Areas Evaluated by SACS
To become accredited, a school's program must meet minimum standards of excellence as set forth by SACS. These standard areas are thoroughly examined to insure that a school is providing quality education and leadership for its students. The standard areas are:
Elementary School Standard Areas
School and Community; Philosophy, Objectives, and Commitments; Learning and Curriculum; 4 and 5 Year Old Learning/PK-K; Elementary Learning; School Staff, Administration, and Coordination; Faculty Qualifications; Learning Media Services; Student Services and Activities; School Plant and Facilities
Middle School Standard Areas
School and Community; Beliefs and Missions; Facilitation of Learning; Program of Learning; Responsible Citizenship; Administration and Organization; Faculty and Staff Qualifications; Library Media Services; Student Services; Student Activities; School Plant and Facilities
High School Standard Areas
Purposes and Objectives; Instructional Program Design; Governance and Organization; Personnel; Student Services; Plant Operations and Facilities; Finance and Business Operations