Verdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 1

Verdugo Hills High School WASC/CDE Self-Study ReportChapter IVSelf-Study FindingsAnalyze the criteria in each category by responding to the prompts anddocumenting the supporting evidence. Refer to the suggested listed areas toanalyze each criterion to assist in this assessment.For each category, synthesize the findings and supporting evidence in orderto list prioritized strengths and areas of growth.A. Organization: Vision and Purpose, Governance, Leadership and Staff, andResourcesB. Standards-based Student Learning: CurriculumC. Standards-based Student Learning: InstructionD. Standards-based Student Learning: Assessment and AccountabilityE. School Culture and Support for Student Personal and Academic GrowthA. Organization: Vision and Purpose, Governance, Leadershipand Staff, and ResourcesThe Organization Focus Group was comprised of 23 members representingcertificated and classified staff. The group consisted of the principal, onecounselor, thirteen teachers from across all departments, four assistantteachers, and one nurse. This group represented the diverse viewpoints ofVHHS.After several discussions, The Organization Group agreed that the VHHS staffcontinuously acts on the belief that all students can achieve at high levels ofsuccess, and that they can maintain equally high standards for themselves asthey work toward graduation and post-secondary pursuits.The Group addressed each of the sub-questions, looking for possible changes,improvement, and clarification of the self-study findings. Strengths were notedand reevaluated. Suggestions for possible improvement were submitted and thegroup document was reworked several times to ensure acceptable terms foreach group member. The entire focus group had the opportunity to addinformation to the results of each individual sub group and ask questions orvolunteer additional information deemed pertinent.Verdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 35