ABC Unified School District
District Digest 2020 Back to School Edition
A Message from the Superintendent – Dr. Mary Sieu Follow me on Twitter: @ABCSupt
Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year! This school year will be anything but normal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our campuses will remain closed as we start the school year. Even though we will be starting the school year learning online through the ABC Virtual Academy, our staff has developed a plan ensuring student and staff safety. To our students, I want to say welcome back. We have all missed you, especially your teachers, counselors, administrators, support staff, and District staff. You may face challenges during this time but please know that we are here to help you. To our families, I want to say thank you. Thank you for your patience, endurance, and commitment to ABCUSD. Our teachers and staff have been working hard to bring the high quality education you expect from us to your students. We are dedicated to your students’ education and we are doing our best to teach them through the Virtual Academy. Finally, to our teachers, support staff, and administrative team, I’m very proud of you for the challenge of delivering school online this year. We have all worked differently but with the same focus—our students’ success. Thank you to all of you for getting ready for this school year. In my over 30 years in education, I have never seen anything like what we are going through today. However, I know we will get through this. I recognize this is hard work for all of us. We are committed more than ever to doing what we do best—students learning. I wish you all a great new school year! »
Un Mensaje de la Superintendente – Dra. Mary Sieu Sígueme en Twitter: @ABCSupt
¡Bienvenidos al año escolar 2020-2021! Este año escolar será cualquier cosa menos normal. Debido a la pandemia de COVID-19, nuestros campus permanecerán cerrados al comenzar el año escolar. Aunque comenzaremos el año escolar aprendiendo en línea a través de la Academia Virtual ABC, nuestro personal ha desarrollado un plan que asegura el bienestar de los estudiantes y del personal. A nuestros estudiantes, quiero darles la bienvenida. Todos los hemos extrañado, especialmente sus maestros, consejeros, administradores, personal de apoyo y personal del Distrito. Puede que se enfrenten a desafíos durante este tiempo, pero por favor sepan que estamos aquí para ayudarles. A nuestras familias, quiero darles las gracias. Gracias por su paciencia, apoyo y compromiso con ABCUSD. Nuestros maestros y personal han estado trabajando arduamente para brindarles a sus estudiantes la educación de alta calidad que esperan de nosotros. Nos dedicamos a la educación de sus estudiantes y estamos haciendo todo lo posible para enseñarles a través de la Academia Virtual. Finalmente, a nuestros maestros, personal de apoyo y equipo administrativo, estoy muy orgullosa de ustedes por el desafío de impartir clases en línea este año. Todos hemos trabajado de forma diferente, pero con el mismo enfoque: el éxito de nuestros estudiantes. Gracias a todos ustedes por prepararse para este año escolar. En mis más de 30 años en la educación, nunca he visto nada como lo que estamos pasando hoy. Sin embargo, sé que superaremos esto. Reconozco que es un trabajo duro para todos nosotros. Estamos comprometidos más que nunca para hacer lo que mejor sabemos hacer: el aprendizaje de los estudiantes. ¡Les deseo a todos un gran año escolar nuevo! »
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Reopening Schools Safely
Safely Returning to School The health and safety of our students, families, and staff is our first priority. When students return to school this year, it will look very different from what they are used to seeing. New health and safety measures will be in place with a focus on mitigating the spread of COVID-19. As you review this plan, understand that the policies and procedures laid out are directed by public health agencies and may change due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. ABCUSD is committed to creating the best possible environment for learning while maintaining a high level of safety and also addressing the social-emotional well-being of our students.
Screening at Home: § F amilies should take the temperatures of student(s) daily before leaving for school. Anyone with a fever of 100.4 degrees or higher should NOT go to a school site. Absences due to personal illness, quarantine, and COVID-19 illness or symptoms will be excused and should be reported immediately to the school office. § S tudents and adults should self-screen for respiratory symptoms such as cough and shortness of breath before coming to school each day. Students and adults experiencing these types of symptoms should not attend school. § S taff members are required to self-screen and complete a daily temperature check before coming to work. If a staff member experiences symptoms, they should stay home and contact their supervisor.
Arriving at School: § Temperature checks will be conducted for students as they enter the school. § Students and staff members are required to wear face coverings. § Parents/guardians and visitors will have limited access to the school campus. See Visitors Section below. § School sites will have designated routes for entry and exit of the campus to limit contact with others. § S chool sites will have signage posted throughout campus, reminding students and staff about the need to wear a face mask, physically distance, wash their hands, and do other mitigation actions. § T he District has secured additional safety equipment including mobile hand-washing stations, temperature scanners, partitions, masks, and other items.
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Student Transportation: Students using District school buses will see changes as they go to and from school. § Students will have assigned seats on the bus. § A maximum of one child is permitted per bench seat. § S tudents will load from the back to the front of the bus and unload from the front to the back of the bus as directed by the driver. § Students will practice physical distancing to the best extent possible at bus stops and on the bus. § Parents/guardians will be responsible for taking students’ temperatures before bringing them to the bus stop. § Students must have a signed form from their parents/guardians that they are symptom-free before boarding. § Students will be required to wear face masks while riding the bus. § Students will be seated six feet from the driver. Bus drivers will wear a face covering when engaging with students, staff, or parents/guardians in and around the bus, but not while operating the bus. § California Highway Patrol: Persons for whom wearing a face covering would create a risk to the person related to their work, as determined by local, state, or federal regulators or workplace safety guidelines are exempt from wearing a face covering. § Frequently touched surfaces are disinfected after each completed run. § Buses will be cleaned and sanitized between routes daily.
Preventing Community Spread: To prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus at schools we will follow both California and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health guidelines for wearing face masks, physical distancing, and cleaning. Outside groups will not be allowed on campus. Students must wear face coverings in the following areas: § § § § §
aiting to enter campus W In the classroom On school grounds Leaving the campus Riding on a school bus
Physical distancing limits the spread of COVID-19, and schools will take the following actions to maintain physical distancing: § Classrooms will be arranged to allow for maximum physical distance between students and staff. § Student desks will face the same direction and be spaced six feet from each other and the teacher. § Routes will be marked for entry and exit to lunch, recess, and other transition times. § Physical distancing will be monitored when students are at recess. § I solation Areas will be identified at every school site specifically for students and staff who may be demonstrating COVID-19 like symptoms. This area is separate from the traditional health/nurses' office. § Students will eat lunch in designated areas outside or in assigned seats in classrooms. § P hysical barriers, like plexiglass, will be installed in front office areas where six feet of distance is not possible.
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Cleaning and Disinfecting Schools Schools will follow Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cleaning and disinfecting protocols. Playground equipment and common touch surfaces, like countertops and door handles, will be cleaned regularly.
Sports and Extracurricular Activities Athletic competition and performing arts programs are not allowed at this time. The District will continue to follow guidance from public health and statewide sports regulation agencies in determining when it is safe for these activities to resume. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has released guidance for the potential return of athletic competition. This guidance does allow for conditioning activities with a phased approach. Low-Risk Activities Cross Country Golf Marching Band Marching/Percussion/Color Guard Swimming & Diving Sideline Cheer/Song/Dance Tennis Track-Specific Events
Moderate-Risk Activities Baseball Basketball Lacrosse (Girls) Soccer Softball Track (Specific Events) Volleyball Water Polo
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10 people > indoors 10 people > outdoors No locker rooms Six-feet of distancing No contacts between athletes No shared equipment Pods of 5-10 students No vulnerable individuals involved Low-risk activities begin with modified practice
10 people > indoors 50 people > outdoors No locker rooms Six-feet of distancing No contacts between athletes No shared equipment Pods of 5-10 students No vulnerable individuals involved Low-risk activities resume practice Moderate-risk activities begin with modified practice
High-Risk Activities Choir Competitive Cheer/Song/Dance Football (Boys) Lacrosse (Boys) Marching Band (Wind Instruments) Wrestling
Phase 3 50 people > indoors/outdoors Locker rooms open with physical distancing Three to six-feet of distancing Vulnerable individuals physically distance Moderate-risk activities resume practice High-risk activities begin with modified practice
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Nutrition Safety The Nutrition Services Department has been working since the start of the closure to ensure the safety of staff, students, and families while providing meals. The staff is accustomed to wearing face coverings as well as practicing physical distancing as best as possible while still getting their jobs done. Although the elementary site kitchens are quite small, they have limited staff working in them (1 to 2 persons); and the secondary sites are larger, they are able to accommodate the physical distancing required with multiple serving carts located throughout a campus.
Central Kitchen Food Preparation: § B arriers have been put up in the Central Kitchen down the middle of the packing equipment allowing the employees to work across from each other where physical distancing may not be possible. § M oveable barriers are available in the event two employees need to work side by side at the packing equipment. Food production that does not require the packing equipment will take place at individual prep tables where employees can work independently with 6 feet of physical distancing.
Meal Distribution Schedules: § T he plans for meal distribution as school opens with only distance learning will be different than when there is a transition to offer both hybrid and distance learning. § F or the opening of school with only distance learning, the plan is to distribute meals at our elementary schools in a grab and go style. § W hen there is a transition to both hybrid and distance learning, the updates to the locations for distance learning grab and go pick up and the format for students to get their meal each day during hybrid learning will be communicated.
Notification of Confirmed Case: Should a positive case of COVID-19 occur at a school site, the following protocols will be followed: § S chool administrators will notify Patty Dupont-Tyler, Head of Program for Health Services, the District’s liaison with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, as well as the Department of Public Health (DPH), staff, and families immediately while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with all laws and regulations. § T hose who had close contact with the person diagnosed with COVID-19 will be asked to follow DPH guidance, including quarantine and self monitoring. § S tudents, families, and staff who may have been exposed will be notified. Notifications will come from the District, in consultation with DPH and the District’s head of program for health services. Notifications will include the following: § Date of potential exposure (if known) § I nformation on the COVID-19 incubation period and safety protocols to limit exposure. § Contact information to local testing sites. § Students will also receive information about returning to school. § Staff will be provided information about employee leaves in compliance with H.R.6201 – Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
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Measure BB Update
Measure BB Update – New Enhancements Coming to District Elementary Schools Measure BB is now making a difference at elementary schools in the ABC Unified School District. Keeping in line with STEPS – Safety/ Security, Technology, Evolution, Parity, and Sustainability – the guiding principles proposed in the Facilities Master Plan, work is taking place to improve the safety, security, and facilities at all elementary schools.
Security Cameras
Safety played a prominent role during the creation of the Facilities Master Plan, and placing security cameras on school campuses was selected as an important part of the overall makeup of the safety upgrades funded through the Bond. Security at all elementary schools will be updated with the installation of new cameras monitoring areas within and around campuses. These cameras provide an extra set of “eyes” on campus, giving administrators and security personnel more efficient oversight at the District’s campuses.
Playgrounds and Resurfacing
The playgrounds at most of the elementary schools are in need of updating. New surfacing at school playgrounds replaces woodchips, making the grounds safer and more attractive. The surfacing is designed to reduce the impact of falls and will provide a level surface for students with special needs. The surfaces are durable and will require less maintenance.
Shade Structures
The Southern California sun shines on the District nearly 280 days per year. New and enhanced shade structures provide students with shade on those hot sunny days, protecting them from harmful UV rays and keeping them cool as they enjoy lunch or activities. They also keep the rain off students during storms. The added benefit of shade structures is the reduced sun damage on the equipment now shaded, reducing costs over time. These initial projects signify the beginning of the Bond enhancements that will be taking place across the ABC Unified School District, bringing increased safety, beneficial technology, and next-generation classrooms to every school in the District.
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Actualización sobre la Medida BB
Actualización sobre la Medida BB – Vienen mejoras a las Escuelas Primarias del Distrito La medida BB ya está haciendo la diferencia en las escuelas primarias del Distrito Escolar Unificado ABC. El trabajo para mejorar la seguridad, la protección y las plantas de todas las escuelas primarias ha dado comienzo siguiendo los principios guías STEPS (por sus siglas en inglés) – Seguridad/Protección, Tecnología, Evolución, Igualdad, y Sostenebilidad – propuestos en el Plan Maestro para las Plantas.
Cameras de seguridad
La seguridad tomó un lugar prominente durante la creación del Plan Maestro para las Plantas, y colocar cameras de seguridad en los campos escolares fue escogido como una parte importante de los arreglos de entre todas las mejoras en la seguridad financiados por el Bono. La seguridad en todas las escuelas primarias va a ser mejorada con la instalación de cameras nuevas supervisando áreas tanto dentro como alrededor de los campos escolares. Estas cameras proveerán un set extra de ojos en los campos escolares, dándole a los administradores y al personal de seguridad una vigilancia más eficaz de los campos escolares del Distrito.
Patios de recreo y renovación
Los patios de recreo en la mayoría de las escuelas primarias necesitan ser renovados. Una nueva superficie en los patios de recreo escolares reemplaza los trocitos de madera presentes, haciendo que la superficie sea más segura y atractiva. La superficie está designada para reducir el impacto de caídas y proveerá un área nivelada para los estudiantes con necesidades especiales. Las superficies son durables y requerirán menos mantenimiento.
Estructuras con sombra
El sol del sur de California brilla en el Distrito casi 280 días por año. Estructuras nuevas y mejoradas para dar sombra proveerán a los estudiantes con sombra en esos días calientes y soleados, protegiéndolos de los dañinos rayos UV y manteniéndolos frescos mientras disfrutan del almuerzo o de actividades. También los protegen de la lluvia durante tormentas. Un beneficio adicional de las estructuras para dar sombra es que reducen el daño causado por el sol al equipo de juego, reduciendo costos a través del tiempo. Estos primeros proyectos significan el comienzo de las mejoras que por el bono van a tomar lugar por todo el Distrito Escolar Unificado ABC, trayendo más seguridad, tecnología de gran beneficio, y salones de la nueva generación a cada escuela en el Distrito.
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ABCUSD School Sites SCHOOL SITE
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Aloha ES
Danielle Saldavia Ext. # 22500
11737 E. 214th Street Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7825
http://www.alohaes.us/
Bragg ES
Jeff Heilig Ext. # 22600
11501 Bos Street Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7830
http://www.bragges.us/
Burbank ES
Michele Robinson Ext. # 22700
17711 Roseton Avenue Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 229-7835
http://www.burbankes.us/
Carver ES
Debbie Berlyn Ext. # 22800
19200 Ely Street Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7840
http://www.carveres.us/
Cerritos ES
Interim Craig Spratt Ext. # 22900
13600 E. 183rd Street Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
http://www.cerritoses.us/
Elliott ES
Fran Barron Ext. # 23000
18415 Cortner Avenue Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 229-7850
http://www.elliottes.us/
Furgeson ES
Alejandro Gutierrez Ext. # 23100
22215 Elaine Avenue Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7855
http://www.furgesones.us/
Gonsalves ES
Robert Benko Ext. # 23200
13650 Park Street Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7860
http://www.gonsalveses.us/
Hawaiian ES
Mayra Lozano Ext. # 23300
12350 E. 226th Street Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7865
http://www.hawaiianes.us/
Juarez ES
Christine Balbuena Ext. # 23400
11939 Aclare Street Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7870
http://www.juarezes.us/
Kennedy ES
Melissa Valentine Ext. # 23500
17500 Belshire Avenue Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 229-7875
http://www.kennedyes.us/
Leal ES
P.A. White Ext. # 23600
12920 Droxford Street Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
http://www.leales.us/
Melbourne ES
Karina Martir Ext. # 23700
21314 Claretta Avenue Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7885
http://www.melbournees.us/
Niemes ES
Meg Jimenez Ext. # 23800
16715 S. Jersey Avenue Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 229-7890
http://www.niemeses.us/
Nixon ES
Dr. Tom Tracy Ext. # 23900
19600 Jacob Avenue Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7895
http://www.nixones.us/
Palms ES
Julie Yabumoto Ext. # 24000
12445 E. 207th Street Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7900
http://www.palmses.us/
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ABCUSD School Sites
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Stowers ES
Pamela Miller Ext. # 24100
13350 Beach Street Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7905
http://www.stowerses.us/
Willow ES
Eveline Huh Ext. # 24200
11733 E. 205th Street Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7910
http://www.willowes.us/
Wittmann ES
Miguel Marco Ext. # 24300
16801 Yvette Avenue Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7915
http://www.wittmannes.us/
Carmenita MS
Robert Castillo Ext. # 24400
13435 E. 166th Street Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
http://www.carmenitams.us/
Fedde MS
Interim Denise Macias Ext. # 24600
21409 S. Elaine Avenue Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7805
http://www.feddems.us/
Haskell MS
Interim Jose Torices Ext. # 24700
11525 Del Amo Boulevard Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7815
http://www.haskellms.us/
Ross MS
Priscilla Rodriguez Ext. # 24500
17707 S. Elaine Avenue Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 229-7785
http://www.rossms.us/
Tetzlaff MS
Tuesday Stoffers Ext. # 24800
12351 Del Amo Boulevard Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7795
http://www.tetzlaffms.us/
Artesia HS
Sergio Garcia Ext. # 21600
12108 E. Del Amo Boulevard Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7700
http://www.artesiahs.us/
Cerritos HS
Patrick Walker Ext. # 21801
12500 E. 183rd Street Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7715
http://www.cerritoshs.us/
Gahr HS
Dr. Ricardo Lois Ext. # 22000
11111 Artesia Boulevard Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7730
http://www.gahrhs.us/
Tracy HS
Ricardo Brown Ext. # 22200
12222 Cuesta Drive Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7760
http://www.tracyhs.us/
Whitney HS
John Briquelet Ext. # 22300
16800 Shoemaker Avenue Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
http://www.whitneyhs.us/
Adult School
Dr. PaoLing Guo Ext. # 25011
12254 Cuesta Drive Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7960
https://www.abcadultschool.edu/
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2020-2021 School Calendar First Day of School for Students:
Monday, August 24, 2020
First Day of School for Students: (Carmenita, Fedde, Haskell, Ross, and Tetzlaff MS 7th Grade Only)
Friday, August 21, 2020
Last Day of School for Students:
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Last Day of School for Students: (Carmenita, Fedde, Haskell, Ross, and Tetzlaff MS 7th Grade Only)
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Local and Legal Holidays Monday, September 7, 2020
Labor Day Observance
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Veteran’s Day Observance
Friday, November 20, 2020
Elementary Student Free Day
Monday-Friday, November 23-27, 2020
Fall Break
Thursday, November 26, 2020
Thanksgiving Day Holiday
Friday, November 27, 2020
Day After Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, December 21, 2020 – Friday, January 1, 2021
Winter Break
Monday, January 18, 2021
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Day
Friday, January 22, 2021
Secondary Student Free Day
Monday, February 8, 2021
Lincoln’s Day
Monday, February 15, 2021
Presidents' Day
Friday, April 2, 2021
Local Holiday
Monday, April 5 – Friday, April 9, 2021
Spring Break
Monday, May 31, 2021
Memorial Day Observance
Elementary Grading Periods
Secondary Quarter Endings
August 24, 2020 - November 19, 2020 November 30, 2020 - March 12, 2021 March 15, 2021 - June 9, 2021
October 23, 2020 - First Quarter January 21, 2021 - First Semester/Second Quarter March 26, 2021 - Third Quarter June 9, 2021 - Second Semester/Fourth Quarter
Elementary Reporting Times - Grades Out December 4, 2020 or when conferences conclude March 26, 2021 June 9, 2021
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Graduation Dates 2020-2021 SCHOOL SITE
Date
Carmenita Middle School
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Fedde Middle School
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Haskell Middle School
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Ross Middle School
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Tetzlaff Middle School
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Artesia High School
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Cerritos High School
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Gahr High School
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Tracy High School, ABC Secondary School and BRIDGES Program
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Whitney High School
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Adult School
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Graduation type, date, and time may change due to state and county restrictions.
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AlohA elementAry: A health and medical Academy Grades K-6 11737 East 214th Street, Lakewood, CA 90715 (562) 229-7825 The Aloha Health Medical Academy provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for the growing Health and Medical Industry. Academically, Health and Medical topics are intertwined with state standards, both in the classroom and in the state-of-the art Science Lab.
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BUrBAnk elementAry: A Visual, Performing, and folk Arts magnet School Grades K-6 17711 Roseton Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 (562) 229-7835 The Burbank Visual, Performing, and Folk Arts Magnet provides our students an arts-based academic program that reflects America’s cultural richness. Music, visual and performing arts, and drama are integrated into standards-based curriculum with technology enhanced instruction and frequent art lessons.
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CArVer ACAdemy: A Communication Arts magnet elementary School Preschool-6th Grade 19200 Ely Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 229-7840 This Magnet program helps students gain skills necessary for success in the 21st century through exploration of both interpersonal and technological communication. The program of schoolwide enrichment and academic achievement for all students, allows them to build the foundation for lifelong success, while developing their personal talents and abilities.
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elliott elementAry: World navigators - A Global Studies and technology magnet Grades K-6 18415 Cortner Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 (562) 229-7850 Elliott School World Navigators explore their world with an integrated social studies curriculum and state-of-the-art technology. Multimedia projects enable students to learn similarities and differences with cultures around the world.
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fUrGeSon elementAry: Academy of Communications and technology magnet Grades K-6 22215 Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716 (562) 229-7855 Furgeson Academy of Communications and Technology (FACT) promotes better understanding of world cultures — with an emphasis on technology, broadcasting and communication. Its state-of-the-art broadcasting and recording studio allows students to write, produce, and broadcast news and presentations.
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District Magnet Schools Office 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 926-5566 ext. 21075 www.abcusdmagnetschools.com
ABC Magnet School Programs
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leAl elementAry: A Visual and Performing Arts magnet
Grades K-6 12920 Droxford Street, Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 229-7880 Arts In Motion (AIM) offers thematic instruction in four disciplines of the Arts: Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts while focusing on academic work including Aesthetic Valuing, Artistic Perception, and Cultural/Historical Awareness.
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niemeS elementAry: School of environmental Science and technology magnet Grades K-6 16715 South Jersey Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 (562) 229-7890 Niemes Elementary is on the cutting edge of environmental education. Students develop awareness of the interconnection of all species and the ecosystems on our planet through integration of environmental science and technology across all subject areas. The program includes a new Environmental Science Laboratory, an Outdoor Nature Center, Spanish-English Dual Immersion Program, and an after school program.
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nixon ACAdemy: A multimedia Arts Production magnet elementary School Grades K-6 19600 Jacob Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 229-7895 The Nixon Academy Multimedia Arts Production Magnet program nurtures innovative and creative learners by providing an enriched and challenging curriculum with unique experiences in multimedia arts production, engaging all students to be empowered for the future.
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PAlmS elementAry:
Accelerated learning Academy Grades K-6 12445 East 207th Street, Lakewood, CA 90715 (562) 229-7900 Students at Palms Accelerated Learning Academy are prepared for academic success from kindergarten through college and career, mastering 21st Century Learning Skills and focusing on strong academic futures. Through the AVID Elementary Program and SpringBoard pre-AP classes students develop the skills and learning practices that will assist them in excelling far into their futures, making a pathway to promising careers and college education.
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StoWerS elementAry: School of international Studies - A Unique Primary years Program Grades K-6 13350 Beach Street, Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 229-7905 A magnet school based upon the International Baccalaureate programme offering a rigorous and challenging inquiry-based curriculum. All students learn Spanish, develop leadership, communication, and global research skills through real world projects and engage in a weekly enrichment in Seminar, a critical thinking and problem solving, collaborative dialogue.
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fedde middle SChool: international Studies Academy
Grades 7-8 21409 South Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716 (562) 229-7805 Modeled after International Baccalaureate’s Middle Years Programme, Fedde offers a program that emphasizes strong research and communication skills while remaining student-centered with a project-based approach to learning. In addition to learning Spanish, students develop a global perspective for real-life issues and use the latest technology to research, present, and exchange ideas.
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hASkell middle SChool: Stem Academy (Science, technology, engineering, and math) Grades 7-8 11525 Del Amo Boulevard, Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 229-7815 Addressing the learning needs of the 21st Century, Haskell’s STEM Magnet infuses learning with all aspects of the STEM curriculum. The state of the art SMART Lab gives students the opportunity explore in depth individual and group projects ranging from robotics, bridge building, media arts, recycled dragsters, and complete multimedia projects. All STEM disciplines are integrated across the curriculum.
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roSS middle SChool: Academy of Creative and media Arts magnet Grades 7-8 17707 Elaine Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 (562) 229-7785 The highly creative atmosphere at Ross Academy of Creative and Media Arts encourages students to be motivated and engaged in the program of academic excellence and creativity. The program includes a state-of-the-art computer lab, video/media production, creative writing, theater arts, musical arts, and fine arts (ceramics, printmaking, and sculpture).
Accelerated learning Academy Grades 9-12 12108 East Del Amo Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90715 (562) 229-7700 Artesia High School students begin their college education by developing the skills needed to succeed in the early admission college courses and AP courses offered as part of the program. State of the art technology is integrated into all content areas providing student well developed 21st Century Learning Skills, preparing them for an enriched future in both college and career.
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SteAm Academy (Stem plus Arts) Grades 9-12 11111 Artesia Boulevard, Cerritos 90703 (562) 229-7730 The program includes courses in Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture, and also Biomedical Sciences Program. Students participating in Gahr’s highly successful Art Academy and STEM disciplines have courses infused with state of the art technology, greater preparing young artists, engineers, and scientists for the rigors of college and career through 21st Century learning experiences.
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