HLHANBA Parent and Family Engagement Plan
Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron New Beginnings Academy
Parent and Family Engagement Policy and Plan for Shared Student Success
Learn, Grow, Evolve 2025–2026 School Year
Dr. Zawadaski L. Robinson, Principal
Sherri J. Johnson, Assistant Principal Maurice Harrison, Assistant Principal Danon Ferguson, Assistant Principal
2930 Forrest Hill Drive
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-6953
Plan Revised July 31, 2025
What is Title I?
Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron New Beginnings Academy is identified as a Title I school, as part of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Title I is designed to support State and local school reform efforts tied to the challenging State academic standards to improve teaching and learning for students. Title I programs must be based on effective means of improving student achievement and include strategies to support family engagement. All Title I schools must jointly develop with parents and family members a written parent and family engagement policy.
School Plan for Shared Student Achievement
What is it?
This is a plan that describes how Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron New Beginnings Academy will provide opportunities to improve family engagement to support student learning.
H.L. “Hank” Aaron New Beginnings Academy values the contributions and involvement of parent’s and family members to establish an equal partnership for the common goal of improving student achievement. This plan describes the different ways that HLHANBA will support family engagement and how parents can help plan and participate in activities and events to promote student learning at school and at home.
How is it revised?
Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron New Beginnings Academy invited all parents to attend our annual School Forum last spring to review and revise this parent and family engagement policy, as well as the school-wide plan, our school-parent compact, and the family engagement budget. Additionally, parent input and comments regarding this plan are welcome during the school year through an online form. The plan is posted on our school website for parents to view and submit feedback throughout the year. All parent feedback received during the year will be used to revise the plan for the next school year. We also distribute an annual survey online and by mail to ask parents for their suggestions on the plan and the use of funds for family engagement. Parents and family members can also give feedback during several parent meetings and activities during the school year including our annual Community Cares Event.
Who is it for?
All students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families are encouraged and invited to fully participate in the opportunities described in this plan. Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron New Beginnings Academy will provide full opportunity for the participation of parents and family members with limited English, with disabilities, and of migratory children.
Where is it available?
At the beginning of the year, the plan is included in the student handbook that is given to all students. As a reminder, we will email the plan to all parents in August before the scheduled Open House event. The plan will also be posted on the school website and social media. Parents can also retrieve a copy of the plan in the Parent Resource Center.
2025–2026 Goals for Student Achievement
District Goal
Our students will be well-rounded individuals who possess the necessary academic skills and knowledge and are excited
School Goals
Highlighted below are 2 goals extracted from our school wide plan:
- Math
- Reading
School-Parent Compacts
As part of this plan, Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron New Beginnings Academy and our families will develop a school-parent compact, which is an agreement that parents, teachers, and students will develop that explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all our students reach grade-level standards. The compacts will be reviewed and updated annually based on feedback from parents, students, and teachers during the Spring School Forum.
The school-parent compacts also are shared with parents during parent-teacher conferences and kept with each child’s teacher if parents need another copy.
Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron New Beginnings Academy will host the following events to build the capacity for strong family engagement to support a partnership among the school, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement. All meetings for parents and family members will be held during the day, Cluster meetings and some meetings in the evening at 4:30 pm.
Fall Events:
- Open House
- Meet your child’s teacher and our friendly and helpful school staff for the year.
- Help me understand parent portal
- Learn helpful information to show parents how to monitor their child’s progress.
- Annual Title I meet.
We invite you to an evening of learning and sharing about our Title I program, including our parent and family engagement policy, the school-wide plan, the school-parent compacts, and parents’ requirements. Invitations will be emailed and posted in the school newsletter, social media, and local media
- Parent Workshop - Parent round table discussion
- Learn how to use the resource for housing, furniture, food, etc. What do you need as a parent to succeed?
- National Family Engagement Month –Take a pledge to read with my student
Parents will take a pledge and commit to play a role in the support of their child’s literacy skills.
Winter Events:
- Let’s increase our Math Skills.
- Learn how to make math fun at home.
- Celebration of Culture
- Sample a little bite from the different areas of your child’s academics.
Technology Talk –
- Catch up with the latest resources to help support your child’s learning.
- Lunch n Learn – Parent round table discussion
- Gain knowledge about topics relevant to your child’s education and our community.
- Parent Workshop Mapp and Georgia Milestone Assessment
Update and provide parents with information and resources to practice assessment at home.
Spring Events
- Tips for Summer reading and math workshop
- A meeting for staff, students, and parents to provide tips to assist with learning at home.
- Spring Title I Input meeting
A forum for parents and family members to participate in roundtable discussions with the principal and staff regarding the school-wide plan, parent and family engagement policy, school-parent compacts, and the family engagement budget.
Parent Resource Center
Come visit the Parent Resource Center to check out books, study materials, and activities to use at home with your child. Computers are available for parents to explore the Parent Portal and educational resources.
Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Parent and Family Engagement
Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron New Beginnings Academy believes that family engagement means the participation of parents and family members in regular two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring:
- That parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning.
- That parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school.
- That parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child.
Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron New Beginnings Academy is committed to helping our parents and families attend the family activities listed in this policy. Please call or email us if you need assistance with childcare or transportation to participate in our programs.
Mamie Jackson
mpjackson@atlanta.k12.ga.us
404-802-6961
Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron New Beginnings Academy Is Branching Out!
Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron New Beginnings Academy will take the following measures to promote and support parents and family members as an important foundation of the school to strengthen the school and reach our school goals. We will:
- Ensure that all information related to school and parent programs, meetings, and other activities is published in both English and Spanish, posted on the school website, and included in the monthly school newsletter for all families.
- Provide monthly trainings for staff during their planning periods on strategies to improve communication with parents and ideas to increase family engagement with reading and math activities for our students outside of the classroom. Staff will also share best practices during regularly scheduled faculty meetings.
- Partner with early childhood programs, middle and high schools, college and career ready resources or organizations, parent resource centers, or other programs (as applicable) to help prepare parents and their children for successful school transitioning.
- Share information in English and Spanish on the school blog and in the school newsletter for parents to understand the school’s academic standards and assessments as well as the ways parents can monitor their child’s progress and work with educators.
- Communicate with all families and the community on a regular basis regarding schoolwide events and activities, through phone messages, social media, and flyers.
- Work with our parents to develop relevant trainings and helpful presentations to educate our staff on the importance of parent and family engagement and how to support student learning.
- Provide necessary materials and handouts for parents at conferences, meetings, and activities to help parents work with their child to improve their child’s achievement.
- Use our Partners in Education and School-Community Team to improve awareness of the activities and events listed in the school parent and family engagement policy.
- Offer literacy and computer classes for parents and family members to help further enhance their various educational levels.
- Collect feedback from parents and family members at all events, place input card around the building and a post suggestion form on the school website to respond to parents’ requests for additional support for parent and family engagement activities.
Parent and Family Engagement Standards
Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron New Beginnings Academy and our parents have adopted the National PTA Standards for Family-School Partnerships as the school’s model in engaging parents, students, and the community. These standards are:
1. Welcoming All Families
2. Communicating Effectively
3. Supporting Student Success
4. Speaking Up for Every Child
5. Sharing Power
6. Collaborating with Community
School Parent Support Team
Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron New Beginnings Academy invites all parents to join the School Parent Support Team to share ideas and ways to involve other parents and family members to build partnerships with school, families, and the community. The team will meet four times during the school year, but parents and family members can also submit their ideas or suggestions at any school activities and meetings, as well as through our parent surveys and website. If you would like to learn more about the School Team, please contact the Parent Liaison at (404) 802-6953 or complete the interest form and leave it in the Main Office.
o Yes, I am interested and wish to volunteer as a Parent Support Team member.
o Please contact me so I can learn more in joining the School Parent Team.
o Please send me notifications about future meetings and updates.
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Child’s Name and Grade:
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Share Your Thoughts
We want to hear from you. If you have any suggestions or if there is any part of this policy that you feel is not satisfactory with the students’ and the school’s goals for academic achievement, please provide us with your comments in the space provided and leave this form in the Main Office:
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