Verdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 1

Verdugo Hills High School WASC/CDE Self-Study Reportdiploma. The booster classes in the Resource department have provided anexceptionally valuable tool to raise math confidence and performance amongspecial education students; thereby assisting in raising the base scores forthe entire school.History and English departments use sequential standards-based curriculum,offering an array of programs designed to meet the learning needs of allVerdugo students.The highly successful JROTC program encourages personal discipline andresponsibility, and attempts to build ethical character and leadership skills inour students.Since 2006, VHHS’s ESL redesignation rate has increased on a consistentbasis, significantly surpassing all criteria established for VHHS. Verdugo Hillsmet all necessary standards set for the AYP.Academic StandardsSite-level personnel and parents examine local and state assessment data toidentify student success and need for improvement. Departments alsoreceive course performance data to address curricula, lesson planning, andassessments that incorporate statewide standards. Departmentscontinuously discuss strengths and weaknesses of existing programs,resulting in pertinent changes to curriculum and methods. Standards areposted in every classroom.Staff EducationRegularly scheduled professional development days and departmentmeetings are used to continuously analyze content taught according to CAstate standards, methodology used, and assessment of student learning toensure continual growth in student learning and achievement.Verdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 53