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Issaquah High PTSA 2.6.45
THEME
and GOALS
IH
PTSA adheres to the vision and mission of the Washington State
Vision: “Making every child’s potential a reality.”
Mission: -
- A relevant resource for families and
communities, and
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A strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.
The Washington State
- 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;
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- Encouraging
parent and community involvement.
2009-2010
Theme and Goals
The Theme and Goals were approved at the September 11, 2009 PTSA meeting.
IH PTSA 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, web
site, 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.
2008-2009
Theme and Goals:
IH PTSA
Theme: “Building Today for Tomorrow”
2008-2009 IH PTSA 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.