Accountability

Bridge Academy Principal Dr. Samia Shoman announced on July 1, 2025 that the school met the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC) criteria for initial accreditation.The Commission granted Initial Accreditation Status through June 30, 2028.

Read the 2025 WASC Report.

In order to obtain WASC accreditation, The Bridge Academy completed a detailed school report and hosted an initial visit by fellow educators to examine the school program in relation to student learning and well-being based on the WASC criteria. The resulting initial visiting report that was reviewed by the WASC Commission summarized schoolwide strengths and growth areas for continuous improvement. This is a critical first step in the school’s continuous improvement journey that involves all stakeholders in a deeper analysis of its program based on the WASC criteria through the self-study/visit process.

The visiting committee found many positive aspects to the school including:

• Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Communication: All school communication is consistently provided in English and Spanish using accessible formats such as written notices, voice messages, and videos, ensuring that families can engage regardless of literacy level or language proficiency.
• Inclusive and Meaningful Family Events: Trimester Showcases are designed to include families in academic and cultural experiences, allowing them to meet with all teachers, review student work, and participate in shared meals and activities that support a welcoming school environment.
• Principal’s Direct Engagement with Families: The principal maintains strong connections with students and families through bilingual outreach, personal introductions, attendance at family events, and an open-door policy, which supports trust and accessibility.
• Staff and Teacher Collaboration with Families: Teachers and support staff regularly communicate with families in their home language, participate in conferences and showcases, and use classroom practices that reflect and affirm family cultures, building consistent connections between school and home.
• Ongoing Opportunities for Family Input: The Bridge Advisory Committee provides a structured space for parents and caregivers to share feedback, engage in school planning, and contribute to discussions around programs, surveys, and schoolwide goals.
• Culturally Responsive Curriculum and School Traditions: Instruction and events reflect the cultural backgrounds of students and their families through projects focused on identity and migration, bilingual presentations, and community celebrations that recognize student and family contributions.

Read the Visiting Committee Report. 

WASC accreditation validates the integrity of a school’s program and transcripts, and assures a community that the school’s goals are appropriate and being accomplished through a viable education program. Furthermore, WASC accreditation is a certification to the public that the school is a trustworthy institution of learning and well-being that is committed to continuous improvement and high-quality learning and well-being for all students.

Through the WASC ongoing accreditation cycle, the school conducts an in-depth self-study, normally every five or six years, hosts a visit by fellow educators and engages all stakeholders in a follow-up process of implementing, monitoring, and refining the resulting schoolwide action plan.

The Bridge Academy currently serves students in grades 10 through 12, with most entering at the 11th or 12th grade level and identified as having interrupted or limited formal education. The school enrolled 84 students during the 2024–25 school year, with 74 actively attending. The student population is predominantly Spanish-speaking and Latino, with a small number transitioning from other district schools. Graduation pathways aligned with AB 2121 have enabled greater access to diplomas. Since the first graduation in 2022, the number of graduates has steadily increased, demonstrating consistent academic progress and student engagement.

For more information about WASC Accreditation, please contact:
Accrediting Commission for Schools
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
533 Airport Blvd., Suite 200, Burlingame, CA 94010
www.acswasc.org

By February 1 of each year, every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC). The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school.

Under the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) all local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to prepare a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which describes how they intend to meet annual school-specific goals for all pupils, with specific activities to address state and local priorities.

Additionally, data reported in an LCAP is to be consistent with data reported in the SARC.