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LBUSD Mission: To support the personal and intellectual success of every student, every day.

School CHOICE Process Class of 2017

2012-2013

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The 9 CHOICE High Schools

• CabrilloCabrillo• CAMS CAMS • Jordan Jordan • LakewoodLakewood• McBrideMcBride• MillikanMillikan• PolyPoly• RenaissanceRenaissance• WilsonWilson

Every student must fill out an application


High School Information Day

CHOICE FAIRENovember 17, 2012

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


High School Information Nights• Poly – Auditorium Tues, Nov 27th 6:00 p.m.

• Cabrillo – Auditorium Wed, Nov 28th 6:00 p.m.

• Wilson – Auditorium Thurs, Nov 29th 6:00 p.m.

• CAMS Sat, Dec 1st 9:30 a.m.

• Renaissance – Aud. Mon, Dec 3rd 6:00 p.m.

• Jordan Main Campus Tue, Dec 4th 6:00 p.m.

• Lakewood – Auditorium Wed, Dec 5th 6:00 p.m.

• Millikan - Auditorium Thurs, Dec 6th 6:00 p.m.

• McBride see www.lbschools.net/mcbride


What 8th graders can expect

• Early November- Mailer that includes: Sample application, important dates, Choice Faire flyer, one-page descriptions of high school programs

• Spanish & Khmer translations available on district website, at school sites and PALMS Office

• November 12-16th - Pre-printed Applications for High School may be picked up at Research by middle school counselors (alpha unless notified otherwise)

• Middle School Visitations by Secondary Specialized Programs- calendar of visitations have been sent to middle/high school principals and posted on the School Choice website. All 8th graders and parents are welcome to attend.


Special Education Students

• Students who receive Resource Specialist Program (RSP) services will follow the application process.

• SDC students will receive a letter in November from the Division of Special Education, with the child’s SDC school assignment for next year, along with a description of school choice procedures. Blue School of CHOICE forms for SDC students will be available from the Division of Special Education.

Special Education SDC Tours: Morning & Afternoon


High School Visits for SDC• Cabrillo Dec. 4th 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

• Jordan Nov. 20th 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

• Lakewood Dec. 6th 8:00 a.m. & 1:00p.m.

• Millikan Nov. 27th 8:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.

• Poly Dec. 5th 8:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

• Wilson Nov. 30th 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

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Deadlines

Monday, December 17th Application for High School/Secondary Specialized

Programs to the middle school counselor.

– Please note: Middle school principals and counselors may require an earlier deadline date than December 17th.

– Private school students mail applications to or drop off at Special Projects Services, High School Choice Office

Robinson and Powell ApplicationsDue December 10, 2012


What happens next?

Specialized Programs select students who have indicated an interest in their

programs, and input into LROIX

Then…

Monday, January 28th Secondary Specialized Programs’ Letters of Acceptance/Denial mailed home from

the High School Office.

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Monday, February 4th DEADLINE for students accepted to Secondary Specialized Programs to return one Intent to Attend form to their Middle School Counselor who will input this into LROIX no later than February 8th.

Private school students deliver Intent to Attend form directly to the Secondary Specialized Program selected.

Then what?


Students need to make a decision

February 11th – 15th

Secondary Specialized Programs finalize their Specialized Program rosters based on the number of Intent to Attend forms that are returned and inputted.

NoteNo LROIX pending lists will be created for SSPs.

• When students put in an “Intent to Attend” for an SSP; that When students put in an “Intent to Attend” for an SSP; that completes the students’ high school application process.completes the students’ high school application process.

• Students should Students should not acceptnot accept the SSP the SSP Intent to AttendIntent to Attend if they if they would rather enter an SLC at their resident school instead.would rather enter an SLC at their resident school instead.


Final assignment for 8th graders

February 25th – March 1stHigh School Office assigns students to high schools based on high school CHOICE and priority enrollment to their resident

high school

Early March Assignment letters sent to parents from High School Office

Spring 2013Private School students may enroll at their resident high school (call High School registrar to determine documentation and/or

programming date)

Beginning in MarchHigh School counselors will program incoming freshmen


Appeal Process

March 29th

Deadline for Appeals to be mailed/submitted to the School Choice Office

(Appeal letter forms will be emailed to counselors in late February)

Criterion for granted Appeals are generallycomputer or input errors

Very few are granted!


Secondary Specialized Programs(recommendations for admission)

Cabrillo CAMS Jordan Lakewood MillikanUniversity Scholars

3.3 GPAAP Classes

CALIFORNIA ACADEMYOf MATH &SCIENCE

School requires a Supplemental Application

3.00 GPAMath, Science,

Engineering Focus

IB

“International Baccalaureate”

2.3 GPA (Middle Year’s Program-

MYP)

Merit Scholars

3.30 GPAAlgebra 1

CST proficient or advanced proficient

Quest

“Questioning, Understanding, Engaging

Success through Technology”

GPA 3.50 or higher

CEDCabrillo Engineering &

Design3.0 GPA, Algebra 1,

CST Proficient, Math or Science

CAL-JCabrillo Academy of Law

and Justice

Proficient or Advanced Proficient

on CSTCompletion of Algebra 1

Demonstrated high interest in Math and

Science

AIMS

Aspiration in Medical Services2.00 GPA

Highly Recommended

ATMApplied Technology

Magnet280 students selected

STEMScience Technology

Engineering Math(Special Pathway

Within ATM)

PEACE

“Personal success through Empowerment, Academic achievement, Conflict resolution and

Ethics in action”GPA 2.75 – 3.3

SACMAA

Computer Media Arts and Animation

www.lbschools.net/Cabrillo

Located on the campus of CSUDH

www.californiaacademy.org

ACE Architecture, Construction & Engineering Academy- 2.00 GPA and a strong background in Math &

Science

www.aceacademyoflb.net

KnightsFor a limited number of well-qualified students in

each SLC

Applicants need to indicate which SLC they desire also.

www.lbschools.net/Lakewood

COMPASSCommunity of Musicians, Performers, Artists and

Social ScientistsGPA 2.5 or higher

www.lbschools.net/Millikan


Secondary Specialized ProgramsRecommendations for Admission

McBride Poly Renaissance WilsonMcBride Engineering PACE

Admission based on 6th & 7th Grade GPA and CST

Scores175 students selected

Visual and Performing Arts

Call school for admission requirements

Distinguished Scholars

Academic GPA 3.3Proficient or Advanced Proficient CST scores

McBride Health Medical CIC

GPA and CST scores175 students selectedApplication and essay

WAVE

More rigorous than Distinguished Scholars

Minimum of 5 AP classes over 4 years

McBride Public Services Forensics

lbschools.net/mcbride

PAC RIM60 students selected

lbschools.net/Polylbschools.net/Renaissance

DI

Only for current LBUSD students enrolled in a K-8

DI program

lbschools.net/wilson

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Small Learning Communities

Cabrillo Jordan Lakewood Millikan Poly Wilson

ACCESS 9th GRADE

ACADEMY

BESTT THE ARTS ACADEMY

M.I.T. HUMANITIES WILSON CLASSICAL

HIGH SCHOOL

ETA LASER SLC MBA BEACH

JMAC

JTECH

ODYSSEY ACADEMY

GREEN MAPS

PANTHERACADEMY

TCB ACADEMY METS

lbschools.net/Cabrillo

lbschools.net/Jordan

lbschools.net/Lakewood

lbschools.net/Millikan

lbschools.net/Poly

lbschools.net/Wilson


Cabrillo High School Smaller Learning Communities:

Specialized ProgramsUniversity Scholars• 3.3 GPA; Rigorous course of studies- AP, honors classes

CED

• Cabrillo Engineering and Design

• Industry Recognized and Opportunity for College Credit

• Nationally Certified PLTW Engineering Program• 3.00 GPA; CST Proficient in Math or Science• “C” or higher in Algebra recommended

SACMAASpecialized Academy of Computer, Media, Arts and Animation

CAL-J• Cabrillo Academy of Law and Justice• Associated with Long Beach and California Bar Associations

http://www.lbschools.net/cabrillo


Cabrillo High SchoolSmall Learning Communities

• Access

9th Grade Academy

http://www.lbschools.net/cabrillo


CAMSCalifornia Academy of Math and Science• CAMS Supplemental Application • 3.00 GPA- (B’s or above in math or science)

• Math, Science, Engineering Focus • Proficient or Advanced Proficient on

CST • Completion Algebra 1-2 • Demonstrate high interest in Math and

Sciencehttp://www.californiaacademy.net


Jordan High School Smaller Learning Communities:

Specialized ProgramsIB (Federally funded Magnet)• International Baccalaureate Classes (natural extension for

students currently taking IB coursework or in middle school GATE programs)

• 2.3 GPA Recommended

AIMS • Aspiration in Medical Services• 2.00 GPA Highly Recommended

ACE • Architecture, Construction and Engineering Academy• 2.00 GPA Recommended • Math and Science background and interest recommended

http://www.lbjordan.schoolloop.com


Jordan High SchoolSmall Learning Communities

• BESTTBusiness and Entertainment School of Travel, Trade and

Tourism

• ETAExcellence Through the Arts

• JMACJordan’s Media and Communication Learning Community

• JTECHJordan’s Technical Studies

• Panther AcademyExplore career options in law and education

http://www.lbjordan.schoolloop.com


Lakewood High SchoolSmaller Learning Communities:

Specialized ProgramsMerit Scholars• Students selected from HSAI (High School Academic Index: average

7th and 8th GPA plus CST English and Math Scores). • Proficient/Advanced Proficient scores in ELA and Math CST scores.• Total of 175 selected.

ATM • Students selected from HSAI.• Basic and Above Proficient in ELA and Proficient/Advanced Proficient

in Math• STEM—Special pathway within ATM• Total of 280 selected.

Knights• Limited number of well-qualified students from within each SLC

http://www.lakewoodhigh.com


Lakewood High SchoolSmall Learning Communities

• The Arts AcademyPursue interests in drama, fine arts, music, film, dance,

journalism, writing, and foreign language

• LASER SLCLakewood Academy of Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, and

Recreation

• Odyssey AcademyCross-curricular, academically challenging program with a

focus on marine studies

• TCB ACADEMYTrade, Commerce & Business

http://www.lakewoodhigh.com


Millikan High SchoolSmaller Learning Communities:

Specialized ProgramsQuest Questioning, Understanding, Engaging Success through

Technology• GPA 3.50 or higher• Accelerated curriculum designed for GATE students

PEACEPersonal success through Empowerment, Academic

achievement, Conflict resolution, and Ethics in action• GPA 2.75 – 3.3 or higher

COMPASSCommunity of Musicians, Performers, Artists, and Social

Scientists• GPA 2.5 or higher

http://www.lbschools.net/millikan


Millikan High SchoolSmall Learning Communities

• M.I.T.Millikan Integrated Technology Academy

• GREENGenerating Respect for the Earth, the

Environment, and Nature

• MBAMillikan Business Academy

http://www.lbschools.net/millikan


www.lbschools.net/mcbride

McBride High School

• McBride Engineering

• McBride Health Medical

• McBride Public Services - Forensics

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Polytechnic High Smaller Learning Communities: Specialized Programs

PACE - Program of Additional Curricular Experiences (185 students selected)

• Designed for advanced students seeking an excellent college preparatory curriculum by designated teachers

• 25 to 30 Advanced Placement courses offered, including 2 levels of Calculus and of Physics

CIC - Center for International Curriculum• GPA, CST scores, essay and application process - 175 students selected• Provides Accelerated, Honors and AP courses in a thematically integrated global

curriculum• Unique course offerings, including Chinese and Japanese World Languages, up

through the Advanced Placement level

Pacific Rim Magnet Academy• California Partnership Academy with smaller class sizes• International Business and Trade focus• 60 students accepted

http://www.lbschools.net/poly


Polytechnic HighSmall Learning Communities

• Beach Academy of Math and Science

• Humanities Academy

• Medical and Paramedical Services Academy (MAPS)

• Media, Entertainment, Technology & Systems (METS)

Poly area students are accepted and have the opportunity to select an Academy (SLC) to match their interests. All provide a college preparatory curriculum. AVID is available to students.

http://www.lbschools.net/poly


RenaissanceHigh School for the Arts

Visual and Performing ArtsSuccess is an Art

Academic Art Emphases

TheatreVisual Art

MusicDance

Technical Theatre/VideoWriting/Directing

http://www.lbschools.net/Renaissance


Wilson Classical High SchoolCLASSICAL SCHOOL (all students)

– 240 credits (7 classes in 9th grade, 6 classes 10-12)– Uniform– 2.0GPA– Course requirements exceed A-G

Specialized Programs Distinguished Scholars– Academic GPA 3.3– Proficient or Advanced proficient CST scores– 7 classes every year (280 credits), most rigorous curriculum

WAVE_ An Enhancement to Distinguished Scholars –

minimum of 5 AP classes over 4 years

DI _ Dual Immersion for students who have completed K-8 DI

http://www.lbschools.net/wilson


Filling out the Application

– Step 1 Circle your home school and select the top three Small Learning Communities of your home school by placing an “A,” “B,” and “C,” by your choices.

– Step 2 Indicate the three high schools that you are interested in by placing a “1,” “2,” and “3” under the name of your high school choices.

– Step 3 Select three Small Learning Communities by placing a “A,” “B,” and “C” for your first, second and third choice for these two high school choices.


Small learning Communities- Steps 1-3

Cabrillo

__2__

Jordan

__1__

Millikan

__3__

Poly

_____

Wilson

_____

_A_ Access

9th Grade

Freshman

Academy

___ NJROTC*

___ BESTT _C_ ETA

___ JMAC

_A_ JLS

_B_ JTECH

___ Panther Academy

C TCB Academy

_B_ LASER

___ Odyssey Academy

_A_ The Arts

___ NROTC*

_A_ MIT

_B_ MBA

_C_ GREEN

___ Humanities Academy

___ Beach

___ MAPS Academy

___ METS Academy

___ ROTC*

___ Wilson Classical High

School

Lakewood_____


Specialized Program SelectionStep 4 If you are interested (optional); choose three Specialized Programs by placing on the line a

“1,” “2,” and “3” of your first, second, and third choice.

These programs have a competitive admissions process.

ACE (Jordan) Distinguished Scholars* (Wilson) PEACE* (Millikan)

AIMS (Jordan) Dual Immersion* (Wilson) QUEST* (Millikan)

ATM (Lakewood) 1 IB*** (Jordan) SACMAA (Cabrillo)

CAL J (Cabrillo) Knights (Lakewood) STEM (Lakewood)

CED (Cabrillo) 2 Merit Scholars (Lakewood) 3 University Scholars (Cabrillo)

CIC** (POLY) PAC RIM*** (Poly) WAVE (Wilson)

COMPASS* (Millikan) PACE (Poly)

School is a Specialized Program

CAMS** (Application must be in by December 10th to CAMS)

McBride**

Renaissance

• * Uniform and/or Code of Conduct contract(s) also required.• ** Additional “supplemental application” needed for CAMS & CIC & McBride. • Pick up supplemental application(s) from your counselor.• ***Federally Funded Magnet (International Baccalaureate & PAC RIM)• If you are currently enrolled in a Magnet/Gifted/GATE program, please state which program here:_____________.


ELECTIVE PROGRAMS:AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is offered at all High Schools. This elective class provides students with important study skills necessary for success in their academic classes. ROTC or NJROTC is available at several high schools. If you are interested in AVID or ROTC / NJROTC or both at the high school you are assigned to, please mark the elective or electives

____ AVID ____ ROTC OR NJROTC

School Bus Transportation Unavailable: The district does not provide bus transportation to the School of Choice or any magnet or Specialized Program.

Students who have been accepted to a Specialized Program(s) must turn in the “INTENT TO ATTEND” form to their middle school counselor no later than

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Those who turn in their “Intend to Attend” formcomplete their high school application process.

NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE AFTER FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Back side of the Application


Frequently Asked Questions

Are a high school’s home resident students guaranteed placement at their home school?

• No, but students in the residence area are given preference for admission to that high school.

• Students who are assigned to a school other than their home resident school are guaranteed a place in one of its small learning communities or academies.

If a student is attending a private school, is it possible to attend a LBUSD high school other than her or his home resident high school?

• If an 8th grade student is not enrolled in a LBUSD school but resides within the district, that student can apply like any other LBUSD 8th grader to a school of choice specialized program with no guarantee of acceptance.

• Private School students not accepted into their school of choice specialized program can enroll in their resident school if there is space. To be considered for their home school, Private School students must apply to their home school. Mail completed applications to Special Projects Services / High School Choice Office


Is there still a chance my child can get in to his/her first choice for a specialized program if he/she was not initially accepted?

• If a student is rejected by their first choice specialized program and does not want to attend any other specialized program, parents can contact the SSP coordinator after February 4th and before February 11th to determine if there are any openings after the Intent to Attend deadline. Since the enrollment capacity for each of our SSP programs at each of the high schools is limited, the probability is small there would be room. Parents should strongly consider returning the Intent to Attend for a program that has accepted the student unless their student would be satisfied being enrolled in the general small learning communities at his/her resident high school.

• No specialized program changes will be made after February 15, 2013.


No Buses• Is transportation provided for students who are accepted

into a Specialized Program or at a non-resident school?

• The district is unable to provide bus transportation to any school of choice or any magnet or special program.

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Will a child be accepted automatically if the child attends a feeder middle school and turns in a Special Transfer or Appeal form?

• No, a student who is attending a feeder middle school will not be automatically placed at a requested school because of a Special Transfer or Appeal Form. Unless the student is accepted into a specialized program, the priority enrollment goes to assigning the student to their home resident school.

Can students from outside of the district apply to a LBUSD high school?

• Students who currently attend a middle school and reside outside of the district, but would like to attend a LBUSD school must apply for an Inter-District Permit (IDP) through the High School Office (1515 Hughes Way).

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