Welcome to Alliance Tennenbaum Tech!

1. Welcome to Alliance Tennenbaum Tech!

2. About Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Alliance Tennenbaum Family Technology High School is part of the Alliance College-Ready Public Schools network. • Network of 22 high-performing charter schools • Free, public schools – no tuition fees • Safe, supportive learning environments • Ranked among the best schools in the nation

3. Our Mission The mission of Alliance Tennenbaum Family Technology High School is to create 21st century learners who re ready for success in college through individualized student-centered instruction that makes academics both personal and relevant for every student. To do this, we use the Blended Learning for Alliance School Transformation (BLAST) model, which incorporates distance learning, digital content, online courses, and interactive tools while leveraging human capital.

4. Alliance Core Values As part of the small high-performance model shared by all Alliance schools, TennenbaumTech is committed to the following core values: • High expectations for all students • Small personalized learning environments • Increased instructional time • Highly qualified educators • Parents as partners

5. Parents as Partners • Research shows that meaningful parent/school partnerships positively impacts student achievement levels. • At Tennenbaum, parents are regarded as partners and are expected to take an active role in their child’s education. • Each family is required to volunteer a total of 40-hours per school year. • There are multiple ways to volunteer and support the success of the school.

6. Track Record of Success • 4 Alliance schools rank in the top 10% of LAUSD high schools with API scores over 800. • 6 Alliance schools rank in the top 5% of high schools nationwide by US News and World Report. • 4 Alliance schools rank among the top 25 “Most Transformative” high schools in the nation by Newsweek. • Alliance schools average and API score of 760. • 100% of Alliance graduates pass the courses necessary to apply to a UC or Cal State University. • 95% of graduates are admitted to a 2-year or 4-year university.

7. Instructional Program • Rigorous, standards-based instruction based on the Common Core Standards & College readiness indicators • A-G college-prep coursework with an emphasis on math, science and technology • Honors & Advanced Placement courses • Blended use of technology with online and teacher led instruction and assessment • Collaborative activities and projects in every class • Student access to real-time data on their progress

8. BLAST Blended Learning for Alliance School Transformation • Every student receives a laptop and an iPad • Rotate through stations with teacher-led instruction, individual online learning, and collaborative group projects • Learn at your own pace • Advanced students can move ahead • Struggling students can move at a slower pace

9. Student Support Services • College Counseling / Application Support • General Counseling • College & Academic Field Trips • SAT / ACT / CAHSEE Test Prep • LACC Gateway to College Program • Academic Tutoring • Bilingual & Resource Programs

10. Extra Curriculars and Clubs • All Sotomayor-wide Clubs (Key Club, Dance Club, etc.) • ASB Leadership • “Class of” Clubs • Student Technology Leaders • Spanish Club • Math Club • Yearbook • Start your own club at Tenn Tech or Sotomayor!

11. Sports Alliance Tennenbaum Tech and the other Sotomayor schools share sports facilities and join together to create sports teams. • Football • Cross Country – Boys’ and Girls’ • Volleyball—Boys’ and Girls’ • Basketball – Boys’ and girls’ • Soccer – Boys’ and Girls’ • Baseball and Softball • Track & Field –Boys’ and Girls’

12. How to enroll • Enroll online at www.laalliance.org • Pick up a paper application in our office Come visit us! School tours are given every weekday during school hours from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Call us to make an appointment at 323-276-5545