LOMA Parents Association Minutes
12/21/17
Meeting started 6:15pm
Principal Introduction and discussion:
- Discussed upcoming Parent Teacher Conference January 4, 2018
- Emphasized the importance of Pupil path Access to check student grades, homework, exams and attendance
- Explained the permanent marking period grades vs the semester grades on student transcript and their importance
- Announced LOMA Events and upcoming Regents
- Mrs. Cordero stressed the importance of students arriving on time for Regents week and no cell phones allowed. She also mentioned gym clothes supplies so there is no excuse for students not being prepared
College Advisory Presentation: Teri Sheahan, College Advisor
- Teri spoke about skill assessment to help determine areas of interest and select prospective schools
- The importance of participating in extra-curricular activities: Student Council, Sports teams and Community Service
- College Prep, essay writing, campus visits and College fairs
- Earning College credits at participating CUNY Schools
- Financial aid: FAFSA, TAP, Pell, Excelsior Scholarship, College Now
- The importance of grades and SAT scores and Teacher referrals
- SAT Prep opportunities at LOMA and Edgies
Parent Open discussion:
- Discussed the possibilities of having PA meetings via conference call dial in, webinar, GoTo meeting as a means for more parent participation
Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm
Respectfully submitted by Noralie Nunez-Recording Secretary
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