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Lawndale Charter High School for the Arts Lawndale Cabinet Presentation
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Mission & Vision Statement
School Components
Education Program
Conclusion
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OVERVIEW
LCHSA
School Goals
Contents
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• Mission StatementThe mission of Lawndale Charter High School for Arts
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Our Mission
• Vision Statement
The Lawndale Charter High School for the Arts will provide students with
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Vision Statement
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SUCCESS!
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LCHSA Message: The Keys to Our Success
Potential Location:
Lawndale Christian Church
Curricula:
State adopted curricula aligned to Common
Core Standards
Academic Focus:
Fine Art and Technology instruction embedded
throughoutcurricula
LAWNDALE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS SUCCESS!
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Basic Information for Success
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Class Student
English (FTE) 30 students (grade 9)
Social Studies (FTE) 30 students (grade 9)
Math (FTE) 30 students (grade 9)
Science (FTE) 30 students (grade 9)
Foreign Language (.5) 30 students (grade 9)
Physical Education (.5) 30 students (grade 9)
ARTS INSTRUCTION: Students select one fine art academy and receive up to 5 hours instruction weekly.
Variable class sizes
Projected Enrollment: 180ADA
AssessmentWe are creating a Community that embraces the ideals of responsible citizenship an environment of Respect. •
Teaching Model Safety
Parent Involvement
Tradition of excellence which illustrates and reinforces our goal to provide access to the Arts for All.
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• Zero Tolerance Policy• Bully Prevention • Program
Rules/Procedures• Small School
Environment Parent choice for Lawndale
Charter’s High School
Students
Rigorous Academic
curriculum
Focusing on College preparatory
education and the Arts.
LCHSA: Major Objects
Nightly
Homework
• Research shows uniforms improve student achievement
• 9 Goals designed into LCHSA
Uniforms Additional Hours
9 Goals
• Student will have homework week nights
• State requirement
• 60 minutes per class versus the district average of 44 minutes per class for a full day
The Plan “How our students will Achieve their Goals”
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LCHSA Plan of Attack
Parent Information Meetings
Regular Parent Communication
Regular Progress Reports
(weekly/monthly)School Blog /
Newsletter
LCHSA recognizes that parents
need proactive communication from teachers about how
their student is progressing
academically and behaviorally
in and out of class.
Your Student’s Success
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Parents as Partners
Small Class Sizes
Unique high school components will make LCHS graduates better prepared for the universityand the workplace.
Field trips are a major component across all grade levels
High School students will have opportunities to participate and coordinate events to help the community
WASC Accreditation and courses that meet UC/CSU requirements will make students prepared for entry into a university
Field Trips
Community Service
Graduation
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LCHSA High School Components
