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Accreditation Report North Oconee High School NOHS faculty participated in school improvement discussions. Student Leadership Retreats have been held at the beginning of the school year for three out of the last five years where students have voiced their opinions and helped set goals. Stakeholders are engaged in reviewing the goals and the annual progress, ensuring that all stakeholders have a voice to facilitate communication and to support the NOHS school improvement process (I). During the past three years, the access to data has greatly increased. This has made it very easy for the school personnel to maintain a profile with current and comprehensive data on student performance (K). Based on this data, school leaders have identified goals for improving student achievement and instruction in alignment with our purpose and direction (H). Our improvement goals have measurable performance targets with strategies, activities, resources, and timelines for achieving these goals. In addition, school leaders hold all school personnel accountable for and evaluate the overall quality of the implementation of all interventions and strategies, with the process being reviewed and evaluated regularly. Documentation shows that the process yields improved student achievement, and that instruction is available and communicated to stakeholders (B). ACTIONS TO SUSTAIN AREAS OF STRENGTH In order to sustain growth, we will continue to expand our communication efforts with stakeholders using a variety of mediums. To maintain equitable opportunities to all student groups, meet current student needs, and maintain high levels of student achievement, we will continue to offer diverse courses through our modified block schedule. All stakeholders will expect continuous improvement and support student learning and achievement. AREAS IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT: RANK of 1 for Indicator 1.1 The committee found areas of weakness in 1.1. The school has no formal process currently in place to review and revise the school purpose. The last revision to the vision and mission statement was made in 2006 (L). While the NOHS faculty reviewed the mission, vision and shared beliefs at department meetings held in February 2012 (M), no other stakeholders were consulted in this process. In the absence of a formal process, one was developed and implemented this fall (N). Our vision and mission was formally reviewed this fall, 2012, and our agreed upon Purpose and Direction Statements have been identified (O). Only a minor change was made to the Direction Statement, formerly the Vision Statement, North Oconee will continue to be a nationally recognized school . . . . No changes were made to the Purpose Statement, formerly the Mission Statement. PLANS TO IMPROVE Every five years the faculty, staff, and larger community of the school will formally review the Purpose and Direction Statements. This committee has made a recommendation to the Leadership Team regarding a specific process to implement this review. The leadership team will facilitate the review and recommend any further actions as needed (N). SY 2012-2013 Page 13 © 2013 AdvancED www.advanc-ed.org
Accreditation Report North Oconee High School Standard 2: Governance and Leadership The school operates under governance and leadership that promote and support student performance and school effectiveness. Overall Rating: 2.33 Indicator Statement or Question Response Evidence Rating 2.1 The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the school. •Student handbooks •Governing body policies, procedures, and practices Level 2 Policies and practices generally support the school's purpose and direction and the effective operation of the school. Most policies and practices promote effective instruction and assessment that produce equitable and challenging learning experiences for all students. There are policies and practices regarding professional growth of staff. Policies and practices provide requirements and oversight of fiscal management. •Staff handbooks •Communications to stakeholder about policy revisions •School handbooks •See e-board Indicator Statement or Question Response Evidence Rating 2.2 The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively. •Governing body minutes relating to training Level 2 The governing body ensures that its decisions and actions are in accordance with defined roles and responsibilities, are ethical, and free of conflict of interest. Governing body members participate in professional development regarding the roles and responsibilities of the governing body and its individual members. The governing body complies with all policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. •Communication plan to inform all staff on code of ethics, responsibilities, conflict of interest •List of assigned staff for compliance •Proof of legal counsel •Assurances, certifications •Governing body training plan •Findings of internal and external reviews of compliance with laws, regulations, and policies •Communications about program regulations •Historical compliance data •Governing body policies on roles and responsibilities, conflict of interest •Governing code of ethics •See e-board SY 2012-2013 Page 14 © 2013 AdvancED www.advanc-ed.org
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