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Issaquah High PTSA 2.6.45

Washington State PTA 2008 Outstanding Local Unit

 

THEME and GOALS

 

 

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.

     - A relevant resource for families and communities, and

     - A strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.

The Washington State PTA accomplishes the mission of PTA by:

- 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; and

- 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.