W. Va. Code R. § 126-5-16
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 126-5-16 - Revision of Policy 2320 (Performance Based Accreditation)16.1. Changes in the performance measures: 16.1.1. Student achievement, as measured by test scores on the nationally normed statewide test: 50% of the school=s students in grades 3 through 11 perform at or above the 3rd quartile in total basic skills; and no more than 15% of students perform within the 1st quartile, or the percentage of students performing within the 1st quartile is decreased based on two of the most recent three years.16.1.2. The standard for student attendance will gradually increase from the current figure of 90% to 93% for the school year 2000-01 and thereafter.16.1.3. The student dropout rate will not exceed 6% with the dropout rate calculated according to the formula of the National Center for Education statistics.16.1.4. The graduation rate, calculated according to the number of ninth graders who remain in school and graduate, will be 90% by the year 2000.16.1.5. The percentage of graduates enrolled in post-secondary education or fully employed within one year of graduation is 95% for the year 2003 graduates excluding those graduates electing to pursue other options.16.1.6. The level of parent involvement shows an increasing trend during the most recent three years or is at or above 60%.16.1.7. The average combined percentage of parent, teacher and student satisfaction with the school is at or above 75%.16.1.8. The percentage of graduates attaining the minimum level of performance (50th percentile) in the basic skills is at least 60%.16.1.9. The percentage of graduates attaining the proficient warranty level (70th percentile) is at least 33%.16.2. Changes in the high quality standards: 16.2.1. Students are provided instruction in writing and are expected to write throughout all programs of study.16.2.2. The application of technology is included throughout all programs of study.16.2.3. County boards and schools each have a technology team and technology plans.16.2.4. Performance data of students is analyzed by each school prior to the start of each school term to improve student achievement.16.2.5. Preventive discipline programs exist in each school.16.2.6. Alternative education programs meet the requirements of Policy 2418.16.2.7. County boards consider the schools= Unified School Improvement Plans in decision making.16.2.8. A student assistance team is established and functioning.16.2.9. A county steering committee is established and functioning.16.3. While the high quality standards will be reviewed in the accreditation process, primary emphasis will be placed on the performance measures.16.4. A school will receive serious impairment status if it is below the acceptable level on all three major performance measures (achievement, dropout rate, attendance rate).16.5. On-site review teams will review the effectiveness of county and school improvement plans.16.6. On-site reviews will recognize exemplary performance of schools, programs and educators.W. Va. Code R. § 126-5-16