Early County School District

This document details the 2026-2027 district calendar, outlining key dates for students and staff. It includes start and end dates for the academic year, holiday breaks such as Labor Day, Fall Break, Thanksgiving, Christmas, MLK Jr. Day, Winter Break, Spring Break, and Memorial Day, as well as in-service and post-planning days. The calendar also specifies the end dates for each of the four eight-week periods.

The Early County Middle School's Parent and Family Engagement Plan focuses on improving student academic achievement through a partnership between parents, school staff, and students. Key areas include enhancing communication, providing resources for parents to support learning at home, and promoting active parental involvement in school activities. The plan outlines strategies for teachers to involve parents in their children's education, and for parents to support their children's learning and development.

The District Improvement Plan for Early County for 2025-2026 focuses on increasing academic achievement and improving the district/school environment. Key strategies include providing targeted teacher development, utilizing software and supplemental materials, conducting team meetings, offering professional learning, and engaging families. The plan also addresses equity gaps by providing targeted school leader development and implementing MTSS. The overarching goal is to improve student outcomes and maintain or increase the Georgia School Climate Star Rating.

The Early County Elementary School (ECES) Family Engagement Plan for the 2025-2026 school year focuses on improving student academic achievement through a partnership between parents, school staff, and students. It outlines strategies for parental involvement, including regular communication, workshops, and collaborative activities. The plan aims to support the district's goals of increasing student performance on summative assessments and maintaining a high Georgia School Climate Star Rating, as well as specific school goals related to ELA and math scores, reduced office referrals, and increased attendance rates.

The school improvement plan focuses on improving student performance in reading and math, addressing student attendance issues, and implementing strategies to reduce the overuse of disciplinary practices. Key strategies include professional learning for teachers, intervention programs for struggling students, supplemental programs to enhance instruction, and initiatives to improve student attendance and engagement.