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School Site Council
Lea Toombs, Chairperson and
Katie Clovis, Vice-Chairperson

A variety of groups and organizations
provide input and feedback in the
decision making processes at PVPHS
in order to enhance the educational
experience of all students. One group,
School Site Council (SSC), oversees
“Being a part of the School Site Council has made me realize how
the Western Association of Schools much work our administrators, parents, and teachers put in behind
and Colleges (WASC), which includes the scenes in order to make PVPHS such an amazing place in
the Self Study and Progress Report. which to attend school. It’s been such a unique experience being able to
The SSC reviews the Progress Report collaborate with teachers and faculty members outside of a classroom
setting, and it’s been great to be a student representative who is encouraged
and WASC Action Plan annually.
by school personnel to give a different perspective to PVPHS discussions
SSC meets quarterly and consists of
and decisions during council meetings.”
relevant stakeholders at PVPHS, with — Natalie Wong, Class of 2019
representatives from each department,
3) Reaffirm or revise school goals; operated at the school to improve
classified staff, students, parents, 4) Revise improvement strategies and student achievement. It is important to
administrators, and community expenditures; have parent and community members
members. According to the California 5) Recommend the approved Single involved in the decision making process
Education Code, the function of SSC is to: Plan for Student Achievement at PVPHS. Each position is a two-year
(SPSA) to the governing board;
1) Measure effectiveness of improvement term, and no prior experience is necessary.
strategies at the school; 6) Monitor implementation of the SPSA.
2) Seek input from school advisory The SSC plans, monitors, and evaluates
committees;
activities and expenditures for programs

Chinese-American Parents Association
Karen Chuang, Niki Lin, and Annie Wu, Presidents
The Chinese-American Parents Association celebration for the staff and students,
(CAPA), is a parent volunteer group at as well as International Luncheon for the
PVPHS committed to supporting the well- teachers at year-end. The organization
being of students and their parents. CAPA serves as a valuable resource for families
is actively involved in PVPHS activities and new to PVPHS and is an excellent support Korean Parent Support Group
sponsors the annual Chinese New Year network for students and parents. Minsoo Whang, President
The Korean Parent Support Group
Japanese Parent Support Group aims to strengthen the connection
Kako Silvestre and Atsuko Suganuma, Presidents among the Korean parents and PTSA
The PVPHS Japanese Parent Support During International Week, parents help members at PVPHS. Korean parents are
Group was established to serve the students in Japanese language classes encouraged to participate actively at
Japanese community at PVPHS. wear kimonos. At the end of the year, school events and meetings, such as
They actively support the ELD program they help with setup and participate in the International Teachers’ Luncheon.
and assist new parents of English learners. the International Luncheon for teachers In addition, they are very involved in the
They hold a registration packet workshop and staff. Members of the Japanese Parent local community through volunteering
during the summer, and arrange small Support Group also volunteer in the school and raising donations via garage sales.
forums to address parent needs and library throughout the year. Meetings are held once every two
questions. Members are encouraged to get months to discuss school issues and
involved in school activities and the PTSA. upcoming events.

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