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

Findings
B2. To what extent do all students have access to the
school’s program and assistance with a personal
learning plan to prepare them for the pursuit of their
academic, personal and school-to-career goals?
SUMMARY
• Students’ four-year plans note future goals, chart progress
in meeting requirements for graduation and/or college
entrance, and guide course selection and sequence.
• Learning plans are viewed as flexible blueprints and are
revised and updated as needed; counselors review all fouryear
plans annually (at a minimum).
• Staff and academic counselors (one home study/one 6-12
academies) consult with students and families and discuss
the connections between courses, future options, and
academic performance with students.
• Students have avenues to explore personal/career interests.
PERSONAL L EARNING PLAN— A CADEMIC A CHIEVEMENT
• All students have personalized learning plans that are
used as a basis for course selection, curriculum level,
program choices, and exploration of future options.
• K-8 home school families collaborate with staff at
least every 20 days to discuss curriculum and
instruction with frequent phone calls and e-mails
in-between meetings.
• Academy families meet on an ongoing basis with
staff to discuss individual learning plans (K-8) and
four-year plans (9-12), and meet at least quarterly
to discuss student progress.
• High school students develop a four-year plan with
parents and staff. All four-year plans are reviewed
by an academic counselor.
• Implications of/sequence for math courses is carefully
explained to facilitators, advisors and coordinators
to guide middle school math placement.
• Parents and students help develop IEPs with
special education staff via IEP meetings.
• Additional resources are available for parents to
collaborate/develop as parent-teachers: monthly
seminars (K-8 ACs), Meet and Greet meetings,
Curriculum Expo, parent support groups, and
parent advisory groups.
Evidence
• Goal sheets
• 9-12 four-year plans
• K-8 academy individual
leaning plans (ILPs)
• Master agreements
• Flyers/e-mails
• IEPs
• Graduation rate
• Parent/student interviews
• INSITE program
Chapter 4: Self-Study Findings: Curriculum
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