Preparing students for success in college Now accepting applications for school year 2015-2016! Preparando a los estudiantes para el ĂŠxito en la universidad ÂĄEstamos aceptando solicitudes para el aĂąo escolar 2015-2016!
Message from Judy Ivie Burton, Alliance President and CEO I am pleased to announce that Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year! At Alliance College-Ready Public Schools we believe that all students can achieve if given the opportunity. Our schools are focused on preparing students for success in college and future careers. 95% of our graduates go on to college. We currently operate 26 free, public charter high schools and middle schools serving more than 11,000 students in neighborhoods all over Los Angeles. Additionally, we will be opening a new middle and high school in Sun Valley in the 2015-2016 academic year. Alliance schools are tuition-free, and open to all students in California, including those with special educational needs. Ensure that your child receives the collegepreparatory education that they deserve by enrolling them at an Alliance school. We hope to see you in the 2015-2016 school year! Sincerely, Judy Ivie Burton President and CEO
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Un mensaje de Judy Ivie Burton, Presidenta y CEO de la Alianza ¡Me da mucho orgullo anunciar que Alliance College-Ready Public Schools está aceptando solicitudes para el nuevo año escolar 2015-2016! Alliance College-Ready Public Schools cree que todos los estudiantes se pueden lograr si se les da la oportunidad. Nuestras escuelas se enfocan en preparar a los estudiantes para el éxito en la universidad y sus futuras carreras. 95% de nuestros graduados van a la universidad. Operamos 26, escuelas secundarias y preparatorias gratis, públicas, y semi-autónomas, que sirven a más de 11,000 estudiantes en varias vecindades de Los Angeles. Además, vamos a abrir una nueva escuela secundaria y preparatoria en Sun Valley en el año académico 2015-2016. Todas las escuelas de la Alianza son gratuitas y disponibles para todos los estudiantes de California, incluyendo los que tengan necesidades educativas especiales. Ustedes deben estar seguros que al matricular su hijo/a en una escuela de la Alianza ellos recibirán la educación necesaria en preparación para la universidad. Esperamos verlos en el año escolar 2015-2016! Sinceramente, Judy Ivie Burton Presidenta y CEO
Valores de la Alianza 1. Altas Expectativas para 2. Ambientes Pequeños de todos los Alumnos
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Alliance Demographics 91% Latino/ 7% African American/ 2% Other 17% English Language Learners (ELL) 9% Special Needs Students 94% Free/Reduced Meal Program Participants
Track Record of Success • 4 Alliance schools rank in the top 10% of LAUSD high schools with API scores over 800. • 7 Alliance schools rank in the top 5% of high schools nationwide by US News & World Report. • 4 Alliance schools rank among the top 25 “Most Transformative” high schools in the nation by Newsweek.
Focus on College Readiness 85% of 10th graders pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) on the first attempt; 100% of students pass by their senior year. 94% of students graduate high school in four years. 100% of Alliance graduates pass the courses necessary to apply to a University of California or Cal State University.
All Alliance students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement courses (college level courses) during high school. 95% of graduates are admitted to a 2-year or 4-year college.
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Alliance Schools Average API Score: 762 LAUSD Schools Average API Score: 692 Neighboring Schools Average API Score: 671 Alliance schools outperform neighboring public schools’ API scores by more than 100 points. With the transition to the new Common Core State Standards, the most recent three-year API averages are for years 2011 through 2013. The chart reflects three year weighted API’s for all new Alliance schools, as well as 2013 API for Alliance schools with less than three years of data.”)
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Demográficos de la Alianza 91% Latino/ 7% Afro-Americano/ 2% Otro 17% Estudiantes del idioma inglés (como segundo idioma) 9% Estudiantes con Necesidades Especiales 94% Califican para el programa de comidas gratis o precio reducido
Exito Académico Comprobado • 4 escuelas se encuentran con rendimiento 10% más alto que el LAUSD y con la puntuación de API (Índice de Rendimiento Académico) de 800 puntos. • 6 escuelas se encuentran entre el 5% de las mejores escuelas en el nivel nacional, confirmado por US News & World Report. • 4 escuelas de Alianza son entre las mejores 25 "más transformadoras" escuelas secundarias de la nación por la revista Newsweek.
El Enfoce en la Preparación Para la Universidad 85% de estudiantes del grado 10 pasan el examen CAHSEE en el primer intento; 100% de ellos lo pasan para su último año. 94% de los estudiantes se graduan de la preparatoria en cuatro años. 100% de estudiantes de La Alianza pasan los cursos necesarios para asistir a la Universidad de California o la Universidad Estatal de California.
Todos los estudiantes de la Alianza tienen la oportunidad de tomar los cursos avanzados (AP-nivel universitario) durante la preparatoria. 95% de los graduados fueron admitidos a universidades de 2 o 4 años.
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Alliance Schools Average API Score: 762 LAUSD Schools Average API Score: 692 Neighboring Schools Average API Score: 671 Escuelas de la Alianza superan a las escuelas públicas de la vecindad en puntuaciones del API por más de 100 puntos. Con la transición a el Common Core State Standards, los más recientes promedios del API de tres años son los años 2011 hasta el 2013. La tabla refleja tres años del API equilibrado por todas las escuelas de la Alianza, con las nuevas escuelas que tienen menos de 3 años de datos se incluye el API de 2013.
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How to Apply
Step 1: Select your school • In 2015-2016 Alliance will operate 18 high schools and 10 middle schools in Los Angeles and Sun Valley. View the list of schools on the following pages to find the school closest to you. • We encourage you to visit our schools or attend parent information sessions so you can learn more about the schools in which you are interested. Information sessions for each school are listed in this booklet on pages 8-15, or you may contact the schools directly for more details.
Step 2: Complete an application Option 1 – Complete the enclosed application You may return the enclosed application to your selected school by mail, or deliver it directly to your selected school in person.
Option 2 – Apply online You may also apply online by clicking the Enroll button at www.laalliance.org.
Additional information • You may submit applications to more than one Alliance school; however you must complete a separate application form for each school. Additional forms can be found on our website at www.laalliance.org or picked up at any Alliance school. • You must complete a separate application form for each student you are planning to enroll. Additional forms can be found on our website at www.laalliance.org or picked up at any Alliance school. • The deadline to submit an enrollment application varies from school to school. See school deadlines on pages 8-15. All schools continue to accept applications after the enrollment deadline has passed. If the school is fully enrolled, your student will be added to the waitlist. • Applications are taken on a first come, first served basis. If more applications are received than spaces available by the application deadline, a public lottery will be held. Information about lottery procedures will be provided by the school. Your enrollment application will also serve as the lottery form in the event of a public lottery. • All students are encouraged to enroll, including those with special educational needs.
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Cómo Aplicar
Paso 1: Seleccione su escuela • En 2015-2016 Alianza operará 18 preparatorias y 10 escuelas secundarias en Los Angeles y Sun Valley. Vea la lista de escuelas en las siguientes páginas para encontrar la escuela más cercana a usted. • Les animamos que visiten nuestras escuelas o asistan a sesiones de información para los padres para que puedan aprender más acerca de las escuelas en las que estén interesados. Sesiones de información para cada escuela se enumeran en este folleto en las páginas 8-15, o puede ponerse en contacto con las escuelas directamente para obtener más detalles.
Paso 2: Llene una solicitud Opción 1 - Complete la solicitud adjunta Usted puede devlover la solicitud adjunta a su escuela seleccionadoa por correo o entregue la directamente en persona a la escuela.
Opción 2 - Aplicar en línea Usted también puede solicitar en nuestro sitio web en www.laalliance.org y oprima el botón de inscripción.
Información adicional • Usted puede presentar una solicitud a más de una escuela de la Alianza, sin embargo, debe completar una solicitud separada para cada escuela. Se pueden encontrar formas adicionales en nuestra página web en www.laalliance.org o puede recoger las en cualquier escuela de la Alianza. • Usted tiene que completar una solicitud separada para cada estudiante que planea a inscribir. Se pueden encontrar formas adicionales en nuestra página web en www.laalliance.org o puede recoger las en cualquier escuela de la Alianza. • El último día para presentar una solicitud de inscripción varía de escuela a escuela. Vea la fecha para cada escuela en las páginas 8-15. Todas las escuelas siguen aceptando solicitudes después de la fecha final. Si la escuela está completamente inscrito, su estudiante será agregado a la lista de espera. • Las solicitudes se reciben en el orden en el que vienen. Si la escuela recibe más solicitudes que puestos abiertos para la fecha final, tendrán una lotería pública. Información sobre los procedimientos de la lotería será proporcionado por la escuela. Su solicitud también servirá como la forma de lotería en caso que hay una lotería pública. • Se les anima a todos los estudiantes que se inscriban, incluidos los que tienen necesidades educativas especiales. Visite nuestra página web: www.laalliance.org
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Downtown Los Angeles Alliance Middle Schools (Grades 6-8) Las Escuelas de la Alianza (Grados 6-8)
Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School (Part of the Alliance Gertz-Ressler/Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex)
2023 South Union Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90007 Phone: 213-748-0141 merkinms.org Principal: Donna Jacobson Application Deadline: Thursday, October 30, 2014
Alliance High Schools (Grades 9-12) Las Preparatorias de la Alianza (Grados 9-12)
Alliance College-Ready Academy High School 16 1575 West 2nd Street (Entrance on Loma Drive off of Beverly Blvd.)
Los Angeles, CA 90026 Phone: 213-241-8533 collegeready16.org Principal: Carmen Vazquez
August 2015 ACRAHS 16 is mov ing to 1552 Wes t Ro ck woo d St re et Lo s Ange les, CA 90026
School Tours: Every Wednesday between 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM (call to reserve). Application Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2015
Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High School 644 West 17th Street Los Angeles, CA 90015 Phone: 213-342-2870 mohanhs.org Principal: Loreen Riley School Tours: Please contact school for more information. Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Alliance Gertz-Ressler High School (Part of the Alliance Gertz-Ressler/Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex)
2023 South Union Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90007 Phone: 213-745-8141 gertzresslerhigh.org Principal: James Waller School Tours: Please contact school for more information.
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Glassell Park / Lincoln Heights Alliance Middle Schools (Grades 6-8) Las Escuelas de la Alianza (Grados 6-8)
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 5 211 South Avenue 20 Los Angeles, CA 90031 Phone: 323-352-8034 crma5.org Principal: Suzette Martinez Application Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2014
Alliance High Schools (Grades 9-12) Las Preparatorias de la Alianza (Grados 9-12)
Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School 2930 Fletcher Drive Los Angeles, CA 90065 Phone: 323-739-0560 esathigh.org Principal: AndrĂŠs Versage Information Session: Open House & BBQ - Sat., Nov. 15, 2014 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM School Tours: Tuesdays 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Drop Ins) and also three Saturdays January 24, 2015, February 7, 2015 and March 14, 2015 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Application Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2015
Alliance Susan & Eric Smidt Technology High School 211 South Avenue 20 Los Angeles, CA 90031 Phone: 323-352-3206 smidttech.org Principal: Dr. Lori Rhodes Information Session: Friday, February 27, 2015 School Tours: Every Tuesday between 10:30 AM -12:30 PM (call to reserve). Application Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2015
Alliance Tennenbaum Family Technology High School 2050 North San Fernando Road Los Angeles, CA 90065 Phone: 323-276-5545 tennenbaumtech.com Principal: Dr. Abigail Nunez Information Sessions: Virtual Information Session available on the school website School Tours: Friday afternoons beginning in November from 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (RSVP via the school website recommended). Application Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2015 9
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East Los Angeles Alliance Middle Schools (Grades 6-8) Las Escuelas de la Alianza (Grados 6-8)
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 Grades 6 & 7 only 3651 East 1st Street Los Angeles, CA 90063 Phone: 323-269-2156 www.crma8.org Principal: Melissa Chew School Tours and Info Sessions: Please contact the school or visit the school website for information regarding tours and information sessions. Application Deadline: Friday, December 19, 2014 at 4:00 PM
Alliance High Schools (Grades 9-12) Las Preparatorias de la Alianza (Grados 9-12)
Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science High School 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032 Phone: 323-987-2144 sternmass.org Principal: Kirsten Woo Information Sessions: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 from 5:00 PM -6:00 PM, Friday, December 5, 2014 from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM and Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM School Tours: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM and Friday, December 5, 2014 from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Application Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2015 by 4:30 PM Lottery for Incoming Grade 9 Seats (if needed): Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 9:00 AM Lottery Location: Stern MASS Multi-Purpose Room (Applicants need not be present)
Alliance Media Arts and Entertainment Design High School 113 South Rowan Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90063 Phone: 323-526-8198 meadahs.org Principal: Dr. Art Sanchez Information Session: Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 9 AM - 11:00 AM Application Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2015
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South Los Angeles / Watts Alliance Middle Schools (Grades 6-8) Las Escuelas de la Alianza (Grados 6-8)
Alliance Christine O’Donovan Middle Academy (Part of the Alliance Ouchi/O’Donovan 6-12 Complex)
5355 South 4th Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90043 Phone: 323-294-3172 odonovanacademy.org Principal: Edith Funes Information Session: Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (will include tour) and Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 5:00 PM 6:30 PM (will include tour). School Tours: Tours will follow each information session, see above for dates/times. Application Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2015 by 4:00 PM
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 9719 South Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90003 Phone: 323-451-3009 crma4.org Principal: Darron Evans Information Sessions: Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM and Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Application Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2015 by 4:30 PM Lottery: Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 9:00 AM
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 7 2941 West 70th Street Los Angeles, CA 90043 Phone: 323-920-4388 crma7.org Principal: Luis Ramirez Application Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2015
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Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 100 East 49th Street Los Angeles, CA 90011 Phone: 323-238-7270 crma12.org Principal: Robin Manly Information Sessions: Thursday, December 11, 2014 from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM and Saturday, January 31, 2015 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Application Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2015
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle School 603 East 115th Street Los Angeles, CA 90059 Phone: 323-905-1377 skirballmiddle.org Principal: Joy May-Harris Information Session: Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 by 3:00 PM
Alliance High Schools (Grades 9-12) Las Preparatorias de la Alianza (Grados 9-12)
Alliance Cindy & Bill Simon Technology High School 10720 Wilmington Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90059 Phone: 323-744-2122 simontechnology.org Principal: Dr. Clarence Miller School Tours: Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Information Sessions: Friday, December 5, 2014 from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Friday, December 12, 2014 from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Application Deadline: Monday, December 22, 2014 by 4:00 PM
Alliance Patti & Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy 4610 South Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90037 Phone: 213-342-2874 collegeready5.org Principal: Dean Marolla Application Deadline: Saturday, December 6, 2014
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Alliance Health Services Academy High School 10616 South Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90047 Phone: 323-972-9010 hsahs.org Principal: Dr. Carla McCullough Application Deadline: Thursday, February 26, 2015
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology High School 10101 South Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90003 Phone: 323-920-6125 burtontechnology.org Principal: Rogelio Sánchez School Tours: Daily on weekdays from 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Information Sessions: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Application Deadline: Monday, November 3, 2014 by 4:00 PM
Alliance Renee & Meyer Luskin Academy High School 2941 West 70th Street Los Angeles, CA 90043 Phone: 323-905-1210 luskinacademy.org Principal: Rosalio “Chalio” Medrano Information Session: Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 9:30 AM Application Deadline: Friday, December 19, 2014 by 4:30 PM
Alliance William & Carol Ouchi High School (Part of the Alliance Ouchi/O’Donovan 6-12 Complex)
5356 South 5th Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90043 Phone: 323-596-2290 ouchihs.org Principal: Dea Tramble Information Session: Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 5:30 PM Application Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2015
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Huntington Park Alliance Middle Schools (Grades 6-8) Las Escuelas de la Alianza (Grados 6-8)
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 9 Grades 6 & 7 only 5886 Compton Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90001 Phone: 323-484-0450 www.crma9.org Principal: Sandra Mejia Information Sessions: Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. School Tours: By appointment only. Application Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2014 by 4:00 PM
Alliance High Schools (Grades 9-12) Las Preparatorias de la Alianza (Grados 9-12)
Alliance Collins Family College-Ready High School 2071 Saturn Avenue Huntington Park, CA 90255 Phone: 323-923-1588 collinsfamilyjaguars.org Principal: Robert Delfino School Tours: Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Application Deadline: Friday, December 12, 2014
Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield Technology Academy High School Grades 9 & 10 only 7907 Santa Fe Avenue Huntington Park, CA 90255 Applic ations se n t on or be fo Phone: 323-377-5352 De cem be r re 31, so lic it udes 2014 go to/L as www.bloomfieldhs.org en v iadas de sp uĂŠs de Principal: Ani Meymarian 31 de diciembr l School Tours: Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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San Pedro Alliance High Schools (Grades 9-12) Las Preparatorias de la Alianza (Grados 9-12)
Alliance Alice M. Baxter College-Ready High School Grades 9 & 10 only 461 West 9th Street San Pedro, CA 90731 Phone: 310-221-0430 www.baxterhigh.org Contact: Bobby Canosa-Carr Information Session: Tuesdays – Jan. 27, 2015 and Feb. 10, 2015 at 6:00 PM School Tours: Wednesdays – Jan. 28, 2015, Feb. 4, 2015 and Feb. 11, 2015 from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM and from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Application Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2015
Sun Valley New Middle School Opening Fall 2015 Nueva escuela se inaugurará en otoño 2015
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy Grade 6 only 8926 Sunland Blvd Sun Valley, CA 91352 Phone: 213-943-4930 x1104 Contact: Cristina Aguirre Application Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2015
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New High School Opening Fall 2015 Nueva preparatoria se inaugurará en otoño 2015
Alliance College-Ready High School Grade 9 only 8926 Sunland Blvd Sun Valley, CA 91352 Phone: 213-943-4930 x1104 Contact: Cristina Aguirre Application Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2015 Visit our Website: www.laalliance.org Visite nuestra página web: www.laalliance.org
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Every student has the ability. We give them the opportunity.
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