California City High School

WASC PHILOSOPHY

The Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) believes that the goal of any school should be to provide for successful student learning. Programs encompassing both the cognitive and affective components of learning should foster human growth and development and enable students to become responsible, productive members of the school community and of society. Each school should develop a school purpose to reflect its beliefs. For ongoing program improvement, each school should engage in objective and subjective internal and external evaluations to assess progress in achieving its purpose.

The Commission grants accreditation to a school based upon the following:

The presumption that the primary goals of accreditation are

• certification to the public that the school is a trustworthy institution of learning
• the improvement of the school's programs and operations to support student learning.
• The school's self-study and the visiting committee's report provides compelling evidence that:
• the school is substantially accomplishing its stated purposes and functions identified as appropriate for an institution of its type
• the school is meeting an acceptable level of quality in accordance with the WASC criteria adopted by the Accrediting Commission.

Accrediting Commision For Schools

Focus Group A - Organization:

Vision and Purpose, Governance, Leadership and Staff, and Resources

Focus Group Leader: Nicole Williford

Certificated:

• James Clark
• Holly Day
• Annamarie Perez
• Daniel Williford

Classified:

• Melissa Losey
• M. Jill Nemeth
• Leta Robinson

Parent, students, and community members are also active members of each group, however names have been held for privacy.

Group A Objective
Group A evaluates and monitors the school based on the following criteria:
The school's vision and purpose is based on student's needs, current education research, and a belief that all students can achieve. The governing board supports the school and its vision with policies and bylaws. School leadership and staff make decisions and annual adjust the action plan based on student achievement. A qualified staff helps students achieve standards based on a thoroughly refined system of preparation, induction and professional development. Leadership and staff focus on identifying student learning needs through research and professional development. The human, material, physical, and financial resources are available and used effectively in regards to students accomplishing academic standards.

Focus Group B - Standards-based Student Learning:

Curriculum

Focus Group Leader: Thuylinh Ho

Certificated:

• Denise Gionta
• Megan Godbee
• Carrie Johnson
• Pam Kies
• Harold Roney
• Richard Stanley

Classified:

• Anthony Aylor
• Jennifer Selbrede

Parent, students, and community members are also active members of each group, however names have been held for privacy.

Group B Objective
Group B monitors and evaluates the school based on the following criteria:
All students are included in standards-based curriculum that supports achievement. All students have access to the school's entire program and assistance with their plans for their after high-school goals. Upon graduation students have met all the requirements of the school to receive their diploma.

Focus Group C - Standards-based Student Learning:

Instruction

Focus Group Leader: Sylvia Sattler

Certificated:

• David Croy
• Julie Fisher
• Mike Linn
• Mark McMillan

Classified:

• Lucia Miranda
• Terri Roper
• Gina Sprague
• Simone Williams

Parent, students, and community members are also active members of each group, however names have been held for privacy.

Group C Objective
Group C monitors and evaluates the school based on the following criteria:
All students are involved in challenging experiences to achieve academic standards. All teachers use strategies, resources, and instruction beyond the text to engage students, encourage higher order thinking, and success at high levels.

Focus Group D - Standards-based Student Learning:

Assessment and Accountability

Focus Group Leader: Mark Hartsock

Certificated:

• Brenda Ball
• Amber Failla
• Teri Kahn
• Stephanie Meek
• Tom Olivares
• Luis Vasquez

Classified:

• Sally Lang
• Mariana Newman
• Irene Trijuillo
• Terri Williamson

Parent, students, and community members are also active members of each group, however names have been held for privacy.

Group D Objective
Group D monitors and evaluates the school based on the following criteria:
The school uses acceptable assessment process, collect, analyze and share student data with the community. Teachers use different assessment strategies to gauge student achievement and edit their teaching based on it. The school, receiving support from the district and community, has an assessment and monitoring system to determine student progress. The assessment of student achievement leads the school's program, improvement, and use of resources.

Focus Group E

School Culture and Support for Student Personal and Academic Growth

Focus Group Leader: Shane Moore

Certificated:

• Mercedes Borreli
• John Burns
• Tom Lichtenwaldt
• Rachel Nichols
• Richard Walpole

Classified:

• Angle Bradley
• Gary McKern

Parent, students, and community members are also active members of each group, however names have been held for privacy.

Group E Objective
Group E monitors and evaluates the school based on the following criteria:
The school encourages parental and community involvement using different strategies. The school is: safe, clean, nurtures learning. It also has: a culture of trust, professionalism, high expectations for all, and focuses on school improvement. All students receive support with their learning plans to achieve success academically. Students have access to personal support, activities and opportunities within the school and community.

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• Parent Visit Interview Form
• Peer observation Form
• Possible questions for student interview
• Tiered lesson plan
   

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