|  Accreditations | | We
are currently being considered as a Candidate for Accreditation.
The
Accrediting Commission for Schools of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
purpose is to foster excellence in elementary and secondary education, Encouraging
school improvement through a process of continuous self-study and evaluation,
and Assuring the public that the school has a clearly defined purpose and appropriate
educational school wide learning expectations, goals and objectives; has established
conditions under which their achievement can reasonably be expected; appears to
be accomplishing them substantially; and can be expected to continue to do so.
The chief function of the Accrediting Commission for Schools is support of
ongoing improvement of the educational program in each of the schools it serves.
This upgrading is accomplished through regular recurring assessment of each school.
Staff
The school leadership and staff are
qualified for their assigned responsibilities, are committed to the school's purpose
and engage in ongoing professional development that promotes student learning.
School
Environment
The
school has a safe, healthy, nurturing environment that reflects the school's purpose
and is characterized by respect for differences, trust, caring, professionalism,
support, and high expectations for each student.
School
Improvement Process
The
school leadership facilitates school improvement which (a) is driven by plans
of action that will enhance quality learning for all students, (b) has school
community support and involvement, (c) effectively guides the work of the school,
and (d) provides for accountability through monitoring of the school wide action
plan.
Curriculum
The
school provides a challenging, coherent and relevant curriculum for each student
that fulfills the school's purpose and results in student achievement of the expected
school wide learning results through successful completion of any course of study
offered.
The professional staff uses research based knowledge about
teaching and learning; and designs and implements a variety of learning experiences
that actively engage students at a high level of learning consistent with the
school's purpose and expected school wide learning result. |
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