Verdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 1

Verdugo Hills High School WASC/CDE Self-Study ReportVision and PurposeSUMMARY OF FINDINGS:A.1.1. To what extent does the school have a clearly stated vision orpurpose based on its student needs, current educational research, and thebelief that all students can achieve at high levels.Mission Statement: The mission of Verdugo Hills High School is to providestudents access to the tools necessary to be active, inquisitive, andsuccessful participants in a rapidly changing world.In order to fulfill its mission, Verdugo developed Expected SchoolwideLearning Results (ESLRS) to be used as guideposts by stakeholders. OurESLRS accurately reflect our philosophy that students who graduate fromVerdugo will be critical thinkers, effective communicators, collaborative,socially responsible citizens, and responsible, self-directed leaders andmembers of society.FINDINGSVisionVHHS has a clear, well-articulated vision that reflects the school’scommitment that all students are able to achieve. The vision and missionstatements are regularly visited in staff professional development and havebeen updated as part of the WASC accreditation process. Our ESLRS alignwith the mission and vision as well as content-area state standards. TheESLRS were originally generated by a group of selected personnel from alldepartments, coordinators, administrators, and staff. They continue to beimplemented by leadership from all quarters of the school and the VHHSGovernance Council.The ESLRs, vision and mission statements continue to reflect the attitude ofthe faculty, staff, and school leadership: that every student is capable ofparticipating in a rigorous, standards-based instructional program, and ourschool is committed to preparing our students to be productive, activemembers of the larger community upon graduation.Verdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 36