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An inspirational picture to begin the presentation . . . Earhart H.S. Graduation Class of 2008

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Una foto para inspirarse al comienzo de la presentación . . . Clase Graduada en el 2008 de la Escuela Preparatoria Earhart

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Continuation High Schools

Engaging Students Through Independent and Direct Instruction in a Small

Personalized Learning Community

John Berns

Principal

Amelia Earhart H.S.

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Escuelas Preparatorias de

ContinuaciónInvolucrando a los estudiantes a través de instrucción directa e independiente en una pequeña comunidad

de aprendizaje personalizado

John Berns

Director

Amelia Earhart H.S.

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Caring and Knowledgeable Adults

“Instruction at Continuation High Schools is based on the principle that developing positive relationships with caring and knowledgeable adults that students can interact with on a daily basis is critical to their success. Students need to learn the skills, knowledge and habits of mind that are essential to take responsibility for and control over their own education.”*

* From the Options Program Overview: Personalizing Education for Every Student, January 2008

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Adultos con mucho conocimiento y carisma

“La instrucción en escuelas preparatorias de continuación esta basada en el siguiente principio fundamental: Es primordial para que los estudiantes alcancen éxito, que desarrollen relaciones positivas con adultos que poseen mucho conocimiento y carisma, y con los cuales pueden interactuar diariamente. Los estudiantes deben aprender las destrezas, el conocimiento y los hábitos mentales que son esenciales para hacerse responsable y controlar su propia educación.”*

* Obtenido del Resumen Global del Programa de Opciones: Personalizando la educacion de Cada Estudiante, enero del 2008

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• California established a law in 1919 to mandate Continuation Education.

• Designed for those students not successfully meeting the goals and programs of the traditional high school.

• Designed to accommodate students who were working full or part time to support families, for those who had responsibilities at home that precluded full time attendance in high school, and for those who had already dropped out and who wanted to return to school.

• California law was revised in 1965 to broaden the scope of continuation high schools to serve as the primary dropout and retention program for teens in the state.

• There are over 600 Continuation High Schools in California.• 100,000 students are served every year.• LAUSD has forty Continuation High Schools, seven in District 2

which provide a small campus setting, low student-teacher ratio, individualized instruction, and extensive counseling to strengthen positive self-concepts.

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• California estableció una ley en el año 1919 que ordenaba educación de continuación

• Diseñado para los estudiantes que no lograban alcanzar con éxito las metas del programa tradicional de la escuela preparatoria.

• Diseñado para acomodar a los estudiantes que trabajan tiempo parcial o completo para la manutención de su familia, para aquellos que tienen responsabilidades en su hogar que impiden su asistencia a la escuela por tiempo completo, y para aquellos que han desertado la escuela y que desean retomar sus estudios.

• La ley de California fue revisada en 1965 para ampliar el espectro de las escuelas preparatorias de continuación y para servir como el programa estatal primordial de retención de adolescentes que desertan la escuela

• Hay mas de 600 escuelas preparatorias de continuación en California.

• Se provee servicios a 100,000 estudiantes cada año• El DEULA tiene cuarenta escuelas preparatorias de continuación,

siete de estas en el distrito 2, donde se provee un plantel educativo pequeño, con una baja proporción estudiante-maestro, instrucción individualizada, y consejeria intensiva para reafirmar los conceptos positivos del individuo.

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Enrollment Requirements

• 16 years – 19 years old

• 55 credits or more

• Commitment to come to school everyday, work hard and follow the rules

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The Typical Continuation High School in the LAUSD

• Three to Four Classrooms• Three to Four Teachers• Principal• Office Manager• Part-time Counselor• Teacher’s Assistant• 90 – 120 students

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Una escuela preparatoria típica del DEULA

• Tres a cuatro salones de clase• Tres a cuatro maestros• Director• Administradora de Oficina• Consejero de tiempo parcial• Asistente de maestro• 90 a 120 estudiantes

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Curriculum

• The same as a traditional high school• 230 Credits to Graduate• Passing the CAHSEE• Specific Subject Matter Requirements

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Plan de estudios

• Es el mismo de una escuela preparatoria tradicional

• 230 créditos para graduarse• Pasar el examen de egreso del estado de

California (CAHSEE)• Requisitos específicos de las materias de

estudio

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¿Cómo me inscribo en una escuela preparatoria de

continuación?

• Los estudiantes son remitidos a escuelas preparatorias de continuación durante todo el año por diferentes razones: Preferencia del estudiante; no asiste a la escuela regular; retraso en los créditos que ha obtenido; reprueba las clases; problemas en la escuela, con la familia, y de comportamiento; preocupación por su seguridad; y por falta de metas y motivación del estudiante.

• Los estudiantes pueden ser remitidos por un consejero, decano o administrador.

• Los estudiantes y sus familias pueden aplicar por si mismos, si desean estar en un ambiente de aprendizaje mas personalizado y sentirse bienvenidos.

• 16 años o mayor.

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How do I Enroll in a Continuation High School?

• Students are referred to Continuation High Schools throughout the school year for a variety of reasons: Student preference, non-attendance; behind in credits; failing grades; school, family and behavioral problems; safety concerns and a lack of goals and motivation.

• Students may be referred by a counselor, dean or administrator.

• Students and their families may self refer because they seek a smaller, more personalized learning environment where they feel welcomed.

• 16 years old or older

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A Different Way to Earn Credit

• Students pass courses based upon completing the required work, not upon a fixed schedule.

• Most schools do not fail students (students get credit when they finish).

• Students many enter or exit the school, enter or exit classes at any time – Students can graduate at anytime.

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Una manera diferente de obtener créditos

• Los estudiantes pasan el curso al completar el trabajo requerido, no un horario estipulado.

• La mayoría de escuelas no reprueban a los estudiantes (los estudiantes reciben crédito cuando completan el trabajo).

• Muchos estudiantes están entrando o saliendo de la escuela, toman y terminan las clases en cualquier momento – los estudiantes se pueden graduar en todo tiempo.

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Programs Offered at a Continuation High Schools

• Concurrent Enrollment at Community Colleges, Adult Schools and ROP

• Work and Exploratory Work Experience• Outside Community Partnerships like HeArt or Cal

Arts or College Mentoring Programs• Direct and Independent Studies• Interdisciplinary Thematic Units• Field Trips• Flexible Schedules• Special Education

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Programas que se ofrecen en las escuelas preparatorias de

continuación• Matricula simultanea en colegios comunitarios,

escuela de adultos y ROP.• Experiencia de trabajo y de exploración de trabajo• Colaboración con programas de la comunidad.

Ejemplos: HeArt, Cal Arts, o programas mentores de universidades y colegios

• Estudios directos y estudios independientes• Unidades temáticas interdisciplinarias• Viajes de estudio• Horarios flexibles• Educación especial

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Continuation High School in District 2Earhart H.S.,

North Hollywood818.769.4877

Evergreen H.S.Sylmar

818.367.5989

Lewis H.S.Sun Valley818.394.3981

London H.S.Valley Glen818.756.2794

Mission H.S.San Fernando818.361.1777

Mt. Lukens H.S.Tujunga818.352.4039

Roger H.SVan Nuys818.778.6895

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Escuelas preparatorias de continuación del distrito 2

Earhart H.S.,North Hollywood818.769.4877

Evergreen H.S.Sylmar

818.367.5989

Lewis H.S.Sun Valley818.394.3981

London H.S.Valley Glen818.756.2794

Mission H.S.San Fernando818.361.1777

Mt. Lukens H.S.Tujunga818.352.4039

Roger H.SVan Nuys818.778.6895

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Welcome to Amelia Earhart H.S.

• John Berns, Principal• Lorraine Alexander, Resource Teacher• Norah Cunningham, Social Studies Teacher• Carlos Mejia, Teachers Assistant• Rob Narita, Math and Science Teacher• Jinju Pineda, Office Manager• Nancy Stringer, English Teacher• Kremena Valchanov, Math Teacher

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Amelia Earhart H.S.

• 100-120 Students

• 3 Classrooms

• WASC Accredited

• Independent and Direct Instruction

• In the top 5 of 40 Continuation Schools in LAUSD to graduate the greatest number of students every year.

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It is a Privilege to Attend Earhart H.S.

• Small Classes

• Low teacher/student ration

• Individualized Instruction

• Personalized Instruction

• Low Stress atmosphere

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Direct Instruction vs. Independent Studies

• Direct Instruction• Traditional Semester Classes

• Independent Studies – Students work at their own pace at school and/or at home

• Some classes are always independent (i.e.: Math, World History).

• Some classes are always direct instruction (i.e.: Expository Composition, College Prep).

• Students must be prepared to do both direct and independent studies to complete their requirements for graduation.

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A Typical Day

• 8:15 a.m – 1.40 p.m.

• Four classes per day

• Some classes will be traditional and some will be independent

• 25 minutes for lunch

• After school tutoring until 3:00 p.m.

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Classes Required for Every Student

• Math CAHSEE Prep• College Prep

– Orientation to Earhart and College– Psychology of Education

• Leadership– Cooperative Learning– Public Speaking– Conflict Mediation– Oral History

• Expository Composition– Environmental Science

• Other Academic Requirements at Earhart– All school thematic based curriculum projects– Field trips– Completion of six classes per semester

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Elective Classes and Other Opportunities for Academic Credit

• Horticulture• Art• Dance• Yoga• Work Experience• Valley College• Adult Educational and ROP

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Follow the Rules

• On Time

• On Task

• Courteous and Respectful

• Attentive

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Follow the Rules

• No cell phones• No i-pods or electronic devices• No drugs, alcohol, tobacco or drug

paraphernalia• No leaving campus 8:15 a.m.– 1:40 p.m.• NO EXCUSES/NO WARNINGS – BREAK

THE RULES – GO TO A DIFFERENT SCHOOL

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Follow the Rules

• You are expected to behave as if this were a job– Punctuality– Dress Code– Appropriateness of Speech and Conduct– Respect for Others– Do your best– Tell the truth

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ParentsThis is important for students to know.

• You are your child’s first, last and most important teacher.

• The school needs you as part of our team.

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ParentsBe Involved at School

• Come to all school meetings– Back to School Night– Open House– Special Guest Speaker Events and Trainings– Governance Meetings– Teacher Conferences– Call for Updates on Student Progress– Graduation Banquet and Cap and Gown

Ceremony

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ParentsBe Involved at Home

• Make sure your child:– Sleeps, eats and exercises;– Reads for pleasure everyday;– Goes to school on time everyday;– Does school work at home;

• Ask your child to show you their work everyday. Make sure they are making progress.

• Check with your child’s teachers to see if they are keeping up with their assignments.

• Check with the office to make sure your child is attending school and arriving on time.

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StudentsThis is important for parents to know.

• Be patient and kind to your parents.• You can not do this alone. • School is hard. It is hard to come to school. It

is hard to do the work. It is hard to stay focused. It is hard to go home and do school work.

• Let your parents help you stay focused and disciplined. Let them help you reach your goal to graduate.

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Enrollment RequirementsIf this sounds like the school for you.

• Schedule an enrollment appointment tonight with Jinju.

• Fill out the enrollment documents.

• Write your reflection essay

• Obtain you Tdap vaccination.

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Reflection Essay

• Located in your enrollment documents• 4 pages handwritten or 2 pages typed-

minimum• It is a testimonial of what as led you to

be here and a public declaration of your intention to succeed

• You will not be enrolled if you do not write your essay

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We are Here to support you!

• This is your chance to change your life.

• If you want to change the results in your life you have change what you do.

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Another inspirational picture to end the presentation . . . The thrill of graduation!

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Otra foto de inspiración para terminar la presentación…¡La emoción de graduarse!

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