Verdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 1

Verdugo Hills High School WASC/CDE Self-Study ReportChapter IStudent/Community Profile &Supporting Data and FindingsVERDUGO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENTThe Verdugo Hills High School (VHHS) mission is to provide studentsaccess to the tools necessary to be active, inquisitive, and successfulparticipants in a rapidly changing world. VHHS will:• Create a secure environment that encompasses all aspects of astandard-based instructional program to ensure equity and accessto high achievement for all students.• Create high achieving, personalized, small school learningenvironments for all students.• Develop a community of learners (including parents, students,community, teachers, staff, and administrators) that will provideactive support, as our students become life-long learners.• Promote all stakeholders as continuous learners and facilitators ofquality learning through professional development.• Function as a center for community resources.• Prepare all students to be successful and responsible contributors ina multicultural, technologically advanced society.VERDUGO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL VISION STATEMENTVHHS provides a rigorous, standards-based instructional program thatmeets the diverse needs of all students, supported by classroominstruction that encourages collaboration and communication where allstakeholders experience a sense of accomplishment and community.Verdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 6