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PTSA PROGRAMS

Campus Pride

Coordinate with clubs and community to improve campus safety, appearance and promote environmental awareness.

Community Involvement

Improve school and community interaction by supporting activities that invite community participation such as 24 Hour Relay, La Mesa Octoberfest and Lemon Grove Old Time Days.

District Advisory Council

Participation with Foothills Council PTA towards informing parents and seeking input on the policies and practices of the Grossmont Union High School District.

Election of Parent at-Large Member of Government Board

Hold election in March.

Founders Day, Honorary Service & Benton Hart Awards

Celebrate the Anniversary of PTA, honor outstanding volunteer service and honor outstanding teaching at Helix High School.

Grad Night

Provide an alcohol and drug free community supported celebration after graduation (historically, more students are killed in drunk driving accidents on this date than any other). Encourage parent participation in class specific fund-raising activities throughout the students’ high school career.

Health & Safety

Support Red Ribbon Week, Great American Smoke-Out, Every 15 Minutes and other activities that encourage a tobacco, drug and alcohol free campus. Collaborate with the school and community to improve traffic safety surrounding the campus.

Legislation

Inform PTSA members of PTA positions on pending legislation as well as candidate positions on issues related to children and education. Encourage students turning 18 years of age to invoke their voting privileges.

Open House

Sponsor a BBQ dinner at the Spring Fling Open House and Freshman Orientation. Encourage participation of incoming freshmen by providing them with free dinners. Encourage parent involvement.

Outreach

Invite all families and community members to actively volunteer in PTSA and school activities.

Parent Education

Provide empowering information through the Parent Handbook, Helix Hi-Lites Newsletter, the Parent Resource Room, Parent Information Meetings and the East County Parent Involvement Conference.

Reflections

Promote artistic achievement through the National PTA Reflections program.

SAT Preparation

In partnership with the AVID program, provide evening workshops at Helix for students to prepare for the SAT exams.

Scholarships

Award at least three scholarships, including inspirational and vocational.

Helix PTSA Fundraisers

Concessions and Sports Events Tickets Partnership