About Us: Accreditation

Saint Bonaventure High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA). St. Bonaventure received its third straight six year accreditation from these organizations in 2003. From 2003 to 2009, the school community worked together on a self-study, titled “Focus on Learning,” that must be completed by any school seeking accreditation from WASC/WCEA. In February of 2009, a WASC/WCEA accrediting committee visited St. Bonaventure for a three day process of observation, interviews, and goal-setting. St. Bonaventure High School, as a result of the committee’s recommendation, again received a six year accreditation, the longest term of accreditation that can be granted. As part of the accreditation and self-study, the St. Bonaventure community has developed the following Expected School-Wide Learning Results (ESLRs) that guide and inform the academic, athletic, spiritual, and service programs of the school:

In accordance with the Mission Statement of Saint Bonaventure High School, graduates are prepared to live their lives spiritually, intellectually and socially to meet the challenges encountered in their lives. With this in mind EXPECTED SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNING RESULTS were developed with input from members of the greater St. Bonaventure community.

Expected School-wide Learning Results

By graduation, a St. Bonaventure Student should be:

A Maturing Individual Who

• Expresses self-confidence and displays self-control
• Understands options/alternatives, takes responsibility and accepts consequences for his/her actions
• Shows a knowledge and appreciation of one’s physical, spiritual and mental health
• Demonstrates integrity through honoring commitments

An Active Christian Who

• Consistently shows respect for God, others, self and property
• Exhibits a core understanding and appreciation of the Catholic Church and its teachings
• Demonstrates an understanding and respect for people of other creeds and beliefs
• Cultivates a personal prayer life and participates in liturgical celebrations

A Socially Responsible Person Who

• Demonstrates social skills appropriate to various occasions
• Works cooperatively with others as a citizen of the global community
• Respects the effects and significance of gender, religious, cultural and ethnic influences in the world
• Practices Christian service and recognizes the need to make a positive difference in one’s community and the world

A Life-Long Learner Who

• Develops academic skills to succeed in future educational and vocational opportunities
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate well-reasoned ideas
• Participates in leadership opportunities and co-curricular activities
• Responsibly utilizes technology for personal and academic endeavors