Locke High School Transition: 2013-14

REMEMBER: LOCKE IS CHANGING

Locke is re-organizing to:• provide more support to

9th grade students• develop a stronger united

school culture• provide greater access to

all courses for all students• promote stronger

achievement across all academies

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where will each academy be located on campus?

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Academy A will be located on the Avalon Street side of campus (where Locke 2 currently resides).

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Academy B will be located in the main building (where Locke 1 & 3 currently resides).

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Academy B

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Academy B will be located in the main building (where Locke 1 & 3 currently resides).

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Academy C will be located in the main building (where Locke 3 currently resides) and in the classrooms surrounding the Quad.

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Academy C

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Academy C will be located in the main building (where Locke 3 currently resides) and in the classrooms surrounding the Quad.

Academy C

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

9th Grade Academy will be located in the main building (where Locke 1 currently resides).

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9th Grade Academy

9th Grade Academy

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

9th Grade Academy will be located in the main building (where Locke 1 currently resides).

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What will the curricular pathway be?

What about course offerings?What about electives and AP

classes?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

You will still be working to complete your a-g requirements in all academies.

We are maintaining most of our current

elective offerings including music, art, drama, digital art, and JROTC. We are adding Chicano literature and African American literature.

We are expanding AP and honors offerings.

If your academy does not offer an elective or AP class you want, it will be possible to take that class at another academy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What athletic programs andafterschool activities will be

available?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

All of our current athletic programs will continue.

Locke High Rollers is coming back. Clubs and activities are being developed and discussed.

We will provide an update upon your return in August.Stop and Chat – What clubs and activities do you want to see on campus? (New ones and existing ones)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How will we address safety?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Although some students will have new classmates and teachers, we will still have a small school model with comprehensive supervision and security.

We will continue to mediate conflicts to keep the school safe.

Each school will have a Dean of Students, Campus Security Officers and a CRST Officer.

We will continue to have a Sheriff’s Deputy on campus as well.Locke Wellness Center will grow in scope to support emotional safety and provide medical services for free to students.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will there be an opportunity to interact with other academies?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes. After school and athletic programs are open to all academies including 9th grade students.

We are planning a number of “One Locke” activities. Our first events will be in late May 2013!

A campus-wide student leadership/ government body is being designed with input from some of your peers. (ASB)

A peer mentor group is being developed to connect upperclassmen to our 9th Grade Academy students.

YOUR ASSIGNMENTYour teacher will now give you a letter detailing your academy assignment.

YOUR LETTER IS A!

HELP ME EMAIL TO YOUR QUESTIONS

Do you have additional questions or concerns?

With a partner, list your questions or tell us what your concerns are so we can address them.

We want you to succeed in your new academy and feel welcomed by your new teachers and peers!