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Accreditation and You

Accreditation and You. August 20, 2013. Accreditation is…. A way for our school to show that we are meeting standards A way to show we give our students the best education possible Taking place throughout the 2013-2014 school year. What do we do?.

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Accreditation and You

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  1. Accreditation and You August 20, 2013

  2. Accreditation is… • A way for our school to show that we are meeting standards • A way to show we give our students the best education possible • Taking place throughout the 2013-2014 school year

  3. What do we do? • We should learn and be aware of what is going on in our school • Know what our school “Stands for”

  4. Somerset Stands for… • Our Beliefs: • S - Self motivating learners • O - Obligation to all stakeholders • M - Maintaining a safe and nurturing environment • E - Effective Practices • R - Resources for 21st century learners • S - Students who achieve proficiency and exceed high expectations • E - Evaluate continuously and make data driven decisions • T - Teachers who support learning through research-based curriculum

  5. Activity • Look at what Somerset Stands for and ask yourself, write it down and then share with your class: • Do you agree with this? • What do we already do that meets those? • What can be done to help meet those?

  6. Somerset Core Principles • Student learning and achievement is paramount • Effective school leaders • Highly qualified staff • Effective governing board • Safe and secure learning environment • Data assessments to drive curriculum and educational focus • Research-based curriculum • Continuous improvement • Teacher training and mentoring throughout the academic year • Balanced budgets to ensure resources for student achievement and teacher efficiency • Teamwork with stakeholders – community leaders, parents, students, teachers, administration and governing board • Communications among all Somerset leaders

  7. Activity • Do you agree with those core principles? • What would you say is a “core principle” of what you think is a valuable education?

  8. Somerset Purpose and Vision • Vision: • Somerset Academy Charter School Chapel Trail Campus is dedicated to providing equitable high quality education for all students. • Purpose: • Somerset Academy Charter School Chapel Trail Campus promotes a culture that maximizes student achievement and fosters the development of responsible, self-directed life-long learners in a safe and enriching environment.

  9. Activity • What is a vision? • In the context of our school, why is a vision important? • How well do you think we are meeting our vision and purpose? • What could be done to help make sure we reach our vision and purpose?

  10. Somerset Motto • Collaboration • Communication • Commitment

  11. Activity • Somerset’s Motto is: • Communication/Collaboration/Commitment • If you chose 3 words to describe yourself, what would they be?

  12. Make sure • You document your answers in your R.E.A.D. notebook • We will review this again throughout the year • You know what the school’s motto is • You have read the school’s purpose and vision

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