Title I
What is a School-Home Compact?
Working Together
The School-Home Compact is an agreement that families, students, and teachers develop together. It explains how families and teachers will work together to make sure all students reach or exceed grade-level standards.
Communication
BBE is committed to two-way frequent communication with families about students’ learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to communicate are:
- Remind
- Monthly School Newsletter
- Class Dojo
- Take Home Folders
- Phone Calls
- Report Cards
- Skyward
Save the Dates
- August 19: Title I Annual Meeting & Open House
- September 18: Bulldog Super Readers — K–3rd Grade Family Event
- February (TBD): Title I One Book Blitz — K–5th Grade Family Event
- March 5: Reading Under the Stars — K–5th Grade Family Event
Building Partnerships
School-Wide Title I
Our Title I program hosts family events throughout the year to support students in reading, writing, and math. While all BBE families are welcome, some events are designed for specific grade levels, and families of those students are invited to attend. These events offer fun, engaging activities and great opportunities to connect with teachers and other families.
Our Goals
- School Goals: BBE administrators, school leaders, and teachers use student achievement data to determine the most important areas for improvement for our school.
- ELA: By spring of 2026, Benny Bills Elementary will increase the percentage of 3rd–5th grade students scoring on-track or mastered on the ELA portion of the TNReady assessment.
- Math: By spring of 2026, Benny Bills Elementary will increase the percentage of 3rd–5th grade students scoring on-track or mastered on the Math portion of the TNReady assessment.
- Attendance: By spring of 2026, Benny Bills Elementary will decrease the amount of chronically absent students.
Success at School
Our Mission
At Benny Bills Elementary, we will foster an environment of excellence where everyone achieves their highest academic, social, and emotional potential through continuous improvement, empowerment, and collaboration.
Academic Support
- Instruction aligned to TN state standards
- Implementation of Fundations for foundational literacy standards
- Implementation of Wit and Wisdom for ELA instruction
- Implementation of Eureka Math curriculum
- Intervention/Enrichment opportunities for all students to address individual growth
Social Support
- Implement a Positive Behavior Intervention System to promote positive student behaviors
- Teach and model all school-wide behavior expectations
- Daily Morning Meetings to cultivate a positive classroom culture
- Frequent two-way communication with families to discuss student learning and behaviors
Emotional Support
- Calm Down Corner to facilitate the use of social/emotional strategies
- Use of the Character Strong program to help students learn skills for being kind, strong, and well
- Two full-time school counselors that can help provide opportunities for student support
Success at Home
Supporting Student Success
You can support your student's success by doing the following at home:
Academic Support
- Read nightly
- Practice math facts
- Look over work that is sent home
- Use Skyward to stay up-to-date on student's grades
- Talk about their day and what they are learning
Social Support
- Have conversations about what it means to be safe, responsible, and respectful at school
- Ask about their Dojo points
- Frequent two-way communication with teachers to discuss student learning and behaviors
- Attend Family Engagement Nights and Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Connect to the school and classroom Remind app
Emotional Support
- Help my child be on time and attend school daily
- Eat breakfast at home or at school
- Get a good night's sleep
Students
Supporting Student Success
Students will do the following to be successful in the classroom:
Academic Support
- Attend school
- Read every day
- Build fluency of math facts
- Participate in classroom learning
- Try your best
Social Support
- Be responsible for my choices
- Be respectful toward others and their property
- Be safe in my actions
Emotional Support
- Talk with my family
- Speak to a school staff member
- Use Character Strong techniques