A school wishing to undertake accreditation through NJAIS should first speak with Dr. Pamela Fiander, NJAIS Director of Accreditation (pfiander@njais.org). Following the conversation, this form should be submitted. It helps to tailor the process to best meet individual school's needs. Please note that only NJAIS member schools qualify for accreditation through the Association.
SECTION A: School Information

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* 1. Name of School:

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* 2. School Address

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* 3. Head of School:

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* 4. Head’s Telephone Number:

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* 5. Head’s Email:

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* 6. Current Total Enrollment:

SECTION B: Calendar

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* 7. Date of Last Self-Study:

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* 8. Name of Accrediting Association:

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* 9. Guide/Protocol Used:

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* 10. Expiration Date For Last Accreditation:

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* 11. Dates for Upcoming Self-Study Process:

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* 12. List possible Dates for a Decennial Visit from an NJAIS Visiting Team. Options include:

* Sunday-Wednesday OR Tuesday-Friday
* (FALL) October through early December OR (SPRING) February through early May

Select your preferences:

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* 13. Is this to be a cooperative accreditation/visit with another agency.

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* 14. If "Yes," identify the cooperative agency:

SECTION C: Areas of Focus for the Self-Study and Decennial Visit
Review the checklist below listing areas of school life on which a school might choose to focus during the self-study process. Please rate each area in terms of your school’s need for particular attention. This will help the NJAIS staff assemble a Visiting Team that includes the necessary expertise to address your school’s most important issues.

Use the following ratings:

5 = High Priority
4 = Important
3 = Needs to be covered
2 = Low Priority
1 = Not applicable

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* 15. STANDARD I. Mission & Philosophy

  1 - Not Applicable 2 - Low Priority 3 - Needs to be Covered 4 - Important 5 - High Priority
Mission/Philosophy
School Climate & Culture
Community Relations
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (Community)
Global Awareness
Environmental Stewardship
Other

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* 16. STANDARD II. Institutional Leadership

  1 - Not Applicable 2 - Low Priority 3 - Needs to be Covered 4 - Important 5 - High Priority
Governance
Administration
Human Resources

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* 17. STANDARD III. Educational Program

  1 - Not Applicable 2 - Low Priority 3 - Needs to be Covered 4 - Important 5 - High Priority
English/Language Arts
History/Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
World Languages
Dramatic Arts
Fine/Visual Arts
Physical Education
Health/Wellness
Other

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* 18. Student Services

  1 - Not Applicable 2 - Low Priority 3 - Needs to be Covered 4 - Important 5 - High Priority
Guidance and Counseling
College Counseling
Learning Support
Health Services
Student Life/Student Activities
Other

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* 19. Elementary/Middle School Grade-Specific Areas

  1 - Not Applicable 2 - Low Priority 3 - Needs to be Covered 4 - Important 5 - High Priority
Preschool - Prekindergarten
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
Other

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* 20. STANDARD IV. Technology/Information Services

  1 - Not Applicable 2 - Low Priority 3 - Needs to be Covered 4 - Important 5 - High Priority
Information Technology
Academic Technology/Library Media Services
Academic Technology/Other

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* 21. STANDARD V. Advancement

  1 - Not Applicable 2 - Low Priority 3 - Needs to be Covered 4 - Important 5 - High Priority
Enrollment Management
Marketing & Communications
Development/Fundraising
Other

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* 22. STANDARD VI. Finance & Operations

  1 - Not Applicable 2 - Low Priority 3 - Needs to be Covered 4 - Important 5 - High Priority
School Finance & Financial Management
Facilities
Safety
Record Keeping
Other

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* 23. STANDARD VII. Residential/Homestay Program

  1 - Not Applicable 2 - Low Priority 3 - Needs to be Covered 4 - Important 5 - High Priority
Boarding Program
Residential Student Services
Other

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* 24. STANDARD VIII. Schools Affiliated with Religious Organization/Faith-Based Institutions

  1 - Not Applicable 2 - Low Priority 3 - Needs to be Covered 4 - Important 5 - High Priority
Religious Education
Other
SECTION D: Other Local Independent Schools

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* 25. Unless the school instructs otherwise, NJAIS will not select members of the Visiting Team from the immediate area in which the school is located.

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* 26. Name of Person Submitting Application

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* 28. Your Telephone Number

Thank you for your interest in NJAIS accreditation.
We look forward to partnering with you.

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