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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-12-12-LHS-min Lexington High School 251 Waltham Street Lexington, Massachusetts 02421 Laura Lasa 781- 861-2320, x69103 Principal lasa@sch.ci.lexington.ma.us FAX: 781-861-2440 To: The Lexington High School Council From: Laura J Lasa Re: December Meeting LHS School Site Council Meeting met on December 12, 2016 from 6:15-7:45 PM in the Library Media Center. Present: Laura Lasa, Suzanne Lau, Shiv Chandra, Alex McLaughlin, Liz Curtin, Katie Cutler, Walter Richardson, Katherine Manning, Nancy Shepard. Absent: Sharon Kendall, Elise Santiago, Elise Rowley, Polly Kienle, Dave Wininger, Leslie Zales Guests: Andy Baker (LEA President), Christine Sullivan (teacher) Agenda I. The November 14 minutes were approved with no changes. II. Announcements from Council members Reporter from the New York Times interviewed town and school staff last week for an article on reducing student stress (planned for publication in January). Walter Richardson is stepping down from his role as educator representative. Thank you Walter for years of service to Site Council. Spirit Week at LHS December 19-23 Sophomore Class doing well raising funds through t-shirts sales III. Final Exams: Brainstorm essential elements/suggestions for a final exam schedule Be in tune to student stress around exams One exam per day All final projects due one week prior to review days Balance exams and final projects Maintain the integrity of the exam Communicate the purpose of the final exam or project IV.Parent Conferences : Feedback on November 28 format and scheduling Be aware of conference date and its timing with the close of the quarter and other educator responsibilities Develop a system that ensures educators know a student will accompany a parent to the conference Explore short and long appointments, and open drop-in time and other ways for teachers and parents to meet. V. Mid-Year Check-In Postponed until January meeting VI. Adjournment 7:45