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Pasadena Unified 2017-18 Open Enrollment-School Choice Is Jan. 12 – Feb. 3, 2017 tive and designed to give students an advantage,” said Superintendent Brian McDonald. “Whether it’s our celebrated dual language programs, science or
arts-focused schools, or enhanced athletics facilities, PUSD schools offer choices that support the concurrent pursuit of excellence in academics and athletics so students develop into well-rounded individuals prepared for college and careers.” PUSD is accepting applications for its newest Dual Language Immersion Program (DLIP) in French, which begins with kindergarten-2nd grade in 2017-2018. PUSD-resident families of entering kindergarten students (who must be five years old by Sept. 1, 2017) can complete applications online. Non-PUSD families with entering kindergarten and both PUSD and non-PUSD families with entering first and second
grade students must complete Intent to Enroll applications at the Language Assessment & Development Department (LADD), Room 209, 351 South Hudson Avenue, January 12 through February 3, 2017, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open EnrollmentSchool Choice selection is by random lottery, with notifications of the first lottery issued on February 27. Registration for students selected in the first lottery takes place in early March. Online applications for a second lottery, which includes outof-district applications, will occur in early April. For a calendar of dates and more information, visit openenrollment.info An information session, PUSD Should Be Your First
Choice!, is scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room at the Pasadena Unified Education Center, 351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena. Families with school-age children are invited to this essential introduction to the unique education options tailored to children’s learning needs and interests from kindergarten through high school. Chief Academic Officer Dr. Shawn Bird will spotlight the innovative programs, rigorous academics, highly-educated teachers, and world-class partnerships that are engaging PUSD students and families. For any questions call the Communications Office, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at (626) 396-3606.
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Highlights Next Generation Science Standards Efforts to better prepare students for college and careers State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today saluted the innovative science instruction taking place at Edna Brewer Middle School in the Oakland Unified School District—instruction that will be coming to all of California’s public schools as a result of recent efforts to dramatically enhance and modernize science education. “As a former science teacher, I couldn’t be more excited by the learning
I saw today in Jeri Johnstone’s eighth grade integrated science class,” Torlakson said. “It’s hands-on, interactive, and collaborative. Students and teachers ask lots of questions and work like scientists. These are the kinds of skills needed for success in high school, college and the modern workplace.” The Oakland Unified School District is one of eight school districts and two charter school management organizations
participating in the early implementation of California’s next Generation Science Standards adopted by the State Board of Education (SBE) in 2013. “I want to thank all the innovative, creative, and dedicated science teachers in California for working to improve science education. It’s a huge effort, but it will be well worth it when we see students who are thinking like scientists and fully engaged in their lessons,” Torlakson said.
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plications will be accepted through Feb. 3 at www. openenrollment.info. “Pasadena Unified today offers unique academic programs that are competi-
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Pasadena Unified School District’s (PUSD) annual Open EnrollmentSchool Choice for the 20172018 academic year begins Jan. 12, 2017. Online ap-
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