Tuttle Elementary

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction provides its own "report card" about public schools in North Carolina. Report cards are released annually with a snapshot of each school - including student performance, class size, attendance, school safety, instructional resources, and teacher quality in our schools. Additionally, each school in the state receives a letter grade of A, B, C, D or F. 

To assign an overall school performance grade, which is comprised of 80% proficiency and 20% growth, the state uses end-of-grade testing in elementary and middle schools and end-of-course exams plus other indices such as ACT scores, graduation rates, a measure of math rigor, WorkKeys scores, and EL progress.  While proficiency demonstrates a student’s performance level in a subject area, growth measures the amount of academic progress a student makes over the course of a year or class. 

Personalized learning is essential to each student, ensuring that every student experiences growth regardless of where they are on their educational journey.

We invite you to view our report card using the button below.

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We believe that the key to making education better at our school is to consistently analyze what we're doing well and and to look for ways we can improve. Like all schools in our district, we have a team of people who meet regularly to discuss ideas for improving our school and teaching methods. Our team also meets to discuss concerns and issues pertaining to our students, teachers, and staff.

All North Carolina Schools are required to submit a School Improvement Plan (SIP) to the local board of education for review and approval is required by state regulations. Yearly, the team revises our School Improvement Plan which outlines goals and strategies.

We utilize a web-based school improvement planning tool called NCStar. NCStar contains over 100 research-based effective practices (indicators) that we personalize to meet our school's and district's needs. 

We invite you to view our SIP on NCStar. It is view-only, but allows "real-time" transparency of our school improvement plan process to everyone - all staff, district personnel, school board members, parents, and community members.

 

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Catawba County Schools is committed to making education better for all students by taking advantage of federal needs-based programs. These programs are granted to eligible schools  by the federal government based on poverty percentage guidelines.  Funds are used to provide equitable educational services to disadvantaged students in schools that qualify. These services include additional instructional personnel, educational programs, professional development, and materials & supplies. 

Title I 

• Based on “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA) law
• Is the largest federal aid program in our nation’s schools
• Requires that every child receive a high-quality education
• Provides extra help and support for the students
   

• Requires schools to use research-based strategies
• Requires teachers to be well trained and effective
• Engages parents in their children’s education.

What does it mean to be a Title I School?

Schools with at least 35% of students receiving free or reduced meals are eligible for Title I funds. In Catawba County Schools, we have chosen to focus Title I funding on elementary school literacy and math. We have done so because we believe early intervention is key to future success. Being a Title I school brings many additional opportunities to the school family & community. It brings extra funding that can be used to support instruction through smaller class sizes, more teacher assistants, tutors and academic facilitators, as well as additional funding for materials, technology, and professional development.

Parent Engagement Policy

Parent and Family Engagement is essential to our students’ success. Parents are their children’s first teachers, and their continued engagement in the educational process is critical to fostering and improving educational achievement. In addition to being involved in your child’s school, parents are also invited to participate at the district level by attending Title I Parent Advisory Council meetings and providing feedback regarding services and funding. 

CCS Title I Parents’ Right to Know Booklet (English)

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Free & Reduced Lunch Information
Please visit our School Nutrition Website. 
 

Other Federal Programs
Our district is fortunate to receive other federal funding to support quality instruction. These include Title II, III, and IV funds.

• Title II - Dedicated to the preparation, training, and recruitment of highly qualified teachers and principals
• Title III - Dedicated to ensuring English learners attain English language proficiency and meet state academic standards
• Title IV - Dedicated to supporting well-rounded opportunities, safe and healthy students, and effective use of technology