Dear Swift School Parents and Friends,
Fifteen months ago Swift School engaged the extensive process of seeking re-accreditation from the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and AdvancED (formerly the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). Swift School was initially accredited by these prestigious associations in November 2011. The cycle to remain accredited requires an exhaustive institutional self-study every five years. This process culminated in a team of peer experts visiting Swift School to conduct the on-site portion of the evaluation from November 6-8, 2016. To earn re-accreditation the standards for accreditation must be met or exceeded, and a strategic plan focused on strong governance, programmatic development, and student achievement gains must be in practice. Accreditation is a voluntary process.
During the visiting team's on-site evaluation they met with and interviewed many parents, students, faculty members, administrators, the Board Chair, and the full Board of Trustees. As the team concluded their evaluation last Tuesday afternoon an exit meeting with the full faculty and administration was conducted to describe findings. Robert McGehee, Chair of the visiting team, reported that Swift School is in compliance with the standards of SAIS/ AdvancED accreditation. The School's profile, vision, plan, and student achievement results reflect a level of quality educational programming that is not only consistent with accreditation requirements, but surpasses them in the vast majority of instances!
Swift School is unanimously recommended for re-accreditation through 2021.
As an SAIS/ AdvancED accredited school, Swift remains part of an international network of accredited schools which have demonstrated success in educating students. This accreditation is broadly recognized throughout the world as a symbol of quality education for students, faculties, and parents.
The dedication of the Swift faculty, staff, administration, Board and many members of our community is recognized and applauded! I am grateful to all and very proud that the significant quality of a Swift education is recognized well beyond Swift's campus. The students are the beneficiaries of our efforts.
Happy Thanksgiving to All!
Sincerely yours,
Rich Wendlek
Head of School
