2009-2010 Self-Study WASC Action Plan - Julian Charter School

As indicated on the
chart, the majority of
students, responding,
35.4%, plan on attending
a 4‐year college,
followed equally,
22.6%, by students who
plan to attend a community
college and
those who plan to
attend a community
college and then transfer
to a 4‐year college.
Chart 5: Post‐graduation Plans
What is your goal after high school?
1%
8%
5%
23%
21%
7%
35%
Workforce 1.2%
Community College 22.6%
4‐year College 35.4%
Vocational Training 6.7%
Community College & Transfer
to 4‐year College 21.3%
Military 4.9%
Other 7.9%
91.4% of students responding feel that their educational program is preparing them for
their future and that they are learning the skills needed to be successful. Student
comments include positive indicators “The skills I am learning are actually ones that I
wouldn't acquire in public high school. In public high school, it is more confusing to learn
things because there is limited help from teachers, or they don't teach the concepts in a
way that is easy to understand. When I can learn it on my own, it comes much easier
because I'm teaching myself, and I learn things in a more adult way that prepares me for
college.” There were some indicators that students not planning on attending a 4‐year
college or community college desire more support in the area of career/tech ed.
HOME STUDY STUDENTS
Given the importance of the EF support of students, questions were asked regarding this
relationship and frequency and quality of contact.
45.2% of students indicated that they see their EF weekly, followed by 39.5% who see their
EF at least once a month. This is in alignment with expectations of frequency of student
meetings, which are required once every twenty days, and indicates that EFs are meeting
more frequently with students than the minimum required.
In 2008‐2009, 97% of home study students responded that they either strongly agree or
agree that they are satisfied with the relationship they have with their Educational
Facilitator, with 92.5% of students indicating that they feel comfortable contacting their
EF during the month outside of scheduled meeting time. This is an improvement over
previous years’ responses, although the goal is 100%. Steps are being taken to address the
concerns of the 7.5% who were not satisfied. Additionally, 95.1% indicate that their EF
knows them fairly well, very well or extremely well.
Appendix
106 Julian Charter School Focus on Learning 2009‐2010