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LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAGNET SCHOOL PLAN FOR CRENSHAW HIGH SCHOOL CONVERSION

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This document summarizes information shared by parents, students and community members in the Crenshaw High School Community over aseries of several meetings. This information will be considered in the development of the Magnet School Plan for Crenshaw High School.

VISION AND INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY

What is your vision for the students who will graduate from Crenshaw High School? What are the most important things you want students to knowand be able to do? What skills do you want them to possess? What habits of heart and mind do you want them to have?

Feedback from meeting on 12/11/12 Feedback from meeting on 01/30/13 Feedback from meeting on 02/02/13

Community contributors and advocates;productive members of society

Self-directed learners who take personalresponsibility for their learning and theiractions; motivated

Confidently and effectively articulatethoughts and ideas in a variety of formsand contexts using oral, written and non-verbal communication

Critical analysis skills that will help themcompete locally, nationally and globally

Technological skills Effectively analyze and evaluate

information

Learn to work collaboratively with others Know how to make sound economic

choices

Solve complex problems Utilize time and manage workload

effectively

Analyze complex texts

(No information to report) (No information to report)

What is the vision for the new Magnet programs at Crenshaw High School? What do you want to see at the school? What do you want it to lookand feel like for parents and students?


Culture that is focused on making sure allkids are prepared to attend the college orenter the career of their choice

Wide variety of classes Enthusiastic, innovative and organized

teachers with structured classes and acommanding presence

Supportive and welcoming environmentfor teachers and students

Volunteer opportunitiesA learning environment where students

can get the assistance they need to helpwith decisions in life

Keep the AVID program starting with 9 thgrade students

Maintain effective program that currentlyexist at CHS

Allow pass-porting across the magnetsparticularly for APs and electives

Everyone in the Crenshaw schoolcommunity using email to communicate withstaff, students and parents

Upgrade the current computer equipmenthardware and software

Hire a support personnel who will bededicated to technology

Build relationships with outside entities tosupport each magnet school theme andprovide internship opportunities

College counselor for the entire school aswell as a guidance counselor for eachmagnet center with extensive knowledgeof the pathways within the magnet centers

Advisory groups comprised of a teacher,parent and students (approximately 20)the advisor remains with the studentsfrom the time they enter until they

graduate- How do we incorporate parents

into this process so that they tooserve as advisors?

Instructional approach that allowsstudents to explore topics and contentand make meaning for themselves

Work/life experiences that are clearlyaligned to what is happening in theclassroom


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(See previous page) (See previous page) - Need connected partnerships,internships, etc.

Opportunities for student to showcase andexhibit their learning

- Competitions (e.g. robotics,Debate, etc.)

- Musical production andperformance

- Student portfolios Culture where everyone is on one accord

and expectations are consistent andconstantly reinforced commitment from

ALL =>parents, teachers, and students

Uniforms Cultivate and sustain positive

relationships with families and communitypartners that support/further studentachievement

- Home visits as a regular activityand strategy of the school

- Connect with the faith-basedcommunity

- Connect with local businesses- Partner with Fraternities, Sororities

and Alumni

Create a welcoming and invitingenvironment

- Walls that communicate whatCrenshaw is all about

- Acronym for P.R.I.D.E. =>P=Perseverance, D=Dignity

- Friendly faces/smilingfaces/greeters

- ESLRs should be posted Special focus on 9th graders possibly a

9th grade House

Dedicated college counselors at eachmagnet

Rigorous curriculum- The principal holds all staff

accountable for students success

Engage all stakeholders to promote thehighest academic achievement for allstudents


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What must be included in the instructional program to ensure ALL students are achieving at a high level; the activities, strategies and programsimplemented are high-quality and implemented with fidelity; parents are actively engaged in the education of their children; stronger partnershipsbetween home and school are cultivated?


Courses or subjects that will prepare allthe students to further their education

Extra support for students; opportunitiesfor them to help each other learn

Students have the opportunity to work onreal-world problems

Opportunities to work alone and ingroups realistic settings

All students must have a 4 year academicplan that leads to a college or career pathand it must be reviewed annually with theparent, student and counselor to ensure thestudents are on the path to success

There must be one experienced counselorassigned to each magnet and onecollege/career counselor dedicated to workin the college center full time

Teachers should be required tocommunicate with parents via email orpersonal telephone call when students areconsistently absent, tardy, missingassignments, and performing less thanC work in class. A conference must beheld with the student, parent and teacher

Teachers must welcome parents toobserve their classes at any time

Provide resources to pay teachers toconduct parent workshops that align withthe lessons being taught in the classroomso that parents may better support their

students at home

CURRICULUM

Given the themes identified for the three magnet centers, what must the curriculum include to connect academics to the real-world? Feel free toprovide specific examples.


Opportunities to study abroad Internships and job training that connect

with their courses; real work/lifeexperiences

Three themes include STEMM, Businessand Arts & Media: Connect these academicprograms with various career paths andpractical, hands-on experience.

Apply Linked Learning instruction across allthree magnets and begin with 9 th gradestudents

Areas of focus should be Engineering,STEMM, Math, and Project-Based learning

Provide opportunities for students to getwork experience certifications in varioustrade jobs and internships

Explore the type of classes needed in themedical field and ensure that math is amajor part of the curriculum

Develop critical thinking skills Offer classes on culture and historyAllow teachers to exercise more innovation

Three themes:- STEMM with a focus on Engineering and

Medicine- ARTS/MEDIA/ENTERTAINMENT with a

focus on Digital Media and MusicProduction

- BUSINESS/ENTREPRENEURSHIP witha focus on Business Management

All classes must have a complete syllabusoutlining assignments, expectations, gradingpolicy, textbook information, test and examschedules, etc. for the course on the first day ofclass and posted online prior to the start of class

Daily agenda and homework assignmentsshould be posted on the board

Create academic paths that support all studentsto ensure graduation

- Students behind on graduation credits


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(See previous page) and creativity during classroom instructionand focus less on test prep

Infuse the Cultural Extended LearningModel throughout the instructional program

Provide field trip opportunities that alignwith the subjects being taught

Ensure there are a variety of A-G and APclasses available

and in jeopardy of not graduating in 4years

- Assess all current students and offeralternative programs

- Ensure counselors are in constantcommunication with parents each

semester and avoid last minutecommunications the month before astudent is expected to graduate and istold they dont have enough credits

Partner with project LEAD the Way to helpdevelop the STEMM program

Offer courses or subjects that will prepare all thestudents to further their education

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS

All students should have access to highly qualified teachers, administrators and other staff members. What characteristics do you believe allCrenshaw High School teachers must possess?


Enthusiastic Innovative Organized

Act as role models with professional attire,attitude and demeanor

Empathetic Creative Knowledgeable in subject matter Technologically advanced (Online grading

systems, Clouds, Smart Boards, SocialMedia, Tablets, etc.)

Demonstration of culturally sensitive andresponsible/relevant teaching in the

classroom Willingness to work extended hours when

necessary to ensure student success

Set high expectations for all students toexcel regardless of their current academiclevel

Committed to working with students,parents, staff and community members

Provide parents with up-to-date informationregarding student progress particularly if astudent falls below a C

Teachers should be trained in theNational Blueprint for Action IV onEducating Black Children

Utilize Intel Teach to the Futurecurriculum to help teachers integratetechnology into instruction and enhancestudent learning

Provide high quality college readiness forteachers so students may qualify to attendthe college of their choice

Train all teachers to advise and directstudents toward high learning (college)

Provide training for dedicated teacherswho may not have magnet specialty skillsbut who want to teach a specialty in oneof the new magnets and remain atCrenshaw

Train all teachers to be able to infusemathematics across the curriculum

Train all teachers on how to infuse andutilize technology across all curriculum

Train teachers to be teachable Build a love of learning for everyone


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All teachers, administrators and staff members should have access to high quality professional growth opportunities to suppor t their work withstudents. What professional growth opportunities should all teachers, administrators and staff members receive to ensure their success withstudents?


(See previous page) Teachers should be trained to understandand relate to students with variousbackgrounds and characteristics.

Train teachers to provide personalizedinstruction and understand the importanceof building the students skills at each gradelevel

Train teachers in Project-Based Learning Develop classroom management skills Cultural Relevant Training (AEMP)

(See previous page)

ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS

What must be included in the education program of the school to ensure that the needs students who require additional support (e.g., students withdisabilities, socio-economically disadvantaged students, gifted students, English Language Learners and Standard English Learners) are met?


(No information to report) High quality instruction that includesscaffolding of skills, differentiatedinstructions, and ongoing professionaldevelopment

Stable teaching staff, small class sizes,permanent teachers in all classes

Hire experienced counselors and careercounselors

Needs assessment for all students Special attention provided to Special

Education students

Provide a more inclusive environment forEnglish Learners

Provide small learning environments androundtable discussions with African

American male students

Provide specialized mentoring andcounseling for African American males

Do not require reapplication (noreconstitution)

Conduct input assessments with studentsduring their initial enrollment to determinetheir level of academic and social needs

Student centered instruction rather thanall lecturing by teachers

- Develop critical thinking skills Higher lesson standardsAdministrator must build up teachers on

academics and rules

Enforce standards every day withconsistency

Need good intervention to bring studentsup to grade level standards and beyond(tutors, collaboration, evaluate academicplans)

Academic assessment upon entry andoffer a plan to bring the student up tomeet grade-level standards (Have anintervention plan in place)

Need a parent assigned to each class


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(No information to report) (See previous page) devoted to:- Meeting the needs of all students- Review assignments every day at

the beginning of class- Flexible lesson plans that respond

to the needs of students

- Cooperative learning inside theclassroom (utilize studentvolunteers)

Develop language skills Teach English and Spanish to all students Fair grading process provide practice

opportunities multiple times to meetstandards (homework should count aswell as testing)

Teacher must announce the expectationsof students at the beginning of thesemester

Need more structure with the 90 minuteclass block schedule (look at the numberof minutes devoted to each section)

Must have electronic communicationbetween teachers, students and parents

Need a parent advocate/liaison in theschools

What social, emotional and academic services and interventions must be available at the school to prepare all students to graduate college-preparedand career-ready?


Support for all students; services thatprovide social, emotional and academicsupport for students tutoring;counseling; prep classes for CAHSEE,SAT, ACT, etc

College Center; counseling from activecollege students

Tutoring

Action plans for students with specialneeds: Foster care, homeless, emotionalinstability

Relationship building with teachers,counselors, parents, students and thecommunity

Cross curriculum reading and writing School library open during school hours

with a librarian

Gang prevention services Utilize culture relevant instruction for African

American male students

Social and emotional support services forstudents and parents

Create multiple safety nets to catchstudents before they fall -- be proactiverather than reactive

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