Commendations from the Accreditation Team

Mission and Expectations
1. The implementation of the" Spaulding High-Five" catch phrase, which helps promote a clearer awareness of what is expected of students, faculty, and staff.
2. The visibility of the mission statement throughout the school, its publication in student materials its posting on the school web site.
3. The opportunity students have to practice the school's learning expectations through community service opportunities, job shadowing, internships, and the annual career fair.

Curriculum
1. The broad range of learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom into the community.
2. The addition of another K-12 curriculum coordinator.
3. The inclusion of instructional and assessment strategies in the art department curriculum guide.
4. The writing across the curriculum initiative that has significantly improved student scores in the English/language arts section of the New Hampshire Education Improvement and Assessment Program (NNEIAP) tests.
5. The leadership and academic opportunities provided by the Air force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. (AFJROTC)
6. The alignment of curriculum with the state of New Hampshire frameworks.
7. The introduction of "no-charge" release time for faculty collaboration and curriculum initiatives.
8. The opportunity for earning dual credit through post secondary institutions.

Instruction
1. The excellent instruction throughout the Richard Creteau Technical Center and the art and music programs that demonstrates the depth of understand
2. The opportunity some students have to assess their own work using rubrics
3. The mentoring program implemented for first and second year teachers are at Spaulding High School
4. The support and financial reimbursement offered to all teachers to pursue professional development opportunities.
5. The instructional use of technology by teachers

Assessment
1. The use of differentiated instruction by some teachers in recognition of the need to develop teacher proficiencies
2. The provision of syllabi and student agenda planners to students agenda planners to students
3. The efforts on the part of some teachers to use a variety of assessment strategies
4. The improvement of the school's NHEIAP scores in English arts
5. The use of the District Report Card to communicate student results on the NHEIAP

Leadership and Organization
1. The principal's vision grounded in providing a safe, sensible and organized educational environment.
2. The variety of student organizations available throughout the school community
3. The sense of pride in Spaulding High school exhibited by students, parents, and faculty members in Spaulding High School
4. The excellent relationship between the superintendent of the Rochester District and the Spaulding High School principal that allows the principal to fulfill the mission of the school
5. The pleasant and cooperative attitude of the students at Spaulding High School

School Resources
1. The generous budget available for the library media center which provides a wide variety of instructional materials
2. The senior interviews and follow-ups conducted by the guidance department
3. The special education staff for their energy and efforts in encouraging all students to strive to meet the school's expectations for student learning
4. The variety of services provided for at -risk and disaffected students
5. The student support services that are consistent with the school's mission and expectations
6. The career education course, including an information literacy component taught by the media specialist
7. The variety of support services to meet the school's civic and social expectations
8. The availability of online services for students and staff from both school and home

Community Resources
1. The support from community that includes donations, educational partnerships, grants, and internships
2. The effective partnerships with local colleges
3,The foresight of the Rochester School Board in developing the facility needs plan that helps to give direction to future needs
4. The full implementation of the district's technology plan
5. The custodial staff in their efficient use of available resources
6. The school board's alignment of decision-making and Spaulding High School's mission and expectations for student learning.

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