Author: Hilary Deluca

How can I be involved?

Coordination with Federal Programs

Conference with your child’s teacher regularly to discuss student progress and strengthen our partnership. The Title I Compact and how it relates to your child’s goals, expectations, and shared responsibilities will be discussed at conferences.
Become OASIS approved so you can volunteer at the school.
Attend School Advisory Council (SAC) meetings at 1:10 p.m. in the media center on the second Wednesday of each month. These meetings are to discuss school rules and procedures, plan activities for academic success, and offer time for parents to ask questions and give feedback. Additionally, SAC reviews and makes changes to the Title I Compacts and Parent Involvement Plan.

Title III provides resources to parents of students who are learning English as a second language. This includes instructional resources as well as translation services for all meetings and events.
Title II provides resources for teachers and staff to learn strategies and resources to promote parent involvement within the school.
Title X provides assistance to Families in Transition (FIT) including transportation, health, and social services to those who are in need.
IDEA provides assistance to parents who have students with special needs.

Kissimmee elementary school
2020-2021
Title I Parent and Family Engagement Plan

Parent Involvement at Kissimmee Elementary School

Parent involvement is key to student success. Kissimmee Elementary School developed the Parent Involvement Plan to describe how we involve parents in the development of policy and the School-Parent Compact, to assist parents in helping their children excel in school, and to make sure parents of all students can participate in their education. This policy was developed with the assistance and approval of the parents of our students, as well as teachers and community members.
Kissimmee Elementary School communicates with parents regularly via the Internet, newsletters (paper /digital via school website), and student agendas. All information is sent home in both English and Spanish. If you require translation in another language for any notices, please contact your child’s teacher or the school at (407) 935-3640.
If you would like to view the Parent Involvement Plan in its entirety you may request a copy from the school’s front office or view the plan on the Osceola County website at http://osceolaschools.net under the Special Programs Department.
Annual Title I Meeting
Receive information on your rights as the parent of a child at a Title I school and what resources are available to you and your child. This meeting will be offered in the morning and evening in September to accommodate parent needs.

Building Capacity for Parents
Our school provides a variety of occasions for involving parents in their child’s education. Below are some of the activities offered during the first semester of school to support the parents in our community, based on parent surveys and input. We will send students home with specific dated flyers inviting all parents. If you have any questions, please contact Kissimmee Elementary School at (407) 935-3640.
September
FOCUS Parent Training/FSA Night: Parents will be able to sign up for access to the FOCUS system and learn how to access their child’s records online when desired. Parents can view their child’s assignments, attendance, test history, grades, and behavior through this program.
English Classes: Parents speaking a language other than English have the opportunity to take classes with staff members to learn the English language. Classes are on-going throughout the year and all are welcome!

Anchored in Excellence: Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day

October
Parent Conference Night: Parents will have the opportunity to conference with their child’s teacher, learn more about the Florida Standards and state assessments, and receive their child’s first quarter report card
Science Night: Students and parents will work together with the Florida science standards while exploring various concepts.
November
Science STEM Night: Students and parents will work together with the Florida science standards. Students and parents will also have strategies to take home in support of the standards.
February
Math Night: Students and parents will work together with the Florida math standards. Students and parents will also have strategies to take home in support of the standards.
Homework Diner: Parents, teachers and students work collaboratively to support standard attainment while fostering the home-school connection.
March
Literacy Night: Students and parents will work together with the Florida reading standards. Students and parents will also have strategies to take home in support of the standards.

Contact Us
Kissimmee Elementary School 3700 West Donegan Avenue Kissimmee, Fl 34741
(407) 935-3640—phone
(407) 935-3651—fax
Visit us on the web: www.kmes.osceolaschools.net