Title I
School–Home Compact 2025–2026
School-Parents Compact for Success
This compact is an agreement that families, students, and teachers develop together. It explains how families and teachers work as a team to make sure all students reach or exceed grade-level standards.
Jointly Developed
The families, students, and staff at GWE developed this Compact for Success. Ideas shared from our Parent and Teacher Surveys were used to suggest home learning strategies. Additionally, students shared what would help them. Meetings are held each year to review this compact and make changes based on student needs. This School–Parent Compact is a requirement under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Title I Section 1116(d).
District Goals
- Sumner County Schools will increase ELA proficiency on TCAP in grades 3–5 by Spring 2026.
- Sumner County Schools will increase Math proficiency on TCAP in grades 3–5 by Spring 2026.
Communication is KEY!
GWE is committed to on-going communication with families. Here are some ways you can expect GWE to communicate with you:
- Remind App
- School Messenger
- Google Classroom
- Weekly/Daily Folders
- Social Media
- Family Engagement Nights
- Phone Calls
- Parent Teacher Conference
- Progress Reports
- School Marquee.
Title I Funding
George Whitten Elementary is a Title I School. GWE receives Federal Funding. This funding is used to provide the following support:
- Three reading interventionists and three highly trained paraprofessionals who provide extra academic support in reading success.
- Technology (Smart Boards, iPads, projectors, computers, etc).
- Books and other hands-on resources.
- Family Engagement programs, materials, and activities.
Teachers, Families, Students - Together for Success
As a school, GWE will:
It is important for each child to be successful; therefore, as your child’s teacher I will…
- Ensure a safe, welcoming environment.
- Monitor individual student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Provide bell-to-bell instruction.
- Provide frequent opportunities for on-going communication.
As families, we will:
The home–school partnership is imperative for success; therefore, as a parent/guardian I will…
- Check student folders daily.
- Read together often.
- Attend school events (including Parent Teacher Conferences & Family Nights).
- Communicate frequently with teachers and administration.
- Help our children attend school regularly.
As students, we will:
It is important to do my best in school; therefore, as a student I will…
- Be safe.
- Respect ourselves and others.
- Put forth our best effort.
- Read everyday.
- Attend school regularly.
- Communicate our needs to our parents and teachers.