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WASC

What is WASC

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is the accrediting body that confirms our program here at RMHS meets the requirements for colleges and universities in the US. Accreditation validates our transcripts and ensures our students will be eligible for acceptance to 4-year colleges and universities.

The WASC process is a 6-year cycle, which includes a Self-Study Report, a four-day visit from the WASC Visiting Committee (VC), and usually a Mid-Cycle Progress Report in the third year. 

All stakeholders will be involved in contributing to the Self-Study Report. RMHS stakeholders include students, parents, faculty, staff, site and district administration, and community members. We welcome new stakeholders to assist in the Self-Study process.

If you are interested in helping, please contact the Self-Study Coordinator:  

What is SPSA

The School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a comprehensive document providing details about the school’s planned actions and expenditures to support student outcomes and overall performance, and how these actions connect to the District’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), which lays out goals for the entire District. 

The annual process of developing, reviewing, and updating the Plan is conducted by each school’s School Site Council (SSC), a collaborative, advisory group made up of school staff, parents, community members, and students.  Development of the SPSA is the Council’s primary responsibility, and offers schools and their respective communities an opportunity to:

  •          Be part of a collaborative and inclusive school support and growth process
  •          Review and analyze state and local student achievement, attendance, and climate data
  •          Engage the community in providing input to identify and develop school improvement priorities             
  •          Build relationships geared toward a mutual goal of supporting the success of all students
  •          Celebrate and highlight the work of the schools in building performance and growth

 

WASC Action Plan Goals:

Goal #1: Build powerful futures for every student, the Oxnard Union High School District will utilize Educational Partner input to develop and implement an instructional program that supports the high school diploma as a minimum and provide college and career and life readiness to every student through accessible, engaging, equitable learning experiences.

Goal #2: Establish vertical alignment of curriculum and Approaches to Learning (ATLs) across all programs to ensure skill progression and consistency in academic expectations throughout grade levels.

Goal #3: Expanding Equity and SEL support through Professional Development and MTSS.

In addition, the visiting committee has identified additional concrete, specific growth areas to be addressed:

1. Consistent MTSS Support: Ensure all relevant staff are trained and supported in implementation of Tier 1 intervention strategies.

2. Clear Learning Expectations: Develop a schoolwide system for communicating learning objectives and assessment criteria that are in line with PRIDE attributes.

3. Student Self-Advocacy: Integrate self-assessment and reflection practices across all courses.

4. MYP Implementation: Provide ongoing training and support for consistent MYP implementation for all 9th & 10th grade students.

5. Student-Centered Instruction: Ensure all teachers are trained in student-centered & collaborative strategies.

6. Parent Engagement: Develop targeted outreach strategies to engage underrepresented families.

7. Distributive Leadership: Increase involvement of all staff, particularly classified staff in schoolwide initiatives,procedures and protocols.