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Don't forget that the Choices Application is due December 17Don't forget that the Choices Application is due December 17

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LACES Jazz Band

• Dr. Mark Monarch, Teacher

Open House OverviewThis presentation is available online on the LACES Website

• Welcome• School Mission• Academic Program/Electives• Support Services and Other School Programs• Parent’s Role• Q & A• Magnet Application Process• Tour

WelcomeDr. Margaret Kim,

PrincipalL.A.C.E.S.

•National Blue Ribbon School

•California Distinguished School

•Newsweek Top Public School

•US News and World Report Top School

LACES Mission-Dr. Margaret Kim, Principal

• One of the first magnet schools (1977)• Grades 6-12• LACES provides a challenging environment

where all students pursue academic excellence leading to productive lives in a changing world.

• Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies reflects the diversity of Los Angeles with our students coming from many socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

LACES Curricular Program-Dr. Margaret Kim, Principal

• College Preparatory from the 6th – 12th grade

– Core classes for ALL • English, math, history science/health• State standards

– ELECTIVE CLASSES (Art, Music, Dance, Language, Yearbook, Leadership, AP classes, Journalism MS/HS, Apprentice/Peer Tutoring, Mock Trial, Academic Pentathlon/Decathlon)

– ALSO…MESA, Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial, Science Bowl, MS Spelling Bee, Math Study Groups, Peer Helping)

Unique Elements Dr. Margaret Kim, Principal

• Very Diverse student population– Economic, geographic, talent and interest – (26 languages)

• Family Atmosphere• Each student takes seven classes

– Not six like at most public school– Students may have 8 different teachers– Each class meets three times per week– Rotating schedule “A” week/ “B” week

• Class Sessions usually last for more than an hour

Successful Students - Dr. Margaret Kim, Principal

– Consistently high Academic Performance Index (884 API)

– Our SAT mean for ALL students surpasses LAUSD, state, and national averages

– 100% Math & English pass rate on California High School Exit Exam on first attempt

– 99% go on to the college of their choice: UC’s, Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Barnard, MIT, etc.

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Possible LAUSD Calendar Change

• LAUSD may be adopting new calendar starting 2011-2012

• School year may start in mid-August

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LACES Dance & Cheer

• Middle and High School Cheer Students

Toni Harris, Teacher and LACES Alumna

Counseling and Support Services Marion Wong, Asst. Principal Counseling

• Four grade-level counselors• One College Counselor• Full-inclusion resource program• Homeroom Leaders• Peer Helpers• Part-time School Psychologist• Nurse 5-days a week• Dean of Discipline

Academic Support ServicesMarion Wong, Assistant Principal

• Study Groups• Writing Assistance• Parent Workshops• Parent Center• Counselors’ Watch-list

Attendance-MaryJane London, Magnet Coordinator

• School Hours 7:56 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.• One of the highest attendance rates in the

district• Professional Development Tuesdays (x14)

dismissal @ 1:30 p.m.

Transportation- Carol Lockett, Assistant Principal

• 94% of our students are eligible for bus transportation.

• 3 mile radius eligibility (as the crow flies)

• Pick-up times may be as early as 6:25 AM and return as late as 4:30 PM.

• Late buses available to transport students after sports and other activities

Clubs - Carol Lockett, Asst. Principal

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• LACES Cheer • Peer Helping • Film 101• Korean Club • Diverse Scholars • Bullies Beware • Pop Japan • Drama Club • Broken Cogz • Hip Hop Showdown • LINK • Chess Club • Fair Trade Club • Environmental Club • Young Black Scholars • Creative Writing Club • Young Russian Scholars • Chinese Cultural Club • Los Angeles Appreciation

Club • PAVA • LACES Fencing Club • Magic:The Gathering Club• Class of 2010• T.U.P.E Troopers • Calculus Club • Adopt a Solider (AAS)

•Amnesty International •Gay Straight Alliance •Cartoon Club •The Fashion Club •Basketball Club •S.U.R.F •Class of 2011•NJHS/NHS•Glee Club •Sports Club •LACES Poetry Club •The Sweethearts Club •BulletBall Club •Cancer Awareness •Black Student Union •Go Green Club •The Community Service Club •Multicultural Sports Alliance •Desi Club/South Asian Scholars •Drug Awareness and Prevention •Filipino Culture Club •Japanese American Cultural Club •ClubMath Contest •Club Class of 2012

•Athletic Geniuses •Sneakerhead •JSU Scholarly Students Association •Debate Club •M.E.C.H.A./YLS •HUGS (Help Us Give Some) •The Ricebreakers •National Society of Black Engineers •Body Building Club •LACES Junior Statesmen of America •Social Action Club Astronomy Physics Club •Bemani Club •Photography Club •Gardening Club •Cheese Club •KIWINS •LACES Christian Fellowship Club •Young Democrats •We <3 •Seniors Class of 2013

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College PreparationBrandi Bakewell, College Counselor

• Many Colleges Visit LACES • PSAT and EXPLORE• Field Trips• Advanced Placement Courses• College Knowledge Night• College Placement• Concurrent Enrollment Classes

Athletics Benjamin Chanaiwa, Athletic Director

• Gym with indoor pool – Parks and Recreation Joint Project

• High School Competitive Sports: basketball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, cross county, swimming, diving, soccer, water polo. NO FOOTBALL OR TRACK

• Lunch time intramural middle school sports

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Athletics Benjamin Chanaiwa, Athletic Director

City Championships– Girls Soccer

– Girls Basketball– Girls Softball

– Boys Basketball

League Championships– Girls Tennis

– Girls Basketball– Girls Cross Country– Boys Cross Country

Parent InvolvementMaggie Scott & Lauren Garza,

FOL Co-Presidents• Very active parent group

• Parent center• Quarterly newsletter• E-group• School directory

• Volunteer Opportunities: cafeteria, athletics, school beautification, parent center, hospitality, College Center, SDM, SSC, graduation

• Fundraising to support the school– I.e., enrichment programs, professional

development,

Parent Involvement

• Class Clubs (i.e. Club 2017)• Monthly Parent Coffee Stop• Friends, SDM, CEAC, SSC Meetings• Weekly Bulletins• WWW.LACESMAGNETSCHOOL.ORG• Support and sponsor special programs

in art, diversity, and enrichment.

Application Process- MaryJane London

• LACES is a full magnet• Admission is based on priority points and random

selection process through LAUSD Office Of Integration– 240 spots in grade 6– We replace students who leave grade seven through ten

• Admission is NOT based on living near the school, test scores, being gifted or recommendations.

• Application is Choices Brochure – Mail with certificate of mailing by Dec. 17, 2010– Confirmation of application sent by LAUSD in March– Acceptances/Wait List sent by LAUSD in May

• http://echoices.lausd.net

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L.A. voiC.E.S.• LACES Choir

Middle School and High School

Scott Hitchings, Director

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Active Student BodyKim Yamasaki, Student Body President

• Student Activities• Dances• Charity• Volunteering• Fundraising• Student Recognition

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Q & A with Student Panel

Middle School and High School Leadership Students

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Parking Issues Today

• Be careful of: 2 Hour parking on certain streets

Tour RemindersEach Leadership Student will take a group

of 10-12 peoplePlease be quiet in classrooms & hallwaysIf you still have questions, return to

auditorium for student panel with Magnet Coordinator after tour

More information is available on our website: LACESmagnetschool.org

Spanish and Korean speaking toursReminder Choices Appl. due Dec. 17