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.<\/p>\n\n \n
Valley Junior High aims to keep parents and guardians informed relating to school, district and state information which include topics such as assessments, standards, policies, decisions, school activities and events.<\/b><\/p>\n
Communication between our school and parents\/guardians include the following forms:<\/b><\/p>\n Our school will continue to develop parent engagement activities and training that will be offered to parents to help them develop their capacity so they can work with their children to improve achievement, such as literacy and numeracy.<\/b><\/p>\n Our school maintains an active family center that offers patrons community resources designed to help families access resources designed to help with school success.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Communication between the school and families is a key factor in helping students be successful.\u00a0 Parents and staff will work together to communicate with each other concerns and successes.\u00a0 This approach will help all stakeholders see the value parental involvement adds to the success of the child\u2019s school related growth and the success of the school.<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\nBack to Index<\/a> Valley Jr. High Parent Engagement Policy<\/b><\/p>\n 2026-27 School Year<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valley Jr. High is a diverse school with many students that have individual academic and social-emotional needs.\u00a0 The success of our students is a collective effort between the school and parents.\u00a0 Parental involvement is vital to the success of students achieving academic growth and overall success.\u00a0 At Valley Jr., we strongly encourage parents\/guardians to participate as school volunteers, in PTA and the Community Council.<\/b><\/p>\n 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.<\/p> During this scheduled meeting the following topics to be discussed:<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have any questions about our school and Title 1 funding, please contact Principal, Brian Murray.<\/strong><\/p>\nBack to Index<\/a> 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.<\/p> Current School Plan (Google Sheet)<\/a><\/p>\n
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Parent Engagement Policy<\/h2>
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School Annual Title I Meeting<\/h2>
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School Title I Goals<\/h2>
Academic Goal(s)<\/h3>
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\nFor math, students\\’ average test performance on the 2027 RISE will increase by 3% to a schoolwide proficiency rate of 24%
\nFor ELA, students\\’ average test performance on the 2027 RISE will increase by 3% to a schoolwide proficiency rate of 25%
\nFor science, students\\’ average test performance on the 2027 RISE will increase by 3% to a schoolwide proficiency rate of 26%<\/li>\nSocial Skills and Dispositions Goal(s)<\/h3>
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Talent Development Goal(s)<\/h3>
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