1. Introduction Purpose of Roundtable Discussion: To identify opportunities for Westfield High School (WHS) parent involvement To discuss the focus/goals of the School Improvement Council (SIC) and Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Introduce Roundtable Team

2. Parent Involvement Attend 9 th Grade Parent Orientation & Annual Open House (5 SEP 2012) Support of School Activities Go to school-sponsored workshops and information sessions Stay informed (Parent newsletters, WHS website, & email) http://www.k12.westfield.ma.us/whs/index.html http://www.k12.westfield.ma.us/whs/index.html Volunteer as a SIC/PAC member

3. Focus of SIC/PAC Our focus as a council continues to be exploring ways in which parents are made to feel empowered to be proactive in the decisions and events of their childs high school years, rather than reactive to situations after they have occurred. –WHS School Improvement Plan

4. Focus Achievement Making information available in a timely manner Establishing a recognizable, dependable means through which to obtain information Having contact persons available and responsive to field questions

5. Focus Goal To work in a partnership with a common goal – the success of each child and his/her preparedness for life beyond WHS.

6. WHS Upcoming Meetings Annual Open House 5 September 2012 (6:30 PM) School Improvement Council (SIC) 1X/month TBD September 2012 Parent Advisory Council (PAC) 1X/month TBD September 2012

7. I f you have any questions about the SIC & PAC, then please contact: Westfield High School: 572-6463 Diane Chambers dbchambers@comcast.net Sue Fratini psfratini@verizon.net