Verdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 1

Verdugo Hills High School WASC/CDE Self-Study Reportschool teachers and counselors may also provide recommendations aboutclass placement. VHHS counselors consult summer school grades and eighthgrade final grades, if available, when preparing a ninth grade schedule ofclasses.Counselors and students revisit their four-year plans in order to ensure thatthe student is on track with their individual and graduation plans.Eighth graders take a math skills proficiency test and results are forwardedto VHHS in order for counselors to determine their appropriate course level.This testing takes places at major feeder schools. Otherwise VHHS offers asummer test for incoming 9th graders. Students who have not been testedprior, take a placement math test in the first week of the fall semester.EVIDENCE• Teacher and Administrator teams – 9th grade night• Math Testing at Feeder Schools• Magnet recruiting nights• Counselor trips to feeder schools• Feeder schools come to VHHS to tour the campusOther Findings – What have you learned from examining additional evidenceregarding this criterion?B.2. To what extend to all students have access to the school's entireprogram and assistance with a personal learning plan to prepare them forthe pursuit of their academic, personal and school-to-career goals?1.Variety of Programs – Full Range of Programs - What have you learnedregarding the extent to which all students have opportunities to makeappropriate choices and pursue a full range of realistic career andeducational options? How does the school provide for career exploration,preparation for postsecondary education and pre-technical training for allstudents.Graduates of Verdugo Hills High School consistently qualify for competitiveVerdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 102