St. Monica School and the Seattle Archdiocese's curriculum aligns with the Washington State Educational Academic Learning Requirements- EALRs.
Quality of the School’s Program
Synthesis of School-Wide Areas of Strength/Commendations
Self-Study
Document
Appendix A:
School Surveys
Appendix B:
Parent Surveys
Appendix C:
Student Support
Appendix D:
SLE Assessment
Appendix E:
Accreditation Committee
Appendix F:
Faculty
Appendix G:
Life Science
Appendix H:
Physical Science
Appendix I:
Earth Science
Appendix J:
Masses
SAINT
MONICA PARISH SCHOOL
WCEA/NWASC Process for
School Improvement
For Catholic elementary Schools
Accreditation Self-Study
2008-2009
St. Monica Parish Catholic School is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA). WCEA accredits Catholic elementary and secondary schools in nine western states (26 (arch) dioceses) and the US Territory of Guam. WCEA co-accredits and is in partnership with three Regional agencies (WASC, NAAS, NCA CASI) and two private agencies (CAIS and HAIS). WCEA began in 1957 in San Francisco and has a long and successful history of assisting school improvement through the accreditation process.
Link to WCEA website: www.westwcea.org
General Comments
St. Monica School is to be commended for their commitment to the Process for School Improvement. The Leadership Committee, working with the faculty and staff has refined the School-Wide Learning Expectations and worked to ensure that the SLE’s guide and direct the work of their school. The WCEA/NAAS process has and will continue to direct the school in recognizing the role of the SLE’s as the foundation for their school improvement.
Furthermore, this Process for School Improvement has assisted the school in clarifying their expectations, identifying key areas of strength and targeting key issues for school improvement, resulting in a school wide effort to improve student learning.
Clearly St. Monica School takes their role in supporting parents in the Catholic formation of their children very seriously. The school environment as well as the instruction and faith experiences provided, all offer strong evidence of this.
The Visiting Committee synthesized a listing of strengths they wish to present to the St. Monica School community. The evidence that supports this synthesis includes:
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The process for School Improvement Self-Study
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The Progress Report form the WCEA/NAAS Recommendations, 2002
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Interviews with parish deacon, Principal, faculty, staff, parents, and students
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Classroom observations
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Self-Study Evidence
Quality of the School’s Program
Synthesis of School-Wide Areas of Strength/Commendations