• Benefield Elementary

    THE PLAN…
    THE PROMISE…
    2024-2025

    1221 Old Norcross Road

    Lawrenceville, Ga 30046

    Phone Number 770-962-3771

    Visit benefield.org

    Last Revised: May 23, 2024
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  • WHERE IS THE PLAN AVAILABLE?

    The Family and Community Engagement Plan and all other Title I information are available on our school’s website at https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/2080 under the Parents/Title I Section. Families can also find paper copies of this Family and Community Engagement Plan in our Parent Center. 

  • HOW IS THE PLAN DEVELOPED AND REVISED?

    It is reviewed and revised at least annually during the Planning Meeting in the spring. All feedback forms from the Planning Meeting are submitted to the Office of Federal Programs for review.  Families who are not able to attend the Planning Meeting have the opportunity to review draft documents and provide input during the draft document review period.  

  • COMMUNICATION

    We will communicate, to the extent feasible, all information with parents in a language and format you will understand. We will provide interpreters during parent workshops and academic events whenever possible. The translation is available for most documents. Faculty and staff members should respond to parent communications within twenty-four (24) hours upon receipt. If a teacher is not in school due to an absence, the expectation is that teachers forward the "Out of Office" message. It is not the expectation to communicate over weekends or holidays. It is the expectation that teachers respond within twenty-four hours if an email, phone call, or note is received on the day preceding such an event.

  • OUR DISTRICT GOALS

    Empathy: Cultural competence, staff and student wellbeing, educator diversity. 

    Equity: Multi-tiered system of supports, opportunity and access, equitable resource allocation. 

    Effectiveness: Results-Based evaluation system, talent management, educational return on investment. 

    Excellence: Preferred education destination, post-secondary and workforce readiness, world-class communication and engagement.   

  • OUR SCHOOL GOALS

    We will provide all students with high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment to meet high academic standards.  

    The percentage of students scoring in the Proficient/Distinguished levels on the Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies GMAS subtests will be at or above 70%. Students will leave Benefield Elementary with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in middle school and be able to pursue the college and career of their choice. 

     We will build our parents' capacity to support their children's academic achievement by implementing the activities identified in the Parent Involvement Policy and School/Parent Compact. 

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  • WHAT IS A FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN?

    It is a plan that describes how our school will provide opportunities to improve family engagement that will support student learning at school and at home. All students and their families are invited and encouraged to fully participate in the opportunities described in this plan. The school will provide information and as many opportunities as possible for the participation of all family members.   

  • WHAT IS A SCHOOL-FAMILY PROMISE?

    It is a written agreement that outlines how the school, the students, and the family will work together to ensure your child’s academic success. An effective School-Family Promise contains the following elements: 

    • Clear learning goals that are linked to the school’s improvement plan 

    • Specific skills students will learn during the year  

    • Strategies that staff, families, and students will use to improve student learning 

    • Ways to extend learning at home 

    • Methods teachers and family members will use to communicate about student progress 

    • Opportunities for family members to observe and participate in the classroom 

    • Jointly developed by families, school staff, students, community business partners, and other stakeholders during our Planning Meeting 

    FACE is reviewed and revised during the Title I Annual Planning Meeting. A draft of the updated Plan is available for additional input during the document review period. Benefield will communicate with parents in a family-friendly format through a variety of methods and media including but not limited to parent meetings and workshops, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Parent/Student/ Teacher Connections, monthly Parent Newsletters, phone calls, emails, the school webpage, and the Parent Center. 

  • WORKING TOGETHER TO ENSURE SUCCESS

    Benefield will… 

    • Conduct parent workshops to provide strategies to use at home in the areas of problem-solving and reading comprehension (including fluency).  

    • Offer Math and Literacy Nights where families can learn math and literacy games to practice solving word problems and reading comprehension strategies (including fluency). 

     • Share math and literacy websites on class webpages and eCLASS that will help students build their math and literacy skills in the areas of problem-solving and reading comprehension (including fluency). 

     Shonda Gipson-Stevens     May 23, 2024

    Principal’s Signature                  Date

    As Students, we will…                                             Student ReadingStudent Reading a Book 

    • Practice problem-solving and reading comprehension skills with flashcards, games, and other materials shared from the parent workshops while keeping a log of my practice at home. 

     • Attend Math and Literacy Nights to learn math and reading games to practice problem-solving skills and reading comprehension skills (including fluency) at home.  

    • Practice problem-solving strategies and reading comprehension skills by using my school and class web pages 

    As Families, we will…                                              Symbol for People Woman and Man Symbol for family 

    • Attend Parent Workshops to learn strategies for problem-solving and reading comprehension (including fluency) to use with my child at home. 

     • Attend Math and Literacy Night to learn math and reading games to practice problem-solving skills and reading comprehension skills (including fluency). 

     • Use the problem-solving and reading comprehension strategies. 

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  • LET'S TALK

    Methods of Teacher Family connections include virtual meetings, telephone calls, and newsletters. If you need interpretation and/or translation services, please contact: Xandria.Mcbride@gcpsk12.org 

  • ACTIVITIES TO BUILD OUR PARTNERSHIP

    Family Community and Engagement Tentative Activities:  

    Meet the Teacher - 1st Semester 

     Literacy/Math Night 2nd Semester  

    Cluster Computer Science Night – 2nd Semester 

     Kindergarten Transition Workshop - 2nd Semester  

    Early Release Schedule/ Parent Teacher Conference - Fall and Spring  

    GMAS Testing Parent Meetings – During Parent Teacher Conferences 

    Family Workshops – Fall and Spring

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    • Title I is a federal program designed to support school reform efforts to improve teaching and learning for all students.
    • Title I programs are based on effective means of improving student achievement and include strategies to support family engagement.
    • The Title I Office reserves at least one percent of the district’s allocation to fund family and community engagement programs. The use of these funds is based on suggestions gathered at our spring Planning Meetings from families and community members. Funds are distributed equally to all our Title I schools.
    • Childcare and/or transportation may be provided for meetings and school events.

    The mission of Benefield Elementary School is to build lasting relationships that enhance, empower, and engage each student emotionally and academically while providing them with the foundation for their future in a safe and supportive environment. 

  • VISIT OUR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT CENTER

    Our Family  Center has learning games, books, and many other resources available for families to check out and use at home. Our Parent Outreach Liaison and Parent Instructional Coordinator are Xandria McBride and Ana Morales. They are available to help you find resources, navigate the Parent Portal, connect with teachers, and learn about ways you can help your children at home.  

    Our Parent Center can be found in room 1.121 

    8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 

    Please contact Xandria McBride for additional information about our Family Center and resources available for check-out.  

    678-518-6981  

    Volunteer Opportunities HandsMulticolored hands raised to signify willingness to volunteer 

    Volunteering is an important activity that helps support the growth of our students at Benefield Elementary School. All volunteers must complete an annual orientation every school year before volunteering.  

    Volunteering Opportunities include Family Center, Family Engagement Nights, Cafeteria Duty, and Parent Workshops.