Recommendation for a Status of Accreditation
Confidential
California Association of Independent Schools
Accrediting Commission for Schools
4450 Lakeside Drive, #375
Burbank, CA 91505
818.845.0800
www.caisca.org
533 Airport Boulevard, Suite 200
Burlingame, CA 94010
650.696.1060
www.acswasc.org
Name of School:
Dates of Visit:
Accredited Grade Span:
Enrollment Total:
Seven-Year Accreditation Status with a Mid-cycle Progress Report: There is compelling evidence
that the school needs little, if any, additional support to sustain high-quality student learning, a strong
educational program, and effective institutional operations. There is also compelling evidence that the school
can successfully implement, monitor, and accomplish the goals of the school wide action plan/strategic plan,
which currently includes (or will include) the school's most important strategic initiatives for future
improvement.
Seven-Year Accreditation Status with a Mid-cycle Progress Report and One-day Visit: There is
compelling evidence that the school needs additional support to sustain high-quality student learning, a
strong educational program, and effective institutional operations.
Mid-cycle Progress Report and One-day Visit
Mid-cycle Progress Report, One-day Visit, and Additional Requirements (e.g., additional
reports or information to be submitted before the due date of the progress report, an extra visit before the
mid-cycle review, or other requirements, as appropriate) Please specify the additional requirements:
Probationary Accreditation Status with an In-depth Progress Report and One-day Visit
(choose one option below):
Revisit in Two Years: There is compelling evidence that the school is not effectively meeting one
or more CAIS standards and that urgent attention and action for needed change are required within two
years.
Revisit in One Year: There is compelling evidence that the school is not effectively meeting one or
more CAIS standards and that immediate attention and action are required for needed change.
Denial of Accreditation: There is compelling evidence that the school is not effectively meeting CAIS
standards and that it cannot sustain high-quality student learning, a strong educational program, or effective
institutional operations.
NOTE: The CAIS Board and WASC Commission reserve the right to grant a status of accreditation
other than those recommended above. In the event of a formal appeal, this document may be
provided to the head of school.
VISITING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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Signature
School
Title
Committee Chair
Date
Rationale for Recommendation for Status of Accreditation
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Provide a thorough narrative which cites the evidence and summarizes the Visiting
Committee’s rationale for the recommended accreditation status. Include an explanation of
the committee’s discussions and process for determining this recommendation.
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