BETHEL — Telstar High School’s staff is just about ready to submit their responses to the New England Association of Schools and Colleges recommendations made during last year’s visit.

This will be the first report the school has made since the April, 2008, visit, and is aimed at meeting the Dec. 1 deadline for a response.

The accreditation organization visits high schools once every 10 years to document what is good about a school, and what needs improvement.

Telstar has a lot to be proud of, according to a letter to Principal Dan Hart from NEASC.

The school was commended for clearly defining the expectations of students, for providing after-school remediation classes, for successfully integrating technology in the classroom, and for a variety of career efforts and curriculum work.

Hart was particularly pleased with the acknowledgement of the school’s senior research and oral presentation project each student must develop prior to graduation.

But the accreditation group also had some recommendations. And for those, the school was put on warning status, which primarily means the targeted list must receive priority for action.

Among the recommendations were the need for more details on the measurement of how student expectations can be met in academic, social and civic requirements. Also on the list is a desire for greater opportunities for student and staff leadership. For students, representatives are chosen to lead various projects, such as the school’s beautification program. For staff, in addition to leadership teams and leadership professional days, Hart said other leadership opportunities include facilitating faculty meetings and workshop days.

The report also calls for Telstar teachers to devise a plan that will ensure that a suitable learning method is used for each student.

NEASC is expected to reply to the Telstar High School initial report sometime in January. From there the accreditation group may call for additional documentation.

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