LEADERSHIP MINUTES

January 19, 2007

1^st SEMESTER FINAL SCHEDULES

The schedule for first semester finals will be the same as last year. There was discussion about how this is working. Teachers are requested to keep the students in the classroom the entire 90-minute class period on both of these days.

GETTING TO GRADUATION NIGHT

February 12^th is the date set for “Getting to Graduation Night” at all three high schools and will run from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. All parents with students in 8^th through 12^th grades will be invited. After a 15 minute introduction each Parent will attend a Parent Survey session and then choose three additional sessions from the following list:

1. Culminating Project….frequently asked questions

2. Course Requirements..what does my student need to graduate?

3. College Ready and testing…..What does that look like for your student?

4. Making the transition from middle school to high school

5. WASL…the facts and frequently asked questions

6. Students not yet at standard….how can I help and what can I expect from school?

7. 9^th grade teams

8. Ways to communicate with teachers

Department chairs and other “honored guests” will be in charge of the sessions.

SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULES

Schedules for 2^nd semester will be given to students on January 31^st.

FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH STUDENTS

Sehome currently has 20% of their students on free and reduced lunch. This number is higher than previous years. Data from the schools that feed to Sehome are at an even higher rate. Staff needs to be aware of student needs.

TECH ASSEMENT

All certificated staff statewide are required to take a Tech Assessment survey. An e-mail was sent out today with the information and link to the website. This needs to be completed by February 15^th.

DECISION MAKING MODEL

Information and handouts were presented on “Types of Decisions and Who Decides”. Discussion followed but time ran out. It will be continued at the next Leadership meeting next Thursday, January 25^th.