AdvancED

All Archdiocesan high schools and elementary schools are accredited as a system through AdvancED.  Every five years, the Department of Catholic Schools completes the system-wide accreditation review, which culminates with a visit by an AdvancED External Review Team.  Each school is evaluated based on the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools.  

AdvancED is A Performance-based model that…

• Adopts a balanced, systemic approach
• Employs diagnostic tools
• Uses Standards, stakeholder feedback, student performance
• Focuses on evaluating performance

All schools must…

• Meet AdvancED Standards for Quality
• Implement continuous improvement process
• Update demographics
• Conduct an Internal Review, which includes:
  • Self Assessment
  • Executive Summary
  • Stakeholder Feedback and Student Performance Diagnostic
  • Improvement Plan
  • Assurances
• Host an External Review once every five years
• Respond to Improvement Priorities in Accreditation Progress Report