ISSAQUAH HIGH SCHOOL PTSA

 

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PTSA GOALS

 

 

2007-2008

IHS PTSA adheres to the mission and objectives of the Washington State PTA.  In addition, at the September 2007 General Membership meeting, the following goals and theme were adopted for the 2007-2008 school year:

 

Theme- “Tradition & Progression

 

Goals:

§         Achieve 100% membership and significantly increase staff membership.

§         Work with the school 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.

§         Continue to focus on parent education and student education topics that are meaningful to the IHS community such as matriculation and academic success through sustained parental involvement.

§         Continue to improve communication links with the parent community by reaching out through multiple modes of communication such as email, website, mailings and school enews. Focus on unique issues to IHS community such as absenteeism and WASL changes.

§         Welcome, support and communicate with our new superintendent.

§         Promote the importance of a healthy school learning environment within the community to reduce the range and effect of contagious seasonal illness amongst students and staff.  

§         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.  Advocate for passage of the Simple Majority Referendum for school levies and for expansion of college testing locations in our community.