More than 270 freshmen set to launch their high school careers in El Monte Union this fall recently completed the District’s Summer Bridge program, during which they took field trips to local colleges, universities and museums, met high school faculty and staff, and learned about the requirements for high school graduation and how to prepare for college.
For 16 years, Marilee Perini has been making summer school fun for Buena Park School District students, allowing them to decorate classrooms, discover the Newport Dunes and learn about dog breeds and reptiles from pet assemblies through the Kid Connection program she coordinates.
The El Monte Union High School District Board of Trustees recently honored six parents who dedicate their time to volunteering for the benefit of students, teachers, staff and the school communities they serve.
Hundreds of friends and family members cheered as over 500 students were awarded certificates on July 18 for completing the 29th annual Pioneer High School Summer Math Academy, an accelerated six-week mathematics program inspired by renowned educator Jaime Escalante.
Inglewood Unified students strapped into flight simulators and learned about aviation using virtual reality games during a six-day trip to the National Flight Academy (NFA) in Pensacola, Florida, where they experienced the science of flying.
El Monte Union High School District is gearing up to launch its new Access for All digital learning initiative, which will put technology into the hands of every student and eliminate barriers to learning, ensuring academic success at school and at home.
Three longtime Whittier Union High School District educators will transition into new administrative roles for the 2019-20 school year, bringing years of veteran leadership and knowledge to essential managerial positions. The three administrators – all hired by the District in 2004 – are Kristin Kooiman, Director of Personnel Services; Lilia Vasquez, Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction at Santa Fe High School; and Diana Salazar Baez, Assistant Principal of Business Activities at Whittier High School.
Paramount Unified is helping students navigate college enrollment through its Melt program, which serves those who have failed to enroll in college or are finding challenges in completing the process. A team of counselors is helping students answer questions and overcome challenges that arise through the financial aid process. More than 120 Paramount Unified students have been assisted thus far.
Eight Inglewood Unified students joined a group of South Bay area peers during the 6th Annual “A Day in the Life of a College Student” field trip at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) July 9-10. Students stayed in dorms, enjoyed campus tours, attended workshops and experienced an overnight stay at the dorms. The event is part of the South Bay Promise, a partnership of the Hawthorne and Inglewood Teen Centers, the South Bay Workforce Investment Board and CSUDH that provides opportunities for students.
West Covina Unified School District will kick off the 2019-20 school year on Thursday, Aug. 15. WCUSD will launch new programs – including Mandarin dual language immersion – and provide a variety of academic offerings, such as a California’s only TK-12 International Baccalaureate continuum, Spanish dual language immersion, TK-12 visual and performing arts instruction, college-prep and career tech courses and STEM instruction.