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Two schools to hold parent information meetings on school flexible learning programs
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Two Newton County School System (NCSS) schools will host parent informational meetings this week regarding new Flexible Learning Programs being offered at school. Schools identified by the Georgia Department of Education as Priority, Focus and Alert Schools must implement specific programs and interventions to assist students in improving their academic performance. Both Live Oak Elementary and West Newton Elementary are currently identified as Focus Schools.

Live Oak's program includes a free two-day after school program and a Saturday program designed to improve student achievement in science. At West Newton, there will be a free two-day after school program focusing on student achievement in math. Transportation will be provided for all three programs.

Priority for these services is based on a four-tier criteria mandated by the Georgia Department of Education. The priority is as follows:
1. Students eligible for free and reduced priced meals in Title I schools who do not meet state assessment standards must be given first priority.
2. Students eligible for free and reduced priced meals in Title I schools who do meet state assessment standards must be given second priority.
3. Students not eligible for free and reduced priced meals in Title I schools who do not meet state assessment standards must be given third priority.
4. Students not eligible for free and reduced priced meals in Title I schools who do meet state assessment standards must be given fourth priority.
Interested parents may attend their school's informational meeting scheduled on the following dates: For West Newton Elementary, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. and for Live Oak Elementary, Nov.15 at 6 p.m.

Parents interested in having their child attend their school's After School Flexible Learning Program must complete an enrollment application and deliver it to the school principal by Nov. 16. Applications are available on the homepage of the Newton County School System website at www.newtoncountyschools.org.

For more information, contact Ms. Stephanie Hart in the NCSS Office of Federal Programs at (770) 787-1330 ext. 1288.