Enter System Name AdvancED TM External Review Exit Report Catalyst High School May 11,12,13, 2014

Accreditation is… An international protocol for institutions committed to systemic, systematic, and sustainable improvement – Builds capacity of the institution to improve and sustain student learning – Stimulates and improves effectiveness and efficiency throughout the institution © 2013 AdvancED 2

Balanced Accreditation Analysis and Evaluation of Impact of Teaching and Learning Leadership Capacity Resource Utilization © 2013 AdvancED 3

External Review The External Review Team – Comprised of professional peers with diverse experience and rich contextual perspective – Determines the institution’s effectiveness in meeting the requirements of accreditation The External Review Process – Provides analysis and evaluation – Delivers valuable feedback and direction for improvement © 2013 AdvancED 4

Interviews & Observations 42 Interviews – 3 Administrators – 8 Teachers – 2 Support Staff – 8 Students – 6 Parents -3 Community partners -9 Board members -3 Graduates 14 Effective Learning Environment Observations © 2013 AdvancED 5

Learning Environment Ratings 1 Equitable Learning Environment High Expectations Environment Supportive Learning Environment Active Learning Environment Progress Monitoring and Feedback Environment Well-Managed Learning Environment Digital Learning Environment2.00 © 2013 AdvancED 6

7 Index of Educational Quality Teaching and Learning Impact Standards 3 and 5, Student Performance Evaluative Criteria Leadership Capacity Standards 1 and 2, Stakeholder Feedback Evaluative Criteria Resource Utilization Standard 4 Index of Educational Quality Based on all Evaluative Criteria 300

Powerful Practices Standard 1- Indicator 1.2 The school’s leadership and staff commit to a culture that is based on commonly shared beliefs and shared values about teaching and learning for all students. Standard 2 – Indicator 2.3 The school board has a clear understanding of its policy- making function and has established clear policies and procedures empowering the Principal and administrative team to manage the daily operation of the school and accomplish the goals for achievement and instruction of the institution. © 2013 AdvancED 8

POWERFUL PRACTICES Standard 3 – Indicator 3.1 Highly individualized learning programs ensure that all students are challenged and prepared for success beyond Catalyst. Standard 3 – Indicator 3.9 Students are well known and supported by the adult staff of the school. © 2013 AdvancED 9

Required Actions Standard 5 – Indicator 5.2 Create a system to collect, analyze data and create academic goals for student growth. © 2013 AdvancED 10

Based on our findings from the review of evidence, this External Review Team recommends that Catalyst High School be accredited, pending further review and final action by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. © 2013 AdvancED 11

Accreditation Decision External Review AdvancED Office Reviews and Sends Report Back to You AdvancED Accreditation Commission Grants Accreditation and Status Completed! 30 Days January June © 2013 AdvancED 12

Final Thoughts On behalf of the External Review Team, we extend: – Our appreciation for your hospitality, support, and professionalism; – Our respect and acknowledgement of your efforts to improve quality; and – Our congratulations for your progress toward achieving Accreditation as a quality institution. © 2013 AdvancED 13

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