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WASC ACCREDITATION

WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) is an academic body responsible for the accreditation of schools.

During the 2019-2020 school year, Frontier High School worked with all stakeholders to assess its programs and impacts on student learning with respect to the ACS WASC criteria/indicators and produced a complete self-study report.

In March of 2022, a WASC committee once again visited FHS, gathered evidence and feedback, and provided Frontier with a Mid-Cycle Report.
 

 

What does WASC accreditation mean for a school?

  • WASC accreditation means a school is focused on setting a mission and goals for its learners.
  • The school is student-oriented and examines student performance continuously, accepting objective evaluation from a team of outside peer professionals trained by ACS WASC.
  • The school also maintains a qualified faculty within an effectively organized school, and it collaboratively assesses the quality of its educational programs on a regular basis, making plans for the future.

 

Why is WASC accreditation important?

  • Assures a school community that the school’s purposes are appropriate and being accomplished through a viable educational program and that it is a trustworthy institution for student learning.
  • Validates the integrity of the school’s program and transcripts.
  • Facilitates the transfer of credits to other schools, which is critical for college/university acceptance worldwide.
  • Fosters the ongoing improvement of the school’s programs and operations to support student learning.
  • Provides valuable insight from fellow educators visiting the school.
  • Benefits schools that choose joint accreditation or other collaborative processes, such as ACS WASC/CDE.