Thank you for visiting LACES!

1. Welcome Thank you for visiting LACES! Don't forget that the Choices Application is due December 17

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

3. 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

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 • 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)

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 (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.

9. Possible LAUSD Calendar Change • LAUSD may be adopting new calendar starting 2011-2012 • School year may start in mid-August

10. LACES Dance & Cheer • Middle and High School Cheer Students Toni Harris, Teacher and LACES Alumna

11. 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 5-days a week • Dean of Discipline

12. Academic Support ServicesMarion Wong, Assistant Principal • Study Groups • Writing Assistance • Parent Workshops • Parent Center • Counselors’ Watch-list

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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 • 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 • 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)

16. 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

17. AthleticsBenjamin 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

18. AthleticsBenjamin 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

19. 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,

20. 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.

21. 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

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

23. Active Student BodyKim Yamasaki, Student Body President • Student Activities • Dances • Charity • Volunteering • Fundraising • Student Recognition

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

25. Parking Issues Today • Be careful of: 2 Hour parking on certain streets

26. Tour Reminders • Each Leadership Student will take a group of 10-12 people • Please be quiet in classrooms & 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. 17