Farnsworth Elementary

Every Day - Every Student - Every Opportunity

Title One

The focus of Title I schools is to help students achieve proficiency on core standards, closing academic gaps that may exist. These efforts include providing targeted supports to at-risk students, building teachers' capacity through professional development, and strengthening parents' abilities in helping their children succeed.

An Introduction to Title I

Other School Information

Parent-School Learning Compact

Philo T Farnsworth Elementary Home-School Compact

2022 – 2023

Partners in Education: Farnsworth students have the best opportunity to learn and grow when families and school work together. Our Home-School Compact outlines how we can work together to ensure student success.

Academics

Farnsworth School will…

  • Provide 1:1 technology to all students (ChromeBooks) and quality technology in classrooms
  • Hire an additional teacher to lower the teacher-to-student ratio
  • Hire paraeducators to support learning in classrooms facilitating Tier 1 small groups.
  • Provide Tier 1 instructional materials to support differentiation and scaffolding that allows students to receive individual and appropriate instruction.
  • Provide quality and engaging learning opportunities every day, with every student.

Tiger students will…

  • Try their best in language arts, math and science working towards proficiency in each standard.
  • Work hard to make typical or above typical growth in Reading and in Math on their Pathways to Progress goals.
  • Come to school on time, ready to learn every day.

Parents can help at home by…

  • Reading every day with their child for 20 minutes.
  • Talk to your child about their school day.
  • Check GradeBook consistently
  • Ensure your child comes to school every day, on time, ready to learn.

Social Skills & Disposition

Farnsworth School will…

  • Provide a full time social worker to support students and families.
  • Check in regularly with families to engage students in the learning process.
  • Engage parents in their child’s learning opportunities.

Tiger students will…

  • Demonstrate proficiency in the Graduate of Granite characteristics (respect, dependability, communication, responsibility, hard work and resiliency).
  • Participate in classroom community building activities.
  • Learn to ask for help when needed.

Parents can help at home by…

  • Communicate with teachers and work as a partner in support your child’s learning.
  • Actively participate in school activities.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

Farnsworth School will…

  • Set clear expectations for behavior and correct inappropriate behaviors in a positive and restorative manner.
  • Treat everyone with kindness and respect.
  • Give out Tiger Tickets to reinforce when students are showing expected behaviors.
  • Give out Tiger Stripe rewards to reinforce when classes are, as a whole, showing expected behaviors.
  • Provide “Safari Celebrations” to reward positive schoolwide behaviors.

Tigers will…

  • Follow behavior expectations and treat everyone with kindness and respect.
  • Earn tickets for showing positive behaviors.
  • Work collaboratively as a class to earn rewards.
  • Show they are a positive member of the Farnsworth learning community.

Parents can help at home by…

  • Following the Tigers expectations while at school.
  • Ask their child about their Tiger Tickets.
  • Complement their child when they are displaying positive and kind behaviors.

 

Philo T Farnsworth Elementary Home-School Compact

2022 – 2023

Socios en la educación: Los estudiantes de Farnsworth tienen la mejor oportunidad de aprender y crecer cuando las familias y la escuela trabajan juntas. Nuestro Pacto Hogar-Escuela describe cómo podemos trabajar juntos para garantizar el éxito de los estudiantes.

Académicos

Farnsworth School será...

  • Proporcionar tecnología 1:1 a todos los estudiantes (ChromeBooks) y tecnología de calidad en las aulas
  • Contratar a un maestro adicional para reducir la proporción maestro-estudiante
  • Contratar paraeducadores para apoyar el aprendizaje en las aulas facilitando grupos pequeños de Nivel 1.
  • Proporcionar materiales de instrucción de Nivel 1 para apoyar la diferenciación y el andamiaje que permite a los estudiantes recibir instrucción individual y apropiada.
  • Proporcionar oportunidades de aprendizaje de calidad y atractivas todos los días, con cada estudiante.

Los estudiantes de Tiger ...

  • Hacer su mejor esfuerzo en artes del lenguaje, matemáticas y ciencias trabajando para dominar cada estándar.
  • Trabaje duro para hacer un crecimiento típico o superior al típico en lectura y matemáticas en sus metas de Caminos al Progreso.
  • Venga a la escuela a tiempo, listo para aprender todos los días.

Los padres pueden ayudar en casa al...

  • Leer todos los días con su hijo durante 20 minutos.
  • Hable con su hijo sobre su día escolar.
  • Revise el Libro de calificaciones constantemente
  • Asegúrese de que su hijo llegue a la escuela todos los días, a tiempo, listo para aprender.

Habilidades sociales y disposición

Farnsworth School será...

  • Proporcionar un trabajador social a tiempo completo para apoyar a los estudiantes y las familias.
  • Verifique regularmente con las familias para involucrar a los estudiantes en el proceso de aprendizaje.
  • Involucre a los padres en las oportunidades de aprendizaje de sus hijos.

Los estudiantes de Tiger ...

  • Demostrar competencia en las características del Graduado de Granito (respeto, confiabilidad, comunicación, responsabilidad, trabajo duro y resiliencia).
  • Participar en actividades de construcción de la comunidad en el aula.
  • Aprenda a pedir ayuda cuando sea necesario.

Los padres pueden ayudar en casa al...

  • Comunícate con los maestros y trabaja como socio para apoyar el aprendizaje de tu hijo.
  • Participar activamente en las actividades escolares.

Intervenciones y apoyos conductuales positivos

Farnsworth School será...

  • Establezca expectativas claras para el comportamiento y corrija los comportamientos inapropiados de una manera positiva y restaurativa.
  • Trata a todos con amabilidad y respeto.
  • Reparta boletos de tigre para reforzar cuando los estudiantes muestren comportamientos esperados.
  • Reparte recompensas de Tiger Stripe para reforzar cuando las clases están, en su conjunto, mostrando comportamientos esperados.
  • Proporcione \"Celebraciones de safari\" para recompensar los comportamientos positivos en toda la escuela.

Los tigres...

  • Siga las expectativas de comportamiento y trate a todos con amabilidad y respeto.
  • Gana boletos por mostrar comportamientos positivos.
  • Trabaje en colaboración como clase para ganar recompensas.
  • Demuestre que es un miembro positivo de la comunidad de aprendizaje de Farnsworth.

Los padres pueden ayudar en casa al...

  • Siguiendo las expectativas de los Tigres mientras estaba en la escuela.
  • Pregúntele a su hijo sobre sus boletos de tigre.
  • Complemente a su hijo cuando muestre comportamientos positivos y amables.
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Parent Engagement Policy

The staff at Philo T Farnsworth Elementary School has always regarded parental involvement vital to the success of students achieving academic success. All schools have their individual characteristic and needs; Philo T Farnsworth Elementary is not any different.  Within our community there are many diverse cultures, languages, and students with special needs. We encourage parents and guardians to participate as school volunteers, in PTA and the Community Council.

We honor the important role that families have as the first and most important teachers of their children. We appreciate you sharing your children with us as we help your children achieve their academic potential and social emotional well-being. The partnership between home and school is vital to the success of your child’s academic growth.

How are parents/guardians and families involved in decision-making activities:

Parents have rights to provide input on school engagement practices and to be active participants and decision-makers in not only their own student’s educational experience, but in the development of school-wide initiatives through participating in PTA meetings, serving on Farnsworth’s Community Council, volunteering at school, receiving information regarding school programs, and having questions answered in a timely manner.

How are Family and Community Engagement funds used:

Farnworth Elementary uses funds to provide activities that involve families in student learning. Some events that are provided include

  • Hot Dog Hello, Back to School
  • Literacy Nights, throughout the year
  • Math Night, typically held in December
  • Art Night, typically held in April/May
  • PTA events
  • Community Council meetings

How are information and trainings provided to families:

Farnsworth staff and faculty are committed to providing information to families in various formats and in multiple languages trying to reach as many families as possible. Some ways we communicate with families include emails, Class Dojo, Remind, monthly calendars, social media. We use translation services to ensure all families are included.

How does Farnsworth Elementary School build capacity for strong parent and family engagement:

Farnsworth is committed to building parents’ capacity to support their child’s learning. We do this in many ways including providing academic supports to students and their families, social emotional supports to families, acknowledging and providing support to overcome barriers to learning. This is accomplished through after school activities and programs, access to mental health supports, access to food and clothing, etc.

 

El personal de la Escuela Primaria Philo T Farnsworth siempre ha considerado que la participación de los padres es vital para el éxito de los estudiantes que logran el éxito académico. Todas las escuelas tienen sus características y necesidades individuales; Philo T Farnsworth Elementary no es diferente.  Dentro de nuestra comunidad hay muchas culturas, idiomas y estudiantes diversos con necesidades especiales. Alentamos a los padres y tutores a participar como voluntarios escolares, en la PTA y en el Consejo Comunitario.

Honramos el importante papel que tienen las familias como los primeros y más importantes maestros de sus hijos. Agradecemos que comparta a sus hijos con nosotros mientras ayudamos a sus hijos a alcanzar su potencial académico y bienestar socioemocional. La asociación entre el hogar y la escuela es vital para el éxito del crecimiento académico de su hijo.

Cómo participan los padres/tutores y las familias en las actividades de toma de decisiones:

Los padres tienen derecho a proporcionar información sobre las prácticas de participación escolar y a ser participantes activos y tomadores de decisiones no solo en la experiencia educativa de sus propios estudiantes, sino también en el desarrollo de iniciativas en toda la escuela a través de la participación en reuniones de la PTA, sirviendo en el Consejo Comunitario de Farnsworth, ofreciéndose como voluntarios en la escuela, recibiendo información sobre los programas escolares y respondiendo preguntas de manera oportuna.

Cómo se utilizan los fondos de Participación Familiar y Comunitaria:

Farnworth Elementary utiliza fondos para proporcionar actividades que involucran a las familias en el aprendizaje de los estudiantes. Algunos eventos que se proporcionan incluyen:

  • Hola Hot Dog, Vuelta al cole
  • Noches de alfabetización, durante todo el año
  • Noche de Matemáticas, que generalmente se celebra en diciembre
  • Noche del Arte, típicamente celebrada en abril / mayo
  • Eventos de la PTA
  • Reuniones del Consejo Comunitario

Cómo se proporciona información y capacitación a las familias:

El personal y la facultad de Farnsworth se comprometen a proporcionar información a las familias en varios formatos y en varios idiomas, tratando de llegar a tantas familias como sea posible. Algunas formas en que nos comunicamos con las familias incluyen correos electrónicos, Class Dojo, Remind, calendarios mensuales, redes sociales. Utilizamos servicios de traducción para garantizar que todas las familias estén incluidas.

¿Cómo desarrolla la Escuela Primaria Farnsworth la capacidad para una fuerte participación de los padres y la familia?

Farnsworth se compromete a desarrollar la capacidad de los padres para apoyar el aprendizaje de sus hijos. Hacemos esto de muchas maneras, incluyendo proporcionar apoyo académico a los estudiantes y sus familias, apoyo socioemocional a las familias, reconocer y brindar apoyo para superar las barreras al aprendizaje. Esto se logra a través de actividades y programas después de la escuela, acceso a apoyos de salud mental, acceso a alimentos y ropa, etc.

 

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School Annual Title I Meeting

Parent input is valued. Each year, a parent meeting is held where our school solicits input in the planning and implementation of school parent engagement activities.

  • Date: November 17, 2022
  • Time: 9:15 AM

At this parent meeting, we will discuss the following agenda items: what is Title I, how does our school use Title I funds, what services do students receive, what curricula and assessments are used, what is our school\'s parent and family engagement policy, what is a school parent compact, what are my rights as a parent, how can I be involved, and where can I go to receive more information?

  • Fecha: 17 de noviembre del 2022
  • Hora: 9:15 AM

En esta reunión de padres, discutiremos los siguientes temas de la agenda: qué es el Título I, cómo usa nuestra escuela los fondos del Título I, qué servicios reciben los estudiantes, qué currículos y evaluaciones se utilizan, cuál es la política de participación de padres y familias de nuestra escuela, qué es un pacto para padres escolares, cuáles son mis derechos como padre,  ¿Cómo puedo participar y dónde puedo ir para recibir más información?

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School Title I Goals

Each year, our school conducts a needs assessment, reviews student performance data, and solicits input from various stakeholders in order to develop a meaningful Title I Plan. This plan is data-driven, evidence-based, and responsive to findings from data reviews, needs assessment findings, and stakeholder input. The school comprehensive Title I plan articulates how evidence-based strategies, action steps and milestones will support the goals listed below.

Goal One

At least 65% of students at Farnsworth Elementary will reach typical or above typical progress on the End of Year Acadience Reading assessment.

Goal Two

At least 75% of students at Farnsworth Elementary will reach typical or above typical progress on the End of Year Acadience Math assessment.

Goal Three

Based on the 2023 WIDA Access Exam, 35% of students at Farnsworth Elementary will meet their WIDA Growth Target. ELL proficiency will be evaluated throughout the year during PLC collaboration tracking learning progressions.

Goal Four

At the end of the 2022-2023 school year, there will be a 5% reduction in the number of students at Farnsworth Elementary identified as being chronically absent (missing 10% or more of the required school days or class periods) compared to the number of students identified as being chronically absent during the 2021-2022 school year.

Goal Five

By the end of the 2022-2023 school year, 100% of Farnsworth teachers\' PLCs will meet at least 8 times per month  with an established agenda, reviewing student performance based on core standards, and have the PLC engage in a data protocol to determine reteaching.

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Sanctioned Status

12/1/2022

Philo T Farnsworth Elementary

3751 South Sunnyvale Dr, West Valley City, UT 84120

385-646-4822

Dear Parent or Guardian,

We are writing to let you know that Philo T Farnsworth Elementary has been designated as a Targeted Support and Improvement school for Students with Disabilities, Economically Disadvantaged Students, and Hispanic Students. This designation means that these student populations scores among the lowest-performing five percent in Utah’s Title I schools in academic performance and growth.

The program improvement designation provides an opportunity for principals, teachers, and parents to focus on areas of school improvement. The Granite School District and the Utah State Board of Education are working with our school to improve teaching and learning, especially in the areas of reading and mathematics by providing technical assistance and professional development opportunities to the teachers and administrators within our school.

Philo T Farnsworth Elementary is working to improve its academic program by undergoing a rigorous school improvement effort led by a school system of support team. We are focusing on teacher clarity in our instruction, utilizing social and emotional learning opportunities with all of our students, and creating effective learning strategies for all of our students. We utilize Positive Behavior Intervention System rewards. However, parent support is essential to the success of the school improvement efforts.

Parents can effectively assist student achievement improvement in the following ways:

  • Communicating frequently with your student’s teachers
  • Making sure your student attends school regularly
  • Helping your student with homework
  • Monitoring your student’s screen time
  • Reading aloud to your student
  • Volunteering in the classroom
  • Participating in school decision-making

We want to request your help as the school addresses its academic needs and will invite parents to serve on the committee that will develop a school improvement plan.

Sincerely,

 

Rich K. Nye, Ph.D., Superintendent

Aaron R. Wilson, Ed.D., Title I Director

Ann Kane, Principal

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