THE ESLR's

THE CRITERIA

THE FOCUS GROUPS

PROFILE

WASC survey results 2005 STAFF

WASC survey results 2005 STUDENTS

WASC survey results 2005 PARENTS

The Focus on Learning Self-Study Process

Introduction

In order to receive a term of accreditation, San Ramon Valley High School must periodically complete a comprehensive analysis of our school program. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the California Department of Education (CDE) developed the Focus on Learning Self-Study Process. This is the tool San Ramon Valley High School will use to analyze our entire school program. Completion of the process will enable San Ramon Valley High School to identify academic needs, develop a school improvement plan, and earn a term of accreditation.

Participants

An effective self-study requires involvement from a wide array of people connected to San Ramon Valley High School. Students, parents, staff, district officials, and community members will all play a crucial role in the process

Key Steps

The following outline presents the key tasks that the San Ramon Valley High School community must complete in order to earn a term of accreditation.

I. Develop a student/community profile and identify key academic needs II. Summarize progress on goals from previous WASC/CDE Self-Study III. Analyze the effectiveness of SRV’s program with respect to the following criteria:

A. Organization B. Curriculum C. Instruction D. Assessment and Accountability E. School Culture and Support for Student Personal and Academic Growth

IV. Develop a School-Wide Action Plan

A. Set goals for the future B. Develop a plan for meeting the goals

Timeline

The California Department of Education and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges have established the following timeline for the self-study process:

I. November 2004 – March 2005

A. Develop a student/community profile and identify key academic needs B. Analyze progress on goals from previous self-study

II. March 2005 – December 2005

A. Analyze effectiveness of school’s program with respect to WASC criteria B. Develop a School-Wide Action Plan

III. Spring 2006

A. WASC visitation B. Revise School-Wide Action Plan

WASC: Evidence of Student Work Label