LEADERSHIP in ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA ARTS

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: LEMA@lausd.netTel: (323) 441-7614Website: www.lincolnhs.org/LEMA (temp.) www.lemahs.org

FOCUS: To create leaders and entrepreneurs with solid background knowledge of the industry, the law and the technological and career skills emphasized in the entertainment industry.

CTE (Career Technical Education) Pathways: Law Entertainment and Media Arts

THREE MAJORS Law and Leadership Entertainment (Film, Cable/Television) Media Arts ( with a specialization in videogame design)

Future The top 10 jobs in 2010 did not exist in 2004 U.S. Department of Labor estimates today’s high

school student will have 10 to 14 jobs by age 38

For students starting a 4 year college or technical degree in 2010 … 50% of what they learn the 1st year of study will be outdated by the 3rd year

LEMA We are preparing our students for jobs

that don’t exist Using technologies that haven’t been

invented In order to solve problems we don’t even

know are problems … OPPORTUNTIES ARE AVAILABLE

Opportunities Available Graduate from LEMA

A – G UC/CSU requirements C average or better = acceptance to CSULA (2.0 GPA) AP or Dual Enrollment Classes provides one year of

community college credit eHIGH® (when operational and funded) will provide

tutoring, intervention, credit recovery, enhancement and acceleration of classes AND a minimum of two years of work experience

Realities 50% of 8th grade students do not attend

high school 50% of 9th grade students do not remain in

high school 50% of entering 9th grade students do not

graduate from high school

REALITIES California State University reports that 46% of all 1st-year

students require remedial education in both English and mathematics (Ali & Jenkins, 2002).

Rates at community colleges may be considerably higher, and having to enroll in remedial courses increases the time it takes students to complete their degrees and is associated with a decreased graduation rate (National Center for Education Statistics, 2004).

In U.S. only 17% of students who must take a remedial reading class receive a bachelor’s degree or higher; of those taking two remedial classes (other than reading), only 20% receive a bachelor’s or higher (National Center for Education Statistics, 2004).

Realities 60% of students from low-income families can

expect to graduate from high school, 1 in 3 (33%) will enroll in college, only one in seven (14%) will earn a bachelor’s

degree (Conley, 2005). Those students who do succeed in earning a

college degree today are taking longer to do so compared with students 20 years ago (ACT, 2002; Conley, 2007).

Demographics - Latinas According to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned

Pregnancy, more than half -- 53% -- of Latinas get pregnant in their teens, nearly twice the national average.

The nation's 45 million Latinos constitute the largest minority group in the United States with a growth rate twice that of the general population. 

By 2025, one-quarter of all American teens will be Latinos.

Fewer than six in 10 Latino adults in the United States have a high school diploma.

Latino teens are more likely to drop out than their non-Hispanic counterparts, and of all the children living in poverty, 30% are Latino.

69% of Latino teen moms drop out of high school, and the children of teen mothers are less likely to do well in school themselves and often repeat grades.

Demographics - Latinas 74% of Latino teens believe that parents send one message about sex to

their sons and a different message altogether to their daughters, possibly related to the Latino value of machismo.

Latino teens believe that the most common reason teens do not use contraception is that they are afraid their parents might find out.

72% of sexually experienced teens say they wish they had waited.

34% of Latino teens believe that being a teen parent would prevent them from reaching their goals, but 47% say being a teen parent would simply delay them from reaching their goals.

76% said it is important to be married before starting a family.

LEMA believes that global economies, new technologies and growth in information are transforming society, requiring students to master 21st century literacies.

At LEMA, students will apply problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills, practice collaboration and leadership skills, master the written, oral and visual communication and technology skills and practice the work ethic, teamwork and organizational skills that 21st century employers require

LEMA Nintendo invested more than $140 million in Research

and Development in 2002 The U.S. government spent less than half as much on

research and development in education There are 110 million monthly active registered users of

MySpace in 2008; 300,000 new users sign-up daily. (If MySpace were a country, it would be 11th in size

between Japan and Mexico)

Shift happens There are 2.7 billion searches a month using

Google; 47 million laptops were sold in 2006 The number of text messages sent and received

each day exceeds the population of planet Facebook – 60 million active users; average of

250,000 new registrations per day.

1 out of 3 Teens TEXT more than 80 Texts/Day (Teens 16+ can exceed 3,000 Texts per month)

Teens use multiple media when not in school, but are prohibited during in school.

It’s time for a change

We are living in exponential times. “For students starting a four-year technical or college degree, … this means that

half of what they learn in their first year of study will be outdated by their third year of study.”

(Karl Fisch, Shifthappens)

10 Trends in Employability

Talk and Listen - Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills Hands on - Ability to apply education – theory expertise alone often not

interviewed Team Player – groups of 4 -6 people and ability to work in a multicultural

environment Quick Change – rapid evolution in technology and customer requirements

requires flexibility and adaptability Problematic – ability to recognize, define and solve work related problems Out of the Box – Recognize that there is no one answer, some answers are not

always obvious; & willing to try new ideas Balancing Act – ability to succeed in high stress world requires balanced lives

with family, social activities or sports Clock Control – Effectively manage time and meet required schedules and to

be dependable Crash Proof – Not afraid of failure and willing to try again and again True Believer – Ability to make a personal commitment to a group’s goals and

cornerstone to a company’s long range success.

21st Century Survival Skills

Learning how to learn Reading and writing skills Reading between the lines, multi-dimensional analysis Creative problem solving Time management Negotiation Teamwork Leadership Systems Understanding Technology Skills

INDUSTRY STATISTICS The job market for lawyers is projected to grow due

to increased demand for legal services, population growth, new corporate compliance regulations, globalization and increased business activity. median salary for all lawyers was $94,930 (2004) The State Bar of California has 222,000 members (2009);

only 17% are “persons of color” Only 6.6% of practicing attorneys in Los Angeles are

Hispanic & 6.8% are Asian

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY STATISTICS In 2007, the motion picture and television

industry was responsible for: 2,500,000 American jobs an average salary of $74,700 $41.1 billion in wages to workers in America $38.2 billion in payments to small businesses

owners

VIDEOGAME INDUSTRY STATISTICS In 2008, entertainment software was the

fastest growing industry in the U.S. employed more than 80,000 people an average salary of $92,300 298.2 million units sold -- one game every 9

seconds $22 billion in total sales

21st century high school must include significant and substantial systemic transformations in structure.

LEMA’s Board of Directors includes students, parents, teachers and community members. The Board members have the autonomy, responsibility and accountability to make most major decisions, such as: The Principal is hired by – and reviewed annually by the

Governance Board The Teachers are hired by – and reviewed annually by the

Governance Board Curriculum, school calendar, bell schedule, budget and

assessments are decisions of the Board of Directors.

Transforms the dynamics of the relationship between education and careers.

Lengthen the educational experience of our students, Increase authentic incentives for our students to succeed

academically, Deepens the relevance of education for our students by

providing concrete career-focused applications and activities, Integrates equity focused, multiple-ability, interdisciplinary

instruction to raise achievement levels of all of our students.

LEMA STUDENTS MASTER THE SKILLS THAT ALL 21st Century COMPANIES REQUIRE GOAL: Numeracy, Legal, Business & Literacy

“goals (reading, writing, listening, speaking, critical thinking, habits of mind and technology) and competencies that result in academic success across all college disciplines.” [Academic Literacy – A Statement of Competencies Expected of

Students Entering California’s Public Colleges and Universities (Spring, 2002) as defined by the Inter-segmental Committee of the Academic Senate of the California Community Colleges, the California State University and the University of California; D. Conley, Redefining College Readiness; Gates Foundation, 2007].

LEMA students learn how to learn, and to master the leadership, analytical, career and organizational skills necessary to enter the 21st century workforce. They will be college ready and career prepared.

LEMA Graduates Will Be Career Prepared/College Ready Have grade level knowledge, academic skills and most importantly, the

habits of mind to succeed when they enter high school and build on that knowledge and skill bas

Attend a minimum of one-year community college (dual enrollment) classes;

Be equipped with the skills that employers in any industry want from their employees:

proficient in communication, multiple media and technological skills, learn fundamental business, legal and life skills, practice the habits of mind necessary for academic and career

success. enhanced Graduation Requirements which includes financial and legal

education (Constitutional Law), fundamental media and visual arts (Computer and Film literacy), and culminates in a Senior Project (comparable to Senior Thesis/Exhibition)

Day Begins: Homeroom Returns Breakfast Homework Help / Check Missing Work Check in – Advocate, Announcements & Chief Nag

CURRICULUM College Registration Model Student Input on what electives to offer (through

Board of Directors) Student selection of course options (9th grade

writing emphasis: Journalism (website); Scriptwriting (Film and announcements)

Annual Course,Teacher & Principal evaluations

ADVISORY: Learn, Practice and Master Fundamental Life Skills

Core competencies and Habits of Mind for academic and career success;

Law (everyone in U.S. must know the law –and ignorance of the law is no excuse)

Leadership (able to lead an independent life)Financial Literacy and Personal Finance (balance a

checkbook, bank account; credit cards, loans, purchasing, investment)

Basic Business and Career Skills that will enable LEMA students to live independent and self sustaining lives in a 21st century world

ENHANCED GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS All LAUSD Graduation Requirements Met All A-G UC/CSU Requirements Met (11/15

courses with GPA requirement by 11th grade = guaranteed acceptance to UC system)

Create a culture of completion – students will graduate on time from high school and be supported for the first two years of college

Service Learning Requirement – give back to your community every year

Fundamental skills for all businesses or professions: technology, Film, Media Arts

Senior Project/ Exhibition Community College classes (1 year) Work Experience (2 years)

‘s Commitment As educational leaders, we believe that all students are

capable of learning and of mastering the core competencies and habits of mind necessary for academic and career success. But it is up to the adults to create an environment that ensures this and a culture that encourages it, a school district that supports it and a state that provides sufficient funding to ensure it. LEMA proposes to create just such an environment, which motivates all students to participate and provides a safety net that no student can escape or will want to escape from. This requires acknowledging the realities of a broken system and providing the resources necessary for transformation.

Public-Private Partnership “vocational education” program where students learn and earn during applied work experience

Facilitates workforce training and internship programs, Practice functional literacies, Mentoring and retention program, Promote entrepreneurial skills Intervention, enhancement and acceleration programs after school,

on Saturdays and during vacations. eHigh includes Consolidates Tutoring, Intervention and Credit Recovery

Improve students who have below Grade Level skills Enhance skills for students who are at Grade Level Accelerate course-work for students who are above Grade Level

BRIDGE PROGRAM - 2 years before H.S. (7th grade students through 9th grade)

Operates after-school, on Saturdays and during vacations

Brings middle school students up to high school grade level and college-academic skills;

LINK PROGRAM for 2 years after graduation Provide graduates with opportunity to earn money and get

continued academic and emotional support for college while providing service Mentoring and Tutorial services for LEMA and BRIDGE students, Work on educational projects for community based businesses; Coordinated consolidated intervention, Adult and Continuation

school, which offers expanded English language proficiency for parents and community members without high school diplomas

Offers internships, intervention/credit recovery, enhancement and acceleration classes, workforce education and jobs program,

Dedicated to helping small and ethnic businesses share experiences, bridge business needs and share market opportunities,

Provides LEMA students and graduates real world experience to acquire marketable skill sets helping local small businesses and industry with “educational projects” that provide real benefits for businesses and the students, For example, to build a website or create a brochure for a local

business.

eHIGH eHIGH will provide authentic financial

incentives for all students to improve academic achievement, Reward exemplary attendance and Improved motivation and achievement on CSTs

(with the goal for all students to achieve proficient/advanced levels) in eHIGH internship, workforce education and jobs programs.

This program will be operational if and only if fundraising is successful and grants are received.

LEADERSHIP in ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA ARTS

LEMA If you didn’t see what you want … this is a

school where you can make a difference This is a place where you get a vote -- … OPPORTUNTIES ARE AVAILABLE Email: LEMA@lausd.net Tel: (323) 441-7614

LEADERSHIP IN ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA ARTS PILOT SCHOOL

3501 NORTH BROADWAY LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90031

Telephone: (323) 441-4600 Email: LEMA @ LAUSD.NET bethbkennedy@gmail.com

www.lincolnhs.org/lema or www.lemahs.org