Wasc Initial Visit

WASC INITIAL VISIT

PRIVATE SCHOOL SUPPLEMENT

School:

Address:

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following information that is requested is based on general expectations of the Accrediting Commission for Schools and/or legal requirements of the State of California pertaining to private schools.

SCHOOL AND CLASS SCHEDULE

Number of days school is in session per school year.

Number of minutes school is in session each week, exclusive of noon intermission.

Number of minutes per week scheduled for the teaching of physical education, exclusive of recesses and noon intermission.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Check Yes or No for each statement below)

Yes / No / Employees are fingerprinted and a criminal record search conducted prior to hiring.
Yes / No / English is the basic language of instruction.
Yes / No / Permanent student attendance records are kept that indicate every absence from school for a half-day or more.
Yes / No / There is a plan for the establishment, maintenance, and storage of permanent pupil records.
Yes / No / The school does not withhold pupil records from a requesting school because of any charges or fees owed by the pupil or parent. If “no” is marked indicating that records are withheld, please explain the reason(s):
Yes / No / There is a plan for the use, storage, and disposal of toxic substances and hazardous materials.
Yes / No / Immunizations are required before admission to school, and permanent records of such are updated regularly.
Yes / No / Health screenings are required for all entering K and/or 1st grade pupils.
Yes / No / Scoliosis screening is required for all 7th grade pupils.
Yes / No / There are written non-discrimination and sexual harassment policies.
Yes / No / There is a procedure for reporting child abuse.
Yes / No / Local fire safety, health, and sanitation laws are observed.
Yes / No / There is access to the campus of sufficient size to permit ease of entrance of emergency vehicles.
Yes / No / Earthquake, fire, and other safety procedures are in place.
Yes / No / The school has equipment such as a fire alarm system, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, and eye protective devices.
Yes / No / The school has filed a Private School Affidavit. Date of last filing:

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION (State of California requirements)

Please check the box(es) indicating the subjects offered as separate classes or that are incorporated in other courses.

Grades 1-6

English
Reading
Spelling
Handwriting
Mathematics
Social Science
Science
Art
Music
Health
Physical Education /

Grades 7-12

English
Reading
Social Science
Foreign Language
Science
Mathematics
Art
Music
Applied Arts (e.g., consumer and
homemaking education, industrial arts,
general business education, general
agriculture)
Vocational-Technical Education (e.g., computers, occupational training)
Automobile Driver Education
Physical Education
Health
American History
Government
Economics
For further information on several State of California laws that pertain to certain aspects of private school operations, please refer to the Education Code sections:
210, 212.5, 212.6, 28740, 32001-32004, 32030-32034, 32043, 32060, 32063, 32064, 33190, 39830,39831, 44020, 44237, 48200, 48202, 48203, 48222, 48223, 48224, 48904, 48908, 49068, 49068.5, 49069, 51210, 51220

Wasc Initial Visit