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WASC Accreditation Visit (Click on Spotlights above left)
September ended with an important milestone—our WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) accreditation visit. The visiting team spent several days reviewing our programs, processes, and implementation of our Mission, Vision, and Student Learning Objectives.
A very special thank you goes to Melyndee Dewey, our WASC chair, for her countless hours of preparation, coordination of focus groups, and leadership in drafting RSA’s self-study report. The Visiting Team Chair noted it was the best report he had ever read in his 50+ school reviews—a recognition we are extremely proud of!
We also thank the many parents and students who participated in focus groups last year and this fall. Your input was invaluable and your dedication shone through. The WASC team’s feedback reflected what makes RSA so special, including:
• Clear Vision and Mission: A collaboratively developed K–12 vision that is well-communicated and lived out daily.
• Strong Sense of Community: Both staff and students embody a familial connection to the school.
• Collaborative Leadership: Decision-making is shared across leadership, staff, parents, and committees.
• Governance Alignment: Goals are aligned with Governing Board policies and the LCAP, with a strong focus on student achievement.
• Supportive Climate & Facilities: Students and staff feel safe and supported, with well-equipped facilities and robust technology.
For those who would like a deeper dive into our visit summary, you can view the full WASC Visiting Committee presentation on the RSA website.

Thank you, Mr. Cherveny and volunteers, for your time and for teaching us how to paint the night sky. We're so excited for the next Community Night in October - - watching the Addams Family Musical performed by RSA High School!

RSA Volleyball has been doing great so far! They have won every game they’ve played and we only have 3 more left until the final four!
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My time at RSA was super memorable. I loved taking up everything it had to offer. I came to RSA as a first grader and started learning Mandarin along with playing the violin. Continuing both activities for the eight years I attended. I also participated in many electives such as general music, dance, cooking, and the musical. I loved being able to perform at assemblies and concerts. Graduating this year, I have kept up playing the violin along with independently studying Chinese. I would like to thank all of my teachers, without their support of all of my teachers I wouldn't have made it this far ~ Daxi Dillon-Foulk