Aligned with Merced Union High School District goals, AHS develops a yearly plan to address the specific needs of Atwater High School students and staff. The plan includes information about district and school priorities, elements of the yearly plan, person or persons responsible for implementation and evaluation of the various plan elements, expected completion date and funding source. For those items that are supported by categorical funds, allocations and the budget require approval by the School Site Council. The plan requires annual Board approval.