Stop by our main office or call 323-981-3640 and ask how to become a member of our parent councils.
Meeting Norms:
1. Everyone's time is valuable.
2. When identifying problems, offer strategies and solutions.
3. How you say it is as important as what you say.
Parent Councils
SSC
School Site Council
The SSC is the decision-making council for all programs funded through the Consolidated Application (ConAp). The SSC is responsible for the development of the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), in consultation with the English Learner Advisory Committee, other relevant stakeholders. The SSC is also responsible for meeting all school level federal parental involvement mandates including the development of the Title I parent involvement policy and budget (E046) and the Title I parent-school compact. SSC meetings are always the 3rd Wednesday of the month with the exception of emergency meetings.
Upcoming SSC Meeting Dates:
- September 8, 2020 , 1:30-2:30, on Zoom Orientation (Agendas & Flyers)
- September 17, 2020, 1:30-2:30, on Zoom Elections (Agendas & Flyers) (Presentation)
- October 15, 2020 (English flyer) (Spanish Flyers), (Presentation)
- November 12, 2020 (English flyer) (Spanish flyer)
- December 18, 2020 (Agenda)(English)(Spanish)
- January 28, 2021 at 2:30 Agenda (English) (Spanish)
- February 11, 2021 at 2:30 Agenda (English) (Spanish)
- February 18, 2021 at 2:30 Agenda (English) (Spanish)
- February 25, 2021 at 2:45 Agenda (English) (Spanish)
- March 18, 2021 at 2:45 pm Agenda (English) (Spanish)
- April 22, 2021 at 3:45 Agenda (English) (Spanish)
- May 20, 2021 at 3:45 Agenda (English) (Spanish)
- All Meetings will be on zoom. Please view flyers, times, links, and agendas above.
SLC
- School Leadership Council
- Our SLC is composed of elected parents and teachers. Per UTLA Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article XXVII, the SLC has the decision making authority for 50% of the staff professional development, the student-discipline plan, schedules of school activities, and the IMA for program code 3027. This council is led by our UTLA chair, Mr. Montalvo, and our Principal, Mr. Jose Javier Hernandez
Upcoming SLC Meeting Dates:
- September 15, 2020 2:30-3:30 on Zoom
- October 6, 2020 2pm (Flyer) , October 13, 2020
- November 10, 2020, 2:30-3:30
- December 8, 2020, 2:30
- January 19, 2021 at 2:30
- February 9, 2021at 2:30
- March 2, 2021 at 2:30
- April 6, 2021 at 2:45pm (Agenda)
- May 11, 2021 at 3:45
- All Meetings are now at 2:45 on ZOOM once a month.
ELAC
English Language Learner Advisory Committee
The ELAC provides written recommendations to the SSC regarding programs and services for English Learner (EL) students and the use of EIA-LEP funding to support their academic needs. The ELAC reviews student and parent involvement data prior to submitting its written recommendations to the SSC. The ELAC also advises on the development of the Single Plan for Student Achievement and the budget related to programs/services for ELs and assists in the review of the school’s language census. The committee meets at least six times per school year. ELAC meetings are always the 2nd Thursday/Friday of the month with the exception of emergency meetings.
Upcoming ELAC Meeting Dates:
- September 8, 2020, 1:30 -2:30 on Zoom, Orientation (Agendas & Flyers)
- September 17, 2020, 1:30-2:30 on Zoom Elections (Agendas & Flyers) (Presentation)
- October 9, 2020 (Flyer) (Agenda)
- November 13, 2020, 2:30-3:30 on Zoom, (Agenda)
- December 11, 2020 on zoom at 2:30 (Agenda)
- February 12, 2021 on zoom at 2:30 Agenda (English) (Spanish)
- March 12, 2021on Zoom at 2:30 Agenda (English) (Spanish)
- April 16, 2021 on Zoom at 2:00 Agenda
- April 30, 2021 on Zoom at 3:45 Agenda
- May 10, 2021 on Zoom at 3:45 (Agenda)
- All Meetings are on Zoom. Please click on the flyers to view agenda and Zoom link.
5 IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
- Parent involvement boosts student achievement.
- Parent involvement is actually a better predictor of academic success than standardized tests.
- Parent involvement is defined as "any variety of activities that allows parents to participate in the educational process at home or in the school.
- Parent involvement declines as students age.
- Teachers and schools can overcome barriers to parent involvement by reaching out and building trusting relationships.