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During the 1999-2000 school year, St. Anne School embarked on an eighteen month journey towards formal accreditation of our institution. The entire approach, methodology and philosophy St. Anne School employs to educate its students was meticulously reviewed, and where appropriate, modified to achieve the most successful outcome possible towards creating the best learning environment for our student body. As a result, St. Anne School earned the highest accreditation term possible, six years, from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Letter from WASC Accrediting Commission Accrediting Commission For Schools FROM:
Donald G. Haught, Ed.D.
Executive Director
SUBJECT:
Accreditation Recognition Congratulations on successfully achieving a full term accreditiation. Conducting the in-depth self-study and preparing for the visit requires a tremendous effort. Maintaining an effective quality program for students in the face of today's challenges is a truly commendable feat.
To create greater public awareness of the quality of schools like yours which receive full term accreditation, the Commission has authorized and encouraged the use of "WASC" flags. The flag showing the WASC logo can be flown along with your state and national flags or used as a banner. It is an important statement that your school is committed to accomplishing a viable, dynamic educational program.
Again, congratulations on your full term accreditation. Expected School Wide Learning Results (ESLRs)
An outcome of the WASC study was a codified list of expected results from a student attending St. Anne School. This list is now a main focus of our staff as a benchmark for "Educating the Whole Child". CHRISTIAN VALUES: Students will develop personal characteristics that reflect the character of Christ in their lives. Students will: - Realize the value of prayer in their everyday lives.
- Have a foundation based on the teachings of Jesus Christ our God and our Savior guiding their life choices and values.
- Set high Christian standards for themselves in order to be prepared for social, emotional, physical and academic challenges.
- Show respect, tolerance and responsibility for self, family and community.
- Be responsible contributors giving back to the school and the community, their time, energy, talents and resources.
- Understand that ours is a spirit of gratitude and love as we prepare for the challenges of life.
- Understand that ours is a faith of believing but also of sharing, doing and living within our families, our churches, our school, our community, and our world.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR: Students will be able to communicate effectively. Students will: - Express themselves well in speech, writing, foreign language, technology and the arts.
- Be objective and critical listeners who will be able to develop and express opinions intelligently.
- Incorporate technology to enhance their personal and professional lives and to foster independence and high achievement.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVER: Students will demonstrate academic achievement. Students will: - Be critical thinkers, problem solvers, and risk takers approaching situations from several viewpoints: analyzing, interpreting and applying new information.
- Apply learning skills to life’s social, emotional, physical and academic challenges.
- Develop effective study skills in note-taking, research, time management and organization.
- Achieve expected academic skills, ensuring successful competition in high school and college programs.
LIFELONG LEARNER: Students will become life long learners and have a commitment to personal development. Students will: - Appreciate cultural differences in all people and respond with understanding, consideration, and acceptance.
- Enjoy the arts as audiences, participants and students.
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