INTERIM VISIT-2015 WIUM-Salemba Adventist Academy-Esther

Adventist
Accrediting
Association
REPORT OF
THE EVALUATION REVISIT COMMITTEE
FOR
SALEMBAADVENTIST ACADEMY
English Name
SMP SMA Perguruan Advent Salemba

National Name
Kec, Senen, Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia

Geographic Address
JalanSalemba Raya 47
Jakarta Pusat, 10440 Indonesia
Postal Address
(021) 315-0116; (021) 3190-1286

Telephone Numbers
smapas47@yahoo.com
E-mail Address
October 7-8, 2015
Prepared for the

Southern Asia-Pacific Division
Commission on Accreditation
of the Adventist Accrediting Association
GENERAL CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS
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Report of the
Evaluation Revisit Committee
for
Salemba Adventist Academy
October 7-8, 2015
Extension Revisit Committee Recommendation:
It is the opinion of the Extension Revisit Committee that Bandung Adventist Academy
has made sufficient progress towards the fulfilment of recommendations of the previous
full-scale visiting committee and continues to have a quality academic program that a
two-year extension of accreditation can justifiably be recommended according to the
Southern Asia Pacific Division Terms of Accreditation provisions until December 31,
201x.
Canadian Z. Panjaitan, Chairman
ParulianSihotang, Secretary
Associate Director of Education

Southern Asia-Pacific Division
Director of Education
West Indonesia Union Mission
Nelson G. Castillo
Esther T. Daquila
Director of Education
North Philippine Union Conference
Associate Director of Education

North Philippine Union Conference
Mary Jane A. Zabat
Luzviminda A. Saramosing
Associate Superintendent of Education

Central Luzon Conference
Principal, Pasay City Academy

of the Seventh-day Adventist
Marlinda A. Garbin
SobrinMatanari
Principal
Concepcion Adventist Academy
Superintendent of Education
Jakarta Local Conference
2015 Extension Revisit for Salemba Adventist Academy
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Progress Report in Meeting the Recommendations

of the 2012 Visit to Salemba AdventistAcademy
A total of thirty-nine (39) recommendations were listed by the Visiting Committee of
December6-9, 2012. The following are the schools responses and the Interim Review
Committees observations on each of these recommendations.
CRITERION I:MISSION, PHILOSOPHY, AND OBJECTIVES

1) Recommendation
That the faculty continue to keep in mind and comprehend the mission statement, philosophy,
vision and objectives in syllabus preparation and class presentation (Documents; Interview)
School Response: Fulfilled

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Committee Observation:Fulfilled
The committee has verified the satisfactory completion of this recommendation.
2) Recommendation
That the administration encourages teachers to incorporate in their daily lifestyle, during class
instruction, as well as in extra-class activities, the observable behavior of a Christian teacher as
embodied in the objectives of Adventist Education (Documents; Interview; Observation).

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The Visiting Committee recommends:
1.
That the [school entity] [write down the content of your recommendation] (Interview
with Faculty and Students; Self-Study Report, page y, Observation, Responses to the
Previous Recommendations, page x ).
2.
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CRITERION II: SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS

1) Recommendation
That the administration and teachers organize Bible Camp for students at least once a year
(Interview; Observation).

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2) Recommendation
That the administration encourage and provide a budget for the faculty and staff to attend
seminar on Integration of Faith and Learning (Documents; Interview; Observation).

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3) Recommendation
That the administration endeavor to appoint a full-time campus ministry personnel to
coordinate the overall spiritual programs in the campus (Interview; Observation).

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1. That the [school entity] [write down the content of your recommendation] (Interview with
Faculty and Students; Self-Study Report, page y, Observation, Responses to the Previous
Recommendations, page x ).
2.
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CRITERION III: LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

1) Recommendation
That the administration develops a five to ten year strategic plan (master plan) for the school
covering every aspect of the school (Documents; Interview; Observation; Self-Study Report).

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CRITERION IV: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCES

1) Recommendation
That the board and administration institute adequate measures to reduce accounts receivable
and institute prompt means for collections of all fees and dues. Records show that at the end of
December 2011, the students account receivable is Rp. 297,910,237. As far as possible, the students
accounts be kept current, without permitting them to accumulate large amounts of debt (Interview;
Documents).
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2) Recommendation
That the board and administration institute a Financial Statement Review Committee that will
meet at least once a term to review the financial statement and operations of the school to ensure that
the budget has been used as an effective tool of financial administration and revenues and
expenditures are within anticipated limits (Observation; Interview).

3) Recommendation
That the board and administration include in the yearly budget an allocation to sufficiently
fund depreciation and to record a provision for cash depreciation reserves. This accumulated funded
depreciation is to be used for meeting replacement expenses, such as renewing of roofs, re-plastering,
re-flooring of rooms, etc. (Policy; Observation; Interview).
4) Recommendation
That the administration develop fund raising programs for the school to improve facilities and
for deserving students scholarship programs (Observation; Interview).
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5) Recommendation
That the administration regularly update and sign the service records, this being a part of the
regular salary audit of denominational organizations (Policy; Observation; Interview)

6) Recommendation
That the board and administration purchase a coverage according to policy for insurance of all
regular workers and students (Policy; Interview; Observation).

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CRITERION V: PERSONNEL RELATIONSHIP AND ATTITUDES

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1) Recommendation
That the board and administration revise and provide each member of the faculty and staff with
faculty handbook that includes grievance policy and job descriptions of each faculty and staff and
other work related policies (Documents; Interview).

2) Recommendation
That the administration evaluate the personal and professional relationships between faculty and
staff, teachers and parents, administration and other people concerned and provides constructive
feedback on relationships in a non-threatening manner (Interview; Observation).

3) Recommendation
That the administration provide opportunities to faculty, staff, and parents to discuss various
matters related to students education, school work with the administration in order to avoid
conflicts, misunderstanding, etc. (Interview; Observation).
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CRITERION VI: QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

1) Recommendation
That the administration develop a comprehensive program for teachers professional growth and
upgrading, reflecting this in the schools overall strategic plan (Interview).

Committee Observation: Partially Fulfilled
There is one year academic program for the school based on governments standard and
expectations but there is no documented comprehensive program for teachers professional
growth and upgrading.
2) Recommendation
That the administration and teaching faculty further integrate English-speaking activities in the
school program to promote better usage of the English language and mastery among both the
students and teachers.

The administration, faculty & staff identified English speaking zone in the campus where
students are required to speak English in making transactions.
Committee Observation: Fulfilled
3) Recommendation
That the administration assign certain days as English speaking days or English program as a
whole (Interview; Observation).
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SAA administration assigned (Mondays and Fridays) as English speaking days or English
program as a whole.
4) Recommendation
That the faculty improve their lesson plans and consider the following suggestions: reflect the
Integration of Faith and Learning in the objectives and lesson development itself, provide
activities that will show specific lesson development and describe them briefly and clearly, and
the sequence of the major parts of lesson plan must be followed (Documents; Interview).

The administration is regularly checking teachers lesson plans closely monitoring the
reflection of values/faith and learning in the objectives and lesson development, following
the right format and sequencing in lesson planning.
5) Recommendation
That the administration and faculty take into serious consideration various teaching
strategies to
enhance students interest in all subject matter taught (Interview).

There is a need for some teachers to use varied activities and make use of technology in
the
lesson presentation to encourage students active participation in the class discussion and
enhance an atmosphere conducive for learning.
6) Recommendation
That the Board, the administration and faculty upgrade instructional and learning resources
(science laboratory, library, books) for all students to meet the needs of the learning (Self-Study
Report; interview).

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More updated books are needed to be added in the library. The school has to procure
computer units to be housed in the new computer laboratory room for students to have
hands-on-experience.
7) Recommendation
That the administration continue to provide training to teachers to stimulate higher level thinking,
practical class work, and questioning techniques (Interview; Documents).

The government, Union/Conference education department and the school are providing
seminars/workshops and also upgrading program for teachers.
1. That the administration and faculty craft a five-year strategic plan for academic development
to ensure quality teaching and learning environment (Interview; Documents).
2. That the board and administration find ways and means to allocate a budget for every
department giving proper and clear dissemination to every head for smooth and efficient
implementation of programs and activities (Interview; Documents).
3. That the administration continue to conduct evaluation of teachers performance and
supervisory visits twice a year using standardized evaluation instruments giving post
conference and furnish them with a copy of the result signed by both teacher and supervisor
and kept in the teachers personal file for guidance and transparency. Further recommended
to involve students in evaluating teachers to get reliable output (Interview; Documents).
4. That the administration, faculty and staff endeavor to use English language as medium of
communication in teaching major subjects as much as possible such as: Science, Mathematics and
Bible. Further recommended to put up speech laboratory room furnished with equipment that will
enhance the language skills of students especially in oral English which will serve as a remarkable
identity of the school that will lead to the increase of enrolment (Interview; Observation).
5. That the faculty use multiple approaches, well-planned activities, challenging tasks, group discussions
and web resources to create greater impact on the learning process of students (Interview)
6. That the administration, and some teachers employ redemptive classroom discipline and treat the
students with concern, care and respect to build up their self-esteem and develop a good teachinglearning atmosphere (Interview).
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CRITERION VII: SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT,

PHYSICAL PLANT AND SAFETY
1)
Recommendation
That the board and administration consider to provide sports facilities that do not require big
space such as table tennis, in view of the schools space limitation (Interview; Observation).

2)
Recommendation
That the school board and administration maintain and review the updated five-year plan for
facilities, school plant and campus development. Careful documentation should be made as to
include a set of clear goals and objectives as well as a realistic schedule for implementation
according to prioritized areas and items of concern (Self-Study report; Interview; Observation).

3)
Recommendation
That the administration seek way to improve the campus beautification, campus signs,
landscaping, and art visually proclaiming that this is an Adventist Institution (Interview;
Observation).

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CRITERION VIII: STUDENT SERVICES AND INDUSTRIES

A.
Academic Records
1)
Recommendation
That the person who is in-charge in SAS train all the teachers to input the students data in to SAS
computers (Documents; Interview; Observation; Self-Study Report).

The board assigned two (2) personnel who served as registrars in-charge of the school
records who also provide training for teachers to program in the computer students data.
1. That the board and administration find ways and means to install a fire-proof vault to ensure
security and confidentiality of records (Interview; Observation).
2. That the board and administration maintain the computer unit in the registrars office for the
sole use of the registrar to protect and preserve the records and important documents. Further
recommended to purchase steel cabinets to replace the wooden cabinets for (Interview;
Observation).
3. That the administration and registrars office furnish Jakarta Local Conference back-up of all
school records to be up-dated annually (Interview).
B. Instructional Media Center (Library)
1) Recommendation
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That the librarian management continue to keep records of the number of students going to the
Library on a day basis, with daily, weekly, and monthly data readily available to determine the
use fullness of the Library resources (Documents; Interview; Observation).

2) Recommendation
That the teaching faculty takes deliberate efforts to encourage students that would prompt them
to take advantage of the resources available in the library (Interview; Observation).

3) Recommendation
That the board and administration take steps to enable library personnel to hold appropriate
professional qualifications in library science or management. An academic acquisition of 9 (nine)
credits in library science is generally considered the minimum requirement (Interview).
1.
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C. School Guidance Service
1) Recommendation
That the administration take steps to appoint a full time guidance counselor with adequate
professional training to allow optimum service and assistance to students who have emotional
and psychological concerns (Documents; Interview; Observation).

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D. School Canteen
1) Recommendation
That the board and administration explore greater prospects for the canteen, possibly further
expanding it to include more food selections, or even school supplies and daily necessities, in
order to cater to a wider spectrum of needs of the students, as well as to spawn additional income
for the school (Interview: Observation)

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2) Recommendation
That the administration for enlarging the canteen in order to have good spaces to have meal for
all students (Interview; Observation).

3) Recommendation
That the board, administration and canteen personnel adhere the SSD Education policy FE2130
that all schools will provide a vegetarian diet only. Such diet includes an abundant use of locally
grown fruits and vegetables (Observation; Interview).

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E. School Clinic
1) Recommendation
That the administration endeavor to send the nurse in charged to attend the health seminar,
workshop and training to improve the services she provided to students and teachers (Interview;
Observation).

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F. School Publication
1) Recommendation
That the administration set up a publishing team to do the school publications so as to
facilitate the schools promotion and to develop students and teachers writing skills (Interview;
Observation).

2) Recommendation
That the administration and faculty endeavor to have yearly issue of the yearbook, and
quarterly issues of the school paper which include all ongoing activities and projects of the
school (Documents; Interview; Observation).

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1.
That the [school entity] [write down the content of your recommendation] (Interview with
CRITERIONIX: CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & WORK PROGRAM

1) Recommendation
That the administration endeavor to provide additional equipment and facilities for extracurricular programs of the school where students can also exercise (Documents; Interview).

2) Recommendation
That the administration and teachers to organize PathFinder as extra-curricular programs of the
school (Documents; Interview; Observation; Self-Study Report).

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CRITERION X: ALUMNI
1) Recommendation
That the administration and alumni association continue to develop a complete database of the
alumni (Interview).

1. That the [school entity] [write down the content of your recommendation] (Interview
2. That the [school entity] [write down the content of your recommendation] (Interview

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Adventist

SMP SMA Perguruan Advent Salemba

Kec, Senen, Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia

(021) 315-0116; (021) 3190-1286

October 7-8, 2015

Prepared for the

Canadian Z. Panjaitan, Chairman

Associate Director of Education

Associate Director of Education

Mary Jane A. Zabat

Associate Superintendent of Education

Principal, Pasay City Academy

2015 Extension Revisit for Salemba Adventist Academy

Progress Report in Meeting the Recommendations

CRITERION I:MISSION, PHILOSOPHY, AND OBJECTIVES

School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

2015 Extension Revisit for Salemba Adventist Academy

CRITERION II: SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS

School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

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CRITERION III: LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

School Response: Fulfilled

CRITERION IV: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCES

School Response: Fulfilled

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School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

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School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

CRITERION V: PERSONNEL RELATIONSHIP AND ATTITUDES

School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

CRITERION VI: QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

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School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

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CRITERION VII: SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT,

School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

CRITERION VIII: STUDENT SERVICES AND INDUSTRIES

School Response: Fulfilled

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School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

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School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

School Response: Fulfilled

CRITERIONIX: CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & WORK PROGRAM