• To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children;

• To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children;

• To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.

PTSA Purpose

• To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community and place of worship.

• To raise the standards of home life.

• To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.

• To bring into closer relation the home and school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.

• To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education.

PTSA Goals

• To increase parental involvement in the education of children and in PTSA initiatives.

• To promote academic, moral and cultural development of students by supporting and supplementing school programs and activities.

• To act as an advocate for Western International High School and assist in securing the resources needed to provide quality programs.

• To contribute to a positive school climate and a safe, wholesome campus environment.