Pooler Elementary’s​​ School-Parent Compacts K-1st Grade

Pooler Elementary School students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

 

What is a Family/Parent-School Compact?

·       An agreement that families, students, and teachers developed together.

·       Explains how families and teachers will work together to ensure students reach grade-level standards.

·       Parents are invited to attend our Parent Forum and provide feedback through the completion of surveys.

 

Effective Compacts:

 

·       Link to goals of the school improvement plan

·       Focus on student learning skills.

·       Describe how teachers will help students develop those skills using high-quality instruction.

·       Share strategies parents can use at home.

·       Explain how teachers and parents will communicate about student progress.

 

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

Input was received by families, teachers, and students in helping to create a School-Family Compact tailored to the needs of our students. This input was provided via the Family Forum held in the Spring of each school year, the Annual Evaluation Survey, and feedback provided after meetings throughout the year. Our next Title 1 Annual Family Forum will be held in March of 2027.

 To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the District’s and school’s goals for student academic achievement. 

 

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

Goal 1: Early Literacy Readiness

Outcome: By 2031, 90% of students in grades K–2 will demonstrate strong foundational literacy skills

(phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency), as measured by Amira.

Goal 2: 3^rd Grade Reading on Grade Level

Outcome: By 2031, 95% of 3rd grade students will meet the Georgia Milestones Reading on Grade Level

Benchmark.

 Goal 3: ELA & Math Achievement

 Outcome: By 2031, districtwide English Language Arts (ELA) and Math achievement will reach a 70.0

weighted Content Mastery score on Georgia Milestones.

Goal 4: Student Attendance

Outcome: By 2031, 90% of students in grades K–12 will be absent less than 10% of enrolled school days.

Goal 5: Student Belonging & Engagement

Outcome: By 2031, 90% of students will demonstrate positive belonging and engagement, measured by a combined index of: (1) student survey responses and (2) the inverse of the weighted suspension rate.

 

POOLER ELEMENTARY’S SCHOOL GOALS:

Improve academic achievement for students. By spring 2027, our Kindergarten students will improve from 51% to 65% scoring on or above grade level in reading measured by the NWEA MAP End of Year Benchmark Assessment.

Reading / Math                                       

Kindergarten students will meet reading and math expectations (Proficient) on NWEA MAP & GKids Assessment.

 

The Power of Families

At Pooler Elementary School, we value Family Engagement. Families play a vital role in student success. Communication is key to keeping everyone informed.

 

COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

Pooler Elementary School is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

 

·       Bright Arrow Communication Tool

·       Class Dojo

·       E-Newsletters

·       Event Flyers

·       Monthly Calendars

·       Parent-Teacher Conferences

·       Peach Jar

·       Progress Reports

·       SCCPSS District Website

·       Social Media Avenues

·       Updated School Website

·       School-wide Friday Communication 

Dates to Remember

Progress Reports Issued Dates

September 11, 2026 November 20, 2026, February 11, 2027, April 16, 2027

Report Cards Issued Dates

October 16, 2026, January 8, 2027, March 23, 2027, May 28, 2027

Benchmark Assessment  

August - September December - January March

  ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

Pooler Elementary School offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.

• Leadership In Me Day
• Family Book Fair
• Health and Wellness Night
• Literacy Week
• Family Engagement Night
• ESOL Cultural Night
• Holiday Events

Pooler Elementary School students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

 

What is a Family/Parent-School Compact?

·       An agreement that families, students, and teachers developed together.

·       Explains how families and teachers will work together to ensure students reach grade-level standards.

·       Parents are invited to attend our Parent Forum and provide feedback through the completion of surveys.

 

Effective Compacts:

 ·       Link to goals of the school improvement plan

·       Focus on student learning skills.

·       Describe how teachers will help students develop those skills using high-quality instruction.

·       Share strategies parents can use at home.

·       Explain how teachers and parents will communicate about student progress.

 

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

Input was received by families, teachers, and students in helping to create a School-Family Compact tailored to the needs of our students. This input was provided via the Family Forum held in the Spring of each school year, the Annual Evaluation Survey, and feedback provided after meetings throughout the year. Our next Title 1 Annual Family Forum will be held in March of 2027.

To understand how working together can benefit your child, it is first important to understand the District’s and school’s goals for student academic achievement. 

SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S GOALS:

 Goal 1: Early Literacy Readiness

Outcome: By 2031, 90% of students in grades K–2 will demonstrate strong foundational literacy skills

(phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency), as measured by Amira.

Goal 2: 3^rd Grade Reading on Grade Level

Outcome: By 2031, 95% of 3rd grade students will meet the Georgia Milestones Reading on Grade Level

Benchmark.

 Goal 3: ELA & Math Achievement

 Outcome: By 2031, districtwide English Language Arts (ELA) and Math achievement will reach a 70.0

weighted Content Mastery score on Georgia Milestones.

Goal 4: Student Attendance

Outcome: By 2031, 90% of students in grades K–12 will be absent less than 10% of enrolled school days.

Goal 5: Student Belonging & Engagement

Outcome: By 2031, 90% of students will demonstrate positive belonging and engagement, measured by a combined index of: (1) student survey responses and (2) the inverse of the weighted suspension rate.

 

POOLER ELEMENTARY’S SCHOOL GOALS:

Improve academic achievement for students. By spring 2027, our First-grade students will improve from 61% to 68% scoring on or above grade level in reading measured by the NWEA MAP End of Year Benchmark Assessment.

Reading / Math                                       

Kindergarten students will meet reading and math expectations (Proficient) on NWEA MAP & GKids Assessment.

 

The Power of Families

At Pooler Elementary School, we value Family Engagement. Families play a vital role in student success. Communication is key to keeping everyone informed.

 COMMUNICATION ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING:

Pooler Elementary School is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

 ·       Bright Arrow Communication Tool

·       Class Dojo

·       E-Newsletters

·       Event Flyers

·       Monthly Calendars

·       Parent-Teacher Conferences

·       Peach Jar

·       Progress Reports

·       SCCPSS District Website

·       Social Media Avenues

·       Updated School Website

·       School-wide Friday Communication folders

Dates to Remember

Progress Reports Issued Dates

September 11, 2026 November 20, 2026, February 11, 2027, April 16, 2027

Report Cards Issued Dates

October 16, 2026, January 8, 2027, March 23, 2027, May 28, 2027

Benchmark Assessment  

August - September December - January March

 ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS:

Pooler Elementary School offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families.

•  Leadership In Me Day
• Family Book Fair
• Health and Wellness Night
• Literacy Week
• Family Engagement Night
• ESOL Cultural Night
• Holiday Events