Long Branch Elementary School
Long Branch Elementary is dedicated to providing a quality education for every student. Our Mission at Long Branch is “To establish a foundation for life-long learning while building strong moral character so students can become productive citizens of tomorrow.” In order to achieve this objective we will maintain partnerships with parents as well as the community.
What is Parental Involvement?
Parental involvement is the amount of time a parent spends with their child enriching their experiences in and out of the educational realm.
Parent Involvement in Developing Policy
The decision making for Title 1 is comprised of parents, members of community, educators, and principal.
Annual Meeting for Title I
Long Branch Elementary Title I meeting, held annually to provide information to parents about Title I funding and how it is allocated to help meet the needs of every child.
Parent/Community Volunteers
We welcome parent and community participation. We strive to ensure everyone has a pleasant experience on our campus. In order to do so, we must follow certain protocol, which includes a parent/community volunteer to fill out an appropriate volunteer form. Our Volunteer Coordinator located on our campus governs this process. Those who have the most volunteer hours at the end of the year will be cordially invited to a Volunteer Banquet.
Building Capacity for Parent Involvement
Long Branch Elementary will build the capacity for increased parental involvement by providing assistance to parents in understanding such focuses as:
North Carolina Common Core Standards
State and Local Assessments
Title I Expenditures
How to Monitor their child’s academic performance (PowerSchool)
The district offers “Parent Nights,” monthly to inform parents on school issues and to listen to any concerns parents may have. This gives parents the opportunity to stay abreast of the latest news in education.
Shared Responsibility for High Student Achievement
Long Branch Elementary will provide a sound education that will be supportive of an effective learning environment consisting of the following:
Weekly team meetings to plan instructional strategies.
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are conducted biweekly unless there is a change in schedule.
Technological support through Renaissance (AR), i-Ready ELA and Math. The use of mobile computer and i-pad carts are utilized throughout the school. Teachers also have access to a core lab consisting of thirty computers.
Long Branch Elementary will Hold Annual Parent/ Teacher Conferences:
Teachers will be available for parent conferences by appointments.
Teachers will communicate by email, progress reports, notes home, phone calls and center voice messages.
Parent Involvement Opportunities at Long Branch Elementary
Long Branch Elementary will support a variety of parental involvement activities that include the following:
PTA Programs
Parent Advisory Council
Book Fair
Fundraisers