Middle States

Dr. Karen Fassanella and the Team stated “…Your strength is your mission. 

It is a vibrant, living document that is exemplified in the academic program,  
in student life and activities, and in everyone at the Academy. 
The Catholic Identity of Visitation Academy is strong and is lived out each 
day by enacting the motto, “...we are called to act justly, to love tenderly, 
and to walk humbly with God.” 

The Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools is pleased to announce that Visitation Academy Interparochial has been awarded accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.  The award was announced by Dr. Thomas L. Seidenberger, Chair of the Commission and Superintendent of the East Penn School District (Emmaus, PA), following the Commission’s April 2010 meeting.  Visitation Academy was one of over 100 schools so honored by the Commission.

MSCES accreditation signifies the educational community of Visitation Academy has engaged in a rigorous process of developing self-knowledge; has hosted an evaluation team of independently-appointed educators; and has created an on-going Strategic Plan to move school improvement forward.  The process involved many elements of the Visitation Academy community, including faculty, parents, and students.

Accreditation also signifies that Visitation Academy has met the MSCES Standards for a quality school.  These Standards reflect current research and best practices from throughout the education profession.  During the term of accreditation the school community will engage in a Commission-directed series of reports and/or site visits to maintain the vigor of the accreditation process.

Accreditation by MSCES is recognized around the world as an indication of trustworthiness, educational quality, and a commitment to on-going school improvement.    F. Laird Evans, Ed. D., President of the Commission, offered his congratulations to the entire Visitation Academy community, adding:  “MSCES accreditation is a recognition of both prior achievements and a commitment to greater future accomplishments.”