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1 Los Angeles Unified School District Local District 4 Sonia M. Sotomayor Learning Academies SOTOMAYOR ZONE OF CHOICE ARTLAB: Arts and Community Empowerment ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, MEDIA: Production and Managerial Arts Los Angeles River School Where Academics Meet Arts School of History and Dramatic Arts

2 Table of Contents Page Difference between Charter and Pilot School.. 1 Checklist for Parents and Students... 2 Alliance Technology and Math Science High School 3 ARTLAB: Arts and Community Empowerment. 4 Los Angeles River School.. 5 Partnership to Uplift Communities (PUC). 6 School of History and Dramatic Arts. 7 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS: What is Sotomayor Zone of Choice? Sonia M. Sotomayor Learning Academies is a new learning site which will in Fall 2011 at 2050 San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, California and will consist of five small schools. The school will consist of the following Los Angeles Unified School District Pilot Schools: ATRLAB Arts and Community Empowerment, Los Angeles River School, and School of History and Dramatic Arts; and the following two Independent Charter Schools: Alliance Technology, Math and Science High School and Partnership to Uplift Communities. What is a Pilot School? A pilot school is an autonomous small school with no more than 450 students from grades Pilot Schools were established in 2007 as role models of educational innovation, and as research and development sites for effective teaching and learning in urban public schools. While Pilot Schools are part of the school district, they have autonomy over budget, staffing, governance, curriculum/ assessment, and the school calendar. This increased flexibility enables the school to further meet the needs of students and parents. Pilot Schools are committed to the idea that student engagement and achievement increase when schools are small, personalized, mission-driven, and have autonomy over their resources in exchange for increased accountability. What is a Charter School? A charter school is a public school established upon the basis of a charter. The charter is an extensive, performance contract with an authorizer (i.e. the Board of Education). A school s charter includes descriptions of plans for its educational program, measureable student outcomes, assessment procedures, governance, personnel policies, admission policies, health and safety procedures, and many other elements. The typical term of a charter is five years. A school can earn an unlimited number of five-year renewals to its charter. Sonia M. Sotomayor Learning Academies Welcome Center Zones of Choice Enrollment Office Jasmin Medel, Enrollment Services Supervisor (323) (213) P. 1

3 Parents and Students: Small School Selection Check list We have learned more about each small school by: Carefully reading each small school s description Attending information fairs at my child s school Discussing choices with teachers/counselors We have prioritized our choices by placing #1 next to the name of the school I really want my child to attend, #2 for our second choice, #3 for our third choice, and so on Major feeder school students: Marshall HS (A & B Track), Franklin HS, Eagle Rock HS, Irving MS and Nightingale MS - My child followed his/her teacher s instructions in completing the application Upon completing his/her on-line application, my child printed the Parent Verification Form, I signed it, and my child returned the signed form to his/her school s main office C-Track students and students of non-major feeder schools - We received Enrollment form via mail, filled it out completely and mailed it to: Local District 4 - Zones of Choice 333. S Beaudry Ave., Floor 11 Los Angeles, CA Upon completing the selection process, students will receive a letter of acceptance from their designated school with further information. P. 2

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8 Where Academics Meet Arts School of History and Dramatic Arts (SoHDA) Mission The School of History and Dramatic Arts will be a Linked Learning community with a college and career preparatory program. We will utilize a thematic, interdisciplinary, project-based approach to the study of history and dramatic arts. We believe that exploring ourselves, our society, human history, and the arts are key to understanding the present and creating our future. We will prepare students for success by implementing a rigorous and relevant curriculum, facilitating creative expression through addressing the needs of our students holistically, and inspiring community engagement by practicing equity and justice. Our Goals: advance college and career preparedness foster creative expression cultivate community engagement Instructional Program SoHDA will provide the A-G requirements that are necessary to meet California State, University of California, and private college requirements. Rigorous courses will be taught in an engaging manner. We will offer Arts, Media, and Entertainment Industry elective paths: 1. Media and Design Arts 2. Performing Arts 3. Production and Managerial Arts Vision The School of History and Dramatic Arts will be an environment in which skilled and caring adults prepare future generations of capable and motivated professionals and community leaders by making connections between learning, arts, careers, and life. An in-depth study of history will develop an expansive perspective that will encourage local action and global citizenship. A study of historical context will also enrich our students understanding of dramatic arts. The intensely cooperative nature of theatre and film production will develop the collaborative abilities that colleges and employers seek. This will also help students develop effective and creative communication skills. School Culture SoHDA will: guide students in managing their own growth through a comprehensive Advisory Program. pair 9th grade students with older students as mentors in our Buddy Program. provide the comprehensive professional development that is necessary for teachers to implement our ambitious programs. have community partners that reinforce a culture of high expectations. work with other Taylor Yard schools to cultivate a culture of safety Results Students from the ASA program have gone to colleges such as Georgetown, Smith, Bryn Mawr, and UCs. Nearly all of the Class of 2010 went on to college; half of those to 4-year colleges. The first SLC at Franklin HS, ASA has had significantly higher attendance, graduation rates, CAHSEE pass rates, and CST test scores. ASA students attended 4 year colleges at over twice the rate of other Franklin students. PILOT P. 7

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12 Office of the Superintendent Dr. John E. Deasy, Superintendent of Schools Michelle King, Senior Deputy Superintendent, School Operations Board of Education Monica Garcia, Board President, District 2 Marguerite LaMotte, District 1 Tamar Galatzan, District 3 Steve Zimmer, District 4 Yolie Flores, District 5 Nury Martinez, District 6 Dr. Richard Vladovic, District 7 Local District 4 Dale W. Vigil, Ed.D., Superintendent 333 S. Beaudry Ave., 11th Floor Los Angeles, CA Alliance College-Ready Public Schools 1940 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA Our Executive Team: Judy Burton, President/CEO David Hyun, CFO Steve Synott, COO Partnerships to Uplift Communities 111 North First Street, Suite 100 Burbank, CA Leadership Team: Mara Simmons, Ph.D., Interim Site Leader, ecals Nik Orlando, Regional Director, PUC L.A. Malena Otero, Director of Human Resources, PUC Schools Ref Rodriguez, Ed.D., Co-Founder, PUC Schools Jacqueline Elliot, Ed.D., Co-Founder & CEO, PUC Schools