East Hickman Intermediate School
Parent and Family Engagement Policy
The Purpose
EHIS's Parent & Family Engagement Policy was constructed to encourage family engagement, create a common
vision among children, families, teachers, community members, and administrators.
The Plan
Standard 1: Welcoming ALL Families We want to welcome and value families, teachers, and administrators in the
planning, revision, and carrying out of programs, communication, and meetings to make the atmosphere at EHIS a
positive, welcoming, and safe learning environment. We have phone conferences when needed, two scheduled
Parent-Teacher conferences with childcare provided, and annual 504 and IEP Meetings. We have Open
House/Orientation, Family Nights, and Eagle Strut. Leadership Committees meet monthly. Families may access
and/or communicate through EHIS's website, electronic marquee, Facebook, Remind, Skylert, Skyward, cell phone
texts, email messages, newsletters, and surveys.
Standard 2: Communicating Effectively We include technical assistance for readily available communication for
families, teachers, community members, administrators and staff. Families receive communications via EHIS's
website, electronic marquee, Facebook, Remind, Skylert, Skyward, email messages, cell phone texts, and
every-nine-week phone calls. Information related to school programs, meetings, and other activities is shared with
families in a language the families can understand.
Standard 3: Supporting Student Success We encourage regular opportunities for families to strengthen their
knowledge and skills to help their children to succeed academically. Fall/Spring Family Nights have book fairs, prizes,
games, and family workshops to help educate families on learning strategies and curriculum. Families are invited to
serve as members of the School-wide Leadership Committee and can bring any concerns relating to the education of
their children. The purpose of scheduled or requested Parent-Teacher Conferences, 504 meetings, and IEP meetings
are to discuss the child's progress, share concerns, and make suggestions between families and teachers.
Newsletters from administrators are sent home regarding end-of-year testing and outlining how families can help
prepare their child. An Open House and Orientation are provided to help explain how the school functions.
Explanations of the curriculum, forms of assessments, and achievement levels are communicated to families. An
annual meeting with flexible and varied times is held to inform families of the school's participation in & explain
requirements of Title I.
Standard 4: Speaking Up for Every Child We provide information to families to enable them to be advocates for
children, ensuring fairness and equal opportunities in the children's education. School and district calendar of events
are given to families telling of yearly events. Sign-in sheets, meeting agendas, and minutes are kept on file to assess
family participation. Reasonable opportunities are provided for families with limited English proficiencies and/or
disabilities. Family members have the opportunity to be a part of the Leadership Team and School Improvement
Planning.
Standard 5: Sharing Power We strive to have family involvement in the making of policies, procedures, and
activities planning. Families are invited to serve as members of the School-Wide Leadership Committee and are able
to bring any concerns relating to the education of their children. We make Family-School Compacts and surveys to
gain insight from all stakeholders. There is a Suggestion Corner at Open House/Orientation and Family Nights where
families can voice praises, concerns, and opinions written and verbally. Families are included in committee meetings
to review/revise the Family Engagement Policy and the School Improvement Plan.
Standard 6: Collaborating with Community We reach out to the community, students, families, and staff by
expanding our learning opportunities, community services/events, and civic participation. Surveys are sent to all
stakeholders for the purpose of using data to plan the next year. Families are able to eat Thanksgiving and Christmas
lunches with their children. Each classroom is adopted by a community organization who provides support throughout
the year. Adopt a Classroom Local churches make weekend snack bags for eligible students. Friday Friends During
our annual Career Day, a wide range of careers are brought on-site where children engage and interact with
community members. Hickman County 4-H agent provides monthly instruction to 4th and 5th grade students, and our
students interact with high school 4-H members. Community members, family members, and district employees are
proctors during our TCAP TNReady testing.
Revised 08/2025
East Hickman Intermediate School
School-Family Compact
The School-Family Compact has outlined how families, the school staff, and students will share
the responsibility for improving student academic achievement. The purpose of this compact is
to develop a partnership to connect learning at home and learning at school.
I,
, as a teacher at East Intermediate, will strive to:
Provide high quality curriculum and instruction to enable students to meet the state's
academic achievement standards.
Determine each student's educational needs and adjust instruction to accommodate those
needs.
Have high expectations for myself, students, and other staff members.
Have an annual meeting to review the School-Family Compact and school-level Family
Engagement Policy.
Hold parent-teacher conferences twice a year and more often if needed.
Maintain open lines of communication with students and families.
Provide frequent progress reports to families.
Provide opportunities for families to volunteer at school.
Show respect and caring for all students and provide a safe environment.
We,
, as family, will strive to:
See that my child attends school regularly and is on time with his/her supplies and dressed in
proper school attire.
Monitor my child's homework.
Check with my child for information sent home, promptly read it and sign it.
Attend school functions and parent-teacher conferences.
Encourage the positive use of leisure time.
Provide a quiet place for my child to complete homework assignments, study, and read.
Communicate with the teacher frequently to find out how my child is doing in school.
I,
, as a student at East Intermediate, will strive to:
Come to school prepared with my homework and supplies and dressed in proper school attire.
Show respect for myself, my school, and other people.
Work to resolve conflicts in positive, nonviolent ways.
Work hard to do my best in class.
Revised 08/2025