What is PTSA?

"The PTA's mission is to support and speak on the    behalf of children, to assist parents in developing    the skills needed to raise and protect their children,    and to encourage parent and public involvement in    the public schools."                                               -- Texas PTA

The PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) is the high school equivalent of PTA, where students have the opportunity to play an important role.  A state and nationally affiliated organization, PTA is dedicated to being an advocate for all children.  With over 770,000 members in Texas, PTA believes that it is better to have many groups with similar goals working for the benefit of a large group of children versus a single organization working for the children on one campus. At Summit High School, the sole purpose of the PTSA is to support the educational experience of our students and to assist the administrators, faculty and staff so that they may focus their energies on teaching and enhacing our students' learning opportunities. Why should parents get involved? As a PTSA member, you will have access to educational information on topics such as parenting and legislative issues that affect our schools.  Through PTSA-sponsored activities, you will have the opportunity to meet with other parents who share the same concerns as you.  In addition, PTSA allows parents to use their individual talents to become more involved with their child's education through volunteering. Why should students get involved? PTSA provides students with a voice at their school.  It also gives them the opportunity to volunteer with a national organization while developing leadership skills.  At Summit, each grade level has a student PTSA representative to help design programs and events that interest students.  In addition, students can hold offices on the Executive Board. Did you know . . . . . . that the Texas PTA has a scholarship program to assist  teachers in furthering their professional skills and knowledge? . . . that the PTSA provides scholarship money for graduating seniors? . . . that the Summit High School PTSA will host an After Prom party to provide students with a fun and safe way to enjoy their special night? . . . that the PTSA encourages student participation in the arts through the Reflections Program, an arts recognition and achievement program?