School CHOICE Process
Class of 2017
2012-2013
LBUSD Mission: To support the personal and intellectual success of every student, every day.
The 9 CHOICE High Schools
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Cabrillo
CAMS
Jordan
Lakewood
McBride
Millikan
Poly
Renaissance
Wilson
Every student must fill out an application
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High School Information Day
CHOICE FAIRE
November 17, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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High School Information Nights
• Poly – Auditorium
Tues, Nov 27th
6:00 p.m.
• Cabrillo – Auditorium
Wed, Nov 28th
6:00 p.m.
• Wilson – Auditorium
Thurs, Nov 29th
6:00 p.m.
• CAMS
Sat, Dec 1st
9:30 a.m.
• Renaissance – Aud.
Mon, Dec 3rd
6:00 p.m.
• Jordan Main Campus
Tue, Dec 4th
6:00 p.m.
• Lakewood – Auditorium
Wed, Dec 5th
6:00 p.m.
• Millikan - Auditorium
Thurs, Dec 6th
6:00 p.m.
• McBride
see www.lbschools.net/mcbride
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What 8th graders can expect
• Early November- Mailer that includes: Sample
application, important dates, Choice Faire flyer,
one-page descriptions of high school programs
• Spanish & Khmer translations available on
district website, at school sites and PALMS Office
• November 12-16th - Pre-printed Applications for
High School may be picked up at Research by
middle school counselors (alpha unless notified
otherwise)
• Middle School Visitations by Secondary
Specialized Programs- calendar of visitations have
been sent to middle/high school principals and
posted on the School Choice website. All 8th
graders and parents are welcome to attend.
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Special Education Students
• Students who receive Resource Specialist
Program (RSP) services will follow the
application process.
• SDC students will receive a letter in November
from the Division of Special Education, with the
child’s SDC school assignment for next year,
along with a description of school choice
procedures. Blue School of CHOICE forms for
SDC students will be available from the Division
of Special Education.
Special Education SDC Tours:
Morning & Afternoon
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High School Visits for SDC
• Cabrillo
Dec. 4th
9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
• Jordan
Nov. 20th
9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
• Lakewood
Dec. 6th
8:00 a.m. & 1:00p.m.
• Millikan
Nov. 27th
8:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
• Poly
Dec. 5th
8:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
• Wilson
Nov. 30th
9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
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Deadlines
Monday, December 17th
Application for High School/Secondary Specialized
Programs to the middle school counselor.
– Please note: Middle school principals and counselors may
require an earlier deadline date than December 17th.
– Private school students mail applications to or drop off
at Special Projects Services, High School Choice Office
Robinson and Powell Applications
Due December 10, 2012
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What happens next?
Specialized Programs select students
who have indicated an interest in their
programs, and input into LROIX
Then…
Monday, January 28th
Secondary Specialized Programs’ Letters
of Acceptance/Denial mailed home from
the High School Office.
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Then what?
Monday, February 4th
DEADLINE for students accepted to
Secondary Specialized Programs to return
one Intent to Attend form to their Middle
School Counselor who will input this into
LROIX no later than February 8th.
Private school students deliver Intent to
Attend form directly to the Secondary
Specialized Program selected.
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Students need to make a decision
February 11th – 15th
Secondary Specialized Programs finalize their
Specialized Program rosters based on the
number of Intent to Attend forms that are
returned and inputted.
Note
No LROIX pending lists will be created for SSPs.
• When students put in an “Intent to Attend” for an SSP; that
completes the students’ high school application process.
• Students should not accept the SSP Intent to Attend if they
would rather enter an SLC at their resident school instead.
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Final assignment for 8th graders
February 25th – March 1st
High School Office assigns students to high schools based on
high school CHOICE and priority enrollment to their resident
high school
Early March
Assignment letters sent to parents from High School Office
Spring 2013
Private School students may enroll at their resident high school
(call High School registrar to determine documentation and/or
programming date)
Beginning in March
High School counselors will program incoming freshmen
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Appeal Process
March 29th
Deadline for Appeals to be mailed/submitted
to the School Choice Office
(Appeal letter forms will be emailed to
counselors in late February)
Criterion for granted Appeals are generally
computer or input errors
Very few are granted!
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Secondary Specialized Programs
(recommendations for admission)
Cabrillo
CAMS
Jordan
Lakewood
Millikan
University Scholars
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY
Of MATH &
SCIENCE
IB
Merit Scholars
Quest
“International
Baccalaureate”
2.3 GPA
(Middle Year’s ProgramMYP)
3.30 GPA
Algebra 1
CST proficient or
advanced proficient
“Questioning,
Understanding, Engaging
Success through
Technology”
GPA 3.50 or higher
ATM
PEACE
3.3 GPA
AP Classes
CED
Cabrillo Engineering &
Design
3.0 GPA, Algebra 1,
CST Proficient, Math or
Science
CAL-J
Cabrillo Academy of Law
and Justice
SACMAA
School requires a
Supplemental Application
3.00 GPA
Math, Science,
Engineering Focus
Proficient or
Advanced Proficient
on CST
Completion of Algebra 1
Demonstrated high
interest in Math and
Science
Located on the campus of
CSUDH
Computer Media Arts and
Animation
www.lbschools.net/
Cabrillo
www.california
academy.org
AIMS
Aspiration in Medical
Services
2.00 GPA
Highly Recommended
Applied Technology
Magnet
280 students selected
STEM
Science Technology
Engineering Math
(Special Pathway
Within ATM)
“Personal success
through Empowerment,
Academic achievement,
Conflict resolution and
Ethics in action”
GPA 2.75 – 3.3
ACE
Knights
COMPASS
Architecture, Construction
& Engineering Academy2.00 GPA and a strong
background in Math &
Science
For a limited number of
well-qualified students in
each SLC
Community of Musicians,
Performers, Artists and
Social Scientists
GPA 2.5 or higher
www.aceacademyoflb.net
Applicants need to indicate
which SLC they desire also.
www.lbschools.net/
Lakewood
www.lbschools.net/
Millikan
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Secondary Specialized Programs
Recommendations for Admission
McBride
McBride Engineering
Poly
Renaissance
Wilson
PACE
Visual and Performing
Arts
Distinguished Scholars
Call school for admission
requirements
Academic GPA 3.3
Proficient or Advanced
Proficient CST scores
Admission based on 6th &
7th Grade GPA and CST
Scores
175 students selected
McBride Health Medical
CIC
WAVE
GPA and CST scores
175 students selected
Application and essay
McBride Public
Services Forensics
PAC RIM
60 students selected
lbschools.net/mcbride
lbschools.net/Poly
More rigorous than
Distinguished Scholars
Minimum of 5 AP classes
over 4 years
DI
lbschools.net/
Renaissance
Only for current LBUSD
students enrolled in a K-8
DI program
lbschools.net/wilson
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Small Learning Communities
Cabrillo
Jordan
Lakewood
Millikan
Poly
Wilson
ACCESS 9th
GRADE
ACADEMY
BESTT
THE ARTS
ACADEMY
M.I.T.
HUMANITIES
WILSON
CLASSICAL
HIGH SCHOOL
ETA
LASER SLC
MBA
BEACH
JMAC
ODYSSEY
ACADEMY
GREEN
MAPS
JTECH
lbschools.net/
Cabrillo
PANTHER
ACADEMY
TCB ACADEMY
lbschools.net/
Jordan
lbschools.net/
Lakewood
METS
lbschools.net/
Millikan
lbschools.net/
Poly
lbschools.net/
Wilson
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Cabrillo High School
Smaller Learning Communities:
Specialized Programs
University Scholars
• 3.3 GPA; Rigorous course of studies- AP, honors classes
CED
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Cabrillo Engineering and Design
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Industry Recognized and Opportunity for College Credit
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Nationally Certified PLTW Engineering Program
3.00 GPA; CST Proficient in Math or Science
“C” or higher in Algebra recommended
SACMAA
Specialized Academy of Computer, Media, Arts and Animation
CAL-J
• Cabrillo Academy of Law and Justice
• Associated with Long Beach and California Bar Associations
http://www.lbschools.net/cabrillo
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Cabrillo High School
Small Learning Communities
• Access
9th Grade Academy
http://www.lbschools.net/cabrillo
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CAMS
California Academy of Math and Science
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CAMS Supplemental Application
3.00 GPA- (B’s or above in math or science)
Math, Science, Engineering Focus
Proficient or Advanced Proficient on
CST
• Completion Algebra 1-2
• Demonstrate high interest in Math and
Science
http://www.californiaacademy.net
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Jordan High School
Smaller Learning Communities:
Specialized Programs
IB (Federally funded Magnet)
• International Baccalaureate Classes (natural extension for
students currently taking IB coursework or in middle school
GATE programs)
• 2.3 GPA Recommended
AIMS
• Aspiration in Medical Services
• 2.00 GPA Highly Recommended
ACE
• Architecture, Construction and Engineering Academy
• 2.00 GPA Recommended
• Math and Science background and interest recommended
http://www.lbjordan.schoolloop.com
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Jordan High School
Small Learning Communities
• BESTT
Business and Entertainment School of Travel, Trade and
Tourism
• ETA
Excellence Through the Arts
• JMAC
Jordan’s Media and Communication Learning Community
• JTECH
Jordan’s Technical Studies
• Panther Academy
Explore career options in law and education
http://www.lbjordan.schoolloop.com
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Lakewood High School
Smaller Learning Communities:
Specialized Programs
Merit Scholars
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Students selected from HSAI (High School Academic Index: average
7th and 8th GPA plus CST English and Math Scores).
Proficient/Advanced Proficient scores in ELA and Math CST scores.
Total of 175 selected.
ATM
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Students selected from HSAI.
Basic and Above Proficient in ELA and Proficient/Advanced Proficient
in Math
STEM—Special pathway within ATM
Total of 280 selected.
Knights
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Limited number of well-qualified students from within each SLC
http://www.lakewoodhigh.com
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Lakewood High School
Small Learning Communities
• The Arts Academy
Pursue interests in drama, fine arts, music, film, dance,
journalism, writing, and foreign language
• LASER SLC
Lakewood Academy of Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, and
Recreation
• Odyssey Academy
Cross-curricular, academically challenging program with a
focus on marine studies
• TCB ACADEMY
Trade, Commerce & Business
http://www.lakewoodhigh.com
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Millikan High School
Smaller Learning Communities:
Specialized Programs
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Questioning, Understanding, Engaging Success through
Technology
• GPA 3.50 or higher
• Accelerated curriculum designed for GATE students
PEACE
Personal success through Empowerment, Academic
achievement, Conflict resolution, and Ethics in action
• GPA 2.75 – 3.3 or higher
COMPASS
Community of Musicians, Performers, Artists, and Social
Scientists
• GPA 2.5 or higher
http://www.lbschools.net/millikan
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Millikan High School
Small Learning Communities
• M.I.T.
Millikan Integrated Technology Academy
• GREEN
Generating Respect for the Earth, the
Environment, and Nature
• MBA
Millikan Business Academy
http://www.lbschools.net/millikan
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McBride High School
• McBride Engineering
• McBride Health Medical
• McBride Public Services - Forensics
www.lbschools.net/mcbride
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Polytechnic High Smaller Learning
Communities: Specialized Programs
PACE - Program of Additional Curricular
Experiences (185 students selected)
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Designed for advanced students seeking an excellent college preparatory
curriculum by designated teachers
25 to 30 Advanced Placement courses offered, including 2 levels of Calculus and
of Physics
CIC - Center for International Curriculum
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GPA, CST scores, essay and application process - 175 students selected
Provides Accelerated, Honors and AP courses in a thematically integrated global
curriculum
Unique course offerings, including Chinese and Japanese World Languages, up
through the Advanced Placement level
Pacific Rim Magnet Academy
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California Partnership Academy with smaller class sizes
International Business and Trade focus
60 students accepted
http://www.lbschools.net/poly
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Polytechnic High
Small Learning Communities
• Beach Academy of Math and Science
• Humanities Academy
• Medical and Paramedical Services
Academy (MAPS)
• Media, Entertainment, Technology &
Systems (METS)
Poly area students are accepted and have the opportunity to select an
Academy (SLC) to match their interests. All provide a college
preparatory curriculum. AVID is available to students.
http://www.lbschools.net/poly
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Renaissance
High School for the Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Success is an Art
Academic Art Emphases
Theatre
Visual Art
Music
Dance
Technical Theatre/Video
Writing/Directing
http://www.lbschools.net/Renaissance
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Wilson Classical High School
CLASSICAL SCHOOL (all students)
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240 credits (7 classes in 9th grade, 6 classes 10-12)
Uniform
2.0GPA
Course requirements exceed A-G
Specialized Programs
Distinguished Scholars
– Academic GPA 3.3
– Proficient or Advanced proficient CST scores
– 7 classes every year (280 credits), most rigorous curriculum
WAVE
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An Enhancement to Distinguished Scholars – minimum of 5
AP classes over 4 years
DI
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Dual Immersion for students who have completed K-8 DI
http://www.lbschools.net/wilson
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Filling out the Application
– Step 1 Circle your home school and select the top
three Small Learning Communities of your home
school by placing an “A,” “B,” and “C,” by your choices.
– Step 2 Indicate the three high schools that you are
interested in by placing a “1,” “2,” and “3” under the
name of your high school choices.
– Step 3 Select three Small Learning Communities by
placing a “A,” “B,” and “C” for your first, second and
third choice for these two high school choices.
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Small learning Communities- Steps 1-3
Cabrillo
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Jordan
__1__
Lakewood
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Millikan
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C TCB Academy
___ NJROTC*
Wilson
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___ Humanities
Academy
___ BESTT
_A_ Access
9th Grade
Freshman
Academy
Poly
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_A_ MIT
___ Beach
_C_ ETA
_B_ LASER
___ JMAC
_A_ JLS
___ Odyssey
Academy
_B_ JTECH
_A_ The Arts
___ Panther
Academy
___ NROTC*
_B_ MBA
_C_ GREEN
___ MAPS
Academy
___ Wilson
Classical High
School
___ METS
Academy
___ ROTC*
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Specialized Program Selection
Step 4 If you are interested (optional); choose three Specialized Programs by placing on the line a
“1,” “2,” and “3” of your first, second, and third choice.
These programs have a competitive admissions process.
ACE (Jordan)
Distinguished Scholars* (Wilson)
PEACE* (Millikan)
AIMS (Jordan)
Dual Immersion* (Wilson)
QUEST* (Millikan)
ATM (Lakewood)
CAL J (Cabrillo)
CED (Cabrillo)
1 IB*** (Jordan)
Knights (Lakewood)
2 Merit Scholars (Lakewood)
CIC** (POLY)
PAC RIM*** (Poly)
COMPASS* (Millikan)
PACE (Poly)
SACMAA (Cabrillo)
STEM (Lakewood)
3 University Scholars (Cabrillo)
WAVE (Wilson)
School is a Specialized Program
CAMS** (Application must be in by December 10th to CAMS)
McBride**
Renaissance
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* Uniform and/or Code of Conduct contract(s) also required.
** Additional “supplemental application” needed for CAMS & CIC & McBride.
Pick up supplemental application(s) from your counselor.
***Federally Funded Magnet (International Baccalaureate & PAC RIM)
If you are currently enrolled in a Magnet/Gifted/GATE program, please state which program here:_____________.
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Back side of the Application
ELECTIVE PROGRAMS:
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is offered at all High Schools.
This elective class provides students with important study skills necessary for
success in their academic classes.
ROTC or NJROTC is available at several high schools.
If you are interested in AVID or ROTC / NJROTC or both at the high school you
are assigned to, please mark the elective or electives
____ AVID
____ ROTC OR NJROTC
School Bus Transportation Unavailable: The district does not provide bus
transportation to the School of Choice or any magnet or Specialized Program.
Students who have been accepted to a Specialized Program(s) must turn in the
“INTENT TO ATTEND” form to their middle school counselor no later than
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Those who turn in their “Intend to Attend” form
complete their high school application process.
NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE AFTER FEBRUARY 15, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are a high school’s home resident students guaranteed placement at
their home school?
• No, but students in the residence area are given preference for admission to that high
school.
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Students who are assigned to a school other than their home resident school are
guaranteed a place in one of its small learning communities or academies.
If a student is attending a private school, is it possible to attend a LBUSD
high school other than her or his home resident high school?
• If an 8th grade student is not enrolled in a LBUSD school but resides within the district,
that student can apply like any other LBUSD 8th grader to a school of choice
specialized program with no guarantee of acceptance.
• Private School students not accepted into their school of choice specialized program
can enroll in their resident school if there is space. To be considered for their home
school, Private School students must apply to their home school. Mail completed
applications to Special Projects Services / High School Choice Office
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Is there still a chance my child can get in to his/her first choice for
a specialized program if he/she was not initially accepted?
• If a student is rejected by their first choice specialized program and does not want to
attend any other specialized program, parents can contact the SSP coordinator after
February 4th and before February 11th to determine if there are any openings after the
Intent to Attend deadline. Since the enrollment capacity for each of our SSP programs
at each of the high schools is limited, the probability is small there would be room.
Parents should strongly consider returning the Intent to Attend for a program that has
accepted the student unless their student would be satisfied being enrolled in the
general small learning communities at his/her resident high school.
• No specialized program changes will be made after
February 15, 2013.
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No Buses
• Is transportation provided for students who are accepted
into a Specialized Program or at a non-resident school?
• The district is unable to
provide bus transportation to
any school of choice or any
magnet or special program.
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Will a child be accepted automatically if the child attends a
feeder middle school and turns in a Special Transfer or Appeal
form?
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No, a student who is attending a feeder middle school will not be automatically
placed at a requested school because of a Special Transfer or Appeal Form. Unless
the student is accepted into a specialized program, the priority enrollment goes to
assigning the student to their home resident school.
Can students from outside of the district apply to a LBUSD high
school?
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Students who currently attend a middle school and reside outside of the district, but
would like to attend a LBUSD school must apply for an Inter-District Permit (IDP)
through the High School Office (1515 Hughes Way).
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