What is Title I?

Title I is a federally funded program designed to ensure that all children have a fair, equal and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic standards and state academic assessments. The Title I program focuses on the academic needs of the most disadvantaged students.

What is the aim of Title I at Francis C. Hammond?

We use the federal funds to:

• Support student instruction
• Improve teaching strategies
• Increase family engagement

Targeted versus Schoolwide Program

Schools with at least 40% of their students eligible for free and reduced meals are eligible for a schoolwide Title I program. Francis C. Hammond has a free/reduced lunch rate of 80% and operates a schoolwide program.