Firefighting, Cosmetology, Band, Sports Medicine, Robotics, Business & Finance, Catering & Hospitality, and more! Learn how these pathways prepare students for college, careers, and lifelong success.

 

MegaGenesis  – Month Day(s), Year

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Financial Literacy Workshops– Quarterly

Learn about important financial topics such as how to file taxes when your child has a job, how to complete employment forms, and tips on saving money or buying a home. Empower yourself with the tools to support your family's financial future!

 

Parent Appreciation – Month Day, Year

A celebration of family engagement and the recognition of its impact on school and student success.

 

Title I Annual Family Forum – Late February/Early March

Provides an opportunity for parents/family members to participate in discussions with the principal and staff regarding the school improvement plan, family engagement policy, school-parent/family compacts, and the family engagement budget.

 

STE(A)M Night – Month, year

Learn about the STE(A)M alongside your child through engaging activities and expert guidance at our interactive parent training.

 

Principal’s Panel – month, year

An open forum allowing our High School Principal and Assistant Principals to offer insights and answer questions to strengthen the partnership between families and our school.

 

Building the Foundation

Woodville-Tompkins High School will take the following measures to promote and support parents/families as an important foundation of the school in order to strengthen the school and reach our school goals. We will:

 

·     Communicate effectively by ensuring that information related academic standards/assessments, events, etc. is published in a language and format accessible to parents and is communicated in multiple ways.

 

·     Offer training for parents and family members to help further enhance their various educational levels.

·     Partner with early childhood programs, feeder schools, college and career ready resources, or other programs to help prepare parents and their children for successful school transitions.

 

·     Provide necessary materials and handouts for parents/guardians at conferences, meetings, and activities to help parents work with their child to improve their child’s achievement.

 

·     Collaborate with Community Partners to provide information and introduce resources to benefit families.

 

·     Based on parent/guardian feedback, provide staff training to improve communication with parents and ideas to increase family engagement with reading and math activities for our students outside of the classroom.

 

·     Collect feedback from parents and family members at all events, place input cards around the building and post a suggestion form on the school website in order to respond to parents’ requests for additional support for parent and family engagement activities.

 

 

Parent and Family Engagement Standards

Woodville-Tompkins High School and our parents have adopted the National PTA Standards for Family-School Partnerships as the school’s model in engaging parents, students, and the community. These standards are:

 

1.       Welcoming All Families

2.       Communicating Effectively

3.       Supporting Student Success

4.       Speaking Up for Every Child

5.       Sharing Power

6.       Collaborating with Community

 

SCHOOL COUNCIL

The school council is an advisory body created to offer advice to the principal on matters pertaining to student achievement and school improvement. The school council initiative was created by the Georgia State Legislature as a method of involving parents, teachers, and community stakeholders in the educational process.  It is governed by state law; O.C.G.A § 20-2-85 and O.C.G.A § 20-2-86. The school council is made up of elected parents, appointed community/business members, elected teacher representatives, and the school principal, with the parent group constituting the largest segment. If you would like to learn more about the school council, please contact our principal.

 

Woodville-Tompkins High School’s school council members are:

Alfred McGuire, Principal

Brenda Roberts, Community

Shed Dawson, Community

Alise Cremonini, Teacher

Danielle Riley, Parent

Vonetta Bell, Parent

 

                                                                                                                                   

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SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS

 

We want to hear from you! If you have any suggestions or if there is any part of this policy that you feel is not satisfactory with the goals for academic achievement, please provide us with your feedback!

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