Monday: 3/3/2008 Day Before Visit
12:00 NOON / Visiting Committee convene over lunch to discuss self-study and the week’s objectives.2:30 PM / Site meeting with the Principal, Self-Study Coordinator, and Leadership Team to clarify issues in the self-study and explain purpose of the visit.
VC and school leaders discuss the self-study; school leaders conduct a brief school tour for the VC / Gregg, Tina, Ken, Rose, Wendy O.
5:00 PM / Meeting of VC to receive instructions from the chair, organize the work of the committee, and examine supplementary materials at the school site.
Tuesday: 3/4/2008 Day One
7:30–7:55 AM / Meeting with Leadership Team (Total VC Team)7:55–8:20 AM / VC introduces the team on Buccaneer TV. / Room 501
8:20 AM–12:00 PM / Gathering of Evidence: Class/program observations, interviews, examination of student work (VC) / Classroom Visitations
10:30-11:00 AM / Meeting with Student Committee (VC reps.) / Period 2: SBG and Yearbook
12:00–1:00 PM / Lunch in school cafeteria; informally talk with students and staff
1:00–2:00 PM / Meeting with Complex Area Superintendent (VC Chair and selected team member / Clayton K.
2:30–3:30 PM / Meet with SALT (Focus Group B, C, D) / SALT
4:00–5:00 PM / Meeting with Parent/Community Committee / SCC
5:00-6:00 PM / VC Discussion and Report Writing
7:00 PM / VC Dinner Meeting
Wednesday: 3/5/2008 Day Two
7:30–8:30 AM / Meeting with Leadership Team (VC reps) / Gregg, Tina, Ken, Rose, Wendy O.8:10 AM–9:10 AM / Meeting with Staff (VC reps) / Steve, security, custodians, office
9-10-10:10
AM / Focus Group E: PBS Committee (VC reps) / PBS Committee
Period 6
11:30 AM-12:30 PM / Lunch in the school cafeteria. Informal contact with students and staff
12:30-1:30 PM / Focus Group A: Steering Committee (VC reps) / Steering
During AA
1:30–2:30 PM / Meeting with Home Groups: Science, Math, and Reading: Transforming Classrooms into Problem Solving Environments. / Science, Math and Reading Departments.
2:30–5:00 PM / Work on written summary (Total VC)
7:00 PM / VC Dinner Meeting
Thursday: 3/6/2008 Day Three
7:30-8:30 AM / Meeting with Leadership Team (Total VC) to discuss findings and conclusions. Share findings and tentative conclusions. / Gregg, Tina, Ken, Rose, Wendy O.8:30 AM-12:00 PM / Completion of draft report, contacting school staff as needed. VC Members complete the final draft of the Report.
Completion of the Recommendation for a Term of Accreditation and Documentation and Justification Statement. (NOT TO BE SHARED WITH SCHOOL)
12:00- 1:00 PM / Report out to school community; the principal is encouraged to invite representatives of students, classified staff, and community to attend. / Library- All
Focus Group A: Steering Committee (Organization):
Key Questions:
· Has the school established a new focus for becoming a signature school?
· Can you explain the flowchart, which illustrates how all stakeholders are involved in the decision making process?
· How does the school use data to ensure student needs are met?
· How does the school help new teachers succeed?
Focus Group B, C, and D: SALT (Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment):
Key Questions:
· What are the major challenges for implementing Common Formative Assessments (CFA)?
· What changes in instructional methods are happening on campus to improve student achievement?
· Please explain how the school uses the rigor and relevance framework.
· What steps are you taking to increase rigor and relevance on campus?
· How does the school use data from HSA, QFA, and CFA?
· What impact has SLC had on student achievement?
Focus Group E: PBS Committee (Quality Student Support)
Key Questions:
· How does the school ensure that all students receive appropriate support?
· What future changes do you see the PBS Committee making on campus?
Staff: Home Group (Office, Café, Security, Custodians)
Parents: Home Group (SCC)
Students: Home Group (SBG and Yearbook)
Key Questions:
· How does the school involve you in the decision making process?
· What are some key concerns or issues you feel are important on campus?
Science, Math, and Reading Departments: Home Group
Key Question: How have you transformed your classrooms into problem solving environments?
WASC FOL REPORT
SUMMARY
Strengths of the report: Focuses on what changes have been done, and what we are struggling with: CFA.
Weaknesses of the report: No glossing over, no dreams.
Ambiguity in report: Signature School Focus
WASC Visiting Committee (VC)
Meeting Place: Back of library
Parking: Have security reserve 2 parking spaces (maybe more) every day especially Monday PM.
Food: Tuesday: Teams 1 and 2; Wednesday: Teams 3 and 4; Thursday Team 5.
Drinks: Provided by Admin everyday.
Gift Bag to be presented on Monday: Contains: Cookbook, BTR shirts, USB flash drive, etc.
Support: Ronald and Kristen will be on standby for T, W, Th for coverage and technology support.