San Fernando Valley Academy Constituency Meeting

1. San Fernando Valley AcademyConstituency Meeting Principal’s Report September 30, 2012

2. Highlights San Fernando Valley Academy Constituency Meeting September 30, 2012

3. Timeline Highlights 2010-present • Implementation of High School Retreat • Beginnings of physical plant face lift. • Increase in test scores • Improved school climate • Optimism • Strong teaching staff • Resurrection of the Alumni • “Knock your socks off,” musical performances • Beginnings of a purposeful international student program.

4. Timeline Highlights 2010-present • High school teachers teaching loads back to recommended levels. • Startup of the Home & School program. • Some great spiritual speakers • Ricky Schwarz • Nico Hill • Buell Fogg • Active Student Leadership • Field Trips including XCFS • The beginnings of a Strings Music Program

5. Mission & Purpose San Fernando Valley Academy Constituency Meeting September 30, 2012

6. Mission & Purpose • MISSION • San Fernando Valley Academy provides a Christian education that is based on four foundations: • Spirituality, Family, Values, and Academics. Our goal is to educate students who are productive citizens and who actively spread the gospel to the world through the four foundations they have been taught. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE To be the local Christian answer to the worldwide search for knowledge. We help our students to be a part of a worldwide mission without leaving home. We encourage our students to live Christ’s love in their daily classes and help others find their way to God.

7. ESLR’s • Spiritual Growth. SFVA students will become familiar with Biblical principles by: • a) Increasing their understanding of God and His love for them • b) Developing a relationship with God and placing Him first in their lives • c) Identifying and using their spiritual gifts • d) Identifying situations in which they can reach out to their community.

8. ESLR’s • Family: SFVA students will demonstrate an understanding of social awareness by: • a) Recognizing the importance God places on the family. • b) Treating others with respect and dignity • c) Recognizing the value of individual diversity • d) Being part of a church family by participating in church activities

9. ESLR’s • Values. SFVA students will demonstrate familiarity with Christian values and life-style choices by: • a) Recognizing the Christian values necessary for temperate living • b) Exhibiting appropriate behaviors through self-control and self-discipline • c) Engaging in healthful living on a consistent basis. • d) Practicing a strong work ethic.

10. ESLR’s • Academic Competence. SFVA students will demonstrate academic competence by: • a) Learning new skills to help reach academic goals and objectives • b) Improving communication through reading, writing, and listening • c) Demonstrating an ability to think logically, analytically, and critically • d) Developing and integrating technology skills in all coursework.

11. WASC Accreditation Review San Fernando Valley Academy Constituency Meeting September 30, 2012

12. WASC • NEED-School Shareholders who are willing to work on the focus groups with the staff. • TIMELINE-Self Study • First three chapters completed by November 15, 2012, sent to committee chair for initial review. • First Draft to be completed by December 21, 2012 • Final review and revisions to be completed by January 31, 2013. • Self-Study sent to WASC committee members February 1, 2013 • Visitation date is March 4-6, 2013

13. Staffing Changes San Fernando Valley Academy Constituency Meeting September 30, 2012

14. Staffing • DEPARTED • Laurel Vannix • Will Gile • George Swanson • Oscar Withmory • COME AND GONE • Noma Gandary Treasurer • ADDITIONS • Myra Mitra Treasurer • Lori Spencer English/History • Michael Spencer Music/Religion • Emily Garrett ESL/Special Ed • Dan Weston 8thGrade Teacher • Melissa Wilson 7thGrade Teacher • Virginia Stewart K-4 Music

15. Enrollment San Fernando Valley Academy Constituency Meeting September 30, 2012

16. 10 Year Trend

18. Testing Statistics San Fernando Valley Academy Constituency Meeting September 30, 2012

19. SAT Scores

20. ITBS Scores- Grade level to Grade level

21. ITBS Statistics

22. ITBS Composite

23. Strategic Plan & The Future of SFVA San Fernando Valley Academy Constituency Meeting September 30, 2012

24. Strategic Plan Categories • Spirituality Maturity • Academic Excellence • Financial Strength • Marketing & Enrollment • Physical Plant • Cultural Uniqueness • Professional Development • Customer Satisfaction

25. Strategic Plan Highlights • Faculty and Staff spent one year creating this plan. • Board approved the plan at the August , 2012 Board meeting effective beginning this school year. • The plan is a 5 year plan. • The Board, Faculty, and Staff will review the plan on an annual basis. • The plan is a dynamic document, which will be modified as needed.

26. Long Term Goals and Objectives • Full time Bible Teacher/Chaplain • Renovation of all classrooms • Renovation of all bathrooms • Renovation of gym including a wood floor • Renovation of administrative offices • Upgrade all infrastructure including network • Continue to enhance and expand international program

27. Long Term Goals & Objectives • Implement an Industrial Arts program • Implement an Art program • Increase all test scores to exceed national averages • Expand Special Needs services • Replace and upgrade playground • Continue to implement programs and policies that foster a positive school climate • Develop and implement a new brand image

28. SFVA Website http://www.sfva.org/

29. Success only happens when all shareholders take an active role in their school.