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Process For Accreditation
Saint Brendan Parish School’s first participation in a formal accreditation process is the WCEA/NASCU Process for School Improvement for Catholic Elementary Schools during the 2002-2003 academic year.During the fall of the 2002 school year, Stakeholder invitations were sent to parish members, current parents, former parents, and alumni for the purpose of developing Student Learning Expectations. It was wonderful to see so many past school parents and students who continue to be supportive and appreciative of our school. Student Learning Expectations are what the students should understand and be able to communicate when they graduate. These expectations flow from the school mission and philosophy statements. Dr. Karen Mathews, Accreditation Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Seattle, presided over the round table discussion at the Stakeholders gathering. Participants were asked to express their positive ideas about the hopes and dreams for the graduates of Saint Brendan Parish School. The stakeholders enthusiastically developed collective lists of graduate expectations. The wisdom that was shared among the participants was impressive. From the Stakeholders’ lists, the Accreditation Leadership Team compiled the information and presented it at a staff meeting. Our staff then ranked each item, narrowed the list, and reached consensus on the most important qualities for a graduating student. The final draft was presented to the School Commission and approved in November 2002. In collaboration with the school community, the staff compiled a clear, balanced, measurable document that reflects the graduate expectations for Saint Brendan Parish school students. Copies of our Student Learning Expectations are present throughout the school. |