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School Council

Responsibilites of the School Council

The Natick High School Council has elected and selected as outlined in the Education Reform Act of 1993, the Natick representatives from the parent body, the school staff and the community to serve on the council.  Elections are held in order that all parents and staff have a full opportunity for representation.  The Natick High School Council membership includes 4 parent representatives, 3 teacher representatives, a community representative, two students and the school principal.  As delineated in the Education Reform Act of 1993, the School Council has specific responsibilities that need to be addressed in the school improvement plan.  The areas identified include but are not limited to the following: 

?        Class size and impact on student achievement
?        Enhancement of parental involvement
         Parent involvement is addressed by:
       ?        open house
       ?        "The Link"
       ?        teacher/parent conferences
       ?        correspondence from the principal
       ?        parent programs
       ?        PTSO
       ?        School Councils
       ?        volunteer opportunities
       ?        Parents Coordinating Council
       ?        curriculum nights
?        School climate, safety, and discipline
       ?        On a yearly basis the council reviews the school's safety and 
                discipline codes which foster a school environment characterized 
                by tolerance and respect for all.  
?        Professional development
         Natick High School continues to address professional development on an 
         ongoing basis through the following activities:
       ?        System-wide programs
       ?        Attendance at conferences and seminars
       ?        School based curriculum meetings
       ?        System-wide curriculum meetings
       ?        Summer curriculum workshops
       ?        Study groups   
?        Extra curricular activities
       ?        extra curricular activities such as clubs, performing groups, 
                intramural and interscholastic athletics
?        Review school's budget
         School Council participates in the annual budget process

The Natick High School Council examines all of these responsibilities during the year, identifying school issues and needs along with formulating appropriate plans for programs and resources that support continued improvement.  Natick High School is committed to the delivery of an exemplary program for all its students consistent with the development of the knowledge and skills identified in the Common Core of Learning.

2009 - 2010 Natick High School Council: