Rachel Freeman Elementary School

As a community of engineers, we will collaborate and use creative thinking to solve problems, build dreams and continue to be 21st century learners. We follow the Bear Necessities. Be Safe. Be Responsible. Be Kind.

Title I is the federal program that provides funding to local school districts to improve the academic achievement of disadvantaged students. It is part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act first passed in 1965. The focus of the Title I program is on helping all students meet the same high standards expected of all children. Schools receive Title I funds based on the number of

free/reduced lunch population (40% or more). All Students at Freeman receive free lunch.

Title I money is used to support students most in need of educational assistance. Rachel Freeman follows the School-wide Title I program design, which includes:

• Identifying areas of greatest need for high student achievement
• Strengthening the core academic programs
• Increasing the amount and quality of learning time
• Addressing the needs of all students
• Providing instruction by “highly qualified’ teachers

Community Building

• School-wide Expectations
• Parent Involvement
• Community Partnerships

Content Planning

• Lessons are aligned with Common Core Standards
• Lesson Plans
• Collaborative planning

Instruction

• Exemplary Teaching Practices
• County Initiatives & Expectations
• Digital Learning

Assessment for Learning

• Formative Assessments
• Data Analysis & conferences

School Improvement Team

Budget, Instruction, School Policies & Procedures

SIT representatives are elected during the beginning of the year. Parent representatives welcomed and encouraged. SIT meetings are the first Wednesday of every month.

Ways to get involved at Rachel Freeman:

• Family Nights
• Parent – Teacher Conferences
• Classroom activities/events
• School Improvement Team Meetings
• School-wide Events
• Volunteers