Expect Schoolside Learning Results

As part of the WASC (accreditation) process, the school establishes a set of skills that it hopes to pass on to all graduating students.  These standards can universally be applied to all subjects and be seen in all classrooms. 

West Hills High School graduates are

• locate, organize, interpret, synthesize, analyze, and apply information
• use various problem-solving strategies
• make responsible, ethical decisions
• assess situations from various points of view

• read, write, speak, and listen reflectively and critically
• receive and interpret the messages of others effectively

• understand the relationship between school and the workplace
• plan for the future by setting priorities and identifying achievable goals
• work effectively independently and in groups
• demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultures that fosters tolerance and acceptance of  individual differences

• use a variety of resources, including technology, for personal, educational, and career purposes
• use these resources ethically and responsibly