Dear Parents:
Our school has been identified as an official Title I school. Basehor Elementary and Basehor Intermediate schools qualify for this federal program, which provides extra math and reading support for students by a formula based on the percentage of students who qualify to receive free or reduced lunch benefits in the school. Because we qualify for these special resources, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires us to meet specific criteria referred to as Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) as defined by the state of Kansas and determined by a formula that considers:
Federal guidelines mandate that Title I schools provide parents the right to know. As a parent you have the right to know:
The qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher, such as:
K-2 grade levels at Basehor Elementary are not given state assessments. Information about our staff credentials and our test scores are public information and will be listed in our state report card. : http://ksreportcard.ksde.org/
Thank you for your continued support of our school. Together we can make a very positive difference for your child. We are working hard to provide the best possible education for your family. Please call the school and set a time to meet with your child’s teacher or me if you have questions at any time during the school year.
Respectfully yours,
Tiffany Lynch
BES Principal