Middle States Accreditation

The Family Foundation School is accredited by the Middle States Association.  The re-accreditation model the Family Foundation School will be using is called Accreditation for Growth.  AFG requires the school to establish objectives for improving student performance based on a vision of a preferred future for the school.

To be accredited by the Commission on Secondary Schools, a school must meet the Middle States Association's standards for each major area of a school's work and activity. These areas include the school's philosophy/mission/beliefs/objectives, governance and leadership, organizational design and staff, educational programs, learning media services and technology, student services, student life and activities, facilities, health and safety, finances, assessment of student learning, and planning.

Why is Accreditation Important?

The accreditation process is designed to foster excellence and ongoing growth and development. Specifically, the process:

• Facilitates school improvement through the development of specific, measurable goals;
• Fosters stakeholder commitment; and
• Provides a means for public accountability and external validation.

What is the Accreditation for Growth Protocol?

There are a number of protocols that schools can use for the accreditation process.   The Family Foundation School has elected to use the Accreditation for Growth protocol because of its emphasis on producing strategic outcomes.

The Accreditation for Growth protocol is uniquely focused on:

• Student performance and growth;
• Sustaining a culture of accountability in student performance;
• Ongoing planning and monitoring; and
• A commitment to continuous improvement and involvement of representative stakeholders.

2008 Planning Team

If you have questions about the Family Foundation School's accreditation process, please contact Jason Garnar, Middle States Internal Coordinator, at (845) 887-5213 x479 or by E-mail.