Parent Information Guide - Prince George's County Public School ...

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OFFERINGSWhen my child is placed on the waiting list, and the schoolstates there is an opening, why don’t I receive a letter?Continuous notification is not provided. You will receive notificationif space becomes available and if your child is next to receiveplacement.My address changes after I have been accepted, why am Iplaced on a waiting list?School assignments are based on a parent/guardian’s legalresidence in the county. Available placements are made to allschools at the same time and therefore, there is no space available.You cannot be guaranteed a space if your address is incorrect.When the application specifies entrance grade level only,but I have a child in an upper grade and I want to apply forthat program, what is the process?This applies to French Immersion. French Immersion placementtesting is for students in grades 1-8. Students interested inplacement must contact Pupil Accounting and School boundariesduring the application season. Testing will only be offered if spaceis available at the assigned school for that grade level. Passing ofthe assessment does NOT guarantee a placement.What is the purpose of Junior Reserve Officer TrainingCorps Programs within Prince George’s County PublicSchools?Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Programs are designed toexpose high school students to academic and leadership trainingcourses, with a military theme, that empower them to become betterinformed, more responsible citizens and outstanding students.What Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Programs areoffered within Prince George’s County Public Schools?Students are afforded the opportunity to participate in a variety ofJROTC Programs to include:• Aerospace Science AFROTC Program• Army JROTC Program• Marine Corps JROTC Program• Navy JROTC ProgramHow does the Junior Reserve Officer Training CorpsPrograms contribute to student’s development in highschool?Students enrolled in Junior Reserve Officer Training CorpsPrograms become model students within schools by their display of:• Self confidence and discipline• Outstanding leadership in/out of the classroom• Excellent communication skills• Acceptance of personally responsibility for academic successWill Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Programsbenefit students after graduation from high school?• Students enrolled in JROTC may compete for ReserveOfficer Training Corps scholarships to attend college or seek anappointment to a military academy.• Students who successfully complete a minimum of three yearsof JROTC program and qualify to enter active duty military servicereceive pay/rank increases of two grades above non-JROTCrecruits.• Students who participate in JROTC learn leadership andorganizational skills that are transferable to any future career field.Where should I call for more information on the JuniorReserve Officer Training Corps Programs?For additional information contact the Office of Junior ReserveOfficer Training Corps Programs at 301.669.6000 or the counselorat your child’s school.What is a Title I School?A Title I school is a school that receives federal funds to helpchildren in high-poverty areas. Funds should be specificallytargeted to help students who are behind academically or at risk offalling behind. Annually, the Title I program reaches over six millionstudents in elementary and secondary schools.What is the Purpose of Title I Funding?The purpose of Title I funding is “to ensure that all children havea fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high qualityeducation and reach, at minimum, proficiency on challenging stateacademic achievement standards and assessments.”How are Title I Funds Used?Each school decides how to use Title I funds. Title I funds can beused to improve curriculum, instructional activities, counseling,parental involvement, increase staff and program implementation.Title I funds typically support supplemental instruction in readingand math.59