Indiana —Perry Pollman, Indiana Academy (IA) principal, announced that Indiana Academy earned accreditation for the 2003–2004 school year from the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI). The association recognized the school on Jan. 31 at its board of trustees meeting held in Scottsdale, Ariz. Indiana Academy joins over 9,000 schools across a 19-state region that were honored for attaining accreditation.
To achieve accreditation, schools must meet NCA CASI's quality standards, be evaluated by a team of professionals from outside the school, and engage in continuous school improvement focused on increasing student performance. The accreditation process is voluntary and must be renewed each year.
"Accreditation demonstrates to our students, parents, and community that we are focused on raising student achievement, providing a safe and enriching learning environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective operation staffed by highly qualified educators," stated Principal Pollman. "NCA CASI accreditation is recognized across state lines, which not only eases the transfer process as students move from accredited school to accredited school but also assures parents that the school is meeting regionally and nationally accepted standards for quality and successful professional practice."
Andrew Lay, Indiana Academy public relations director
