Atlantic Christian School has received a 7-year dual re-accreditation from the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
“We are very proud to have earned this significant quality seal of approval from two leading independent accreditation organizations that validates the good work we are doing every day to inspire and educate our students,” said Chief School Administrator Karen Oblen. “We are committed to continuing to provide a high quality Christian education for every child in every classroom.”
Henry G. Cram, Ed.D., president of the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools, congratulated Atlantic Christian School for achieving re-accreditation.
“The Middle States accreditation process is a proven approach to help schools and students grow and improve,” Dr. Cram said. “School leaders, teachers, and parents are to be commended for working together to plan for the future and set goals aimed at advancing student achievement.”
Oblen said there are 12 research-based performance standards for accreditation that cover every aspect of the school’s K-12 operations, including mission; governance and leadership; school improvement and planning; finances; facilities; school organization and staff; health and safety; educational program; assessment and evidence of student learning; student services; student life and activities; and information resources.
Oblen said the re-accreditation process took 18 months and included a 3-day site visit in November 2018 by a six-member accreditation team. During their visit, the team members reviewed a 97-page self-study report prepared by ACS, conducted classroom observations, and met with faculty, staff, parents, students, and members of the Board of Directors.
The visiting team made its recommendation to the ACSI Northeast Regional Accreditation Commission and to the Middle States Association Commissions, which voted on accreditation.
Atlantic Christian received a 7-year re-accreditation that began May 1, 2019 and will end on May 1, 2026. Atlantic Christian earned its first dual, 7-year accreditation in May 12.
Oblen also noted that the ACS Early Education Center, which educates children from 6 months to four years old, also recently received a quality seal of approval in April — a permanent state license from the state Department of Children and Families, the culmination of an 18-month inspection review process.