Fall Parent Advisory Council

In an effort to allow all WSE parents the opportunity to provide their valuable input into our Title I program, we are bringing the Fall Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting to YOU! This presentation will take the place of an in-person meeting so that each family can "attend" and offer their input. PAC meeting information is linked throughout, so please be sure to click to view the documents provided or to provide your input. Also, be sure to take our brief meeting evaluation to provide your feedback on not only our Fall PAC but also our Title I program as a whole.

Thank you for taking part in our Fall PAC meeting!

The major work of the Fall Parent Advisory Council meeting is to:

1. Discuss and collect input regarding school policy & compacts
2. Approve the 2024-2025 Family-School Compacts

This will be accomplished through your completion of the Fall PAC sign-in and evaluation form.

Each year WSE students, teachers and families join together in creating a Family-School Compact for each grade-level that outlines the ways in which we will all work together to make sure our students are able to reach their grade-level standards.

Please review the compacts linked HERE and complete the Meeting Sign-in and Evaluation to approve this year's compacts. Thank you!

WSE parents took part in our annual Title I Fall Survey from 8/28/24-9/12/24 . The results are linked below!

Brochures and additional information in response to the survey are available online and in the Parent Resource Workroom (room 302). The Parent Institute Library is available online in English and Spanish and covers a variety of topics highlighted in the Fall Survey.

DAC, District Advisory Committee, representatives serve as a voice for WSE parents in our district. This is a great way to get involved not only at West Side, but to also have your voice heard at the District level.

If you are interested in serving as the WSE DAC representative, please included your information in the meeting sign-in and evaluation form.

Our 2024-2025 School & District Family Engagement policies are available on the school website and in the Parent Resource Workroom. Parents are encouraged to provide their input throughout the year. Policies are updated and approved annually at the Spring PAC meeting. Please click the links below to view the policies or to provide any input you may wish to offer for the 2025-2026 policies.

WSE School Family Engagement Policy

Catoosa County District Family Engagement Policy

WSE Title I Input form

West Side students are assessed several times a year to ensure that they are learning the state adopted standards and to help improve our teaching and learning. Results from the various assessments are used to identify those students who are not mastering the standards and to provide teachers with feedback regarding instruction. The information gathered from these assessments help our school establish goals in planning our educational programs.

We currently administer the following assessments:

MAP Assessment: Kindergarten - 5th grade

Georgia Milestone Assessment: 3rd- 5th grade

Georgia Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (GKIDS): Kindergarten

You may select any of the links above to learn more about our assessments.

Our school-wide goals for the 2024-2025 school year are to:

• To maximize academic achievement in ELA/Reading to ensure all students learn at grade level and beyond.
• To maximize academic achievement in Math to ensure all students learn at grade level and beyond

Individual grade-level goals are available on pages 13 & 14 of the 2024-25 School Improvement Plan.
You may view the School Improvement Plan HERE.

Parents are encouraged to provide their comments and suggestions regarding our Title I Budget. If you have any further concerns or questions about Title I and how Title I money is spent, please contact your Principal, Anita Gaines.

Planned activities for the 2024-2025 school year are:

Title I Annual Meeting - Online August 19th: Learn about our Title I program & how Title I benefits your student.

Title I Fall Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting - Online 9/26: Provide your input about our Title I program.

Family Engagement Month - November 2024

Title I Spring Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting - April 2025: Provide your input for 2025-2026.

5th Grade to Middle School Transition - May 2025: WSE & LMS partner to help our 5th graders & their parents make the move to middle school.

Kindergarten Welcome to West Side- May 2025: WSE welcomes our newest students.

Website: https://wse.catoosa.k12.ga.us/
Location: 72 Braves Lane, Rossville, GA 30741
Phone: 706-866-9211