8/3/2019 1.0 Philosophy Foundations

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1.0 PHILOSOPHY AND FOUNDATIONS

SELF-STUDYPlease address the following:1. Describe how the schools philosophy, mission, vision, and core values were

developed.a. How was the school community involved in the writing, revision, and/orreview?

b. What issues of concern, if any, were identified in the development,revision, and/or review of the philosophy?

c. What student learning expectations have been included in the corevalues?

2. What is the schedule for review of the schools philosophy statement?3. Describe the process used to evaluate the schools effectiveness in meeting

its stated philosophy, vision, and mission:a. At the board level.b. By the administration, faculty, and staff.c. With students and parents.

d. With the greater school community.4. How are current school families informed and educated in an ongoing way

about the schools philosophy?5. How are all school personnel oriented to the philosophy, vision, and mission

of the school?6. List the documents and publications that include statements of the schools

philosophy, vision, and mission. Indicate whom these publications aredesigned to serve.

7. After you review the philosophy question in each of the self-study sections,comment on how effectively your school has integrated the philosophy intothe schools programs and operations.

8. As you consider spiritual formation, decide what programs and activitiesencourage the students to integrate their biblical worldview with daily walkand service.9. What are the indicators you use to determine the spiritual health of your

school?

Major Strengths and Needed ImprovementsOn the basis of this committees assessment of data as reported above, identifyone to three major strengths and one to three needed improvements in the areaof the schools statement of philosophy, including the development,communication, and implementation of the philosophy.

The one to three areas of needed improvement may form the basis of annualgoals for these areas of the school. The subcommittee may choose to develop

action plans to address these identified improvement needs (especially if theplans serve to clarify the nature and scope of the desired improvement). It issuggested that any action plans include an outline proposing how this need canbe addressed. The outline should include the objective of the improvement plan,the person responsible for its implementation, a plan for monitoring itsaccomplishment, and the resources necessary to carry out the plan.

The visiting committee may affirm the strengths and the areas of neededimprovement and may suggest additional areas for growth.