Verdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 1

Verdugo Hills High School WASC/CDE Self-Study ReportAREAS OF GROWTH• More department time to work on and reflect on common assessmentsConclusionAs the assessment and accountability group has worked together in thisprocess of accreditation, they have found that VHHS has significantstrengths in assessments, and that the faculty rigorously uses standardsbased instruction, technology, and SDAIE strategies, and commonassessments, to foster and enhance student learning. The faculty, staff, andadministration will continue to work to meet the needs of all VHHS students.Department members work collaboratively to create common assessmentsto ensure fairness and academic rigor for all students.Growth Needs• VHHS would benefit from a staff position whose duty is to analyze testresults.• While each department has common assessments there are stillindividual teachers who will not administer them.Strengths:• All core departments have common assessments• All members in each department have the opportunity to contribute inthe creation of the common assessments• Funding is allocated for remediation and intervention coursesVerdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 158