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Post Date: 3/8/2009Port of Los Angeles High School Receives Initial Three-Year WASC Accreditation |
The Port of Los Angeles High School (POLAHS) is proud to share the news of its initial three year Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation. The accreditation process is all about fostering excellence in schools around the country. The word accreditation literally means trustworthiness. POLAHS' recent accreditation is evidence that the charter school not only provides the highest quality learning opportunities, but is in the business of continual self-improvement. To receive a three year accreditation in its fourth year of operation is a rare privilege and honor.
One purpose of school accreditation is to ensure colleges and universities that graduating high school students have mastered a particular body of knowledge upon entering their institution. As the first POLAHS senior class approaches graduation, the integrity of their student transcripts will be validated by WASC. Another purpose of school accreditation is to enable schools to recognize their strengths and limitations. This self assessment has allowed the school to refine its educational program for future POLAHS graduates.
Accredited schools must meet rigorous standards. Criteria are organized by the categories of: organization for student learning, curriculum and instruction, support for academic growth and resource management and development. POLAHS faculty and staff spent many weeks preparing evidence of distinction in these areas. The WASC visiting committee paid the academic institution the highest compliments and praised the rigor and value of its program.
The accomplishment of WASC accreditation will be a continual reminder of POLAHS' efforts and success. |
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