1. Hope International School November 14-17, 2016
ACS WASC Visiting Committee Final Presentation for International Schools
Hope International School
November 14-17, 2016

2. Focus on Learning asks…
How do you know that all students are achieving based on our schoolwide student goals and academic standards?
Is the school doing everything possible to support high achievement for all its students?

3. Areas to Celebrate Areas for Focus
Organization for Student Learning: School Purpose, Governance, School Leadership, Staff, School Environment, Reporting Student Progress, and School Improvement Process
Areas to Celebrate
Communication of Mission is Clear
Qualified and passionate and loving staff
Leadership commitment to vision and the future of HIS
Areas for Focus
Professional development and support for new teachers
Following a clear plan for school growth
Consistent review of drill protocol

4. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Areas to Celebrate
High academic achievement
Ownership of DLSOs
Authentic Learning Experiences
Areas for Focus
Common place to store Curriculum
Curriculum development and review
Continued work on the IT plan

5. Support for Student Personal and Academic Growth
Areas to Celebrate
Climate conducive for student learning
Caring and supportive environment
Participation in school activities
Areas for Focus
Formalization of processes
Continue to refine support programs
Develop protocol for student feedback

6. Resource Management and Development
Areas to Celebrate
Governance of the school is dedicated to the school’s mission
Facilities meet school’s current needs
A passionate community
Areas for Focus
Long-range resource plan
Clarification of policies and adherence by all staff

7. Celebrate Schoolwide Strengths
Clear adherence and communication to Mission and Core Values and DSLO’s
Staff are qualified, supported and highly respected by students and parents
The HOS and administrative team are passionate for student learning and school success
High student engagement and learning achievement, especially in regards to standardized testing scores and college acceptance
Use of authentic learning experiences in classes and ASA activities
Use of authentic learning experiences in classes and ASAs
A dedication to create a climate of growth and encouragement for students
PASS is actively involved in supporting DSLOs
The governance of the school and supporting staff are dedicated to the school’s mission
Facilities have grown to meet the needs of the growing student body

8. Critical Areas for Focus
Your own self-study identified and you should continue to work on
Areas for Focus
Developing a platform for curriculum, unit plans, and assessment storage for the purpose of institutional memory
Developing curriculum and maps, with systematic DSLO articulation and vertical alignment in line with curriculum review process
Develop and implement a sustainable IT Plan
Develop a protocol for reviewing faculty, student and parent feedback to help inform program and curricular decisions
Develop a sustainable long-range resource plan
Intentional collection and saving of pertinent information to support ongoing foundational information collection, analysis and storage

9. Making it happen: Ongoing Work
Working together toward the common goal
Using data to drive improvements
Building a common language
Building a common location for school documents
and…

10. Schoolwide Action Plan
Visualize what will be different for
students….
One year from now?
Two years from now?
Three years from now?