2014 2015 Alliance Enrollment Brochure

Preparing students for success in collegeNow accepting applications for school year 2014-2015!

Preparando a los estudiantes para el éxito en la universidad¡Estamos aceptando solicitudes para el año escolar 2014-2015!

Message from Judy Ivie Burton, Alliance President and CEO

I am pleased to announce that Alliance College-ReadyPublic Schools are accepting applications for the 2014-2015school year!

At Alliance College-Ready Public Schools we believe that allstudents can achieve if given the opportunity. Our schools arefocused on preparing students for success in college and futurecareers. 95% of our graduates go on to college.

We currently operate 22 free, public charter high schools andmiddle schools serving more than 10,000 students in

neighborhoods all over Los Angeles. Additionally, we will be opening a new middleschool in East LA, a new middle school and a new high school in Huntington Park,and a new high school in San Pedro in the 2014-2015 academic year.

Alliance schools are tuition-free, and open to all students in California, includingthose with special educational needs. Ensure that your child receives the college-preparatory education that they deserve by enrolling them at an Alliance school.

We hope to see you in the 2014-2015 school year!

Sincerely,

Judy Ivie BurtonPresident and CEO

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1. High Expectations for All Students

Alliance Core Values

2. Small Personalized Learning Environments

4. Highly Qualified Educators

5. Parents as Partners3. Increased

Instructional Time

Un mensaje de Judy Ivie Burton, Presidenta y CEO de la Alianza

¡Me da mucho orgullo anunciar que Alliance College-ReadyPublic Schools está aceptando solicitudes para el nuevoaño escolar 2014-2015!

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools cree que todos losestudiantes se pueden lograr si se les da la oportunidad. Nuestrasescuelas se enfocan en preparar a los estudiantes para el éxito enla universidad y sus futuras carreras. 95% de nuestros graduadosvan a la universidad.

Operamos 22 escuelas secundarias y preparatorias gratis,públicas, y semi-autónomas, con mas de 10,000 estudiantes en varias vecindades de LosAngeles. Además, vamos a abrir una nueva escuela secundaria en el Este de LosÁngeles, una nueva escuela secundaria y una nueva preparatoria en Huntington Park, yuna nueva preparatoria en San Pedro en el año académico 2014-2015.

Todas las escuelas de la Alianza son gratuitas y disponibles para todos los estudiantes deCalifornia, incluyendo los que tengan necesidades educativas especiales. Ustedes debenestar seguros que al matricular su hijo/a en una escuela de la Alianza ellos recibirán laeducación necesaria en preparación para la universidad.

Esperamos verlos en el año escolar 2014-2015!

Sinceramente,

Judy Ivie BurtonPresidenta y CEO

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1. Altas Expectativas paratodos los Alumnos

Valores de la Alianza

2. Ambientes Pequeños de aprendizaje personalizado

5. Padres como socios3. Más

tiempo para el aprendizaje

4. Maestros altamente calificados

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Alliance Demographics

90% Latino/ 8% African American/ 2% Other

17% English Language Learners (ELL)

8% Special Needs Students

93% Free/Reduced Meal Program Participants

Alliance schools outperform neighboring public schools’ API scores by more than 100 points.

Track Record of Success

• 4 Alliance schools rank in the top 10% of LAUSD high schools with APIscores over 800.

• 6 Alliance schools rank in the top 5% of high schools nationwide by USNews & World Report.

• 4 Alliance schools rank among the top 25 “Most Transformative” highschools in the nation by Newsweek.

Focus on College Readiness

80% of 10th graders pass theCalifornia High School Exit Exam(CAHSEE) on the first attempt; 100%of students pass by their senior year.

2013 Academic Performance Index (API)High Schools and Middle Schools

All Alliance studentshave the opportunity totake Advanced

Placement courses (collegelevel courses) during highschool.94% of students graduate high school

in four years.

100% of Alliance graduates pass thecourses necessary to apply to aUniversity of California or Cal StateUniversity.

95% of graduates are admittedto a 2-year or 4-year college.

Alliance Schools Average API Score: 760

LAUSD Schools Average API Score: 693

Neighboring Schools Average API Score: 653

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Demográficos de la Alianza

Exito Académico Comprobado

• 4 escuelas se encuentran con rendimiento 10% más alto que el LAUSD y conla puntuación de API (Índice de Rendimiento Académico) de 800 puntos.

• 6 escuelas se encuentran entre el 5% de las mejores escuelas en el nivelnacional, confirmado por US News & World Report.

• 4 escuelas de Alianza son entre las mejores 25 "más transformadoras"escuelas secundarias de la nación por la revista Newsweek.

El Enfoce en la Preparación Para la Universidad

*Índice de Rendimiento Académico

Escuelas de la Alianza superan a las escuelas públicas de la vecindad en puntuaciones del API por más de 100 puntos.

90% Latino/ 8% Afro-Americano/ 2% Otro

17% Estudiantes del idioma inglés (como segundo idioma)

8% Estudiantes con Necesidades Especiales93% Califican para el programa de comidas gratis o precio reducido

80% de estudiantes del grado 10pasan el examen CAHSEE en el primerintento; 100% de ellos lo pasan parasu último año.

Puntuación de API* del 2013Las Preparatorias y Las Escuelas Secundarias

Todos los estudiantesde la Alianza tienen laoportunidad de tomar

los cursos avanzados (AP-niveluniversitario) durante lapreparatoria.94% de los estudiantes se graduan

de la preparatoria en cuatro años.

100% de estudiantes de La Alianzapasan los cursos necesarios paraasistir a la Universidad de California ola Universidad Estatal de California.

95% de los graduados fueronadmitidos a universidades de 2 o 4 años.

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Alliance Schools Average API Score: 760

LAUSD Schools Average API Score: 693

Neighboring Schools Average API Score: 653

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How to Apply

Step 1: Select your school• In 2014-2015 Alliance will operate 17 high schools and 9 middle schools in Los

Angeles. View the list of schools on the following pages to find the schoolclosest to you.

• We encourage you to visit our schools or attend parent information sessions soyou can learn more about the schools in which you are interested. Informationsessions for each school are listed in this booklet on pages 8-15, or you maycontact the schools directly for more details.

Step 2: Complete an application

Option 1 – Complete the enclosed applicationYou may return the enclosed application to your selected school by mail, or deliver itdirectly to your selected school in person.

Option 2 – Apply onlineYou may also apply online by clicking the Enroll button at www.laalliance.org.

Additional information• You may submit applications to more than one Alliance school; however you

must complete a separate application form for each school. Additional formscan be found on our website at www.laalliance.org or picked up at any Allianceschool.

• You must complete a separate application form for each student you areplanning to enroll. Additional forms can be found on our website atwww.laalliance.org or picked up at any Alliance school.

• The deadline to submit an enrollment application varies from school to school.See school deadlines on pages 8-15. All schools continue to acceptapplications after the enrollment deadline has passed. If the school is fullyenrolled, your student will be added to the waitlist.

• Applications are taken on a first come, first served basis. If more applications arereceived than spaces available by the application deadline, a public lottery willbe held. Information about lottery procedures will be provided by the school.Your enrollment application will also serve as the lottery form in the event of apublic lottery.

• All students are encouraged to enroll, including those with special educationalneeds.

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Cómo Aplicar

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Paso 1: Seleccione su escuela• En 2014-2015 Alianza operará 17 preparatorias y 9 escuelas secundarias en Los

Angeles. Vea la lista de escuelas en las siguientes páginas para encontrar laescuela más cercana a usted.

• Les animamos que visiten nuestras escuelas o asistan a sesiones deinformación para los padres para que puedan aprender más acerca de lasescuelas en las que estén interesados. Sesiones de información para cadaescuela se enumeran en este folleto en las páginas 8-15, o puede ponerse encontacto con las escuelas directamente para obtener más detalles.

Paso 2: Llene una solicitud

Opción 1 - Complete la solicitud adjuntaUsted puede devolver la solicitud adjunta a su escuela seleccionada por correo oentregarla directamente en persona a la escuela.

Opción 2 - Aplicar en líneaUsted también puede solicitar en nuestro sitio web en www.laalliance.org y oprima elbotón de inscripción.

Información adicional• Usted puede presentar una solicitud a más de una escuela de la Alianza, sin

embargo, debe completar una solicitud separada para cada escuela. Se puedenencontrar formas adicionales en nuestra página web en www.laalliance.org opuede recoger las en cualquier escuela de la Alianza.

• Usted tiene que completar una solicitud separada para cada estudiante queplanea a inscribir. Se pueden encontrar formas adicionales en nuestra páginaweb en www.laalliance.org o puede recoger las en cualquier escuela de laAlianza.

• El último día para presentar una solicitud de inscripción varía de escuela aescuela. Vea la fecha para cada escuela en las páginas 8-15. Todas las escuelassiguen aceptando solicitudes después de la fecha final. Si la escuela estácompletamente inscrito, su estudiante será agregado a la lista de espera.

• Las solicitudes se reciben en el orden en el que vienen. Si la escuela recibe mássolicitudes que puestos abiertos para la fecha final, tendrán una lotería pública.Información sobre los procedimientos de la lotería será proporcionado por laescuela. Su solicitud también servirá como la forma de lotería en caso que hayuna lotería pública.

• Se les anima a todos los estudiantes que se inscriban, incluidos los que tienennecesidades educativas especiales.

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Downtown Los AngelesAlliance Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)Las Escuelas de la Alianza (Grados 6-8)

Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School(Part of the Alliance Gertz-Ressler/Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex)

2023 South Union AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90007Phone: 213-748-0141merkinms.orgPrincipal: Donna Jacobson

Application Deadline: Friday, November 8, 2013

Alliance High Schools (Grades 9-12)Las Preparatorias de la Alianza (Grados 9-12)

Alliance College-Ready Academy High School 16 1575 West 2nd Street (Entrance on Loma Drive off of Beverly Blvd.)Los Angeles, CA 90026Phone: 213-241-8533collegeready16.orgPrincipal: Carmen Vazquez

School tours Every Wednesday between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM (call to reserve)

Application Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2014

Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High School644 West 17th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90015Phone: 213-342-2870mohanhs.orgPrincipal: Loreen Riley

Application Deadline: Monday, December 2, 2013

Alliance Gertz-Ressler High School(Part of the Alliance Gertz-Ressler/Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex)

2023 South Union AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90007Phone: 213-745-8141gertzresslerhigh.orgPrincipal: James Waller

Application Deadline: Friday, November 8, 2013

September 2014 CRAHS 16 is moving to1552 West Rockwood StreetLos Angeles, CA 90026

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Glassell Park / Lincoln HeightsAlliance Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)Las Escuelas de la Alianza (Grados 6-8)

Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 5211 South Avenue 20Los Angeles, CA 90031Phone: 323-352-8034crma5.orgPrincipal: Suzette Martinez

Application Deadline: Friday, December 6, 2013


Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School2930 Fletcher DriveLos Angeles, CA 90065Phone: 323-739-0560esathigh.orgPrincipal: Melissa Chew

School tours every Saturday between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM (drop-ins welcome)


Alliance Susan & Eric Smidt Technology High School Grades 9-11 only

211 South Avenue 20Los Angeles, CA 90031Phone: 323-352-3206smidttech.orgPrincipal: Dr. Lori Rhodes

Information Session: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 from 6:00-7:00 PM

School tours every weekday between 8:00 AM and 3:45 PM (drop-ins welcome)


Alliance Tennenbaum Family Technology High School 2050 North San Fernando RoadLos Angeles, CA 90065Phone: 323-276-5545tennenbaumtech.comPrincipal: Dr. Abigail Nunez

Information Sessions: Wednesdays, January 29, February 26, March 26 and April 30, 2014 from 6:30-7:30 PM

Application Deadline: Thursday, May 1, 2014

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East Los AngelesNew Middle School Opening Fall 2014Nueva escuela se inaugurará en otoño 2014

Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8Grade 6 only

3651 East 1st StreetLos Angeles, CA 90063Phone: 213-943-4930 ext. 1011 Contact: Mary Silva

Application Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2014


Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science High School5151 State University DriveLos Angeles, CA 90032Phone: 323-987-2144sternmass.orgPrincipal: Kirsten Woo

Information Sessions: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 from 6:00-7:00 PMSaturday, January 18, 2014 from 10:00-11:00 AM

Application Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2014 at 4:30 PM

Alliance Media Arts and Entertainment Design High School113 South Rowan Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90063Phone: 323-859-0750meadahs.orgPrincipal: Dr. Art Sanchez

Information Session: Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 9:00-11:00 AM


Please send your application to/Por favor envie su solicitud a:Alliance College-Ready Public SchoolsAttn: Mary Silva601 South Figueroa Street4th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90017

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South Los Angeles / WattsAlliance Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)Las Escuelas de la Alianza (Grados 6-8)

Alliance Christine O’Donovan Middle Academy(Part of the Alliance Ouchi/O’Donovan 6-12 Complex)

5355 South 4th AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90043Phone: 323-294-3172odonovanacademy.orgPrincipal: Edith Funes

Information Session: Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 9:00-10:00 AM

Application Deadline: Friday, January 10, 2014

Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 49719 South Main StreetLos Angeles, CA 90003Phone: 323-451-3009 crma4.orgPrincipal: Darron Evans

Information Sessions: Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 9:00-10:00 AMSaturday, February 8, 2014 from 9:00-10:00 AM

Application Deadline: Friday, February 21, 2014 at 4:30 PM

Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 72941 West 70th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90043Phone: 323-920-4388crma7.orgPrincipal: Luis Ramirez

Information Session: Saturday, December 14, 2013


Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12Grades 6-7 only

100 East 49th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90011Phone: 323-238-7270crma12.orgPrincipal: Robin Manly

Information Sessions: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 from 6:00-7:00 PM Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 9:00-11:00 AM


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South Los Angeles / Watts (continued)

Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle School603 East 115th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90059Phone: 323-905-1377skirballmiddle.orgPrincipal: Joy May-Harris

Information Session: Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 8:30-9:30 AM

Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 11, 2013


Alliance Cindy & Bill Simon Technology High School 10720 Wilmington AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90059Phone: 323-744-2122simontechnology.orgPrincipal: Dr. Clarence Miller

Information Sessions: Friday, December 6, 2013 from 5:00-6:00 PMFriday, December 13, 2013 from 5:00-6:00 PM


Alliance College-Ready Academy High School 54610 South Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90037Phone: 213-342-2874collegeready5.orgPrincipal: Dean Marolla

Application Deadline: Saturday, November 30, 2013


South Los Angeles / Watts (continued)

Alliance Health Services Academy High School12226 South Western AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90047Phone: 323-972-9010hsahs.orgPrincipal: Dr. Carla McCullough


Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology High School 10101 South BroadwayLos Angeles, CA 90003Phone: 323-920-6125burtontechnology.orgPrincipal: Davida Fountain

School tours every weekday between 8:00 AM and 3:45 PM (drop-ins welcome)


Alliance Renee & Meyer Luskin Academy High School 2941 West 70th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90043Phone: 323-905-1210luskinacademy.orgPrincipal: Rosalio “Chalio” Medrano

Information Session: Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 9:30-10:30 AM

Application Deadline: Friday, December 20, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Alliance William & Carol Ouchi High School(Part of the Alliance Ouchi/O’Donovan 6-12 Complex)

5356 South 5th AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90043Phone: 323-596-2290ouchihs.orgPrincipal: Dea Tramble

Information Session: Saturday, December 11, 2013 from 5:30-6:30 PM


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Huntington ParkNew Middle School Opening Fall 2014Nueva escuela se inaugurará en otoño 2014

Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 9Grade 5 only

5886 Compton AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90001Phone: 213-943-4930 ext. 1011Contact: Mary Silva



Alliance Collins Family College-Ready High School2071 Saturn AvenueHuntington Park, CA 90255 Phone: 323-923-1588collinsfamilyjaguars.orgPrincipal: Robert Delfino


New High School Opening Fall 2014Nueva preparatoria se inaugurará en otoño 2014

Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield High SchoolGrade 9 only

7907 Santa Fe AvenueHuntington Park, CA 90255Phone: 213-943-4930 ext. 1011Contact: Mary Silva





San PedroNew High School Opening Fall 2014Nueva preparatoria se inaugurará en otoño 2014

Alliance College-Ready Academy High School 20Grade 9 only

461 West 9th StreetSan Pedro, CA 90731Phone: 213-943-4930 ext. 1011Contact: Mary Silva


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