ABC Unified School District District Digest 2018 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 seventh 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-three 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 for more information. 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. Our District Digest is published bimonthly by the Superintendent’s Office. We highlight many activities and accomplishments of our students and schools. Please call us if you wish to receive this e-publication regarding our District. For more information about ABC Unified School District, please check out our website at: www.abcusd.k12.ca.us or follow me on Twitter: @ABCSupt. I look forward to another great school year! »
Un Mensaje de la Superintendente - Dra. Mary Sieu Sígueme en Twitter: @ABCSupt Bienvenidos de regreso a la escuela Es con gran placer que les doy la bienvenida a clases a nuestros estudiantes y familias este año. Me siento honrada de empezar a servir mi séptimo año como Superintendente del Distrito Escolar Unificado ABC. Reconozco que la fortaleza de nuestro distrito se encuentra en nuestra habilidad de tomar ventaja de los talentos individuales de todos los grupos interesados en nuestro éxito, incluyendo a nuestra dinámica Junta Directiva de Educación, excelentes maestros/as, personal de apoyo, increíbles padres, madres y guardianes de familia, y a los miembros de la comunidad. Como resultado de nuestro trabajo colectivo, ABCUSD ha prosperado a través de los 53 años pasados para llegar a ser uno de los distritos con mejor rendimiento académico en California. Somos afortunados de servir comunidades que verdaderamente comprenden la importancia de la educación. Tenemos socios extraordinarios que llenan brechas críticas y mejoran nuestros programas incluyendo la Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTA, por sus siglas en inglés), la Fundación para la Educación ABC, y cientos de negocios y socios comunitarios dentro de los límites de nuestro Distrito. 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 nuestra página en la internet. Reconocemos que siempre hay lugar para mejorar, y que todavía hay mucho que hacer. Apreciamos sus ideas ahora que comenzamos otro año escolar en el Distrito. Les agradecemos de antemano su apoyo durante este año por venir. Esta publicación provee información básica sobre nuestro Distrito. Nuestra edición District Digest es publicada bimensualmente por la Oficina de la Superintendente. Resaltamos las varias actividades y logros de nuestros estudiantes y de nuestras escuelas. Por favor llámennos si desean recibir esta publicación electrónica. Para más información sobre el Distrito Escolar Unificado ABC, favor de visitar nuestra página en la internet en: www.abcusd.k12.ca.us o síganme en Twitter: @ABCSupt. ¡Espero con gusto y emoción otro gran año escolar! »
ABC Unified School District 16700 Norwalk Blvd. Cerritos, CA 90703 Phone: 562.926.5566 Fax: 562.404.1092 Web: www.abcusd.k12.ca.us 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/ Lakewood, CA 90715
Bragg ES Jeff Heilig 11501 Bos Street (562) 229-7830 http://www.bragges.us/ Cerritos, CA 90703
Burbank ES Michele Robinson 17711 Roseton Avenue (562) 229-7835 http://www.burbankes.us/ Artesia, CA 90701
Carver ES Debbie Berlyn 19200 Ely Street (562) 229-7840 http://www.carveres.us/ Cerritos, CA 90703
Cerritos ES Kevin Amburgey 13600 E. 183rd Street (562) 229-7845 http://www.cerritoses.us/ Cerritos, CA 90703
Elliott ES Fran Barron 18415 Cortner Avenue (562) 229-7850 http://www.elliottes.us/ Artesia, CA 90701
Furgeson ES Alejandro Gutierrez 22215 Elaine Avenue (562) 229-7855 http://www.furgesones.us/ Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
Gonsalves ES Robert Benko 13650 Park Street (562) 229-7860 http://www.gonsalveses.us/ Cerritos, CA 90703
Hawaiian ES Mayra Lozano 12350 E. 226th Street (562) 229-7865 http://www.hawaiianes.us/ Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
Juarez ES Christine Balbuena 11939 Aclare Street (562) 229-7870 http://www.juarezes.us/ Cerritos, CA 90703
Kennedy ES Melissa Valentine 17500 Belshire Avenue (562) 229-7875 http://www.kennedyes.us/ Artesia, CA 90701
Leal ES P.A. White 12920 Droxford Street (562) 229-7880 http://www.leales.us/ Cerritos, CA 90703
Melbourne ES Karina Martir 21314 Claretta Avenue (562) 229-7885 http://www.melbournees.us/ Lakewood, CA 90715
Niemes ES Meg Jimenez 16715 S. Jersey Avenue (562) 229-7890 http://www.niemeses.us/ Artesia, CA 90701
Nixon ES Dr. Tom Tracy 19600 Jacob Avenue (562) 229-7895 http://www.nixones.us/ Cerritos, CA 90703
Palms ES Julie Yabumoto 12445 E. 207th Street (562) 229-7900 http://www.palmses.us/ Lakewood, CA 90715
2 ABCUSD School Sites (Continued)
SCHOOL SITE PRINCIPAL SCHOOL ADDRESS TELEPHONE WEBSITE ADDRESS
Stowers ES Vacant 13350 Beach Street (562) 229-7905 http://www.stowerses.us/ Cerritos, CA 90703
Willow ES Eveline Huh 11733 E. 205th Street (562) 229-7910 http://www.willowes.us/ Lakewood, CA 90715
Wittmann ES Miguel Marco 16801 Yvette Avenue (562) 229-7915 http://www.wittmannes.us/ Cerritos, CA 90703
Carmenita MS Robert Castillo 13435 E. 166th Street (562) 229-7775 http://www.carmenitams.us/ Cerritos, CA 90703
Fedde MS Ricardo Lois 21409 S. Elaine Avenue (562) 229-7805 http://www.feddems.us/ Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
Haskell MS Camille Lewis 11525 Del Amo Boulevard (562) 229-7815 http://www.haskellms.us/ Cerritos, CA 90703
Ross MS Priscilla Rodriguez 17707 S. Elaine Avenue (562) 229-7785 http://www.rossms.us/ Artesia, CA 90701
Tetzlaff MS Tuesday Stoffers 12351 Del Amo Boulevard (562) 229-7795 http://www.tetzlaffms.us/ Cerritos, CA 90703
Artesia HS Sergio Garcia 12108 E. Del Amo Boulevard (562) 229-7700 http://www.artesiahs.us/ Lakewood, CA 90715
Cerritos HS Patrick Walker 12500 E. 183rd Street (562) 229-7715 http://www.cerritoshs.us/ Cerritos, CA 90703
Gahr HS Dr. Crechena Wise 11111 Artesia Boulevard (562) 229-7730 http://www.gahrhs.us/ Cerritos, CA 90703
Tracy HS Ricardo Brown 12222 Cuesta Drive (562) 229-7760 http://www.tracyhs.us/ Cerritos, CA 90703
Whitney HS John Briquelet 16800 Shoemaker Avenue (562) 229-7745 http://www.whitneyhs.us/ Cerritos, CA 90703
Adult School Dr. PaoLing Guo 12254 Cuesta Drive (562) 229-7960 https://www.abcadultschool.edu/ Cerritos, CA 90703
3 Child Development
ABC Unified School District’s Child Development Department provides programs for students two months of age through middle school. A variety of teachers, paraeducators (aides), and support staff serve students in almost every school in the district.
Tracy Infant Center houses classes for students as young as two months old. This day care center runs for the entire school day and has four classrooms. All classrooms have a teacher and one or more paraeducators to maintain the adult to student ratio. Infants 2 - 17 months have a ratio of one adult to every three children. Toddlers age 18 months - 3 years have a ratio of one adult to four children. All classes are small with a maximum of 12 students at any one time. Parents who send their children to this program tend to be young and attending school or looking for work. Families must qualify for Tracy Infant Center. Students three years and older can choose from three other Child Development Programs. The district offers State Preschool and Head Start programs as well as an Extended Day Program for school-age children. Children who qualify for a preschool program receive either breakfast or lunch at the beginning of the class. They are taught many skills to be ready for life and school. Life skills practice includes washing hands, brushing teeth, and getting along with a small group of other children. School readiness includes learning skills needed to be prepared for school such as writing, recognizing numbers and letters, and the sounds letters make. All of this is provided in a fun environment where children learn best. They also have outdoor play time in well-supervised and maintained facilities.
State Preschool offers both morning and afternoon sessions at four sites: Artesia High School Children’s Center and Palms Elementary School are located in Lakewood. Furgeson Elementary School and Hawaiian Elementary School are located in the City of Hawaiian Gardens.
Head Start offers morning sessions at six elementary schools serving the cities of Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, and Norwalk at Aloha, Carver, Kennedy, Melbourne, Niemes, and Willow Elementary Schools. In addition to everything offered to our state preschool programs, parent involvement and education are included in Head Start.
Extended Day Program provides extended learning time for children at many of our elementary schools and middle schools. The Extended Day Program provides time for students to complete homework, but it is so much more than that. Students are provided snack and outdoor exercise, and they have special content and curriculum delivered by a Child Development teacher and paraeducator.
To find out more about any of these programs, please call or visit us near Gahr High School at: ABC Unified School District, Child Development Programs | District Office West | (562) 229-7985 11011 Artesia Boulevard, Cerritos, CA 90703 4 2018-2019 School Calendar
First Day of School for Students: Monday, August 27, 2018
First Day of School for Students: Friday, August 24, 2018 (Carmenita, Fedde, Haskell, Ross, and Tetzlaff MS 7th Grade Only)
Last Day of School for Students: Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Last Day of School for Students: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 (Carmenita, Fedde, Haskell, Ross, and Tetzlaff MS 7th Grade Only)
School Holidays/No School for Students (Local and Legal Holidays for Students) Monday, September 3, 2018 Labor Day Observance
Monday, November 12, 2018 Veteran’s Day Observance
Friday, November 16, 2018 Elementary Student Free Day
Monday-Friday, November 19-23, 2018 Fall Break
Monday, December 24, 2018 – Friday, January 4, 2019 Winter Break
Monday, January 21, 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Day
Friday, January 25, 2019 Secondary Student Free Day
Monday, February 11, 2019 Lincoln’s Day
Monday, February 18, 2019 Presidents' Day
Monday, April 22 – Friday, April 26, 2019 Spring Break
Monday, May 27, 2019 Memorial Day Observance
2018-2019 ABC Council PTA Executive Board
NAME Council Position NAME Council Position
Gail Bosfield-Swint President Cynthia Corrales Parliamentarian
Kirit Chauhan Vice President Irma Quiambao Auditor
st Judith Newkirk Secretary Christine Roa 1 Vice President of Programs Lani Sagun 2nd Vice President of Membership Toby Reyes Treasurer Katie Giebel Hospitality David Plotkin Financial Secretary
Maria Neri-Garcia Historian 5 Bus Stops for School Year 2018-2019
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 Bloomfield Ave. & Alondra Blvd. 169th & Clarkdale Ave. 166th & Gridley Rd. (Padelford Park) 166th & Islandia Ave. Bloomfield Ave. & 166th Carver Elementary South St. & Pires Ave. 183rd & Shoemaker South St. & Alphington Ave. South St. & Shoemaker Ave. Tetzlaff Middle Moody St. & Bigelow St. Del Amo Blvd. & Mammoth Ave. Moody St. & Borrego Dr. Moody St. & Borrego Dr. 183rd & Norwalk Blvd. Moody St. & Bigelow St. Shoemaker Ave. & Droxford St. Hawaiian 221st & Ibex Ave. Elementary HIGH SCHOOLS BUS STOPS Juarez Elementary Norwalk Blvd. & Echo River Way Bloomfield Ave. & Hiddencreek Ave. Gahr High School Bloomfield Ave. & Alondra Blvd. Bloomfield Ave. & Molette St. Bloomfield Ave. & 166th 169th & Clarkdale (Padelford Park) Excelsior Dr. & Wilder Ave. Tracy High School Bloomfield Ave. & Centralia St. Dawn Ln. & Cedarwood Ave. Carson St. & Seine Ave. Carson St. & Norwalk Blvd. Kennedy Elementary Alondra Blvd. & Madris Ave. Pioneer Blvd. & Del Amo Blvd. Centralia St. & Pioneer Blvd. Melbourne Elementary Civic Center Dr. & Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk Blvd. & 221st 223rd & Norwalk Blvd. Nixon Elementary South St. & Grayland Ave. Centralia & Norwalk Blvd.
Palms Elementary Bloomfield Ave. & Gradwell St. Whitney High School Bloomfield Ave. & Centralia St. Carson St. & Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk Blvd. & Del Amo Blvd. Willow Elementary Centralia St. & Gridley Rd. Pioneer Blvd. & Del Amo Blvd. Studebaker Rd. & Hornet Pl. Centralia St. & Gridley Rd. Pioneer Blvd. & 215th Wittmann Elementary Oland St. & Wilder Ave. Studebaker Rd. & South St. 195th & Bloomfield Ave. 195th & Norwalk Blvd. 195th & Studebaker Rd. 166th & Gridley Rd. Studebaker Rd. & 166th 195th & Gridley Rd.
6 Map of ABC Unified School District
Santa Ana (5) Freeway
Alondra Bloomfield Alondra Elementary School Carmenita Attendance Carmenita Norwalk Westgate Marquardt Shoemaker Gridley Pioneer Niemes Elaine 166th 166th 9 Zones Studebaker 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 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
Roseton 2. ABC Adult Education Center at Fedde 11949 E. 215 Street, Hawaiian Gardens 926-5566 ext. 25156
178th Belshire Stowers Grayland Santa Ana (5) Freeway Marquardt 3. ABC Unified School District (District Office) 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos 926-5566 183rd 183rd ABC 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 P.E. Railroad Tracks Cerritos 5. Artesia High School 12108 E. Del Amo, Lakewood 229-7700 Elliott Droxford UnifiedCerritos School District HS Elem < 39. > Artesia High School Children Center & AHSEIP 20651 Norwalk Blvd., Lakewood 229-7959 Bloomfield Alondra Alondra 22 Shoemaker
Elaine 6. Bragg Elementary School 11501 Bos Street, Cerritos 229-7830 Gridley Elementary School Norwalk Leal 7. Burbank Elementary School 17711 Roseton, Artesia 229-7835
South Carmenita South Bragg Attendance Zones8. Cabrillo Lane Education Center 20122 Cabrillo Lane, Cerritos 809-9011 Moody 9. Carmenita Middle School 13435 E. 166th Street, Cerritos 229-7775 6 Ely 10 Studebaker Carmenita 10. Carver Elementary School 19200 Ely Street, Cerritos 229-7840
Norwalk Bos Westgate Carver 195th Marquardt
Shoemaker 11. Cerritos Elementary School 13600 E. 183rd Street, Cerritos 229-7845 Gridley Freeway (605) Gabriel San Pioneer Niemes Elaine 166th 166th 9 Studebaker 25 KEY 12. Cerritos High School 12500 E. 183rd Street, Cerritos 229-7715 24 167th 3 37 Cuesta 32 Whitney CuestaEdison Right of Way NixonPark < 34. > Computer Training Center 12254 Cuesta, Cerritos 926-5566 ext. 21550 Tracy HS Jacob Santa Ana (5) Freeway Clarkdale 30 33 1, 34 17 13. Elliott Elementary School 18415 Cortner Avenue, Artesia 229-7850 Artesia Freeway Jersey 35 Wittmann Oak Beach Beach Gonsalves 14. Fedde Middle School 21409 Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens 229-7805 Juarez HaskellCrest 28 8 Artesia Tetzlaff Elementary School Gahr Yvette Valley View Cabrillo 20 Aclare Willow Claretta 15. Furgeson Elementary School 22215 Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens 229-7855 HS Del Amo 19 Stowers HS 29 Del Amo 16 Artesia AlondraRoss Bloomfield Alondra Artesia 5 Other Facility 16. Gahr High School 11111 Artesia Blvd., Cerritos 229-7730 Burbank 27 205th Palms Elementary School 21 Carmenita 17. Gonsalves Elementary School 13650 Park Street, Cerritos 229-7860 7 Kennedy 31 39 207th 26 High School < 35. > Graphics Department located at Tracy High School 926-5566 ext. 22226 Barnhill Attendance 178th 38 Roseton 18. Haskell Middle School 11525 Del Amo, Cerritos 229-7815
Roseton Carmenita Norwalk Belshire 178th Elaine Stowers Westgate Marquardt Grayland Shoemaker Gridley Pioneer Elaine Zones 19. Hawaiian Elementary School 12350 E. 226th Street, Hawaiian Gardens 229-7865 Niemes Marquardt 9 166th Pioneer 166th Middle School
Studebaker Centralia 167th 3 37 20. Juarez Elementary School 11939 Aclare Street, Cerritos 229-7870 24 183rd Cuesta 32 Whitney Park 183rd Tracy AlohaCuesta HS Gradwell Clarkdale 30 33 1, 34 Claretta 17 21. Kennedy Elementary School 17500 Belshire Avenue, Artesia 229-7875 Artesia Freeway Jersey 354 214thWittmann FeddeOak Beach 13 12 11214thBeach Gonsalves P.E. Railroad Tracks Juarez Crest 28 KEY 22. Leal Elementary School 12920 Droxford Street, Cerritos 229-7880 Gahr 215th 2Yvette 14 Cerritos Elliott Cerritos20 AclareDroxford Valley View < > 16 HS Artesia Stowers 23 Site Locations and Phone Numbers 36. Maintenance Operations 11865 E. 178th Street, Artesia 926-5566 ext. 22403 HS Ross Elem Melbourne Artesia Burbank 27 2221 Shoemaker Site Locations and Phone Numbers23. Melbourne Elementary School 21314 Claretta Avenue, Lakewood 229-7885 Elaine
Gridley Carson 1. ABC Adult School 12254 Cuesta, Cerritos 229-7960
Norwalk 7 LealKennedy 1. ABC Adult School 12254 Cuesta, 24. CerritosNiemes Elementary229-7960 School 16715 Jersey Avenue, Artesia 229-7890 Barnhill Rossford South 2. ABC Adult Education Center at Fedde 11949 E. 215 Street, Hawaiian Gardens 926-5566 ext. 25156 South 178th 38 Elementary School < >
Roseton 2. ABC Adult Education Center at Fedde 11949 E. 215 Street, 37. HawaiianNutrition Gardens Services 926-5566 ext. 25156 12255 Cuesta Drive Cerritos 926-5566 ext. 21275
178th Belshire 3. ABCStowers Unified School District (District Office) 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos 926-5566 Grayland Norwalk
Bragg Marquardt 3. ABC Unified School District (District Office) 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos 926-5566 Moody 3a. ABC Unified School District (WestOther Office) Facility 11011 Artesia Blvd., Cerritos 25. Pat Nixon 229-7985 Elementary School 19600 Jacob Avenue, Cerritos 229-7895 Ely 10 183rd 3a. ABC Unified School District (West Office) 11011 Artesia Blvd., Cerritos 229-7985 6 183rd 221st Furgeson4. Aloha CreekElementary 11737 E. 214th Street, Lakewood26. Palms229-7825 Elementary School 12445 E. 207th Street, Lakewood 229-7900 Studebaker 4. Aloha Elementary 11737 E. 214th Street, Lakewood 229-7825 13 12 5. Artesia11 High School 12108 E. Del Amo, Lakewood 229-7700 Bos P.E. Railroad Tracks Cerritos 5. Artesia High School 12108 E. Del Amo, 27 . LakewoodRoss Middle 229-7700 School 17707 S. Elaine Avenue, Artesia 229-7785 195th Carver Elliott Droxford 39. ArtesiaCerritos High School Children CenterHigh & AHSEIP School 20651 Norwalk Blvd., Lakewood 229-7959
San Gabriel (605) Freeway (605) Gabriel San HS 15 Elem < 39. > Artesia High School Children Center & AHSEIP 20651 Norwalk Blvd., 28. LakewoodStowers Elementary229-7959 School 13350 Beach Street, Cerritos 229-7905 Shoemaker 25 22 Elaine 6. 223rdBragg Elementary School 11501 Bos Street, Cerritos 229-7830
Elaine 6. Bragg Elementary School 11501 Bos Street, Cerritos 229-7830 Gridley
Norwalk 29. Tetzlaff Middle School 12351 Del Amo, Cerritos 229-7795 Leal 7. 226thBurbank Elementary School Middle School17711 Roseton, Artesia 229-7835 Edison Right of Way Nixon South South 7. Burbank Elementary School 17711 Roseton, Artesia 229-7835 Jacob < 8. > Cabrillo Lane Education8. CenterCabrillo Lane Education Center20122 Cabrillo Lane,20122 Cabrillo Lane,Cerritos 30. Cerritos Tracy 809-9011 High 809-9011 School 12222 Cuesta Drive, Cerritos 229-7760 Bragg 19 Bloomfield 9. Moody Carmenita Middle School9. Carmenita Middle School 13435 E. 166th Street,13435 E. 166th CerritosStreet,< 38. > Cerritos Transportation 229-7775 229-7775 11865 E. 178th Street, Artesia 926-5566 ext. 22407 6 Ely 10 Hawaiian Haskell Studebaker 8 Artesia Tetzlaff Cortner10. Carver Elementary School10. Carver Elementary School19200 Ely Street, 19200 Ely Street,Cerritos 31. Cerritos Willow 229-7840 Elementary229-7840 School 11733 E. 205th Street, Lakewood 229-7910 Bos 195th Carver Cabrillo Claretta 11. Cerritos Elementary School11. Cerritos Elementary School13600 E. 183rd Street,13600 E. 183rdCerritos Street, Cerritos 229-7845 229-7845
Del Amo 19 Willow Freeway (605) Gabriel San HS 29 Del Amo Ball 32. Whitney High School 16800 Shoemaker Avenue, Cerritos 229-7745 25 12. Cerritos High School 12. Cerritos High School 12500 E. 183rd Street,12500 E. 183rdCerritos Street, Cerritos 229-7715 229-7715 4977-CWA (Rev. 3/15-57/76) 33. Wittmann Elementary School 16801 Yvette Avenue, Cerritos 229-7915 Edison Right5 of Way Nixon < 34. > Computer Training Center< 34. > Computer Training Center12254 Cuesta, 12254 Cuesta, Cerritos Cerritos 926-5566 926-5566 ext. 21550 ext. 21550 205th Palms Jacob 13. Elliott Elementary School 18415 Cortner Avenue, Artesia 229-7850 39 13. Elliott Elementary School 18415 Cortner Avenue, Artesia 229-7850 31 207th 26 14. Fedde Middle School 21409 Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens 229-7805 Haskell 8 Artesia Tetzlaff 14. Fedde Middle School 21409 Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens 229-7805 Roseton Cabrillo Del Amo 19 Willow HS 29 Claretta Del Amo 15. Furgeson Elementary School15. Furgeson Elementary School22215 Elaine Avenue, 22215 Elaine Avenue,Hawaiian GardensHawaiian Gardens229-7855 229-7855 Elaine 5 16. Gahr High School 16. Gahr High School 11111 Artesia Blvd.,11111 Artesia Blvd.,Cerritos Cerritos 229-7730 229-7730
Pioneer 205th Centralia Palms 17. Gonsalves Elementary17. School Gonsalves Elementary School13650 Park Street, 13650 Park Street,Cerritos Cerritos 229-7860 229-7860 31 39 207th 26 <35. > Graphics Department< located 35. > Graphics at Tracy Department High School located at Tracy High School 926-5566 926-5566 ext. 22226 ext. 22226 Aloha Roseton Gradwell 18. Haskell Middle School 11525 Del Amo, Cerritos 229-7815 Claretta 4 214th Fedde 214th Elaine 18. Haskell Middle School 19. Hawaiian Elementary School11525 Del Amo, 12350 E. 226th CerritosStreet, Hawaiian Gardens229-7815 229-7865 Pioneer Centralia 215th 2 14 19. Hawaiian Elementary School20. Juarez Elementary School12350 E. 226th Street,11939 Aclare Street,Hawaiian GardensCerritos 229-7865 229-7870 Aloha 23 Gradwell 20. Juarez Elementary School 11939 Aclare Street, Cerritos 229-7870
Claretta 21. Kennedy Elementary School 17500 Belshire Avenue, Artesia 229-7875 4 214th MelbourneFedde 214th 21. Kennedy Elementary School22. Leal Elementary School 17500 Belshire Avenue,12920 Droxford Artesia Street, Cerritos 229-7875 229-7880 215th 2 14 KEY Carson 23 22. Leal Elementary School< 36. > Maintenance Operations 12920 Droxford Street,11865 E. 178th CerritosStreet, Artesia 229-7880 926-5566 ext. 22403 Melbourne < > Rossford 36. Maintenance Operations23. Melbourne Elementary School11865 E. 178th Street,21314 Claretta ArtesiaAvenue, Lakewood 926-5566 229-7885 ext. 22403 Carson 23. Melbourne Elementary24. School Niemes Elementary School21314 Claretta Avenue,16715 Jersey Avenue,Lakewood Artesia 229-7885 229-7890 Norwalk Rossford Elementary School 24. Niemes Elementary School< 37. > Nutrition Services 16715 Jersey Avenue, 12255 Cuesta DriveArtesia Cerritos 229-7890 926-5566 ext. 21275 Norwalk 221st Furgeson Creek Other< 37. > FacilityNutrition Services 25. Pat Nixon Elementary School12255 Cuesta Drive19600 Jacob Avenue,Cerritos Cerritos 926-5566 229-7895 ext. 21275 221st Furgeson Creek 25. Pat Nixon Elementary School26. Palms Elementary School19600 Jacob Avenue, 12445 E. 207th CerritosStreet, Lakewood 229-7895 229-7900 15 High26. School Palms Elementary School27. Ross Middle School 12445 E. 207th Street,17707 S. ElaineLakewood Avenue, Artesia 229-7900 229-7785 15 28. Stowers Elementary School 13350 Beach Street, Cerritos 229-7905 Elaine 223rd Elaine 223rd 27. Ross Middle School 17707 S. Elaine Avenue, Artesia 229-7785 226th Middle28. SchoolStowers Elementary School29. Tetzlaff Middle School 13350 Beach Street, 12351 Del Amo,Cerritos Cerritos 229-7905 229-7795 226th 30. Tracy High School 12222 Cuesta Drive, Cerritos 229-7760
19 Bloomfield 29. Tetzlaff Middle School< > 12351 Del Amo, Cerritos 229-7795
19 Bloomfield Hawaiian 38. Transportation 11865 E. 178th Street, Artesia 926-5566 ext. 22407 30. Tracy High School 31. Willow Elementary School12222 Cuesta Drive,11733 E. 205th CerritosStreet, Lakewood 229-7760 229-7910 Hawaiian Cortner < 38. > Transportation 11865 E. 178th Street, Artesia 926-5566 ext. 22407 Cortner Ball 32. Whitney High School 16800 Shoemaker Avenue, Cerritos 229-7745 4977-CWA (Rev. 3/15-57/76) 31. Willow Elementary School 11733 E. 205th Street, Lakewood 229-7910 Ball 33. Wittmann Elementary School 16801 Yvette Avenue, Cerritos 229-7915 4977-CWA (Rev. 3/15-57/76) 32. Whitney High School 16800 Shoemaker Avenue, Cerritos 229-7745 33. Wittmann Elementary School 16801 Yvette Avenue, Cerritos 229-7915 7 Back to School Night Schedule 2018-2019
SCHOOL SITE PRINCIPAL Date Time Aloha ES Danielle Saldavia Thursday, September 6, 2018 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Bragg ES Jeff Heilig Thursday, August 30, 2018: TK/Kinder & 1st & 6th 6:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday, September 6, 2018: 2nd through 5th
Burbank ES Michele Robinson Thursday, September 6, 2018 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Carver ES Debbie Berlyn Thursday, September 6, 2018 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Cerritos ES Kevin Amburgey Thursday, September 6, 2018 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Elliott ES Fran Barron Monday, August 27, 2018: Kindergarten and TK 6:00 - 7:30 PM Thursday, August 30, 2018: 1st through 6th
Furgeson ES Alejandro Gutierrez Tuesday, September 11, 2018: 3rd through 6th 5:30 - 7:00 PM Thursday, September 13, 2018: TK/Kindergarten through 2nd
Gonsalves ES Robert Benko Thursday, August 30, 2018: TK, 1st through 6th 6:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday, September 5, 2018: Kinder
Hawaiian ES Mayra Lozano Tuesday, September 11, 2018: Kinder through 5th 5:00 - 5:45 PM Kindergarten th Tuesday, September 18, 2018: 6 5:50 - 6:20 PM Principal Presentation 6:25 - 6:55 PM Session 1 7:00 - 7:30 PM Session 2
Juarez ES Christine Balbuena Wednesday, September 12, 2018: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Prim. SDC 6:00 - 7:15 PM Thursday, September 13, 2018: 4th, 5th, 6th, Upper SDC
Kennedy ES Melissa Valentine Wednesday, August 29, 2018: TK & Kinder 5:00 PM Tuesday, September 11, 2018: 3rd SDC Classes 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 11, 2018: 1st 5:30 PM Tuesday, September 11, 2018: 6th 6:15 PM Wednesday, September 12, 2018: 2nd 5:30 PM Wednesday, September 12, 2018: 4th 6:15 PM Thursday, September 13, 2018: 5th 5:30 PM Thursday, September 13, 2018: 3rd 6:15 PM
Leal ES P.A. White Wednesday, September 5, 2018: Kinder through 3rd 6:30 PM Thursday, September 6, 2018: 4th through 6th
Melbourne ES Karina Martir Thursday, September 16, 2018: TK through 3rd 5:30 PM Thursday, September 13, 2018: 4th through 6th
Niemes ES Meg Jimenez Thursday, September 6, 2018 5:30 PM
Nixon ES Dr. Tom Tracy Thursday, August 30, 2018 6:00 - 7:50 PM
Palms ES Julie Yabumoto Thursday, September 13, 2018 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Stowers ES Vacant Monday, August 27, 2018: Kindergarten 5:00 - 6:30 PM Wednesday, August 29, 2018: 1st through 3rd 4:30 - 6:00 PM Thursday, August 30, 2018: 4th through 6th 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Willow ES Eveline Huh Thursday, September 6, 2018: TK through 2nd 6:00 - 7:30 PM Thursday, September 13, 2018: 3rd through 6th 8 Back to School Night Schedule 2018-2019 (Continued)
SCHOOL SITE PRINCIPAL Date Time Wittmann ES Miguel Marco Thursday, September 6, 2018 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Carmenita MS Robert Castillo Wednesday, September 12, 2018 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Fedde MS Ricardo Lois Tuesday, September 11, 2018 4:30 - 7:00 PM
Haskell MS Camille Lewis Thursday, September 27, 2018 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Ross MS Priscilla Rodriguez Wednesday, September 26, 2018 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Tetzlaff MS Tuesday Stoffers Thursday, September 6, 2018 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Artesia HS Sergio Garcia Thursday, September 27, 2018 6:00 -8:00 PM
Cerritos HS Patrick Walker Tuesday, September 25, 2018 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Gahr HS Dr. Crechena Wise Tuesday, September 11, 2018 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Tracy HS Ricardo Brown Thursday, September 20, 2018 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Whitney HS John Briquelet Thursday, September 13, 2018 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Adult School Dr. PaoLing Guo Wednesday, October 17, 2018 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Graduation Dates 2018-2019
SCHOOL SITE Date Time Location Carmenita Middle School Wednesday, June 12, 2019 9:00 AM Blacktop Area
Fedde Middle School Wednesday, June 12, 2019 9:00 AM Quad
Haskell Middle School Wednesday, June 12, 2019 9:00 AM Quad
Ross Middle School Wednesday, June 12, 2019 8:30 AM Shelter Area
Tetzlaff Middle School Wednesday, June 12, 2019 8:30 AM N. Grass Field
Artesia High School Tuesday, June 11, 2019 7:00 PM Atkins Stadium - Artesia HS
Cerritos High School Wednesday, June 12, 2019 7:00 PM Rants Stadium - Gahr HS
Gahr High School Tuesday, June 11, 2019 6:00 PM Rants Stadium - Gahr HS
Tracy High School and ABC Secondary School Tuesday, June 11, 2019 6:00 PM Whitney High School
Whitney High School Wednesday, June 12, 2019 5:00 PM Whitney High School
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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.com10 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. 11 Board Members Soo Yoo - President Leticia Mendoza - Vice President Dr. Olga Rios - Clerk Chris Apodaca - Member Maynard Law - Member Ernie Nishii - Member Sophia Tse - 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