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SAIS - SACS Accreditation

SAIS and SACS member schools are part of a remarkable history of quality assurance in education. A SAIS-SACS accredited school is part of an international network of accredited schools which have demonstrated success in educating children. As such, SAIS-SACS accreditation is recognized throughout the world as a symbol of quality in education for students and teachers. To earn accreditation, schools must meet quality standards, be evaluated by an outside group of peer professionals, and implement a school plan focused on strategic improvement and student performance. Accreditation is voluntary and must renewed each year.

After a thorough review during the 2009-2010 school year, Winston Academy was once again unanimously recommended for accreditation by SAIS - SACS.

Winston Academy Mission Statement

Winston Academy provides a quality educational program and a safe Christian learning environment that will prepare each student to reach his or her potential.

School Beliefs

* Student learning is the chief priority of the school.
* Students' learning needs should be the primary focus of all decisions impacting the work of the school.
* The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our school is going to enable students to become confident, self-directed lifelong learners.
* Students need to not only demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills, but also be actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work.
* Cirriculum and instructional practices should incorporate a variety of learning activities to accommodate differences in learning styles.
* Assessments of student learning should provide students with a variety of opportunities to demonstate their achievement of the expectations for their learning.
* A safe Christian environment promotes student learning.
* Teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school's mission.
* Cultural diversity can increase students' understanding of different peoples and cultures.
* A student's self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff.

Action Plan #1

Target Area of Improvement: Academic Improvements

Implementation:

Actions:

(1) Accelerated classes will be offered at the high school level.

(2) High school students/ teachers will provide tutoring to students who are academically deficient.

(3) New textbooks and supplemental materials will be purchased for elementary and high school levels as funding allows.

(4) Ability grouping will be utilized in the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades in math and English in order for students to meet their full academic potential.

Schedule:

(1) Year 1- August and ongoing yearly basis

(2) Year 1- Mid-September and ongoing on yearly basis.

(3) Year 1- August and ongoing a yearly basis

(4) Year 1 and ongoing

Responsibilities:

(1) Classroom teachers and counselor

(2) Classroom teachers, Coach Wisdom, honor society and other students, “Mind the Gap” program.

(3) Classroom teachers

Monitoring:

(1) Classroom grades and ACT scores will be monitored, headmaster’s list, honor roll

(2) Classroom grades, ACT scores, Stanford Achievement scores, and Metropolitan Reading Readiness Test scores.

(3) Classroom grades, ACT scores, Stanford Achievement and Metropolitan Reading Readiness Test scores.

(4) Classroom grades, Stanford Achievements Test scores.

Resources:

(1) Classroom teachers and counselor- test scores Accelerated curriculum

(2) Flashcards, Internet, classroom notes, textbooks, etc.

(3) Textbook and supplemental teaching materials catalogs.

(4) Textbooks, Internet, Supplemental materials.

	Action Plan #2 Targeted Area of Improvement: Technology and Media Development
Improvement Goal: The students will improve their technology and media skills to advance academically.		Targeted Participants: All students in kindergarten through 12^th grade

Implementation:

Actions:

(1) An internet policy will be developed which supports student responsibility and academic excellence.

(2) Students will use laptop computers to complete assigned projects.

(3) Interactive white boards will be purchased and utilized throughout the school as teachers express a need and willingness to make them a beneficial teaching aid.

(4) The students will utilize Accelerated Reader online program from kindergarten through eight grades.

Schedule:
(1)September to October, 2009

(2) 2009 to 2014 as funds become available.

(3) 2009 to 2014

(4) August 2009 and Ongoing

Responsibilities:
(1)Headmaster, counselor, and three teachers.

(2) Classroom teachers

(3) Headmaster and board will be responsible for purchasing interactive white boards. The headmaster will ensure the interactive white boards are used by teachers. The teachers will use the interactive white boards in classes to advance student learning.

(4) Librarian and classroom teachers

Monitoring:
(1)Classroom teachers will monitor students while using internet as well as its effect on students’ performances on classroom assignments.

(2) The headmaster and board will see that laptops are purchased. The classroom teacher will monitor their use.

(3) The headmaster will check lesson plans to ensure interactive boards are used in classrooms. Classroom teachers will monitor their effect on student learning.

(4) Student points each six weeks period.

Resources:
(1) internet policy Websites Student contracts

(2) internet, word processing, programs, and teacher assistance

(3) training on use of interactive white boards in the classroom

(4) online AR program and student point reports

Action Plan #3 Targeted Area of Improvement: School Climate
Improvement Goal: Parent, student, and teacher communication will be improved through various school activities.	Targeted Participants: All students and parents of Winston Academy

Implementation:

Actions:

(1)Parent communication will be improved through more designated parent conference opportunities.

(2) “Student Life” nights will be incorporated during the fall and spring semesters to showcase student activities.

(3) “New Student” orientation will be executed before school starts, and a WA ambassador will be assigned to each new student.

Schedule:
(1) Year one and ongoing.

(2) December 2009; April 2010 and ongoing.

(3) August 2009 and ongoing.

Responsibilities:
(1) Classroom teachers

(2) Teachers and club sponsors.

(3) Honor Society (WA Ambassadors) and sponsors

Monitoring:
(1) Conference sheets will be kept to monitor each conference and the success rate.

(2) Sign in sheets for parents will be kept to monitor participation.

(3) A log will be kept of participants. Ambassadors will keep a journal throughout the first year of how they have helped their new student at WA surveys.

Resources:
(1) Newsletters and phone calls.

(2) Newsletters to remind parents; classroom projects surveys

(3) Honor Society students and WA DVD

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