Verdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 1

Verdugo Hills High School WASC/CDE Self-Study Reportstudents use collaborative skills as they work in groups to arrive at solutionsto multi-step problems guided by the teachers. The ESLRs are furtherincorporated into the school culture through Leadership, JROTC, PeerCounseling, and other clubs and activities. All student groups and clubs workwith the faculty advisors to establish a culture of mutual respect andtolerance. The students are encouraged to take positive ownership ofthemselves and their school environment and share with other students.Their activities help students be more polite, practice critical thinking,demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity, and expand community awareness.ESLRs permeate the entire school atmosphere and guide all stakeholders tounderstand the daily work required to make the school’s mission a reality.California State Content StandardsLike the ESLRS, the California State Content Standards further define theschool’s mission by outlining the academic content and disciplinary skillsstudents will learn at VHHS. Classroom observations and achievement datareveal that Verdugo is committed to the teaching and learning of the statestandards.Achievement Data• Increasing API scores• CAHSEE pass rates exceed those of the District and State• Increasing numbers of students test in the Basic, Proficient, Advancedlevels of the CST.• VHHS increased API in 2011 and 2012The Central Board and the District Administrators support the school’spurpose with policies and programs. The ESLRS and State ContentStandards further define VHHS’s purpose so that it is understood by andachievable for our students.EVIDENCE• API Score Increases• CAHSEE Pass Rate: 2011= 75.7% up from 68.7% in 2010• CST data (See subgroup data)• AP enrollmentVerdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 41