By News Editor, Meredith Hill
A six year accreditation, 19 accommodations, and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) flag billowing in front of our school are the results of last year�s WASC accreditation.

�We are one of 60 schools [in California] that received a clear six year [accreditation],� Principal Kevin Welsh said joyfully at the Back to School assembly.
The abounding joy at receiving the highest accreditation possible was ubiquitously felt by the �shareholders� of Hoover. However, three recommendations were suggested - to apply more focus on career paths, merge the school and WASC action plan, and further integrate technology into the classroom setting.
�I am glad that we were accredited with six years because it shows colleges that our grades are meaningful,� said Narbeh Derafshkavan (�09).
WASC co-coordinator Sarah Kleinberg feels that the administration and faculty have responded appropriately to the recommendations. The new writing program is in �direct response to the WASC recommendations.�
In 2013, WASC will return to Hoover for another evaluation.