2020 Addendum

Guidance from ACS WASC Guidelines for Schools Hosting a Virtual Self-Study Visit 2020-2021 School Year (California/Hawaii/Pacific Islands)

"The school is asked to provide the following suggested videos:  

General introduction to the school and learning environment

The purpose is to demonstrate how facilities, learning spaces and equipment are age appropriate, well-maintained and adequately support the school’s purpose and sustain the well-being and learning for the students. This video should replicate the normal tour of a school and be accompanied by narration and a plan/map.  

Health and Safety, Child Protection and Safeguarding 

All building and outdoor areas should be filmed; this includes additional sites. The following areas should be included: 

• Science laboratories, including preparation rooms and safety equipment; (NOTE: Please include where appropriate shower, eye wash stations, ventilation process in storage room, actual storage of acids and reactive chemicals.)

• Art/music/drama facilities, including practice rooms;

• Sports facilities – including playing surfaces, and changing areas;

• Emergency and security features; the perimeter fence, entrance and exit gates, location of security cameras, location of camera monitors/ screens and how these are monitored and used, electronic entry to buildings and rooms as appropriate; clear signage for emergency procedures, e.g., fire exits, lockdowns, earthquakes. 

• Appropriate child protection and safeguarding features of all the facilities with regard to clear line ways in which the school meets the health and safety codes and regulations of local authorities