ABC Unified School District District Digest 2019 Back to School Edition

A Message from the Superintendent - Dr. Mary Sieu Follow me on Twitter: @ABCSupt Welcome Back to School It’s with great pleasure to welcome our students and families back to school this year. I’m honored to serve as Superintendent of ABC Unified School District for the eighth year. I recognize that the strength of our District is our ability to leverage individual talents of our stakeholders including our dynamic Board of Education, outstanding teachers, support staff, amazing parents, and community members. As a result of our collective work, ABCUSD has thrived throughout the past fifty-four years to become one of the top performing districts in California. We are fortunate to serve a number of communities that truly understand the importance of education. We have extraordinary partners that fill critical gaps and enhance our programs including the PTA, ABC Education Foundation, and hundreds of business and community partners within our District. Our talented and incredible students make us proud of what we do every day in the classroom. For information regarding our 30 schools, please go directly to the school’s website. We recognize that there is always room for improvement and much work remains. We welcome your input as we begin another school year in the District. Thank you in advance for your support throughout the year. This edition provides basic information regarding our District as well as updates on our Bond Measure BB. Our District Digest is published bimonthly by the Superintendent’s Office. We highlight many activities and accomplishments of our students and schools. For more information about ABC Unified School District, please check out our website at: https:// www.abcusd.us/ or follow me on Twitter: @abcsupt. Please call us if you wish to receive this e-publication regarding our District or visit our website to subscribe, under About Us. We look forward to another great school year! »

ABC Unified School District 16700 Norwalk Blvd. Cerritos, CA 90703 Phone: 562.926.5566 Fax: 562.404.1092 Web: www.abcusd.k12.ca.us Un Mensaje de la Superintendente - Dra. Mary Sieu Sígueme en Twitter: @ABCSupt Bienvenidos de regreso a la escuela Es un gran placer en este año darle la bienvenida por su regreso a la escuela a nuestros estudiantes y familias. Me honra servirles como Superintendente del Distrito Unificado ABC por el octavo año. Reconozco que la fortaleza de nuestro Distrito resta en nuestra habilidad para aprovechar los talentos de todos los interesados en nuestro éxito, incluyendo a, nuestra dinámica Junta Educativa, nuestros excelentes maestros/as, personal de apoyo, padres y madres de familia, y los miembros de la comunidad. Como resultado de nuestro trabajo colectivo, ABCUSD ha prosperado a través de los últimos 54 años y ha llegado a ser uno de los distritos con más alto rendimiento en California. Somos afortunados de servir a un número de comunidades que verdaderamente comprenden la importancia de la educación. Dentro de nuestro Distrito contamos con aliados extraordinarios que llenan brechas críticas y mejoran nuestros programas, incluyendo el PTA, la Fundación para la Educación ABC, y cientos de negocios y aliados comunitarios. Gracias a nuestros increíbles y talentosos estudiantes nos enorgullecemos de lo que hacemos día con día en los salones de clase. Para obtener información sobre nuestras 30 escuelas, por favor vayan directamente a nuestro sitio en la Internet. Ahora que comenzamos otro año escolar le damos la bienvenida a sus sugerencias y comentarios. Gracias de antemano por su apoyo a través del año. Esta edición provee información básica sobre nuestro Distrito, tanto como actualizaciones sobre nuestra Medida BB. Nuestro boletín “District Digest” es publicado bimensualmente por la oficina de la Superintendente. Destacamos muchas actividades y logros de nuestros estudiantes y escuelas. Para más información sobre el Distrito Escolar Unificado ABC, por favor vayan a nuestro sitio en la Internet en: https://www.abcusd.us/ o síganme en Twitter: @abcsupt. Por favor llámennos si desean recibir esta publicación electrónica sobre nuestro distrito o visiten nuestro sitio en la Internet para subscribirse, bajo la pestaña “About Us”. ¡Esperamos con gusto un gran año escolar más! »

2 Dear Parent/Guardian:

In an effort to increase student and staff safety, ABC Unified School District will be implementing a new Visitor Management System at all school sites in the next three months. The new system should not be viewed as a deterrent to parents/volunteers or access to the campus. Rather, the intent is to ensure all visitors are registered in the office and screened prior to having access to the campus. All ABC Unified Schools will be utilizing a new computerized Visitor Management System. The system replaces the paper based sign in sheet and requires the visitor/parent to present a government issued picture ID (any state or country) to enter school grounds. The system has the ability to provide alerts regarding people who may jeopardize the safety of students. Prior to gaining access to the campus, all visitors are screened using the public sex offender database. This is NOT a background search—no other criminal information, immigration status, or financial background is searched on and provided to school personnel. Again, the system is only screening visitors against the public sex offender database. We feel certain this will help to keep our schools safer and ask for your cooperation in presenting your ID when checking in at the school. Together, we can ensure our students are as safe as possible. Thank you very much in advance for your help and understanding on this matter.

Sincerely,

Dr. Mary Sieu, Superintendent

Estimados Padres/Guardianes de familia

Como un esfuerzo por aumentar la seguridad de los estudiantes y del personal, durante los próximos tres meses, el Distrito Escolar Unificado ABC implementará un Sistema nuevo para el Manejo de las Visitas en todos los sitios escolares. El nuevo sistema no debe ser considerado como un impedimento para los padres/voluntarios o para el acceso al campo escolar. Más bien, la intención es asegurar que todos los visitantes sean registrados en la oficina y filtrados antes que obtengan acceso al campo escolar. Todas las escuelas del Distrito Escolar Unificado ABC estarán utilizando el nuevo Sistema computarizado de Manejo de los Visitantes. Este sistema reemplaza a las listas de papel y lápiz y requiere que antes de entrar a los campos escolares las visitas/padres presenten una tarjeta de identificación con foto expedida por una ente gubernamental (de cualquier estado o país). El sistema tiene la habilidad de proveer alertas sobre personas que puedan poner en peligro la seguridad de los estudiantes. Antes de poder entrar al campo escolar, todos los visitantes son filtrados usando la base de datos que contiene la lista de los delincuentes sexuales públicos. Ésta NO es una investigación de antecedentes – ninguna otra información criminal, estado inmigratorio, o financiero es buscado ni proveído al personal escolar. Repetimos, el sistema solamente está filtrando a los visitantes en la base de datos de los delincuentes sexuales públicos. Tenemos la seguridad que esto ayudará a mantener nuestras escuelas más seguras y les pedimos su cooperación presentando su tarjeta de identificación cuando quieran entrar a la escuela. Juntos podemos asegurar que nuestros estudiantes estén lo más seguros posible. Les agradecemos encarecidamente y por adelantado su ayuda y comprensión en este asunto.

Atentamente,

Dra. Mary Sieu, Superintendente

3 Measure BB Update

Measure BB Update – New Enhancements Coming to District Elementary Schools Measure BB is now making a difference at elementary schools in the ABC Unified School District. Keeping in line with STEPS – Safety/ Security, Technology, Evolution, Parity, and Sustainability – the guiding principles proposed in the Facilities Master Plan, work is taking place to improve the safety, security, and facilities at all elementary schools. Security Cameras Safety played a prominent role during the creation of the Facilities Master Plan, and placing security cameras on school campuses was selected as an important part of the overall makeup of the safety upgrades funded through the Bond. Security at all elementary schools will be updated with the installation of new cameras monitoring areas within and around campuses. These cameras provide an extra set of “eyes” on campus, giving administrators and security personnel more efficient oversight at the District’s campuses. Playgrounds and Resurfacing The playgrounds at most of the elementary schools are in need of updating. New surfacing at school playgrounds replaces woodchips, making the grounds safer and more attractive. The surfacing is designed to reduce the impact of falls and will provide a level surface for students with special needs. The surfaces are durable and will require less maintenance. Shade Structures The Southern California sun shines on the District nearly 280 days per year. New and enhanced shade structures provide students with shade on those hot sunny days, protecting them from harmful UV rays and keeping them cool as they enjoy lunch or activities. They also keep the rain off students during storms. The added benefit of shade structures is the reduced sun damage on the equipment now shaded, reducing costs over time.

These initial projects signify the beginning of the Bond enhancements that will be taking place across the ABC Unified School District, bringing increased safety, beneficial technology, and next-generation classrooms to every school in the District. 4 Actualización sobre la Medida BB

Actualización sobre la Medida BB – Vienen mejoras a las Escuelas Primarias del Distrito La medida BB ya está haciendo la diferencia en las escuelas primarias del Distrito Escolar Unificado ABC. El trabajo para mejorar la seguridad, la protección y las plantas de todas las escuelas primarias ha dado comienzo siguiendo los principios guías STEPS (por sus siglas en inglés) – Seguridad/Protección, Tecnología, Evolución, Igualdad, y Sostenebilidad – propuestos en el Plan Maestro para las Plantas. Cameras de seguridad La seguridad tomó un lugar prominente durante la creación del Plan Maestro para las Plantas, y colocar cameras de seguridad en los campos escolares fue escogido como una parte importante de los arreglos de entre todas las mejoras en la seguridad financiados por el Bono. La seguridad en todas las escuelas primarias va a ser mejorada con la instalación de cameras nuevas supervisando áreas tanto dentro como alrededor de los campos escolares. Estas cameras proveerán un set extra de ojos en los campos escolares, dándole a los administradores y al personal de seguridad una vigilancia más eficaz de los campos escolares del Distrito. Patios de recreo y renovación Los patios de recreo en la mayoría de las escuelas primarias necesitan ser renovados. Una nueva superficie en los patios de recreo escolares reemplaza los trocitos de madera presentes, haciendo que la superficie sea más segura y atractiva. La superficie está designada para reducir el impacto de caídas y proveerá un área nivelada para los estudiantes con necesidades especiales. Las superficies son durables y requerirán menos mantenimiento. Estructuras con sombra El sol del sur de California brilla en el Distrito casi 280 días por año. Estructuras nuevas y mejoradas para dar sombra proveerán a los estudiantes con sombra en esos días calientes y soleados, protegiéndolos de los dañinos rayos UV y manteniéndolos frescos mientras disfrutan del almuerzo o de actividades. También los protegen de la lluvia durante tormentas. Un beneficio adicional de las estructuras para dar sombra es que reducen el daño causado por el sol al equipo de juego, reduciendo costos a través del tiempo.

Estos primeros proyectos significan el comienzo de las mejoras que por el bono van a tomar lugar por todo el Distrito Escolar Unificado ABC, trayendo más seguridad, tecnología de gran beneficio, y salones de la nueva generación a cada escuela en el Distrito.

5 ABCUSD School Sites

SCHOOL SITE PRINCIPAL SCHOOL ADDRESS TELEPHONE WEBSITE ADDRESS

Aloha ES Danielle Saldavia 11737 E. 214th Street (562) 229-7825 http://www.alohaes.us/ Ext. # 22500 Lakewood, CA 90715

Bragg ES Jeff Heilig 11501 Bos Street (562) 229-7830 http://www.bragges.us/ Ext. # 22600 Cerritos, CA 90703

Burbank ES Michele Robinson 17711 Roseton Avenue (562) 229-7835 http://www.burbankes.us/ Ext. # 22700 Artesia, CA 90701

Carver ES Debbie Berlyn 19200 Ely Street (562) 229-7840 http://www.carveres.us/ Ext. # 22800 Cerritos, CA 90703

Cerritos ES Kevin Amburgey 13600 E. 183rd Street (562) 229-7845 http://www.cerritoses.us/ Ext. # 22900 Cerritos, CA 90703

Elliott ES Fran Barron 18415 Cortner Avenue (562) 229-7850 http://www.elliottes.us/ Ext. # 23000 Artesia, CA 90701

Furgeson ES Alejandro Gutierrez 22215 Elaine Avenue (562) 229-7855 http://www.furgesones.us/ Ext. # 23100 Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

Gonsalves ES Robert Benko 13650 Park Street (562) 229-7860 http://www.gonsalveses.us/ Ext. # 23200 Cerritos, CA 90703

Hawaiian ES Mayra Lozano 12350 E. 226th Street (562) 229-7865 http://www.hawaiianes.us/ Ext. # 23300 Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

Juarez ES Christine Balbuena 11939 Aclare Street (562) 229-7870 http://www.juarezes.us/ Ext. # 23400 Cerritos, CA 90703

Kennedy ES Melissa Valentine 17500 Belshire Avenue (562) 229-7875 http://www.kennedyes.us/ Ext. # 23500 Artesia, CA 90701

Leal ES P.A. White 12920 Droxford Street (562) 229-7880 http://www.leales.us/ Ext. # 23600 Cerritos, CA 90703

Melbourne ES Karina Martir 21314 Claretta Avenue (562) 229-7885 http://www.melbournees.us/ Ext. # 23700 Lakewood, CA 90715

Niemes ES Meg Jimenez 16715 S. Jersey Avenue (562) 229-7890 http://www.niemeses.us/ Ext. # 23800 Artesia, CA 90701

Nixon ES Dr. Tom Tracy 19600 Jacob Avenue (562) 229-7895 http://www.nixones.us/ Ext. # 23900 Cerritos, CA 90703

Palms ES Julie Yabumoto 12445 E. 207th Street (562) 229-7900 http://www.palmses.us/ Ext. # 24000 Lakewood, CA 90715

6 ABCUSD School Sites (Continued)

SCHOOL SITE PRINCIPAL SCHOOL ADDRESS TELEPHONE WEBSITE ADDRESS

Stowers ES Pamela Miller 13350 Beach Street (562) 229-7905 http://www.stowerses.us/ Ext. # 24100 Cerritos, CA 90703

Willow ES Eveline Huh 11733 E. 205th Street (562) 229-7910 http://www.willowes.us/ Ext. # 24200 Lakewood, CA 90715

Wittmann ES Miguel Marco 16801 Yvette Avenue (562) 229-7915 http://www.wittmannes.us/ Ext. # 24300 Cerritos, CA 90703

Carmenita MS Robert Castillo 13435 E. 166th Street (562) 229-7775 http://www.carmenitams.us/ Ext. # 24400 Cerritos, CA 90703

Fedde MS Ricardo Lois 21409 S. Elaine Avenue (562) 229-7805 http://www.feddems.us/ Ext. # 24600 Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

Haskell MS Camille Lewis 11525 Del Amo Boulevard (562) 229-7815 http://www.haskellms.us/ Ext. # 24700 Cerritos, CA 90703

Ross MS Priscilla Rodriguez 17707 S. Elaine Avenue (562) 229-7785 http://www.rossms.us/ Ext. # 24500 Artesia, CA 90701

Tetzlaff MS Tuesday Stoffers 12351 Del Amo Boulevard (562) 229-7795 http://www.tetzlaffms.us/ Ext. # 24800 Cerritos, CA 90703

Artesia HS Sergio Garcia 12108 E. Del Amo Boulevard (562) 229-7700 http://www.artesiahs.us/ Ext. # 21600 Lakewood, CA 90715

Cerritos HS Patrick Walker 12500 E. 183rd Street (562) 229-7715 http://www.cerritoshs.us/ Ext. # 21801 Cerritos, CA 90703

Gahr HS Dr. Crechena Wise 11111 Artesia Boulevard (562) 229-7730 http://www.gahrhs.us/ Ext. # 22000 Cerritos, CA 90703

Tracy HS Ricardo Brown 12222 Cuesta Drive (562) 229-7760 http://www.tracyhs.us/ Ext. # 22200 Cerritos, CA 90703

Whitney HS John Briquelet 16800 Shoemaker Avenue (562) 229-7745 http://www.whitneyhs.us/ Ext. # 22300 Cerritos, CA 90703

Adult School Dr. PaoLing Guo 12254 Cuesta Drive (562) 229-7960 https://www.abcadultschool.edu/ Ext. # 25011 Cerritos, CA 90703

7 Back to School Night Schedule 2019-2020

SCHOOL SITE PRINCIPAL Date Time

Aloha ES Danielle Saldavia Thursday, September 5, 2019 6:00 - 7:00 PM Ext. # 22500

Bragg ES Jeff Heilig Thursday, August 29, 2019: TK/Kinder & 1st & 6th grade nd th 6:00 - 7:00 PM Ext. # 22600 Thursday, September 5, 2019: 2 - 5 grade

Burbank ES Michele Robinson Thursday, September 5, 2019 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ext. # 22700

Carver ES Debbie Berlyn Thursday, September 5, 2019 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ext. # 22800

Cerritos ES Kevin Amburgey Thursday, September 5, 2019 6:00 - 7:00 PM Ext. # 22900

Elliott ES Fran Barron Monday, August 26, 2019: TK and Kindergarten st th 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ext. # 23000 Thursday, August 29, 2019: 1 - 6 grade

Furgeson ES Alejandro Gutierrez Wednesday, September 11, 2019: TK - 2nd grade rd th 5:30 - 7:30 PM Ext. # 23100 Wednesday, September 18, 2019: 3 - 6 grade

Gonsalves ES Robert Benko Thursday, August 29, 2019: TK, 1st - 6th grade 5:30 - 7:30 PM Ext. # 23200 Wednesday, September 4, 2019: Kindergarten 6:00 - 7:15 PM

Hawaiian ES Mayra Lozano Wednesday, September 11, 2019: Kindergarten - 5th 5:30 - 7:30 PM Ext. # 23300 Tuesday, September 12, 2019: 6th grade 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Juarez ES Christine Balbuena Wednesday, September 11, 2019: TK - 3rd grade th th 6:00 - 7:15 PM Ext. # 23400 Thursday, September 12, 2019: 4 - 6 grade

Kennedy ES Melissa Valentine Thursday, August 29, 2019: TK/Kindergarten: 5:00 PM Tuesday, September 10, 2019: 2nd & 3rd grade Ext. # 23500 5:30 - 7:00 PM Wednesday, September 11, 2019: 4th & 5th grade Thursday, September 12, 2019: 1st & 6th grade

Leal ES P.A. White Wednesday, September 4, 2019: Kinder - 3rd grade th th 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ext. # 23600 Thursday, September 5, 2019: 4 - 6 grade

Melbourne ES Karina Martir Thursday, September 12, 2019: TK - 3rd grade th th 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ext. # 23700 Thursday, September 19, 2019: 4 - 6 grade

Niemes ES Meg Jimenez Thursday, September 5, 2019 5:30 - 7:30 PM Ext. # 23800

Nixon ES Dr. Tom Tracy Monday, August 26, 2019: TK and Kindergarten Ext. # 23900 Wednesday, August 28, 2019: 1st - 3rd grade 5:30 - 7:00 PM Thursday, August 29, 2019: 4th - 6th grade

Palms ES Julie Yabumoto Thursday, September 12, 2019 5:30 - 7:00 PM Ext. # 24000

8 Back to School Night Schedule 2019-2020 (Continued)

SCHOOL SITE PRINCIPAL Date Time

Stowers ES Pamela Miller Monday, August 26, 2019: Kindergarten Ext. # 24100 Tuesday, August 27, 2019: 1st - 3rd grade 6:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 28, 2019: 4th - 6th grade

Willow ES Eveline Huh Tuesday, September 10, 2019: TK - 2nd grade and Primary SDC rd th 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ext. # 24200 Tuesday, September 12, 2019: 3 - 6 grade and Upper SDC

Wittmann ES Miguel Marco Friday, September 6, 2019 5:00 - 7:00 PM Ext. # 24300

Carmenita MS Robert Castillo Thursday, September 12, 2019 6:00 - 8:00 PM Ext. # 24400 8:00 - 8:30 PM Parent Presentation

Fedde MS Ricardo Lois Tuesday, September 10, 2019 4:30 - 7:00 PM Ext. # 24600

Haskell MS Camille Lewis Thursday, September 26, 2019 6:00 - 8:00 PM Ext. # 24700

Ross MS Priscilla Rodriguez Wednesday, September 18, 2019 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ext. # 24500

Tetzlaff MS Tuesday Stoffers Wednesday, September 18, 2019 5:30 - 7:30 PM Ext. # 24800

Artesia HS Sergio Garcia Wednesday, September 25, 2019 6:00 PM Ext. # 21600

Cerritos HS Patrick Walker Tuesday, September 24, 2019 6:00 PM Ext. # 21801

Gahr HS Dr. Crechena Wise Tuesday, September 24, 2019 6:00 PM Ext. # 22000

Tracy HS Ricardo Brown Thursday, September 26, 2019 6:00 PM Ext. # 22200

Whitney HS John Briquelet Thursday, September 12, 2019 5:00 PM Ext. # 22300

Adult School Dr. PaoLing Guo Wednesday, October 16, 2019 (at Cabrillo Lane) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ext. # 25011

9 2019-2020 School Calendar

First Day of School for Students: Monday, August 26, 2019

First Day of School for Students: Friday, August 23, 2019 (Carmenita, Fedde, Haskell, Ross, and Tetzlaff MS 7th Grade Only)

Last Day of School for Students: Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Last Day of School for Students: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 (Carmenita, Fedde, Haskell, Ross, and Tetzlaff MS 7th Grade Only)

School Holidays/No School for Students (Local and Legal Holidays for Students) Monday, September 2, 2019 Labor Day Observance

Monday, November 11, 2019 Veteran’s Day Observance

Friday, November 22, 2019 Elementary Student Free Day

Monday-Friday, November 25-27, 2019 Fall Break

Thursday, November 28, 2019 Thanksgiving Day Holiday

Friday, November 29, 2019 Day After Thanksgiving Holiday

Monday, December 23, 2019 – Friday, January 3, 2020 Winter Break

Monday, January 20, 2020 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Day

Friday, January 24, 2020 Secondary Student Free Day

Monday, February 10, 2020 Lincoln’s Day

Monday, February 17, 2020 Presidents' Day

Friday, April 10, 2020 Local Holiday

Monday, April 13 – Friday, April 17, 2020 Spring Break

Monday, May 25, 2020 Memorial Day Observance

Elementary Grading Periods Secondary Quarter Endings August 26, 2019 - November 21, 2019 October 25, 2019 - First Quarter December 2, 2019 - March 6, 2020 January 23, 2020 - First Semester/Second Quarter March 9, 2020 - June 10, 2020 March 27, 2020 - Third Quarter June 10, 2020 - Second Semester/Fourth Quarter

Elementary Reporting Times - Grades Out November 22, 2019 or when conferences conclude March 20, 2020 June 10, 2020

10 Graduation Dates 2019-2020

SCHOOL SITE Date Time Location Carmenita Middle School Wednesday, June 10, 2020 8:30 AM Blacktop Area

Fedde Middle School Wednesday, June 10, 2020 9:00 AM Quad

Haskell Middle School Wednesday, June 10, 2020 9:00 AM Quad

Ross Middle School Wednesday, June 10, 2020 8:30 AM P.E. Shelter Area

Tetzlaff Middle School Wednesday, June 10, 2020 8:30 AM North Field

Artesia High School Wednesday, June 10, 2020 7:00 PM Atkins Stadium - Artesia HS

Cerritos High School Tuesday, June 9, 2020 7:00 PM Rants Stadium - Gahr HS

Gahr High School Wednesday, June 10, 2020 7:00 PM Rants Stadium - Gahr HS

Tracy High School, ABC Secondary School Tuesday, June 9, 2020 6:00 PM Whitney High School Field and BRIDGES Program

Whitney High School Wednesday, June 10, 2020 5:00 PM Whitney High School Field

Adult School Wednesday, June 10, 2020 5:00 PM Cabrillo Lane Field

11 Bus Stops for School Year 2019-2020

ELEMENTARY BUS STOPS MIDDLE SCHOOLS BUS STOPS

SCHOOLS Carmenita Middle Carmenita Rd. & Church AM Carmenita Rd. & South PM Aloha Elementary Nectar Ave. & Carson St. Nectar Ave. & Gradwell St. Fedde Middle Nectar Ave. & Carson St. 215th & Nectar Ave. Centralia St. & Gridley Gridley Rd. & 211th Haskell Middle Artesia Blvd. & Gridley Rd. Bragg Elementary Studebaker Rd. & Bigelow St. Norwalk Blvd. & 183rd Rd. Studebaker Rd. & Jerry Pl. Studebaker Rd. & 183rd Rd. Pioneer Blvd. & Los Coyotes Blvd. Studebaker Rd. & South St.

Burbank Elementary Studebaker Rd. & Four Trees Apts. Ross Academy Alondra Blvd. & Bloomfield Ave. 169th & Clarkdale Ave. 166th & Gridley Rd. (Padelford Park) 166th & Islandia Ave. Bloomfield Ave. & 166th Carver Elementary South St. & Pires Ave. South St. & Alphington Ave. Tetzlaff Middle Moody St. & Bigelow St. South St. & Shoemaker Ave. Moody St. & Borrego Dr. Del Amo Blvd. & Mammoth Ave. Norwalk Blvd. & 183rd Moody St. & Borrego Dr. Shoemaker Ave. & Droxford St. Moody St. & Bigelow St.

Hawaiian 221st & Ibex Ave. Elementary HIGH SCHOOLS BUS STOPS

Juarez Elementary Norwalk Blvd. & Echo River Way Gahr High School Alondra Blvd. & Bloomfield Ave. Bloomfield Ave. & Hiddencreek Ave. Bloomfield Ave. & 166th Bloomfield Ave. & Molette St. 169th & Clarkdale (Padelford Park) Tracy High School Bloomfield Ave. & Centralia St. Excelsior Dr. & Wilder Ave. Carson St. & Seine Ave. Dawn Ln. & Cedarwood Ave. Carson St. & Norwalk Blvd. Pioneer Blvd. & 205th St. Kennedy Elementary Alondra Blvd. & Madris Ave. Centralia St. & Pioneer Blvd. Norwalk Blvd. & 221th Melbourne Elementary Civic Center Dr. & Norwalk Blvd. 223rd & Ibex Ave. Centralia & Norwalk Blvd. Nixon Elementary South St. & Grayland Ave. Whitney High School Bloomfield Ave. & Centralia St. Palms Elementary Bloomfield Ave. & Gradwell St. Carson St. & Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk Blvd. & Del Amo Blvd. Pioneer Blvd. & Del Amo Blvd. Willow Elementary Centralia St. & Gridley Rd. Centralia St. & Gridley Rd. Studebaker Rd. & Hornet Pl. Pioneer Blvd. & 215th Studebaker Rd. & South St. Wittmann Elementary Oland St. & Wilder Ave. 195th & Bloomfield Ave. 195th & Norwalk Blvd. 195th & Studebaker Rd. 166th & Gridley Rd. Studebaker Rd. & 166th St. 195th & Gridley Rd.

12 Santa Ana (5) Freeway

Alondra Bloomfield Alondra Elementary School Carmenita Attendance Carmenita Norwalk Westgate Marquardt Shoemaker Gridley Pioneer Niemes Elaine 166th 166th 9 Zones Map of ABCStudebaker Unified School District 167th 3 37 24 Cuesta 32 Whitney Park Tracy Cuesta HS Clarkdale 30 33 1, 34 17 Artesia Freeway Jersey 35 Wittmann Oak Beach Beach Gonsalves Juarez Crest 28 Gahr Yvette

20 Aclare Valley View HS Santa Ana (5) Freeway Stowers 16 Artesia Ross Artesia Burbank 27 21 Site Locations and Phone Numbers 7 Kennedy 1. ABC Adult School 12254 Cuesta, Cerritos 229-7960 178th Barnhill 38 Bloomfield

Alondra Roseton 2. ABC Adult Education Center at Fedde 11949 E. 215 Street, Hawaiian Gardens 926-5566 ext. 25156 Alondra178th Belshire Stowers Grayland Marquardt 3. ABC UnifiedElementary School District (District SchoolOffice) 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos 926-5566 183rd Carmenita 183rd 3a. ABC Unified School District (West Office) 11011 Artesia Blvd., Cerritos 229-7985 4. Aloha Elementary 11737 E. 214th Street, Lakewood 229-7825 13 12 11 Attendance P.E. Railroad Tracks Cerritos 5. Artesia High School 12108 E. Del Amo, Lakewood 229-7700 Elliott Carmenita Droxford Cerritos Norwalk

Westgate HS Elem < > Marquardt 39. Artesia High School Children Center & AHSEIP 20651 Norwalk Blvd., Lakewood 229-7959 Shoemaker Gridley Pioneer Elaine Zones Niemes 166th 166th 9 22 Shoemaker Studebaker

Elaine 6. Bragg Elementary School 11501 Bos Street, Cerritos 229-7830 Gridley 167th 3 37 Cuesta WhitneyNorwalk Leal 24 South 32 Park South 7. Burbank Elementary School 17711 Roseton, Artesia 229-7835 Tracy Cuesta HS Clarkdale 30 33 1, 34 17 8. Cabrillo Lane Education Center 20122 Cabrillo Lane, Cerritos 809-9011 Artesia Freeway Jersey 35 BraggWittmann Oak Beach Beach Gonsalves Moody 9. Carmenita Middle School 13435 E. 166th Street, Cerritos 229-7775 Juarez 6 Crest 28Ely 10 Gahr Yvette Studebaker 20 Aclare Valley View 10. Carver Elementary School 19200 Ely Street, Cerritos 229-7840 16 HS Artesia Bos Stowers Ross 195th Carver Artesia 11. Cerritos Elementary School 13600 E. 183rd Street, Cerritos 229-7845 Burbank 27 Freeway (605) Gabriel San 21 25 12. CerritosSite HighLocations School and Phone 12500 Numbers E. 183rd Street, Cerritos 229-7715 7 Kennedy Nixon 1. ABC Adult School < 34. > Computer Training Center12254 Cuesta, 12254 Cuesta,Cerritos Cerritos229-7960 926-5566 ext. 21550 Barnhill Edison Right of Way 178th 38 Jacob

Roseton 2. ABC Adult Education Center at Fedde 11949 E. 215 Street, Hawaiian Gardens 926-5566 ext. 25156

178th Belshire 13. Elliott Elementary School 18415 Cortner Avenue, Artesia 229-7850 Stowers Grayland

Marquardt 3. ABC Unified School 14.District Fedde (District Middle Office) School 16700 Norwalk Blvd., 21409 Elaine Cerritos Avenue, Hawaiian 926-5566 Gardens 229-7805 Haskell 8 Artesia Tetzlaff 3a. ABC Unified School District (West Office) 11011 Artesia Blvd., Cerritos 229-7985 Cabrillo 183rd Del Amo 19 Willow183rd HS 29 Claretta Del Amo 15. Furgeson Elementary School 22215 Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens 229-7855 4. Aloha Elementary 11737 E. 214th Street, Lakewood 229-7825 13 12 5 11 16. Gahr High School 11111 Artesia Blvd., Cerritos 229-7730 P.E. Railroad Tracks Cerritos 205th 5. Artesia High School 12108 E. Del Amo, Lakewood 229-7700 Elliott Droxford Palms Cerritos 17. Gonsalves Elementary School 13650 Park Street, Cerritos 229-7860 HS 31 39 207th 26 Elem < 39. > Artesia High School Graphics Center Department& AHSEIP located 20651 at Norwalk Tracy High Blvd., School Lakewood 229-7959 926-5566 ext. 22226

22 Shoemaker Elaine Roseton 6. Bragg Elementary School 11501 Bos Street, Cerritos 229-7830 Gridley 18. Haskell Middle School 11525 Del Amo, Cerritos 229-7815 Norwalk Leal South SouthElaine 7. Burbank Elementary School19. Hawaiian Elementary School17711 Roseton, 12350 E. 226thArtesia Street, Hawaiian229-7835 Gardens 229-7865 Pioneer Centralia Bragg 8. Cabrillo Lane Education20. CenterJuarez Elementary School20122 Cabrillo Lane, 11939 AclareCerritos Street, Cerritos809-9011 229-7870 Aloha Moody 9. Carmenita Middle School 13435 E. 166th Street, Cerritos 229-7775 Ely 10 Gradwell

6 Claretta 21. Kennedy Elementary School 17500 Belshire Avenue, Artesia 229-7875 Studebaker 4 214th Fedde 214th 10. Carver Elementary School 19200 Ely Street, Cerritos 229-7840 Bos 22. Leal Elementary School 12920 Droxford Street, Cerritos 229-7880 195th Carver215th 2 14 KEY 11. Cerritos Elementary School 13600 E. 183rd Street, Cerritos 229-7845

San Gabriel (605) Freeway (605) Gabriel San 23 < 36. > Maintenance Operations 11865 E. 178th Street, Artesia 926-5566 ext. 22403 25 Melbourne 12. Cerritos High School 12500 E. 183rd Street, Cerritos 229-7715 Nixon 23. Melbourne Elementary School 21314 Claretta Avenue, Lakewood 229-7885 Edison Right of Way Santa Ana (5) Freeway Carson < 34. > Computer Training Center 12254 Cuesta, Cerritos 926-5566 ext. 21550 Jacob 24. Niemes Elementary School 16715 Jersey Avenue, Artesia 229-7890

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Norwalk 14. Fedde Middle School 21409 Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens 229-7805 Haskell 8 Artesia Tetzlaff 25. Pat Nixon Elementary School 19600 Jacob Avenue, Cerritos 229-7895 Cabrillo Willow Claretta Other Facility15. Furgeson Elementary School 22215 Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens 229-7855 Del Amo 19 Bloomfield HS 29 Del Amo Alondra Alondra 221st Furgeson Creek 26. Palms Elementary School 12445 E. 207th Street, Lakewood 229-7900 16. Gahr High School 11111 Artesia Blvd., Cerritos 229-7730 5 Elementary School 27. Ross Middle School 17707 S. Elaine Avenue, Artesia 229-7785 205th Carmenita High School Palms 15 17. Gonsalves Elementary School 13650 Park Street, Cerritos 229-7860 31 39 207th 26 28. Stowers Elementary School 13350 Beach Street, Cerritos 229-7905 Elaine 223rd Attendance < 35. > Graphics Department located at Tracy High School 926-5566 ext. 22226 29. Tetzlaff Middle School 12351 Del Amo, Cerritos 229-7795 Roseton Carmenita Middle18. School Haskell Middle School 11525 Del Amo, Cerritos 229-7815 Norwalk 226th Westgate Marquardt Elaine Shoemaker Gridley Pioneer Niemes Elaine 166th 166th 9 Zones 30. Tracy High School 12222 Cuesta Drive, Cerritos 229-7760

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20 Aclare Valley View KEY HS 215th 4977-CWA2 (Rev.14 3/15-57/76)Stowers 16 Artesia Ross 23 Artesia < 36. > Maintenance Operations33. Wittmann Elementary School11865 E. 178th Street, 16801 YvetteArtesia Avenue, Cerritos926-5566 ext. 22403229-7915 Burbank 27 21 Melbourne Site Locations and Phone Numbers23. Melbourne Elementary School 21314 Claretta Avenue, Lakewood 229-7885 7 Kennedy Carson 1. ABC Adult School 12254 Cuesta, Cerritos 229-7960

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178th Belshire Stowers < 37. > Nutrition Services 12255 Cuesta Drive Cerritos 926-5566 ext. 21275 Grayland Marquardt Norwalk 3. ABC Unified School District (District Office) 16700 Norwalk Blvd., 25. Cerritos Pat Nixon Elementary 926-5566 School 19600 Jacob Avenue, Cerritos 229-7895 183rd 183rd 3a. ABC UnifiedOther School FacilityDistrict (West Office) 11011 Artesia Blvd., Cerritos 229-7985 221st Furgeson Creek 4. Aloha Elementary 11737 E. 214th Street, 26. LakewoodPalms Elementary 229-7825 School 12445 E. 207th Street, Lakewood 229-7900 13 12 11 P.E. Railroad Tracks Cerritos 5. Artesia High School 12108 E. Del Amo, Lakewood 229-7700 Elliott Droxford Cerritos High School 27. Ross Middle School 17707 S. Elaine Avenue, Artesia 229-7785 HS 15 Elem < 39. > Artesia High School Children Center & AHSEIP 20651 Norwalk Blvd., Lakewood 229-7959

22 Shoemaker 28. Stowers Elementary School 13350 Beach Street, Cerritos 229-7905 Elaine Elaine 223rd 6. Bragg Elementary School 11501 Bos Street, Cerritos 229-7830 Gridley Norwalk Leal South South 226th 7. BurbankMiddle Elementary School School 17711 Roseton, 29. ArtesiaTetzlaff Middle229-7835 School 12351 Del Amo, Cerritos 229-7795 Bragg 8. Cabrillo Lane Education Center 20122 Cabrillo Lane, 30. CerritosTracy High 809-9011 School 12222 Cuesta Drive, Cerritos 229-7760 Moody

19 Bloomfield 9. Carmenita Middle School 13435 E. 166th Street, Cerritos 229-7775 6 Ely 10 < 38. > Transportation 11865 E. 178th Street, Artesia 926-5566 ext. 22407 Studebaker Hawaiian 10. Carver Elementary School 19200 Ely Street, Cerritos 229-7840 Bos 31. Willow Elementary School 11733 E. 205th Street, Lakewood 229-7910 195th Carver Cortner 11. Cerritos Elementary School 13600 E. 183rd Street, Cerritos 229-7845 San Gabriel (605) Freeway (605) Gabriel San 25 Ball 12. Cerritos High School 12500 E. 183rd Street, 32. CerritosWhitney High229-7715 School 16800 Shoemaker Avenue, Cerritos 229-7745 (Rev. 3/15-57/76) 4977-CWAEdison Right of Way Nixon < 34. > Computer Training Center 12254 Cuesta, 33. CerritosWittmann Elementary926-5566 ext. 21550 School 16801 Yvette Avenue, Cerritos 229-7915 Jacob 13. Elliott Elementary School 18415 Cortner Avenue, Artesia 229-7850 14. Fedde Middle School 21409 Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens 229-7805 Haskell 8 Artesia Tetzlaff Cabrillo Del Amo 19 Willow HS 29 Claretta Del Amo 15. Furgeson Elementary School 22215 Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens 229-7855 5 16. Gahr High School 11111 Artesia Blvd., Cerritos 229-7730 205th Palms 17. Gonsalves Elementary School 13650 Park Street, Cerritos 229-7860 31 39 207th 26 < 35. > Graphics Department located at Tracy High School 926-5566 ext. 22226

Roseton 18. Haskell Middle School 11525 Del Amo, Cerritos 229-7815 Elaine 19. Hawaiian Elementary School 12350 E. 226th Street, Hawaiian Gardens 229-7865 Pioneer Centralia 20. Juarez Elementary School 11939 Aclare Street, Cerritos 229-7870 Aloha Gradwell

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ALOHA ELEMENTARY: A Health and Medical Academy 1Grades K-6 11737 East 214th Street, Lakewood, CA 90715 (562) 229-7825 The Aloha Health Medical Academy provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for the growing Health and Medical Industry. Academically, Health and Medical topics are intertwined with state standards, both in the classroom and in the state-of-the art Science Lab.

BURBANK ELEMENTARY: A Visual, Performing, and Folk Arts Magnet School Grades K-6 17711 Roseton Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 (562) 229-7835 2The Burbank Visual, Performing, and Folk Arts Magnet provides our students an arts-based academic program that refl ects America’s cultural richness. Music, visual and performing arts, and drama are integrated into standards-based curriculum with technology enhanced instruction and frequent art lessons.

CARVER ACADEMY: A Communication Arts Magnet Elementary School Preschool-6th Grade 19200 Ely Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 229-7840 3 st This Magnet program helps students gain skills necessary for success in the 21 century through exploration of both interpersonal and technological communication. The program of schoolwide enrichment and academic achievement for all students, allows them to build the foundation for lifelong success, while developing their personal talents and abilities.

ELLIOTT ELEMENTARY: World Navigators - A Global Studies and Technology Magnet Grades K-6 18415 Cortner Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 (562) 229-7850 4Elliott School World Navigators explore their world with an integrated social studies curriculum and state-of-the-art technology. Multimedia projects enable students to learn similarities and differences with cultures around the world.

FURGESON ELEMENTARY: Academy of Communications and Technology Magnet Grades K-6 22215 Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716 (562) 229-7855 5Furgeson Academy of Communications and Technology (FACT) promotes better understanding of world cultures — with an emphasis on technology, broadcasting and communication. Its state-of-the-art broadcasting and recording studio allows students to write, produce, and broadcast news and presentations. ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT District Magnet Schools Offi ce 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 926-5566 ext. 21075 www.abcusdmagnetschools.com14 ABC Magnet School Programs (Continued)

LEAL ELEMENTARY: A Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Grades K-6 12920 Droxford Street, Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 229-7880 6Arts In Motion (AIM) offers thematic instruction in four disciplines of the Arts: Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts while focusing on academic work including Aesthetic Valuing, Artistic Perception, and Cultural/Historical Awareness.

NIEMES ELEMENTARY: School of Environmental Science and Technology Magnet Grades K-6 16715 South Jersey Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 (562) 229-7890 7Niemes Elementary is on the cutting edge of environmental education. Students develop awareness of the interconnection of all species and the ecosystems on our planet through integration of environmental science and technology across all subject areas. The program includes a new Environmental Science Laboratory, an Outdoor Nature Center, Spanish-English Dual Immersion Program, and an after school program.

NIXON ACADEMY: A Multimedia Arts Production Magnet Elementary School Grades K-6 19600 Jacob Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 229-7895 8The Nixon Academy Multimedia Arts Production Magnet program nurtures innovative and creative learners by providing an enriched and challenging curriculum with unique experiences in multimedia arts production, engaging all students to be empowered for the future.

PALMS ELEMENTARY: Accelerated Learning Academy Grades K-6 12445 East 207th Street, Lakewood, CA 90715 (562) 229-7900 9Students at Palms Accelerated Learning Academy are prepared for academic success from kindergarten through college and career, mastering 21st Century Learning Skills and focusing on strong academic futures. Through the AVID Elementary Program and SpringBoard pre-AP classes students develop the skills and learning practices that will assist them in excelling far into their futures, making a pathway to promising careers and college education.

STOWERS ELEMENTARY: School of International Studies - A Unique Primary Years Program Grades K-6 13350 Beach Street, Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 229-7905 10A magnet school based upon the International Baccalaureate programme offering a rigorous and challenging inquiry-based curriculum. All students learn Spanish, develop leadership, communication, and global research skills through real world projects and engage in a weekly enrichment in Seminar, a critical thinking and problem solving, collaborative dialogue.

FEDDE MIDDLE SCHOOL: International Studies Academy Grades 7-8 21409 South Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716 (562) 229-7805 11Modeled after International Baccalaureate’s Middle Years Programme, Fedde offers a program that emphasizes strong research and communication skills while remaining student-centered with a project-based approach to learning. In addition to learning Spanish, students develop a global perspective for real-life issues and use the latest technology to research, present, and exchange ideas.

HASKELL MIDDLE SCHOOL: STEM Academy (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Grades 7-8 11525 Del Amo Boulevard, Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 229-7815 12Addressing the learning needs of the 21st Century, Haskell’s STEM Magnet infuses learning with all aspects of the STEM curriculum. The state of the art SMART Lab gives students the opportunity explore in depth individual and group projects ranging from robotics, bridge building, media arts, recycled dragsters, and complete multimedia projects. All STEM disciplines are integrated across the curriculum.

ROSS MIDDLE SCHOOL: Academy of Creative and Media Arts Magnet Grades 7-8 17707 Elaine Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 (562) 229-7785 13The highly creative atmosphere at Ross Academy of Creative and Media Arts encourages students to be motivated and engaged in the program of academic excellence and creativity. The program includes a state-of-the-art computer lab, video/media production, creative writing, theater arts, musical arts, and fi ne arts (ceramics, printmaking, and sculpture).

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ARTESIA HIGH SCHOOL: Accelerated Learning Academy Grades 9-12 12108 East Del Amo Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90715 (562) 229-7700 15Artesia High School students begin their college education by developing the skills needed to succeed in the early admission college courses and AP courses offered as part of the program. State of the art technology is integrated into all content areas providing student well developed 21st Century Learning Skills, preparing them for an enriched future in both college and career.

GAHR HIGH SCHOOL: STEAM Academy (STEM plus Arts) Grades 9-12 11111 Artesia Boulevard, Cerritos 90703 (562) 229-7730 16The program includes courses in Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture, and also Biomedical Sciences Program. Students participating in Gahr’s highly successful Art Academy and STEM disciplines have courses infused with state of the art technology, greater preparing young artists, engineers, and scientists for the rigors of college and career through 21st Century learning experiences. 15 Board Members Ernie Nishii - President Dr. Olga Rios - Vice President Sophia Tse - Clerk Chris Apodaca - Member Maynard Law - Member Leticia Mendoza - Member Soo Yoo - Member Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu

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A Message from the Superintendent - Dr. Mary Sieu Follow me on Twitter: @abcsupt In This Issue News From Our Schools and Reflecting on the 2016-17 School Year Around The District ...... It’s difficult to imagine t Communit y Involve me nt 2-6 school year in the ABC Unifiehat our ...... 7 School District will soon com d a close on June 15, 2017. T e to District priorities. Here is a r were many highlights during here of some of these efforts: 2016-17 school year including th the ecap celebration of four seconda e ■ We purchased new Engli schools selected as California ry language arts materials that sh Ribbon Schools, the designa Gold aligned with the California S are 16 schools as Honor Roll tion of Standards for all elementa tate by the Campaign for BusinesSchools secondary schools. ry and Education Excellence, and s and ■ We increased access to Adv selection of Haskell MS as the Placementanced Courses by prov Schools to Watch/National a CAMod bridge programs during the su iding Middle School. All five of ou el (L to R) Dr. Susan Hixson, Dr. C as well as support during th mmer ABCUSD would like to keep in touch with you! middle schools in ABCUS r Valencia Mayfield, Dr. Maryolin Sie Sprigg, . r aey e school now CA Schools to Watch/ND are Dr. Rhonda Buss, Dr. Cheryl Bodg u, ■ out of our four comprehen ational Model Middle Schools. F er, and Toan Nguyen The Advancement Via Ind Determination (AVID) Progr ividual HS, Gahr HS, Whitney HS sive high schools (Artesia HS, Ce our high schools. The AVID Prog ) are CA Gold Ribbon Schools. rritos been implemented in all mid am has Being selected as State ACSA Superintendent elementary schools beginnin ram has been expanded to sevedle and w a s a n e n o r m o u s h o n o r t h a t I w i l l c h e r i s h w i t h g r e a t g r g next year. ral I ’ m p r i v i l e g e d t o b e a b l e t o w oof r kthe f oYear r A for B C 2017 U S D a■ n dWe t hincreased e the use of scho s c h o o l c o m m u n it ie s w e s e r v e . It ’s c le a r ly t h e c o l e c t atitude.port systems across the Distri olwide positive behavioral su the professionals I work with that has resulted in wonderful Interventions and Support Pr ct including the Positive Behaviorp - Subscribe to our e-newsletter. i v e w o r k o f a l ■ ogram at 19 campuses. Our District’s graduation r The 1 Districtwide College Fair was this recognition. students and their families schools is now 98%. In the mid-ate for our four comprehensive held with over a thousand ■ attending. has been maintained at 97%. Th year report, our attendance ratehigh The 2 College and Career For zero after five years. e District’s expulsion rate is still industry sectors was convene um with higher education and The Facilities Ad Hoc Boa Table with our local Chamb d. The Education Business Roun working diligently to rev rd Advisory Committee has better prepare our students erfor of Commerce partners was he d- Teams from the Commit iew the facilities needs of the D been ■ The Science Technology the workforce. ld to their specific needs. Progresstee have visited schools to det istrict. and activities have been exp Engineering Math (STEM) Progr ABC Unified School District's District Digest is published bimonthly by the Board of Education through reports have been provided ermineto th The LCAP is a planning d anded to all 19 elementary schoolsam hired to work with the Committeout the year. A consultant has b e modified over the past threeocument ye that has been revis . the Board. e to develop the final reporteen to with providing input towards ars. We thank all those involveded and We’ve been fortunate to have at our local school sites. Th next year’s LCAP at the District an Plan (LCAP) as the driving fo the Local Control Accountabi website at: www.abcusd.us e LCAP is available on the Distri d services and programs in the rceD behind many of the supplemenlity Finally, congratulations to all. o ct’s istrict to address the State’s andtal We wish them the best as t ur graduates in the Class of 2017! ABC Unified S tions. » hey begin their postsecondary o Chool diStri Superintendent's Office. Call 562-926-5566 to join the District's email list. Ct 16700n orwalk Blvd. Cerritos, CA 90703 p- Phone: 562.926.5566 fax: 562.404.1092 Web: www.abcusd.k12.ca.us