Theme and Goals
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IH PTSA adheres to the vision and mission of the
Washington State PTA:
| Vision: |
“Making every child’s potential a reality” |
| Mission: |
• PTA is a powerful voice for all children.
• PTA is a relevant resource for families and communities.
• PTA is a strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.
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| The Washington State PTA accomplishes this mission by: |
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• Speaking on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in
the community, and before governmental bodies and other
organizations that make decisions affecting children;
• Supporting parents* in developing skills to raise, protect and
advocate for their children;
• Encouraging parent*, teacher, student and community
involvement;
• Promoting opportunities for positive outcomes for children;
and
• Being a financially stable, well-managed organization that
promotes diversity, provides quality service, models best
practices and values its members and employees.
*Parent may include adults who play an
important role in a child’s family life since other adults
(grandparents, aunts, uncles, or guardians) may carry the
primary responsibility for a child’s health, welfare, education
and safety
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| 2011-2012
Issaquah High PTSA Theme and Goals
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Read our
Mid-Year Review to see how we are working to achieve our
2011-2012 goals. |
| Theme: |
"Support, Strive, Succeed" |
Goals: |
- Continue to add more programs and activities that
enhance the positive and welcoming environment at IHS.
- Establish consistent communication and a stronger
relationship with teachers regarding PTSA support of
teacher- and administration-requested programs that directly
impact and enhance student learning.
- Develop services and support (outreach) programs for
Issaquah High’s ESL families and other students in need.
- Work with IHS administration and staff to support
programs best designed to address student achievement.
- Stay abreast and involved in the ongoing discussions and
decisions being made by the Issaquah School District and
legislation by the State of Washington that could directly
affect IHS students and teachers.
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2010-2011 Theme and Goals
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Read our
Year-End Review to see how we achieved our
2010-2011 Goals |
| Theme: |
“Soaring to New Heights” |
Goals: |
- Find new ways to establish a positive and welcoming
environment to increase excitement, interest, and membership
in PTSA.
- Increase awareness among parents, staff, and students of
all the ways PTSA supports IHS.
- Improve communication links with the parent community by
evolving and upgrading our website, newsletters, e-news, and
mailings.
- Work with IHS administration and staff to support
programs best designed to address student achievement.
- Participate actively in the decision making processes of
the Issaquah School District and the State of Washington
that affect IHS through advocacy opportunities, our
legislative program, and the PTSA Council.
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2009-2010 Theme and Goals
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| Theme: |
“Building Strong Foundations Together” |
| Goals: |
1. Support passage of the Maintenance and Operations Levy, the Technology and Critical Repairs Levy, and the Transportation Levy.
2. Support continuity of curriculum and programs during Issaquah High School rebuild; work to keep juniors and seniors involved; prepare for the return of the freshman class.
3. Encourage membership in IH PTSA and attendance at meetings in order to be informed and involved. Improve communication links with the parent community by reaching out through multiple modes of communication such as e-mail, website, mailings, and e-news.
4. Establish a smooth transition to online registration.
5. Participate actively in the decision making processes of the Issaquah School District and the State of Washington that affect IHS through advocacy opportunities, our legislative program and the PTSA Council. Work toward supporting implementation of Education Bill 2261.
6. Work with IHS to develop programs designed to address the gap in student achievement. Support, educate and communicate information related to academic goals as defined in the IHS continuous improvement plan and findings of the Optimal High School Experience study.
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2008-2009 Theme and Goals
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| Theme: |
"Building Today for Tomorrow" |
| Goals: |
• Support continuity of curriculum and programs during the Issaquah High School rebuild.
• Achieve 100% membership and increase staff membership.
• Work with IHS to develop programs designed to address
the gap in student achievement.
Support, educate and communicate information related to
academic goals as identified in the IHS continuous
improvement plan.
• Improve communication links with the parent community by
reaching out through multiple modes of communication such as
email, website, mailings and enews. Purposefully encourage
all to attend PTSA meetings to remain informed.
• Participate actively in the decision making processes of
the Issaquah School District and the State of Washington
that affect IHS through advocacy opportunities, our
legislative program and the PTSA Council. Act on the
findings of the Basic Education Finance Joint Task Force.
• Communicate Issaquah High PTSA’s input to
representatives appointed to Issaquah School District
committees such as Graduation Requirements and Boundary
Review. |
For more information about Issaquah High PTSA, please contact Co-Presidents:
Karin Allen and Lisa Gaan.
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