Phoenix High School

1315 W 4th Ave - Kennewick WA - 99336
Type of autonomy arrangement: Leadership Goodwill
Basic Profile

Opened In

2007

Grades

9-12

Geography

Suburban

Type

District
Autonomies

Program

Determine learning program
Set school-level policy
Determine professional development
Determine authorizer assessments
Determine state assessments

Personnel

Select colleagues
Evaluate colleagues
Transfer or terminate colleagues
Determine tenure policy
Select leaders

Administrative

Determine school budget
Set staff pattern
Determine compensation
Determine teacher workday
Set schedule
Teacher Authority Is...
De Facto

Loose, verbal, informal authority is delegated by the district school board. Phoenix receives support and encouragement from asst. superintendent (and past asst. superintendent, who is now the superintendent).

About the Learning Program

A personalized and flexible learning structure motivates students to direct their own education, initiating projects and meeting learning standards in ways that are unique to their own interests and abilities.