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

• “In danger of failing” notices are sent to home study
parents; academies counsel students not on track.
• Personalized learning program offers flexibility to
meet goals (e.g., make up credit deficiencies).
• Facilitators or advisors/coordinators regularly evaluate
transcripts, assess student progress toward graduation
(and college) requirements, and discuss post-high
school options.
• Facilitators and advisors/site coordinators provide the
first level of support for college-bound students and
their parents to help with course selection, application
process, and the pursuit of scholarships.
• Letters to parents
• Master agreements
• Job descriptions
PERSONAL L EARNING PLAN—FUTURE GOALS
• Middle school and high school settings offer a variety
of transition programs and resources:
• Field trips to colleges, college/career fairs, job shadowing,
guest speakers, and opportunities (SPAWAR
– Girl’s Day Out, Civil Air Patrol) are offered.
• School counselors provide information to access
SAT preparation, scholarships, FAFSA, grants, and
community college coursework.
• School counselors (and advisors) hold individual
student/parent conferences and community
meetings (grad/college requirements and other
career/college needs).
• Letters and packets are provided for parents and
students that include testing information
graduation requirements versus college prep
requirements, overview of resources available for
college and career searches, etc.
• Math chair counsels middle/high school students
and/or facilitator about next year course options.
• Assessment and self-assessment tools are utilized
across the school to allow student research and
goal-setting, such as: career interest surveys,
COIN3, student learning surveys, ASVAB and life
skills courses.
• Work study, internship programs and access to
career technical elective courses provide high
school students career exploration experience.
• The 7 Habits of Successful Teens, recommended
reading in the Life Skills course, helps teens make
better decisions and improve sense of self-worth.
• Required personal statement essays help students
clarify goals and assist teachers, specialists, and
facilitators better understand each student.
• School calendar
• Flyers
• Learning style surveys
• Online student portfolios
(COIN3)
• SMART goal sheets
• Work Experience
Education portfolio and
work experience records
• Course descriptions and
syllabi
• College Board data
• Driver’s Education records
• Handbook
• Workshop agendas
• Transcripts
• Counselor packets/records
• Math chair interview
• EF/parent interviews
• E-mail documentation
Notable Progress:
• Seniors are receiving an
increasing number of
scholarships and awards as
a result of the encouragement
and support offered
by staff and community
Chapter 4: Self-Study Findings: Curriculum
Julian Charter School Focus on Learning 2009-2010 65