WASC Authorization

The Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC) is a world-renowned accrediting association. WASC is a voluntary dual-purpose process for schools to demonstrate that they provide highquality learning and model continual self-improvement within all aspects of the school.

WASC accreditation will assure the Sias IS’s community that our school’s purposes are appropriate and being accomplished through a viable education program, in line with our stated mission, values and beliefs — WASC is truly a trustworthy institution for student learning.

Sias IS initiated the process of membership to WASC at the start of the 2022-23 academic year. Dedicated to gaining full membership with them by the end of 2022-23.