Join the Woodbridge High School Advisory Council
The WSHS Advisory Council promotes communication among the Principal, Staff, Student, Parent, and Business Liaisons. The council identifies school needs, develops and evaluates an annual school improvement plan, and discusses school procedures and policies.
In addition to Principal, Staff, Student, and Business Liaisons, Parent Members serve on the council for a two-year term. For additional information, please contact Avis Banks at [email protected].
PAC Best Practices
The school advisory council function is connected to the Prince William County Public Schools Strategic Plan, supporting Commitment 3- Family and Community Engagement, Objective 3.1-Prince William County Public Schools will engage families as authentic partners in education to support academic progress. By 2025, at least 85% of schools will have a high-functioning advisory council.
The purpose of a school advisory council is to provide opportunities for members of the school community to participate in the decision-making process at the local school level. A primary function of the council is to serve as an advisory body to the principal and school leadership team. Members fulfill both representative and advisory roles. While the council does not create a school policy, they play a critical role in helping to shape the continuous improvement plan through feedback and recommendations from the community. The functions of the council include the following:
- Assisting with the identification of school needs
- Reviewing, evaluating, and shaping the school’s continuous improvement plan
- Facilitating communication between school staff and the school community
- Providing input for the proposed school budget