Casa Grande Union High School - Cougar Yearbook (Casa Grande, AZ)

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Mr. Evers Expresses Praise 'Y if C Ms f , fl f 1 sift' Charles David Evers, Principal Principal Charles David Evers, speaking of the North Central evaluation process, said, I would like to compliment the facul- ty, staff and entire student body for the excellent work per- formed on the self-evaluation process. Mr. Evers added, We look forward to maintaining high academic standards at Casa Grande Union High School and will continue to work on improving the overall quality of our stu- dents' education. After the 28-member group left, Mr. Evers said, We will be developing a program study to implement the recommenda- tions identified by the NCA visitation team. We have established study committees to review the district's weighted grading sys- tem, regulations for cocurricular and extracurricular student eligibility and the attendance policyf' The North Central evaluators spent three days on campus in February. They provided the school with a number of recom- mendations including the creation of an administrative position for curriculum development and the formation of a parent advisory committee. This group would work closely with school officials to provide input on matters concerning student disci- pline, attendance, curriculum and safety. The evaluators also suggested a separate elective class for 24 Principal student council members who would be under the direction of a faculty advisor. In an effort to allow the student council to do more work for the school, the team suggested they begin to seek solutions to problems before they occur. The council could also set up a club fair or group of assemblies to inform all students of the varied extracurricular activities offered. The evaluators also suggested the formation of a student court that would decide on penalties for minor infractions and work to cut down on the number of suspensions. Mr. Evers noted that the team said they had discovered a ray of optimism from the district level. They also said that the instructional staff exhibited expertise, energy, and a sincere desire to be the very best. Among the recommendations was a principal's advisory com- mittee made up of faculty members who are not department chairpersons. Mr. Evers said, I am very proud to serve as principal of Casa Grande Union High School and to have the opportunity to work with an outstanding administration, faculty, staff and student body.

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James Cooper, Assistant Principal i x E Y ? 'Es ,xx James Russum, Dean of Students, Assistant Principal

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orth Central evaluates CGUH .l' Citing a small-town, friendly atmosphere, and a caring, dedicated faculty, the North Central evaluative team weighed the plusses and minuses of Casa Grande Union High School in February. They presented their informal conclusions during the exit report and promised to submit the follow-up written version during the spring. The 28 evaluators were led by Dr. Bill Fitzgerald, chairman of the committee and principal of Marcos de Niza High School. North Central is an accrediting association that sets the stan- dards for the schools in 19 states across the country. Each year Mr. Evers turns in a report, but every seven years a team of 30 to 36 professionals come and view our school to make suggestions on how to improve it, or tell us that things are working well. Everything and everyone was evaluated. Teachers, students, administration, techniques, library and audio-visual facilities, student services, curriculum, student activities, and sports were evaluated. To prepare for their visit, several half-days were scheduled for the students, but the teachers had to stay and work on reports. The North Central Evaluation team arrived on February 4, 1985. While they were here that day, they toured the campus and went to meetings. During the afternoon, they visited differ- ent classrooms to evaluate the teachers and the students. That evening a banquet was held in the cafeteria. North Central was here for three days. On the last day the students were given a half-day, so the evaluation team could give their reports to the faculty. All of their reports were combined to create a book which will serve as a guideline for the school. This book is about an inch thick, and there are a lot of standards to keep up, and a lot of goals to reach during the upcoming seven years. North Central Evaluation 25