Mr. Keith L. Ball, Principal

School Mission Statement

ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL’S MISSION SHALL BE GRADUATING LIFE-LONG LEARNERS AND PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITY AND GLOBAL CITIZENS.

School Belief Statements

1. We believe all members of the Etowah community are responsible for the intellectual, social and character development of our students as they become global citizens.

2. We believe all students can learn regardless of different learning styles and abilities.

3. We believe in working with all students to identify each student’s needs and capacity for learning.

4. We believe all students, regardless of ability, should recognize learning as a life-long endeavor

and should continue their education in an ever-changing world.

5. We believe students should come to understand individual differences, strengths and weaknesses that help make us both unique and important.

6. We believe student, teacher and administrator performance are crucial components of academic growth, and working together will assure this growth.

7. We believe we must recognize an ever-increasing student population and must continue to use

our resources and facilities wisely and efficiently to meet student needs.

8. We believe we must continue to develop methods of instruction that maximize opportunities for learning.

9. We believe all members of the Etowah community are responsible for providing a safe environment for all students and teachers.

10. We believe instructional time is sacred and will be used to provide meaningful and engaging

learning activities at all times, without exception.

The General Assembly of Georgia created councils to “bring communities and schools closer together in a spirit of cooperation to solve difficult education problems, improve academic achievement, provide support for teachers and administrators, and bring parents into the school-based decision-making process.”

School Councils shall provide advice, recommendations, and assistance that represent the community of parents and business.

Members of the School Council will serve for a term of two years.

The council will have a minimum of seven members.

Parents must make up the majority of the council and at least two of them being from the business community.

A parent member must serve as the chair.

Parent/Business Members:TBD, ParentTBD, ParentTBD, Parent

Lil Hoepfinger, Parent Lori Peters, Parent

Shannon Bates, PTSA PresidentBonny Blackmon, Business Partner

Clyde Holmes, Business PartnerLillie Russell, Senior SGA Student Rep.Mark Krug, Junior SGA Student Rep.

Faculty/Staff Members:Mr. Keith L. Ball, Principal

Heather Barton, EHS Certified Staff MemberTBD, EHS Certified Staff MemberTBD, EHS Certified Staff Member

The electing body for parent members shall consist of all parents and guardians eligible to serve as a parent member.

The electing body for the teacher members shall consist of all certified personnel eligible to serve as a teacher member.

Nominations are accepted by the Principal from within the electing body prior to the voting meeting.

All parent nominations must be submitted in writing by August 31, 2015.(email, fax, letter).

One vote shall take place with the highest vote recipient(s) being elected to serve on the school council for a 2-year term.

You must be present to vote. A person does not have to be present at the

time of the vote to be elected to the council.

School Council Meeting Dates 2015-16

Graduating Life-Long Learners and Productive Community and Global Citizens

Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo Superintendent of Schools

ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL 6565 Putnam Ford Drive

Woodstock, Georgia 30189 (770) 926-4411

Fax (770) 926-4157

Mr. Keith L. Ball Principal

Assistant Principals Dr. Amanda Ruiz Dr. Dan Snipes Mrs. Lyn Turnell Mr. Robert Van Alstyne

1st Meeting: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room

2nd Meeting: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room

3rd Meeting: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room 4th Meeting: Wednesday, December 9, 2015 4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room

5th Meeting: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room 6th Meeting: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room 7th Meeting: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room 8th Meeting: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room 9th Meeting: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 4:00-6:00, EHS Front Office Conference Room

Officers will be elected by the School Council at the first meeting following the election of the School Council Members.

1st Meeting: Wednesday, September, 30 2015, 4:00-6:00, EHS Conference Room

Chairperson – Ms. Lori Peters Vice-Chairperson – TBD Secretary – TBD

Maintain a school-wide perspective on issues Participate in council meetings Participate in information and training programs Act as a link between the school council and the

community Encourage the participation of parents and

others within the school community Work to improve student achievement Provide advice and recommendations to the

school principal and local board of education

According to Article IV of the Etowah School Council bylaws (see below), members must be in attendance for at least five meetings.

“After two absences by a certified staff member of the school council, that member will be contacted by the principal to ascertain his/her level of commitment going forward. After two absences by a parent, student, or business partner representative of the school council, that member will be contacted by the chair of the council to ascertain their level of commitment going forward. While the nature of the absences will be considered in determining a member’s ability and commitment to ongoing council participation, meeting attendance is imperative to the work of the council. If any member of the council accumulates three absences in a single school-year, that member will be removed from the roster. The principal will appoint a replacement for a certified staff member and student member. A parent representative will be replaced with the parent who received the highest number of votes during that year’s election, but who was not elected to the council. Business partner representatives will be replaced by a business partner appointed by the principal and the council chair.” Etowah School Council Bylaws, Article IV, School Council Membership, School Council Bylaws Defining Active Status

Members are expected to promote a spirit of cooperation and support between the Etowah Administration, student body and all other stakeholders.

Thank you for your interest and your willingness to serve Etowah High School!

To promote effective communication and foster team-work, the Student Government Association and PTSA at EHS will be represented at each School Council Meeting.

Student & PTSA representation is not required by the State Legislature in regards to council membership but necessary to overall effective school leadership.

The School Council, PTSA, SGA, and all stakeholders will work together in graduating life-long learners and productive community & global citizens.