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Thank you for visiting LACES!

Welcome. Thank you for visiting LACES!. Don't forget that the Choices Application is due December 18. Open House Overview This presentation is available online on the LACES Website. Welcome School Mission Academic Program/Electives Support Services and Other School Programs

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Thank you for visiting LACES!

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  1. Welcome Thank you for visiting LACES! Don't forget that the Choices Application is due December 18

  2. 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

  3. LACES Jazz Band • Dr. Mark Monarch, Teacher

  4. WelcomeDr. Margaret Kim, Principal • L.A.C.E.S. • National Blue Ribbon School • California Distinguished School • Newsweek Top Public School • US News and World Report Top School

  5. 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.

  6. 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 • ELECTICE CLASSES (Art, Music, Dance, Language, Yearbook, Leadership, AP classes, Journalism MS/HS, Apprentice/Peer Tutoring, Mock Trial, Academic Pentathlon/Decathlon) • ALSO…MESA, Science Bowl, MS Spelling Bee, Math Study Groups, Peer Helping)

  7. Unique ElementsDr. 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

  8. Successful Students - Dr. Margaret Kim, Principal • Consistently high Academic Performance Index (865 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.

  9. LACES Dance • Middle and High School Dance Students Toni Harris, Teacher and LACES Alumna

  10. Counseling and Support ServicesMarion Wong, Asst. Principal Counseling • Four grade-level counselors • One College Counselor • Full-inclusion resource program • Homeroom Leaders • Peer Helpers • Part-time School Psychologist • Nurse 4-days a week • Dean of Discipline

  11. Academic Support ServicesVictoria Vickers, Title I Coordinator • Title I • Study Groups • Writing Center • In-STEP • Parent Workshops • Parent Center

  12. Attendance-Victoria Vickers, Title I 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.

  13. Transportation- Carol Lockett, Assistant Principal • 94% of our students are eligible for bus transportation. • 3 mile radius eligibility (as the crow flies) • We have late busses to transport students after sports and other activities

  14. 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) Clubs - Carol Lockett, Asst. Principal • 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 • Beadazzlin • 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

  15. College PreparationBrandi Bakewell, College Counselor • College Visits to LACES • PSAT and EXPLORE • Field Trips • Advanced Placement Courses • College Knowledge Night • College Placement • Concurrent Enrollment Classes

  16. AthleticsJoe Zell, Assistant PrincipalBenjamin 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 • LAST YEAR’s big successes: Boys Soccer Highest GPA in LAUSD, Boys Basketball Small City Champions. THIS YEAR: Western League Tennis Champions • Lunch time intramural middle school sports

  17. Parent Involvement-Debra Garcia, FOL Co-President • 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,

  18. Parent Involvement • Class Clubs (i.e. Club 2013) • Monthly Parent Coffee Stop • Friends, SDM, CEAC, SSC Meetings • Weekly Bulletins • WWW.LACESMAGNETSCHOOL.ORG • Support and sponsor special programs in art, diversity, and enrichment.

  19. 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. 18, 2009 • Confirmation of application sent by LAUSD in March • Acceptances/Wait List sent by LAUSD in May • http://echoices.lausd.net

  20. L.A. voiC.E.S. • LACES Choir Middle School and High School Scott Hitchings, Director

  21. Active Student BodyChelsie Taylor, Student Body President • Student Activities • Dances • Charity • Volunteering • Fundraising • Student Recognition

  22. Q & A with Student Panel Middle School and High School Leadership Students

  23. Parking Issues Today • Be careful of: 2 Hour parking on certain streets • East side of streets – Cleaning @ 11:00 – 2:00 Tuesdays

  24. Tour Reminders • Each Leadership Student will take a group of 10-12 people • Please be quiet in classrooms in hallways • If 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 tours • Reminder Choices Appl. due Dec. 18

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