As is true every year, teachers are adept at working with students and meeting their needs. Aligned with best teaching practices and as a part of our Multi-Tiered System of Support, students are grouped flexibly in all subject areas and receive both whole-group and targeted small-group instruction. These groups are fluid and may be facilitated by a classroom teacher, teaching assistant, Title 1 educator, curriculum coach, or specialist. This collaborative approach to student learning and growth is one of the many things that makes Horace-Mann such a special community.
Our students participate in both small group and whole group instruction, and family outreach initiatives made possible by a Title 1 federal grant. The Horace-Mann staff is excited to receive this funding and to be a Title 1 school. This allows us to provide additional support this year in mathematics.
There are several ways in which Title 1 supports children. Educators from the Title 1 program may be assigned to your child’s class to help the teacher implement the curriculum, or work with small groups of students during regularly scheduled class time. Additionally, Title 1 promotes and supports a meaningful connection between home and school.
This grant funding comes with many regulations that the school/district needs to follow. The distribution of the attached parent/caregiver forms is one of them. These forms indicate acknowledgement that NPS has informed you that Horace-Mann is a Title 1 school and acknowledgement of the partnership between home and school to support student learning, including student attendance.
Please share any questions or feedback related to these forms with Jennifer Shore, Director of Special Initiatives and Programs; shorej@newton.k12.ma.us.
Horace-Mann Title 1
School-Family Compact
2022-2023
This compact reminds us that we all have a role in helping our students succeed.
At Horace-Mann Elementary School, Title 1 supplementary services in mathematics are offered to students during the school day.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our school is a learning community that supports open and positive communication, trust and respect among students, parents and staff.
It is a place where:
*Teachers and students are challenged to set high expectations.
*Innovative educational practices are encouraged.
*Diversity is celebrated.
*Professional judgment is respected.
*People feel connected to and care for one another and their school.
CORE VALUES
Each child is encouraged by staff to do his or her best academically and to develop self-esteem and independence. Both at home and at school, students are asked to follow the four core values.
Help one another be Safe and Respectful
Aspire to Learn and Achieve Your Goals
Who you are Matters; You are Welcome here
Kindness is free, sprinkle it everywhere
Show Sportspersonship, Effort, and Teamwork
TEACHERS
Staff will do their best to:
*Create a welcoming and safe environment for students and families.
*Have high expectations for students and themselves.
*Provide high quality curriculum and instruction.
*Engage and communicate with families to support student learning.
FAMILY AND STUDENT
Families will do their best to support their child’s learning by:
*Ensuring that their child is well rested, attends school daily and arrives on time.
*Attending parent conferences.
*Communicating with their child’s teacher to monitor academic and social progress.
Students agree to:
*Attend school and be on time.
*Follow the Horace-Mann Core Values.
*Try to do their best.
