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1. Middle States Accreditation: Standard 1

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* 1. The Standard: The school has a clearly written and actively implemented statement of philosophy/mission that conveys the general and specific purposes of its educational program, expresses expectations for quality, and serves as the basis for daily operational and instructional decision making as well as long-range planning. Stakeholders give input into the development of the school’s philosophy/mission and understand and accept it. This document is aligned with the community served and is reviewed periodically by stakeholder representatives.

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The school takes steps to ensure that students and their families understand and support the school’s philosophy/mission.
The philosophy/mission is consistent with ethical norms and demonstrates respect for persons of all races, creeds, and cultures.
The philosophy/mission is free of contradiction, ambiguity, and excessive abstraction.
The school implements a system to assess its effectiveness in fulfilling its philosophy/mission.
The school’s philosophy/mission is clearly communicated in its brochures, promotional materials, policy and procedural handbooks, web site, and similar resources.

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* 2. List the significant strengths of the school in the area of Philosophy/Mission.

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* 3. List the significant areas for improvement of the school in the area of Philosophy/Mission.

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* 4. Summary:

The Standard: The school has a clearly written and actively implemented statement of philosophy/mission that conveys the general and specific purposes of its educational program, expresses expectations for quality, and serves as the basis for daily operational and instructional decision making as well as long-range planning. Stakeholders give input into the development of the school’s philosophy/mission and understand and accept it. This document is aligned with the community served and is reviewed periodically by stakeholder representatives.

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