TITLE I
Parent Involvement
Parent involvement is an integral part of any Title I program. Parents are encouraged to be partners in helping their children achieve. Each Title I school will hold at least one annual meeting, at a time convenient for the majority of parents at that school, to which all parents will be invited and encouraged to attend. The requirements of Title I and the rights of parents will be emphasized. It is the intention of the School District of Newberry County to provide full opportunity for the participation of parents with limited English Proficiency, and/or disabilities, and parents of migratory children. If special translators are needed, please contact your child’s school in advance so arrangements can be made.
Additionally, each school will hold other meetings at various times to provide extra opportunities for parents to learn more about Title I (Open House, School Improvement Council, etc.). Meetings may include refreshments, transportation, child care, and such services that relate to parental involvement and that encourage or allow participation.
Title I Schools 2024-25
Boundary Street Elementary School- Joy Fore – 803-321-2616
Gallman Elementary School- Johnathan Abney – 803-321-2655
Little Mountain Elementary School – Kim Mack – 803-945-7721
Newberry Elementary School – Susan Dawkins – 803-321-2670
Pomaria-Garmany Elementary School – Lindsey Folk – 803-321-2651
Prosperity-Rikard Elementary School – April Peel – 803-364-2321
Reuben Elementary School – Kelly Folk – 803-321-2664
Whitmire Community School – Allison Stribble – 803-694-3400
Newberry Middle School – Zeb Reid – 803-321-2640
Parent's Right to Know
Parents may request information regarding the professional qualifications of a student’s classroom teachers, including:
Whether the teacher has met State qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.
Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.
The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree.
Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
Information on the level of achievement of the parent’s child in each of the State Academic Assessments as required under this part.
Staff information can be obtained through your school or through the SC State Department of Education at www.ed.sc.gov
Please use the link below to include your comments or suggestions.
Please contact Dr. Beth Brooks, Director of Elementary Education and Title I, for additional information.
803-321-2600 Ext. 20118