What is a Title I School?
Washington Wilkes Elementary School is a Title I school as a part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). In support of strengthening student academic achievement by improving teaching and learning for students, Washington Wilkes Elementary School receives Title I, Part A funds and therefore must jointly develop with, agree on, and distribute to parents and family members of participating children a written parent and family engagement policy that contains information required by section 1116(b) and (c) of (ESSA).
Key Contact
Blake Rogers
Director of Federal Programs
313 A North Alexander Ave.
Washington, GA 30673
(706)678-2718
rogersb@wilkes.k12.ga.us
WWES is Reaching Out!
WWES recognizes that greater family involvement is crucial if our students are to learn more, to achieve higher academic standards and to succeed in the world.
It shall be the intent of all parent involvement activities at WWES to encourage and support the efforts of home, school, and community in improving the educational opportunities of all children. We believe, when schools, families, and communities work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer and enjoy school more. It is our hope that all stakeholders will help us to accomplish our vision by producing students who are productive, respectful, prepared, dependable, and engaged in academics.
We will…
Provide full opportunities, to the extent practicable, for the participation of parents with limited English proficiency, parents of students with disabilities, and parents of migratory children, including providing information and school reports in an understandable format, to the extent practicable, in a language parents understand.
Work to help families understand academic expectations for student learning and progress especially through Multitiered System of Support.
Aid parents in understanding the use of assessment tools, assessment reports, Infinite Campus, G-Suites with an emphasis on Google Classrooms, Moby Max, NEW Map Growth.
Provided information through relevant workshops, Lincoln Wilkes Retired Educators Association brochures, and in-service education about working with students and parents from varied cultures and economic backgrounds.
Train teachers, administrators, and support staff on the value and utility of the contributions of parents; how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners; implement and coordinate parent programs; and build ties between home and school.
Involve businesses and community-based organizations in parent involvement activities.
Are you ready to get involved? Contact Amy Harkins via email at harkinsa@wilkes.k12.ga.us or (706)678-7124.