Benton High School SACS Accreditation Self-Study Report

Benton High School went through the Southern Association of College and Schools Accreditations (SACS) during the 2004-2005 school year.  At the completion of the process the school was observed by the SACS Peer Review Team which gave full accredidation Benton High School.  The following report was created and complied by Benton High Teachers, Administrators, and Staff for the accreditation process.  NOTE: This is not the complete report (all graphs/charts are not included) - if you would like to view the complete report you can download  in the following .pdf file.  Also, a complete list of Louisiana accrediated school can be found here(.pdf) .

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SUMMARY OF STRENTHS AND SUPPORTING EVIDENCE

 

Our school provides educational programs that are appropriate to the learning needs of our students.

 

Data:

  • Benton High School offers honors courses, Advanced Placement courses, the Bossier Parish Community College Excel program, both mild and moderate special education programs, and offerings at the Shreveport- Bossier Technical School which strengthen our curriculum.
  • The availability of the Bossier Achievement Center and the Charlotte Mitchell Alternative School increases student retention.
  • Students have access to a variety of resources such as technology and the library to help them succeed in their learning.
  • The 4x4 block schedule has given students more time to devote to course work as well as opportunities to select more courses.
  • According to the Opinion Surveys, students and parents both believe the student will graduate from high school and will attend some form of higher education.

 

Rationale:

  • A diverse curriculum provides students with opportunities to pursue a wide range of career options.
  • A low dropout rate and high attendance rate indicate that most of our students will graduate from high school.
  • According to the Benton High School mission statement, the mission of Benton High is to prepare all students for life-long success; technology is a present-day component of real-world success.
  • According to our Benton Tiger Beliefs, varied instructional techniques, alternative assessment strategies, and maximum use of instructional time provide for differences in learning styles in order that each student might demonstrate achievement.
  • Higher education contributes to the ability to meet personal needs.



 
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