Recommendation for a Status of Accreditation

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California Association of Independent Schools
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Accrediting Commission for Schools
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Name of School: Dates of Visit:

Accredited Grade Span: Enrollment Total:

Seven-Year Accreditation Status with a Mid-cycle Progress Report: There is compelling evidence that the school needs little, if any, additional support to sustain high-quality student learning, a strong educational program, and effective institutional operations. There is also compelling evidence that the school can successfully implement, monitor, and accomplish the goals of the school wide action plan/strategic plan, which currently includes (or will include) the school's most important strategic initiatives for future improvement.
Seven-Year Accreditation Status with a Mid-cycle Progress Report and One-day Visit: There is compelling evidence that the school needs additional support to sustain high-quality student learning, a strong educational program, and effective institutional operations.
Mid-cycle Progress Report and One-day Visit
Mid-cycle Progress Report, One-day Visit, and Additional Requirements(e.g., additional reports or information to be submitted before the due date of the progress report, an extra visit before the mid-cycle review, or other requirements, as appropriate) Please specify the additional requirements:
Probationary Accreditation Status with an In-depth Progress Report and One-day Visit
(choose one option below):
Revisit in Two Years: There is compelling evidence that the school is not effectively meeting one or more CAIS standards and that urgent attention and action for needed change are required within two years.
Revisit in One Year: There is compelling evidence that the school is not effectively meeting one or more CAIS standards and that immediate attention and action are required for needed change.
Denial of Accreditation: There is compelling evidence that the school is not effectively meeting CAIS standards and that it cannot sustain high-quality student learning, a strong educational program, or effective institutional operations.

NOTE:The CAIS Board and WASC Commission reserve the right to grant a status of accreditation other than those recommended above. In the event of a formal appeal, this document may be provided to the head of school.

VISITING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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Rationale for Recommendation for Status of Accreditation

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Provide a thorough narrative which cites the evidence and summarizes the Visiting Committee’s rationale for the recommended accreditation status. Include an explanation of the committee’s discussions and process for determining this recommendation.

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