We are pleased to announce that Cane Ridge High School will receive federal Title I funds this year that will enable us to provide additional learning opportunities for our students. The following will provide you with information regarding Title I and how funds are used to support student achievement.
Parents’ Rights in Education – A Guide to the No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is an educational act that aims to:
· Raise accountability
· Provide more financial flexibility
· Set goals for student improvement
· Improve teacher quality
· Provide School Choice
· Make schools safer
NCLB seeks to provide every student with a high-quality education. It helps ensure that students are:
· Challenged to meet high standards
· Taught by highly qualified teachers using proven teaching methods
· Able to learn in a safe, drug-free environment
NCLB School Choice Option:
Through the annual state and district report cards, you can learn how well your child’s school is performing. If it’s not meeting specific criteria, you may be able to transfer your child to a different school.
Testing Student Progress
Standards based tests are one way parents, teachers, and communities can see how students are doing in school. Testing can also help educators determine which students and schools need extra help. Your child’s individual test results are confidential– only you and your child’s school may see them.
· Please encourage your child to always do their best on all of their tests.
· Please avoid pulling your child out of school during standards based tests.
· Think Link – practice for the standards based tests.
Highly Qualified Teachers
If your child attends a Title I school, you have the right to know if your child’s teacher is qualified and certified to teach a certain subject.
Safe School Data
You have the right to transfer your child to a safer public school in your district if your child goes to a school that is identified as persistently dangerous by the Safe School Rating by the State.
Input for Parent-School Compact and Parent Involvement Policy
Information will be coming home with students soon asking for your input as we develop the Parent-School Compact and Parent Involvement Policy. Please complete the form and return to school with your student as soon as possible.
Homework Hotline
Students may call the Homework Hotline number Monday-Thursday from 4:00 pm-8:00 pm for help with their homework. They do have people there who speak English and Spanish. The number is 298-6636. This is a free service to all Metro students.
Ways parents can stay involved…..
· Be an active member of the school’s PTSO
· Attend parent cluster meetings
· Communicate with the school and your child’s teachers
· Provide parent feedback
· Participate in the development of the School Improvement Plan
· Frequently check the Cane Ridge web site – www.caneridgehs.mnps.org
· Attend school events
· Volunteer at the school
· Review progress reports and report cards with your child |
