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

SELF-STUDY FINDINGS
ORGANIZATION/VISION AND PURPOSE
A1. To what extent a) does the school have a clearly
stated vision or purpose based on its student needs,
current educational research and the belief that all
students can achieve high levels and b) is the school’s
purpose supported by the governing board and the
central administration and further defined by expected
schoolwide learning results and the academic standards?
Julian Charter School’s mission is to provide an exemplary
personalized learning program in a supportive, resource-rich
learning environment. We are dedicated to excellence and
committed to nurturing passionate lifelong learners.
SUMMARY
• Julian Charter School, a professional learning community,
challenges and inspires students to discover their passions,
pursue their goals, and master multi-dimensional abilities
through a personalized student learning program.
• Stakeholder groups make decisions and provide guidance
and leadership to meet the evolving needs of students and
families within all the educational programs.
• Standards-based learning and ESLR-driven achievement are
at the core of the JCS learning culture and are based on
current research and a holistic view of teaching/learning.
• The school’s strategic plan is revised every three to five
years. Extensive stakeholder interviews, focus groups,
surveys, open meetings, or a combination of outreach
methods are conducted over a six-month period before a
new version of the plan is released. Each strategic plan has a
somewhat different focus, depending on other school plans
and needs, but includes such things as: revisiting mission
and vision, analyzing (and recommending changes to) the
organizational structure based on program needs, or
providing overall direction for the impetus of the school
(WIGS 2009-2010, page 108; Strategic Plan Summary 2010-
2014, page 110).
Chapter 4: Self-Study Findings: Organization/Vision and Purpose
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