Verdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 1

Verdugo Hills High School WASC/CDE Self-Study ReportEVIDENCE• Mission Statement• Parent, Student and Staff Surveys• Special Education Learning Center• Standards Based Curriculum• Faculty and Department meetingsSTRENGTHS• Dedicated, professional staff works conscientiously to serve allstudents• Strong focus on review of instructional program in departmentmeetings• Improving student achievement• Math department PACING planGROWTH AREAS• More systematic analysis of achievement data• Accommodating more students with less resourcesSUMMARY OF FINDINGS A.4To what extent does a qualified staff facilitate achievement of the academicstandards and the expected school-wide learning result through a system ofpreparation, induction, and on-going professional development.Verdugo Hills High School is strengthened by the quality of its teaching staff.Dynamic, well-trained, enthusiastic team players, who are committed toachieving excellence, are the standard of the school. New teachers are givenDistrict-sponsored programs and on-site mentors to ensure their successwith programs such as Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA).Experienced teachers enthusiastically embrace their role as supportpersonnel for those just entering the profession. Informal mentoring,departmental collaboration, inter-school articulation, and faculty-designedand/or presented workshops are just a few of the collegial activitiesVerdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 54