ABC School District Norwalk Boulevard Cerritos, CA Web Site

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1 19 Elementary Schools 5 Middle Schools 3 four-year high schools 1 middle-senior high school 1 continuation-opportunity school 1 adult school K-12 enrollment 21, 265 Adult 16,000 ABC School District Norwalk Boulevard Cerritos, CA Web Site ABC has a vision that is simple and powerful: We believe students in ABC should be as well educated as any in the world. We believe all students have the capacity to be high achievers. We believe people are the cornerstone of our district and students are the reason we are here." Community In 1965 Artesia, Bloomfield, and Carmenita School Districts unified and became known as the ABC Unified School District. The ABC Unified School District is representative of urban school districts throughout the United States. The community served by ABC Unified School District includes the cities of Artesia, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, as well as portions of Lakewood, Long Beach, and Norwalk. Located in an attractive suburb on the southeast edge of Los Angeles County, the District is within easy driving distance to the major Southern California attractions, airports, and universities. The District is approximately 15 miles from beautiful Pacific Ocean beaches popular for their boating, surfing and sunning activities, and within two hours of mountain resorts for skiing and hiking. The ethnically and economically diverse community is strongly supportive of their ABC schools. The ABC Unified School District is known throughout the State of California as a leader in educational planning and innovation. The District has received county, state, and national recognition for outstanding programs in counseling, alternative education, staff development and labor relations. The ABC Unified School District is governed by a seven member Board of Education and includes nineteen elementary schools, five middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, a college prep 7-12 school, a continuation high school, infant/children centers, extended-day care, and adult school. The diverse ethnicity of the community is reflected in the K-12 population which is American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian, African American, Filipino, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, Portuguese, and White.

2 Antelope Valley Joint Union High School District Sierra Highway Lancaster, California (661) Comprehensive High Schools 2 Continuation High Schools 1 Community School 1 Adult School 1 Special Education Facility K-12 enrollment 31,219 Our mission is to provide a safe and secure learning environment that promotes a rigorous curriculum and enables our students to develop the necessary academic, technical and work-related skills of the 21 st century. Every student who graduates will be prepared to pursue college or any career to which he or she aspires. The Antelope Valley has enjoyed unprecedented growth and prosperity in the last decade. Once home of vast herds of prong-horned antelope and acres of alfalfa, AV is now the busy center of an expanding aerospace industry and home of the space shuttle. The total population of the Antelope Valley exceeds 350,000. Major employers in the area are manufacturers in the aircraft/aerospace industry and the Valley is the home for many defense contractors. NASA maintains various facilities at Edwards Air Force Base. Other major employers in the Valley include local and federal government health care services, retail stores, school districts, community college, extension universities and construction contractors. Skip the commute - check out the homes in the AV! The Antelope Valley offers a diverse assortment of home options ranging from executive custom homes to affordable family homes. See a real estate agent for a listing of pre-owned and new home construction in the cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, Quartz Hill and Littlerock.

3 Azusa Unified School District 546 S. Citrus Avenue Azusa, California Web Site: 12 Elementary Schools 3 Middle Schools 2 four-year High Schools 1 Adult Education Center 1 Continuation High School 1 6 th grade Academy 1 9 th grade Academy 1 Learning Center K-12 enrollment 17,155 Teacher Support & Incentives: $5,000 signing bonuses for math and science Welcome to AUSD Azusa Unified is a community that believes its children deserve the best education possible. More than 11,600 students attend AUSD schools which include 12 elementary schools, three middle schools & three high schools. The District also offers an extensive Adult Education Program. Instructional Program Our instructional program prepares students to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Azusa Unified has high expectations for students. Programs such as JROTC, GATE and AVID offer valuable enrichment activities. Both Azusa High and Gladstone High offer a great selection of Advanced Placement classes and Honors classes. In addition, Azusa schools continue to make gains on statewide tests. Staff AUSD teachers make a difference. The District recruits teachers from across the nation. To ensure the success of beginning teachers, the District offers an extensive training program with support from veteran teachers. Our dedicated classified staff provides vital support services for students. Technology Technology skills are incorporated into the District s curriculum. Every school has a computer lab and every classroom has access to the Internet. Community Partnerships Students benefit from partnerships with local colleges, businesses and government entities. AUSD offers many opportunities for parent participation in PTA, Parent Boosters and the Superintendent s Parent Roundtable. Programs such as CHAMPS encourage elementary students to start thinking about college while at the high school level.

4 13 Elementary Schools 2 Junior High Schools 2 Middle Schools 2 four-year High Schools 1 Continuation School 1 Adult School K-12 Enrollment 30,849 Baldwin Park Unified School District 3699 North Holly Avenue Baldwin Park, California The City of Baldwin Park is located off the 10 and 605 freeways in the Southern California area of Los Angeles County, just a 30-minute drive from most beaches and an hour drive from mountain resorts. Beautiful views of the San Gabriel Mountains surround the city. Baldwin Park covers 6.9 square miles and has a population of 72,029 people. The average household income is $33,029. The community of Baldwin Park consists of friendly, caring people who support their local schools. Many residents grew up in Baldwin Park and attended local schools, including many school district employees. Baldwin Park Unified School District is a K-12 district with a student enrollment of 17,514. The district, which operates on the traditional year calendar, has 12 elementary schools, a fundamental school, two middle schools, two junior high schools, two comprehensive high schools, a continuation high school, a Children's Center, a Latchkey program and a Head start Program. The district also operates an award-winning Adult & Continuing Education Program. The District employs 1089 classified employees (secretaries, custodians, instructional aides and support staff) and 1022 certificated employees (teachers, counselors, principals, administrators). The school district has a significant Latino population. Latinos constitute nearly 85% of the student enrollment. Asians make up 5.1%, Anglos are 4.8%, Filipinos are 2.9%, and African Americans are 1.8%. The District offers its teachers comparable wages to surrounding areas, based on graduate credits and years of experience. Bilingual teachers with certification receive an annual stipend of $1,000. Employees receive an excellent fringe benefit package. The City of Baldwin Park is located in the San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County, about 20 miles from downtown Los Angeles.

5 Bassett Unified School District 904 North Willow Avenue La Puente, California Elementary Schools 1 Middle School 1 four-year High School 1 Continuation School 1 Adult School K-12 Enrollment 5,794 Adult 8,000 Bassett Unified School District serves a large unincorporated area in Los Angeles County and portions of the City of Industry, La Puente and Whittier. It is located approximately 20 miles east of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley. The District's certificated and classified employees work with over 6,000 students in five elementary schools, one 6-8 magnet school, one comprehensive high school, a continuation high school, and an adult education program serving about 5,000 students. The District provides a variety of educational programs suitable to the need of a multiethnic and varied socio-economic community including a large Hispanic enrollment of approximately eighty-three percent.

6 11 Elementary Schools 2 Secondary Schools 1 Adult School 1 Continuation School 508 Child Development Programs K-12 Enrollment 14,846 Adult Enrollment 7,357 Bellflower Unified School District South Clark Avenue Bellflower, California Goal: Providing a quality education for all students Mission: To open the doors for all students to acquire the knowledge and development skills that will empower them to: Become lifelong active learners Demonstrate respect for themselves and others in a dynamic, diverse and global society Become informed, productive, independent and contributing citizens Perform successfully in their chosen field in society Bellflower USD offers programs, services, and safe and clean facilities which support classroom learning. The services include computer labs, libraries, guidance programs, career academies, vocational training, health offices, cafeterias serving hot meals, and tutorial programs. The district also offers students an alternative education center, child development and pre-school aged children programs, a large adult school program, speech and language services and an expanded special education program.

7 11 Elementary Schools 3 Middle Schools 3 High Schools 1 Adult School 1 Community Day School 1 Special School K-12 Enrollment 14,897 Adult 2,600 Burbank Unified School District 1900 W. Olive Avenue Burbank, California

8 Centinela Valley High School South Inglewood Avenue Lawndale, California four-year High Schools 1 Continuation High School 1 Adult School K-12 Enrollment 7,875 Adult 10,000 Profile The Centinela Valley Union High School District is located in Los Angeles County, close to the Los Angles International Airport. It serves an ethnically diverse population in the cities of Hawthorne, Lawndale, and Lennox, and is near to the famous beach recreation areas of Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach. CVUHSD has a student population of approximately 7,800. They attend either Hawthorne, Lawndale, or Leuzinger High School for the comprehensive secondary programs, or Lloyde High School for the continuation program. In addition, CVUHSD maintains an extensive adult education program. The feeder school districts of the Centinela Valley are Hawthorne, Lawndale, Lennox, and Wiseburn. History The Centinela Valley Union High School District was formed in 1905 and was originally known as the Inglewood Union High School District. It was composed of the territory of Hawthorne, Inglewood (later Inglewood City), Jefferson (later Lenox), and Wiseburn School Districts. Following the formation in 1912 from territory taken from Wiseburn School District, the El Segundo School District was also a component of the High School District. The name was changed to Centinela Valley Union High School District on November 1, El Segundo withdrew on November 22, 1925, to form the El Segundo High School District, and on July 1, 1954, Inglewood withdrew and formed the Inglewood Unified School District. The Centinela Valley Union High School District is a component of the El Camino Community College District.

9 Charter Oak Unified School District Cienega Avenue Covina, California Elementary Schools 1 Intermediate School 1 four-year High School 1 Community School 1 Alternative School 1 Adult School K-12 Enrollment 6,953 Vision: The Charter Oak Unified School District will demonstrate excellence in academics, operations, and its role as a unifying bond for the entire Charter Oak community. Charter Oak Unified will be a school district of choice, offering a premier program to retain and attract students and staff. Mission Statement The Charter Oak Unified School District will empower students to be lifelong learners. Each student will: Achieve self-worth Become a productive citizen Use technology as a tool Conquer the demands of a changing world The District in its commitment to excellence will provide: Leadership with vision Quality teachers and support personnel Effective learning environments

10 7 Elementary Schools 1 Intermediate School 1 four-year High School 1 Continuation High School 1 Community Day School 1 Ortho-Handicapped School 1 Adult School K-12 Enrollment 12,289 Claremont Unified School District 2080 North Mountain Avenue Claremont, California Claremont Unified District is located in Southern California approximately 30 miles east of Los Angeles. The community is known for the Claremont Colleges and has a strong working relationship with these institutions. Currently, the District has over 6,300 students in its K-12 program and runs an extensive Adult School program. There are seven unique elementary schools, a school for the orthopedically handicapped, an intermediate school, a comprehensive high school, and a continuation school. Mission Statement and Goals The employees of the Claremont Unified School District constitute the most important resource for providing an excellent educational program for the students of the community. Recognizing this, it is the goal of the Personnel Services Department to provide the following: The ongoing recruitment, selection, and retention of the most highly qualified available candidates for all open positions in the District. An active Mentor Teacher Program dedicated to the support of new teachers and veteran teachers having new instructional experiences. The allocation of human resources within the District in a manner which makes the greatest contribution to the instructional program. A collaboration and shared decision making in which optimum staff performance and satisfaction are produced. Programs of professional growth that are designed to contribute to the improvement of the learning program and to each staff member's career development. A genuine team approach to education including staff, student, and parent involvement in program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Solution-building employee/employer relations. The development and utilization of personnel evaluation processes which contribute to the continuous improvement of staff abilities and programs.

11 Compton Unified School District 501 South Sante Fe Compton, California Elementary Schools 9 Middle Schools 3 High Schools 1 Adult School 3 Special Schools K-12 Enrollment 39,003 MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Compton Unified School District is to empower leaders to lead, teachers to teach and students to learn by fostering an environment that encourages leaders and teachers to be visionary, innovative and accountable for the achievement of all students. GOALS 1. Promote a safe and healthy environment in every school. 2. Provide equal education for every child. 3. Ensure that every child has access to technological opportunities. 4. Continue to maintain high expectations and high student achievement, and hold personnel accountable for student success. 5. Improve team efforts by enhancing employee communications and collaboration. 6. Embrace and celebrate the diversity of our district. 7. Build, foster and promote partnerships with parents and the community. 8. Maintain facilities; plan and promote capital improvements.

12 12 Elementary Schools 3 Middle Schools 3 four-year High Schools 1 Continuation High School 1 Independent Study High School 1 Adult School K-12 Enrollment 14, 9111 Adult 22,450 Covina-Valley Unified School District 519 East Badillo Street Covina, California Covina-Valley Unified School District is distinguished academically and is ranked as one of the safest public school districts in the area. The district serves about 15,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade at 12 elementary, three middle, three high schools, two alternative schools and an adult education program. For more than a century, Covina-Valley USD has served the communities of Covina, West Covina, Glendora, San Dimas and Irwindale. Covina-Valley schools provide the personalized service and caring culture of a small school district, where teachers and administrators know their students by name. Each year, our graduates earn in excess of $1 million in scholarships. Due to the high academic standing of Covina-Valley students, more than half of all graduates meet or exceed the admission requirements for the California State and University of California systems. We provide a strong basic education underscoring reading, writing, language arts, math, science, social science and technology, which is aligned with the California Department of Education standards. Moreover, each campus offers leadership, curricular, and athletics/sports opportunities. A broad array of support services is available to children, adults and families. An extensive arts program begins in elementary school, providing students with a wellrounded education. Our athletic teams garner California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Championships, and are consistently ranked among the best in the region. Each school enjoys high parent participation - active PTA and booster organizations. Community residents and local businesses serve as classroom volunteers, providing inkind prizes to motivate and recognize student achievement, and to underwrite important school events.

13 Culver City Unified School District 4034 Irving Place Culver City, California Elementary Schools 1 Middle School 1 Senior High School 1 Continuation School 1 Adult School 1 Children s Center K-12 Enrollment 8,501 Few districts in the state have achieved the level of distinction enjoyed by the Culver City Unified School District. The district is home to five California Distinguished Schools, and students throughout the district score well on national scholastic exams. The district s 330 teachers, 175 of whom have advanced degrees, are dedicated to effective and innovative teaching methods that produce real results. Situated in Culver City with its tree-lined streets and small-town charm, Culver City CCUSD has developed an enviable partnership with a wide range of local businesses that provide CCUSD students with hands-on learning opportunities and funding for various projects. In addition, the Culver City Education Foundation has generated thousands of dollars in donations to improve the classroom learning environment for Culver City children. CCUSD is proud of its community, its teachers and, most of all, its students; and we are committed to providing the best education possible for our children. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Culver City Unified School District, a diverse haven of excellence, is to ensure that each student possesses the academic and personal skills necessary to achieve his/her highest potential as a valued, responsible member of society by providing challenging, personalized educational experiences in a safe, nurturing environment and by fostering a passion for teaching and learning with committed parent and community involvement.

14 Duarte Unified School District 1620 Huntington Drive Duarte, California Elementary Schools 1 Intermediate School 1 High School K-12 Enrollment 4,700 In Los Angeles County, few school districts maintain a family, caring spirit, where teachers - and even their administrators - know students by name, greet parents and provide a warm, friendly atmosphere for students, parents, visitors and staff. Yet, that is precisely why families move into the Duarte Unified School District and stay. We deliver a broad, challenging, standards-based curriculum in a supportive, caring culture at each school. Our schools also benefit from active parents, and a highly supportive community. Duarte Unified is a small district, serving about 4,700 youngsters from Duarte, Bradbury, and the Maxwell Park area through five elementary schools (K-6), one intermediate (7-8), one high school (9-12) and one alternative education campus. History The Duarte community began as a 7000-acre land grant to Don Andres Duarte in the mid-19th Century. The District s roots date to 1906, when Duarte was part of the Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte School District. Each area separated forming separate school districts in Location If you re wondering, Where is the Duarte Unified School District? the District is nestled at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in the San Gabriel Valley. Easily accessible by major freeways, the District is located within minutes of Downtown Los Angeles, the county s theatre/arts district, Hollywood, beaches, theme parks, and mountain recreational areas. Duarte is proud to be the home of the world-renowned cancer research center the City of Hope. Governance Duarte Unified is governed by a five-member elected Board of Education. Each member serves a four-year term. The Board is responsible for overseeing District operations, and enacting policies and procedures to ensure the safe and smooth operation of all schools. Beliefs We believe that all children are capable learners. Our staff focus on helping each youngster reach his/her personal best. Our goal is to graduate students who are wellprepared for living, working and learning in a challenging world.

15 10 Elementary Schools 3 Middle Schools K-12 enrollment 9,179 East Whittier City School District E Whittier Blvd Whittier, California Mission The East Whittier City School District is a learning organization of valued members whose mission, in partnership with the whole community, is to stimulate and support students to become lifelong learners and contributing members of a literate, skilled and responsible society. Goals 1. All students will reach high academic standards, attaining proficiency or better in reading, writing and mathematics. Teachers will engage and challenge all students with enriched standards-based instruction, providing additional support for students with special needs through a variety of strategies, including differentiated instruction, small group instruction, on going assessment, access to technology, and other best practices. 2. English Learners will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards attaining proficiency or better in reading, writing and mathematics. Students will be taught by teachers trained in ELD strategies and participate in Mainstream English, Sheltered English Immersion and/or Transitional programs to support their acquisition of English. 3. All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free and conducive to learning. School staff members will form influential relationships with students and will focus on building assets in them that will help them grow into capable, responsible

16 Eastside Union School District th Street East Lancaster, California (661) Fax (661) Elementary Schools 1 Middle School K-8 Enrollment: 3,302 MISSION STATEMENT: To provide a program of educational excellence within a caring and motivating environment through a team commitment to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse and changing world. BOARD GOALS Improve Student Achievement Ensure a Safe and Caring Learning Environment Promote a Team Commitment Operate with Increasing Efficiency and Effectiveness To attract and attain the best and brightest personnel who reflect the diversity of our community

17 18 Elementary Schools K-8 Enrollment: 12,000 El Monte City Elementary 3540 N Lexington Avenue El Monte, California Mission Statement: Our purpose is to educate all students to develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be responsible, productive, and fulfilled individuals able to succeed ethically in a democratic society. The El Monte City School District serves over 12,000 children at eighteen school sites. It employs over 1,200 full and part time persons in certificated, management and classified positions. The schools are organized as K-4(1), K-5(1), K-6(10) and K-8(6) sites. There is a Children's Center located adjacent to one site and there are four Head Start programs located at elementary schools. The El Monte City School District, a suburban school district serving children from preschool age through the eighth grade, was founded in the 1880s. It is located eleven miles east of the City of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley. Students in the district come from the cities of El Monte, South El Monte, and portions of Los Angeles County that are proximate to the cities of Temple City and Arcadia. District demographics include families that are 78% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 7% White and less than 1% American Indian, Pacific Islander, Filipino and Black. Located approximately 12 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, El Monte is the hub of the San Gabriel Valley, where two major freeways Interstates 605 and 10 intersect and is the ninth largest city (out of 88) in Los Angeles County with a population of approximately 120,000. The land uses within its 10 square mile area are 58 percent residential, 11 percent retail, 10 percent industrial, 7 percent office/retail, and 14 percent other of amenities. El Monte also has an ethnically diverse and dynamic population with 72 percent Hispanic, 18 percent Asian, and 7 percent White. El Monte is also home to Longo Toyota, the number one auto dealer in the United States by sales and volume. Other major retail businesses include Home Depot, Sam s Club, and K-Mart. Major industries include the Von s Distribution Warehouse, Wells Fargo Operations Center, and St. Gobain Glass Containers. With the growing population in El Monte, community and educational facilities continue to improve. New parks are being built to serve the growing population with many active sports programs. A brand new Aquatic Center with three pools is located along the Tyler Avenue Heritage District, which includes the City s Community and Senior Centers, museums, and a public library.

18 5 High Schools 2 Adult Schools 1 Continuation High School K-12 Enrollment: 32,303 El Monte High School District 3537 Johnson Avenue El Monte, California Located approximately 12 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, El Monte is the hub of the San Gabriel Valley, where two major freeways Interstates 605 and 10 intersect and is the ninth largest city (out of 88) in Los Angeles County with a population of approximately 120,000. The land uses within its 10 square mile area are 58 percent residential, 11 percent retail, 10 percent industrial, 7 percent office/retail, and 14 percent other of amenities. El Monte also has an ethnically diverse and dynamic population with 72 percent Hispanic, 18 percent Asian, and 7 percent White. With the growing population in El Monte, community and educational facilities continue to improve. New parks are being built to serve the growing population with many active sports programs. A brand new Aquatic Center with three pools is located along the Tyler Avenue Heritage District, which includes the City s Community and Senior Centers, museums, and a public library. In addition, the appearance of our neighborhoods has greatly improved, partly due to various programs offered by the City, and partly due to the growing pride and awareness of our residents that El Monte is a great place to live, work, and play. ) (

19 El Rancho Unified School District 9333 Loch Lomond Drive Pico Rivera, CA Elementary Schools 3 Middle Schools 2 High Schools K-12 Enrollment 12,041 Adult Enrollment 3,488 Teacher Support & Incentives: $3,000 signing bonus for math teachers Welcome to El Rancho We are committed to providing an enriched curriculum with high expectations for all students which emphasizes the skills, concepts and processes necessary for the technological and cultural challenges of the 21 st century. District is located in the City of Pico Rivera ERUSD is located approximately 12 miles south east of the City of Los Angeles and some 15 miles north of Long Beach. We are a short drive from both beaches and mountain areas and are located next to the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area. The Mission of El Rancho USD The mission of the El Rancho Unified School District, in partnership with the community, is to provide an innovative and challenging learning environment that promotes excellence. We will prepare students as life-long learners to succeed academically, intellectually, socially, emotionally and culturally.

20 Garvey School District 2730 N Del Mar Avenue Rosemead, California Elementary Schools 2 Intermediate Schools K-12 Enrollment: 6,093 Mission Statement The students of the Garvey School District will learn academic skills, moral, and ethical values and a respect for diversity that will enable them to be life-long learners and productive members of a global society. The Garvey School District is situated at the western end of the San Gabriel Valley, about 10 miles from the city of Los Angeles. The District serves four square-mile portions of Monterey Park, San Gabriel, Rosemead, and Los Angeles County unincorporated territory. It is the second oldest elementary school district in Los Angeles County. The Garvey School District has traditions dating back to 1892 when a prominent landowner, Richard Garvey, founded the first school on his property to provide for the education of his son. It has expanded from a one-room school to its current twelve schools, ten of which are elementary schools (K-6) and two are intermediate schools (Grades 7-8). The District is a leader in instructional practices and community relations encouraging parental participation at every level. Garvey reaches out to the community by placing a high priority on the translation of materials and oral presentations in a variety of languages. The over 6,100 students from preschool to eighth grade belong to a community that has a rich multicultural heritage. The students represent a wide range of Latin American and Asian nationalities as well as a cross section of old California families. Statewide and National Recognition We have one Blue Ribbon School - the highest honor given to schools in the Nation. We have three California Distinguished Schools, with a fourth nominated as part of the 2006 award program. We have four Title I Achieving Schools - another national award. One of our science teachers, Anthony Quan, was named a Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year - one of 13 to receive such a prestigious honor.

21 Gorman Elementary Gorman School Road Gorman, CA (661) Elementary 1 Learning Center 1 Charter School K-12 Enrollment 1,434 Key Statistics Grade Levels Offered K to 12 Students 1,434 Full-Time Teachers 49 Student/Teacher Ratio 29.1:1 Per Pupil Expenditures $4,133 District Resources Elementary Teachers 49 Elementary Counselors 0 Middle/High School Counselors 1 Gorman Elementary services an approximate student population of 1,434 in kindergarten through twelfth grade. With 49 full-time classroom teachers, the district's overall student/teacher ratio is 29.1:1. There are 3 schools associated with the agency, which is classified as being in or near a large city (Gorman, CA). Gorman Elementary allocates approximately $4,133 per pupil for instructional expenses.

22 Hacienda La Puente Unified School District E. Gale Ave. City of Industry, CA Website: 4 comprehensive high schools 1 alternative high school 1 Community Day School 20 K-5 elementary schools 4 K-8 schools 6 middle schools 1 orthopedic unit for students with disabilities and extensive child development 2 main Adult Education facilities 32 satellite sites 78,800 students 25,000 pre-k-12 30,000 adult education students 33,000 students at eight correctional facilities The Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is a community committed to developing lifelong learners who value themselves and the diversity of all people; apply decision-making skills leading to responsible actions; and use creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in meeting the challenges of a changing society. Location The Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is the largest in the San Gabriel Valley and one of the largest suburban school districts in the state. Goals The Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is dedicated to maximizing the talents, interests, and abilities of all its students, enabling them to meet the challenges and opportunities of a changing world. The district curriculum is based on the California State Frameworks. Classroom instruction is integrated, thematically applied, technologically integrated, and sensitive to the individual learning styles of students and the needs of the multicultural community we serve. Demographics The District serves more than 78,800 students; 25,000 pre-k-12 and 30,000 adult education students in the diverse communities of City of Industry, Hacienda Heights, La Puente and portions of Valinda and West Covina. The District also has the largest correctional education program in the nation, serving an additional 33,000 students at eight correctional facilities throughout Los Angeles County.

23 Hawthorne Elementary District S. Hawthorne Blvd. Hawthorne, CA (310) elementary schools 3 middle schools 1 charter high school K-12 Enrollment 10,000 students Hawthorne School District consists of eight elementary schools, three middle schools and one charter high school. All of the schools now operate on a traditional calendar. Hawthorne School District is dedicated to educational excellence and the continuous academic growth of all students. The District's enrollment is approximately 10,000 students. HSD Mission Statement: Hawthorne School District provides a safe learning environment with high expectations that promotes excellence and success for all students. We are committed to building a team effort among families, district, and community that prepares our culturally diverse students to achieve academically and socially in an everchanging world.

24 Inglewood Unified School District 401 South Inglewood Ave. Inglewood CA elementary schools 6 secondary schools 1 preschool center 1 community adult school K-12 Enrollment 9,000 Adult Enrollment 8,000 Mission Statement The mission of the Inglewood Unified School District, a unifying force of the All- American City of Champions, is to ensure that our students are taught by highly qualified teachers and excel as productive world citizens through a pre-kindergarten - secondary educational system characterized by safe schools, exemplary academic programs, highly qualified teachers, and effective partnerships with families and all segments of the community. District Description: Located in Los Angeles County, California, the Inglewood Unified School District serves approximately 17,750 students (in kindergarten through 12 th grade) from the cities of Inglewood and Ladera Heights. In total, there are thirteen elementary schools and six secondary schools, many of which are on a year-round schedule. In addition, there is one preschool center with approximately 300 students and a community adult school with approximately 8,000 students. The Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) serves a diverse population of students in an urban setting, with 58% Hispanic, 41% African American, and 1% other ethnicities, according to demographic information from the California Department of Education (CDE) for the school year. Inglewood's elementary schools are often considered to have defied the statistics. Despite the low average socioeconomic level of students district-wide, IUSD elementary schools have earned national and international recognition for their outstanding academic performance. Three Inglewood schools have earned the title of California Distinguished School and one was recently named a Title I High Achieving School. In a 2002 study conducted by the Pacific Research Foundation, five Inglewood elementary schools made the High-Performing, High-Poverty list

25 Keppel Union School District th Street East - PO Box 186 Pearblossom, CA Phone: Elementary Schools 1 Middle School K-12 Enrollment 3,159 Teacher Support & Incentives: $2,000 signing bonus BACKGROUND Keppel Union School District has six schools serving the five local communities of Littlerock, Pearblossom, Sun Village, Lake Los Angeles, Llano, and neighboring areas. It encompasses 315 square miles and has an annual operating budget of $18 million. The Keppel Union School District is the largest employer in the area it serves, employing 139 teachers and 183 support staff. The Ethnic breakdown of student population is 40.4% White, 45.9% Hispanic, 11.1% Black, 1.4% American Indian, 0.4% Filipino, 0.2% Asian and 0.3% Pacific Islander. Keppel Union School District remains on the cutting edge in Total Quality Management for Schools by utilizing a Win/Win approach to conflict management. Administrators Honored: In 1996, Sharon Millen received the Administrator of the Year award from the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA). 1995, Dr. Jean Fuller, Su per in ten dent of Keppel Union School District received the Su per in ten dent of the Year Award for the State of California and Rosaria Williams, Principal of Almondale Middle School was honored with the Uncommon Commitment to Middle Grade Reform Award by the California League of Middle Schools Region 8 Advisory Panel in 1994.

26 Lancaster School District N. Cedar Avenue Lancaster, Ca Phone: (661) Fax: (661) Elementary Schools 6 Middle Schools K-12 Enrollment 16,498 Located in Los Angeles County, in the Antelope Valley, 80 miles North of Los Angeles. The Lancaster School District serves students Kindergarten through the Eighth Grade. 2005/06 GOALS Launching a Quality Tomorrow Our children are the future. We are committed to educational excellence, empowering all young people to reach their full potential. The Lancaster School District, in partnership with the community, will prepare students for the future as responsible citizens and lifelong learners. 1. Provide all staff with competitive salaries and benefits. 2. Implement State standards utilizing District Instructional Pacing Guides and embedded performance assessments for student achievement at all grade levels. 3. Provide site support to ensure that instructional supervision is frequent, rigorous and supportive of teachers improving student achievement. 4. Provide District-wide professional development opportunities that are on-site, intensive, collaborative and job embedded. 5. Ensure all instructional staff meet Highly Qualified professional status by 2005/ Provide instructional staff with state-of-the-art systems to utilize data diagnostically at frequent intervals. 7. Provide new facilities that support a single-track student calendar. 8. Budget a 4% Reserve for Economic Uncertainties. 9. Ensure all District subgroups meet API targets. 10. Develop community partnerships to promote safety on all District sites.

27 Lawndale Elementary School District 4161 West 147th Street Lawndale, CA Phone: Fax: elementary schools 2 middle schools K-8 Enrollment 6,000 Preschool Enrollment 500 In this year of the 100th anniversary of Lawndale Elementary School District exciting changes came alive in the District with the opening of two new schools on September 6th. Lucille J. Smith Elementary School is the District s first new elementary school in 50 years. The opening of Jane Addams Middle School marks the first time the District has had two middle schools. In preparation for the new school openings, it was necessary to establish new attendance boundaries. Along with the new boundaries, the grade level configuration of each school changed in September All elementary schools now serve students from Preschool through 5th Grade, while the two middle schools serve students in 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade. Who We Are The Lawndale Elementary School District located in the heart of the South Bay in Lawndale California, consists of nine school sites, providing a public school education to approximately 6,000 students. Six elementary schools provide kindergarten through 5th grade classes. Two middle schools serve the 6th through 8th grades. The District also serves approximately 500 preschool students residing in the community. Situated at the southern edge of the Los Angeles basin, Lawndale Elementary School District is a kaleidoscope of peoples. Here we welcome students and families from nations as far as Vietnam and Nigeria, from nations as near as Mexico, serving first generation immigrants and long-established residents side by side. Our differences are our strength as we celebrate our cultures, delight in our languages, and create community in classrooms, schools, and neighborhoods, with equity and excellence our goal for all.

28 Lennox School District Firmona Avenue Lennox, CA (310) elementary schools 1 middle school 1 high school K-12 Enrollment 7,704 Community & District Profile Lennox Elementary School District encompasses 1.75 square miles, which includes the unincorporated county area of Lennox, and portions of the cities of Inglewood, Hawthorne and Los Angeles. The community of Lennox, which has changed over the years due to annexation by Inglewood and Hawthorne, is currently 1.1 square miles. Lennox Elementary School District is comprised of five elementary schools, serving grades kindergarten through five, one middle school serving grades six through eight, and one high school serving grades nine through twelve. During the school year 7,704 students were enrolled in grades kindergarten through eight. Message from Superintendent Dr. Bruce McDaniel: Welcome to the Lennox School District! We believe our district to be very unique; one that exudes enthusiasm, effectiveness, and warmth. There is a great deal of information included in these web pages which will give you an excellent idea of what we aspire to. I hope you can take a few minutes to learn more about us. We encourage you to communicate with us or come by to visit in person. Below is the Lennox School District Vision Statement, which reflects the ideals that direct our actions and spirit. The Lennox School District Vision Statement: "We, the Lennox School Community of parents, staff, and students, celebrate learning and the lifelong quest for knowledge. We value and nurture the talents and uniqueness of each individual. We are committed to creating a challenging educational experience that empowers all members to strive for excellence and to achieve their personal best as contributors to the future of the community, nation, and humanity."

29 Little Lake City School District S. Pioneer Blvd. Santa Fe Springs, CA (562) Elementary Schools 2 Middle Schools K-8 Enrollment 4,900 Teacher Support & Incentives Signing bonus for special ed, math and science teachers Little Lake City School District has a long and distinctive history of excellence. Serving the communities of Santa Fe Springs, Norwalk, and portions of Downey, the District educates 4,900 youngsters in grades K-8 at seven elementary schools and two middle schools. In a sprawling metropolitan area like Los Angeles County, it is hard to find a community and school district that offer as much as Little Lake. Little Lake maintains a small hometown atmosphere. Our principals and staff work hard to meet the individual learning needs of students in a family-friendly and highly supportive atmosphere. As a result, families move into the area and stay for generations. Little Lake enjoys a stable, seasoned management team, and employs highly qualified teachers. Students also benefit from active community participation and high parent involvement. If Little Lake City School District has a long and distinctive history of excellence. Serving the communities of Santa Fe Springs, Norwalk, and portions of Downey, the District educates 4,900 youngsters in grades K-8 at seven elementary schools and two middle schools. In a sprawling metropolitan area like Los Angeles County, it is hard to find a community and school district that offer as much as Little Lake. Little Lake maintains a small hometown atmosphere. Our principals and staff work hard to meet the individual learning needs of students in a family-friendly and highly supportive atmosphere. As a result, families move into the area and stay for generations. Little Lake enjoys a stable, seasoned management team, and employs highly qualified teachers. Students also benefit from active community participation and high parent involvement. If you are new to Little Lake, we invite you to contact the District Office and visit our schools. If you are already a member of our school community, we invite you to bookmark this web site and visit it often for information about the District and our schools. Mission Recognizing that children come first, the Little Lake City School District provides a studentcentered, standards-based curriculum guided by skilled staff in a stimulating, safe environment, and in partnership with a supportive community, to develop responsible citizens with the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to successfully function in a changing and culturally diverse world.

30 Long Beach Unified School District 1515 Hughes Way Long Beach, CA (562) Elementary Schools 24 Middle Schools 10 High Schools 1 Continuation High 1 Evening High 1 Adult School 3 Charter Schools 1 Outdoor Education School K-12 Enrollment 100,143 Established in 1885 with fewer than a dozen students meeting in a borrowed tent, LBUSD now educates more than 92,000 students in 95 public schools in the cities of Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill, and Avalon on Catalina Island. The third largest school district in California, it serves the most diverse large city in the United States, according to Census 2000, with 46 different languages spoken by local students. The district employs more than 8,000 people, making it the largest employer in Long Beach. LBUSD was the first public school system in the U.S. to require uniforms in kindergarten through eighth grade; the first to require any third grader reading below grade level to attend mandatory summer school; and the first to end social promotion. The district led the nation s first conversion of a public middle school from co-educational classes to separate classes for boys and girls. Known as the Jefferson Leadership Academies, the school s focus on academics has reduced distractions and produced higher student achievement. Even with such excellent support, the district by the late 1990s struggled with one of its toughest challenges. Enrollment grew rapidly. Hundreds of students transferred to Long Beach schools from private and parochial schools. New schools and classrooms were needed urgently. Fortunately, strong community support assured the overwhelming passage of $295 million in local school bonds in These bond funds are helping assure that students and teachers will have the facilities, equipment and technology they need for years to come. New schools and classrooms are being built on time and on budget.

31 Los Nietos School District 8324 South Westman Whittier, CA Phone: Fax: Elementary schools 1 middle school K-8 Enrollment 2,500 District Mission Statement The Los Nietos School District is committed to providing the best educational environment possible within the personnel and fiscal resources available so that all pupils in the district may achieve to their highest potential and become fully competent in basic areas. These include English literacy, math computation and problem solving, history, science, computers, and social skills in order that they might be happy, successful, competent, and productive adults for the good of themselves and society. History The Los Nietos School District ( the 2nd oldest district in California) has acted as a school district under the laws of the State of California since August 12, In 1885, part of the district was made into the Pio Pico School District. In 1924, a school was built on the present site of the Los Nietos Middle School at East Rivera Road in Los Nietos, California. The building was condemned after the 1933 earthquake. When it was rebuilt, the floor plan was identical to the building that had been torn down but the structural design was changed from brick to stucco. Presently, the Los Nietos Elementary School District consists of four schools, three K-5 schools; Aeolian School and Ada S. Nelson School, both located in Whittier, Rancho Santa Gertrudes School in Santa Fe Springs, and one 6-8 middle school; Los Nietos Middle School. District Facts The Los Nietos School District has a total area of 3.5 square miles with three elementary schools and one middle school. The total enrollment of 2,500 students is composed of about 85% Hispanic and 14% Anglo. The remainder of the school population is made up of other ethnic groups. The current school budget is nearly $16,489,268 including State and Federal Categorical Programs. We are located in the center of Southern California just east of the city of Los Angeles. Major freeways intersect the area, making the San Fernando Valley, the beaches, and Orange County readily acessible. The San Gabriel Mountains, the Mojave Desert, and the Pacific Ocean are within easy reach and offer abundant recreational activities. Many higher educational institutions are located nearby.