Verdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 1

Verdugo Hills High School WASC/CDE Self-Study ReportStudent SupportsThe IMPACT program gives students a confidential, non-judgmental place todiscuss personal problems they have that may be affecting their scholasticachievement. IMPACT also supports students, especially at-risk students;keeping them away from negative influences such as drugs and destructivebehavior. Additionally, Peer Mentoring and Tutoring focus on implementingstudent-to-student assistance programs such as peer mediation and conflictresolution, peer counseling and mentoring, preventative health programs,and cultural awareness.Attendance and Tardy PolicyAll students who are tardy are counseled on a regular basis by administrationand staff. VHHS has a senior attendance policy. For a senior tograduate on stage, he or she can have no more than seven absences perterm in a class (4 terms per school year). Teachers have their own tardypolicies. Consequences for tardies are at each teacher’s discretion. VHHS isin the process of formulating and implementing a school-wide tardy policy,along with training teachers and staff on the policy.Community InvolvementOur community plays a major role in the school including participation onthe Governance Council. The Governance Council handles school issues suchas budgeting, programs on campus, curriculum, and more. In addition, thereis are the English Learners Advisory Council (ELAC) and the Parent TeacherStudent Association (PTSA). These two groups meet on a monthly basis.ÉLAC’s main focus is on programs for English language learners. PTSA’smain mission is to bridge communication between parents and the school.VHHS also has a Parent Center where parents are offered support,resources, and information related to the school. Coffee With The Principal isheld throughout the year. This informal forum is a round table discussionformat where parents can ask questions or get information.Verdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 50