Office of Instruction Alhambra High School School Advisory Council (SAC) English Learners Advisory Council (ELAC) Meeting #1 Monday, October 15, 2018 Office of Instruction Alhambra High School

Agenda Introductions ELAC Info Needs Assessment School Information Parent Involvement

Introductions Carly Chavez Josephine Chen and Nelly Chong Assistant Principal, Office of Instruction Josephine Chen and Nelly Chong School Community Coordinator Tonight: Volunteers Mayra Ramon-Teacher Mariana Herrera-AP Ambassador

Alhambra High School 101 South 2nd Street Alhambra, CA 91801 Main: (626) 943-6900 Fax: (626) 308-2344

Administration Principal: Duane Russell Office of Instruction Assistant Principal: Dr. Carly Chavez Office of School Counseling Assistant Principal: Mrs. Trina Le Business & Activities Office Assistant Principal: Mr. Tom Kohout Student and Employee Welfare Office Assistant Principals: Mrs. Caroline Botros and Mr. Khevin DeVaughn

English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)

Requirement for an ELAC CA Code of Regulations--Title 5 §11308: Each school with more than 20 English Learners must establish an ELAC. 16% English Learners at AHS

Purpose of an ELAC To be a voice for English learners and ensure that their needs are addressed in order for them to be academically successful.

Parent Selection Requirement The parents or guardians of English learners must be provided the opportunity to vote and elect the parent members of the ELAC.

ELAC Composition Requirement Parents or guardians, or both, of English learners must constitute membership on the committee in at least the same percentage as their children and wards represent of the total number of pupils in the school. EXAMPLE: If 40% of the student population are English learners, at least 40% of the parents (or guardians) on the committee must be a parent (or guardian) of an English learner.

ELAC Responsibilities Advise the principal and staff on the school’s program for English learners. Advise the School Site Council on the development of the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) Assist in the development of the school through recommendations

DELAC Representative Each ELAC must have the opportunity to elect at least one member to the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC). The DELAC representative will attend district meetings and share information with the group.

ELAC Needs Assessment

School Site Council (SSC) Update Next Meeting October 17- 3:15 pm in library Approve SPSA Goals Seeks input from SAC & ELAC See Recommendation Form

School Information

PowerSchool Parent Portal http://family.ausd.us Grades A-G and Graduation Progress Attendance Transcript School announcements

AHS School Website http://www.ahsmoors.org/ Events, News Offices, Calendar and Other Resources Office of Instruction-Parent meetings

How to read your student’s report card: Does not meet “a-g” Period Course Teacher Grade Citz Absent Teacher comments 1 Math D U 4 2 PE A O 3 English C S 5 Social Science B Spanish F Class and home assignments not completed 6 Elective 9 Total GPA: 2.6 Academic GPA: 3.0 No credit

Important Dates: End of Semester 1: Quarter 1 ends: October 11 Final Exam Dates: December 17, 18, 19 End of Semester 1: December 20 (mailed)

Graduation requirements Core/Subject Area Requirements English 40 Mathematics 30 Science 20 Social Science Physical Education Fine Arts or Foreign Language 10 Electives GFSF/CTE 60 TOTAL CREDITS 220 **Must get a grade of D or higher to earn credits.

UC/CSU Admission Requirements These courses are known as the “a-g subjects.” History/Social Science: 2 years English: 4 years Mathematics: 3 years Science: 2 years Language (other than English): 2 years Visual & Performing Arts: 1 year Electives: 1 year D to graduate, C to meet a-g

Parent Involvement

Parent Involvement Review Parent-School Compact (draft) Monitor student work/agenda, habits and activities Provide study space at home Check grades/attendance on PowerSchool Parent Portal Conference with teachers/counselors Attend school events Join advisory councils Connect-Ed (phone messages)

SAC & ELAC Future Meetings: Meeting #2: December 10, 2018 Meeting #3: January 28, 2019 Meeting #4: March 11, 2019 Meeting #5: April 22, 2019 Location: Library

ELAC / SAC Elections One rep DELAC and one alternate Two reps for DAC and one alternate

Discussion How can we support you? What topics would you like to discuss at our future meeting?

ELAC / SAC Evaluations