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Open House Overview This 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 2

LACES Jazz Band • Dr. Mark Monarch, Teacher 3

Welcome Dr. 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 4

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, 5 cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

LACES Curricular Program. Dr. Margaret Kim, Principal • College Preparatory from the 6 th – 12 th 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, 6 Math Study Groups, Peer Helping)

Unique Elements Dr. 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 7

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. 8

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

Counseling and Support Services Marion 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 10

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

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 (x 14) dismissal @ 1: 30 p. m. 12

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 13

Clubs - Carol Lockett, Asst. Principal • • • • • • • 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) • 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 • Bullet. Ball 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 • Club. Math Contest • 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 • Club Class of 2012 14

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

Athletics Joe Zell, Assistant Principal Benjamin 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 16

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, 17

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. 18

Application Process. Mary. Jane 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 19

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

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

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

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

Tour Reminders Ø Each Leadership Student will take a group of 10 -12 people Ø Please be quiet in classrooms in hallways Ø If you still have questions, return to auditorium for student panel with Magnet Coordinator after tour Ø More information is available on our website: LACESmagnetschool. org Ø Spanish and Korean speaking tours Ø Reminder Choices Appl. due Dec. 18 24