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Spanish Edition...page 23 EDICIÓN EN ESPAÑOL ...página 23 Annual Report to the Community, Volume 5, 2002 The Year in Review: January through December of 2002 BROADENING PERSPECTIVES... he world has indeed become a smaller place for Inglewood students—whether they’re out in the Tocean watching whales, using technology to connect to people across the country, or graduating and Left: Principal heading off to universities around the nation. At the same time, Inglewood’s schools continue to attract Lorraine Fong of national and international attention. The theme of this annual report, therefore, is “Broadening Bennett-Kew Perspectives...Expanding Horizons.” „ Elementary School and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Rhuenette On the cover: Highland Elementary School students Montle were invited The Inglewood expand their horizons out into the ocean on a whale to Washington, D.C. watching trip made possible by Highland’s after- on January 8, 2003, Research Puts school program. The photo was taken by After-School by President George Miracle: Program Coordinator Joann Arowosegbe. To read W. Bush to celebrate Four Inglewood Schools in about the program, please turn to page 6. the one-year anniversary of the the National Spotlight “No Child Left Behind” legislation. cross the United States, people President Bush ask the question: How do we recognized Bennett- Amake sure that all students Kew and seven become academic achievers, no matter other schools from how much money they have or what across the country their family background? To answer for their exceptional this question, many people—includ- PHOTO academic ing researchers, politicians, and school Left: On behalf of the achievement, and for standing out administrators from across the U.S. Inglewood High School Band, as schools that are “closing the and abroad—have turned their these students display trophies achievement gap” despite the attention to Inglewood. won at the Atuscadero High challenges they face in an urban school environment. On April 30, 2000, the front-page School competition in October headline of the Sunday L.A. Times of 2002. read, “Inglewood Writes the Book on Success.” The article pointed out that while people sometimes assume urban schools are low-performers, several ...EXPANDING HORIZONS Inglewood elementary schools have defied the statistics, in many cases outperforming schools in wealthier Making the World a Smaller Place— areas on state tests. Morningside and City Honors Students Participate in a Live Internet Lecture Series from the Howard In 2002, four Inglewood elementary schools again entered the national Hughes Medical Institute spotlight in a Pacific Research Foun- n December of 2002, the dation report entitled They Have world became a little smaller Overcome: High-Performing, High- Poverty Schools in California. The Ifor a group of students at schools selected for the study ranked Morningside High School “7” or above on the Academic Perfor- (MHS) in the Inglewood Uni- mance Index (API) and had at least fied School District. Along with 80% of their students eligible for the peers from City Honors High federal free-lunch program. In School, several MHS biology Inglewood, five schools fit the de- classes watched a live Internet scription: Bennett-Kew, Hudnall, Kelso, Payne, and Highland. broadcast of “Scanning Life’s Matrix: Genes, Proteins, and The Inglewood Miracle Small Molecules,” a 2002 lec- “The Inglewood Unified School ture series for high school stu- cure for cancer. AP Biology teacher able discussion of what they District is relatively small compared to dents by the Howard Hughes Patricia Richardson was pleased to learned and how it applied to its giant neighbor, the Los Angeles Medical Institute. be able to bring the lecture series what they had learned previously. Unified School District,” the report The first part of the series into the school for the first time Twelfth-grader Sharlanna states. “However, five Inglewood illustrated advances in genetics this year now that large-screen Bell, a former Physiology stu- elementary schools make the high- made possible by applying chemis- technology is available there. dent, was impressed with how performing, high-poverty list, more than in Los Angeles. The natural try to the study of genes and At the close of the lecture, quickly science is advancing. question, then, is what is going on in genomes. The second part talked after listening to questions and “Last time I had Ms. Richardson, Inglewood that is causing so many of about how these discoveries are comments from their cross- they were just talking about how its students to attain such high advancing causes in medical country peers, students embarked they were developing the Gene performance levels?” science—such as searching for a upon an energetic and knowledge- 2 ...continued on page 13 ...continued on page 21 THE 2002 STATE TESTS: Plenty of Good News to Report

n April and May of 2002, Inglewood Unified School District stu- dents in grades 2-11 sat down once again to take their annual state Inside This Issue Itests. In 2001, Inglewood’s elementary school students shined on the tests, with some schools raising their scores as much as nine times the amount expected by the state. The 2002 results, while not as dra- The Inglewood Miracle: Research Puts Four Schools in the Spotlight..... 2 matic, tell a positive story—one of long-term growth district-wide, of high-scoring schools that continue to impress, and of gains in many Making the World a Smaller Place: Students Take Part in Lecture Series 2 areas where progress is needed. The 2002 State Tests: Plenty of Good News to Report...... 3 Kids Score Above National Average Inglewood Preschoolers Learn to Play and Play to Learn ...... 4 One part of the test is the Stanford 9, to be replaced in 2003 with the CAT6. Both versions have the same purpose—to compare California A Message from Dr. Leonard Osborne ...... 4 students’ achievement to a national sample of students. Parents Get “On Board” with Technology ...... 5 In 2002, the average Inglewood student in grades 1-5 scored above the national average in mathematics, with Preschool Pathways: An Early Start for Special Kids ...... 5 students in grades 1-3 scoring better than 70% of students in the national sample. The average Hudnall Students Use Drama to Think about Our “Future Impact” ...... 6 Inglewood student in grades 1-3 was reading above Before School and After School—Students Keep on Learning ...... 6 the national average again in 2002. Making Progress Towards a Highly Qualified Teacher in Every Classroom 7 Test Scores Rise INGLEWOOD UNIFIED Stanford 9 “Raising” Our Own Teachers...... 7 test scores SCHOOL DISTRICT The Road to Higher Education...... 8 show that 401 South Inglewood Ave. efforts to Students Shop for Colleges and Universities ...... 9 Inglewood, CA 90301 improve (310)-419-2700 student Scholarships, Scholarships, and More Scholarships ...... 9 http://inglewood.k12.ca.us performance Inglewood High School Graduates the Class of 2002 ...... 10 in the upper grades are ADMINISTRATION Hillcrest High School: Class of 2002 ...... 10 having an Dr. Leonard Osborne effect, as Morningside High School Graduates the Class of 2002 ...... 10 Administrator in Charge - averages for each grade level climb slowly Office of the Superintendent Doing What Works in the Upper Grades...... 13 but surely. In 2002, math scores rose in Dr. Rhuenette Montle Chief Academic Officer grades 5-6 and 9-11, while reading scores To Protect and Serve Children: The School District Police Department . 14 rose in grades 5-6 and 9 and 11. Overall, Dr. Leonard Osborne Chief Human Resources in the five years that students have taken Inglewood Unified School District Financial Report...... 14 Officer the Stanford 9, math and reading scores Measure K Special Report ...... 15 Mr. Arnold Butler have risen across the board in every grade Principal on Special Assignment - level district-wide. Edición Español – Spanish Edition...... 23 Assistant to the Superintendent ...continued on page 12 Mr. Gwyane Collins Inspector General Mr. Paul J. Letson Executive Director of Facilities THE INGLEWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION IS HERE TO SERVE YOU Planning, Maintenance & Operations, Transportation The Board of Education represents the The Annual Report 2002 is community by making brought to you by: policy decisions relating Content, Design, & Layout: to education. Make your Erica Marciniec voice heard. Contact Copy Editor: John Wietting your Board of Education Translator: Jean Caughell representatives today. Content Editor: Jean Freeman Spanish Editor: Olga Hawkins For comments/questions, Ms. Cresia Green-Davis Ms. Eveline Ross Mrs. Alice B. Grigsby Ms. Gloria D. Gray Dr. Loystene L. Irvin contact: 310-348-1105 or President Vice President Member Member Member [email protected] 323-779-9759 310-674-3552 323-779-0329 323-751-7131 323-754-1448 3 Inglewood Preschoolers Learn to Play and Play to Learn Early Education is Good for the Entire Family—and the Results Last a Lifetime In the southeastern corner of Inglewood, on the large piece of land that is home to Morningside High School, Monroe Middle School, and Woodworth Elementary School, lies one of the Inglewood Unified School District’s hidden jew- els—a place where preschoolers learn to play and play to learn. There, young children develop the solid educational footing they need to make the most of their entire K-12 education. PHOTO Over 300 students, ages three to five, attend programs at the Child Development Center (CDC) each day. Seated in circles in their classrooms, they do problem solving for preschoolers. For example: The dinosaurs don’t want to share. What should they do? Even at age three, kids can learn how to find solutions that everyone can agree on. Later, they practice sharing and decision-making while playing together at centers including block city, music, the house, language and writing, the nursery, and art, to name a few. At the same time, teachers and assistants interact with the children, observe them, and record their progress. Research shows that children who take part in high- quality early childhood programs develop better social and Above: Head Start teacher Deatrice Green paints faces for a school holiday celebration. academic skills in the early elementary years. As President George Bush said during a speech in April of 2002, “If we expect achievement from every child, all our children need Research shows that children who take part in high-quality to begin school with an equal chance at achievement.” early childhood programs develop better social and Programs at the Child Development Center have long helped to provide that equal chance—by giving kids a academic skills in the early elementary years. good, early start at school. Specifically, the early educa- tion programs on campus in- clude the following:

• Child Development Center (CDC)– A Message from Dr. Leonard Osborne Paid for by the State of California for the children of parents who work, go Administrator in Charge — Office of the Superintendent to school, or are training for jobs, t is with both pleasure and pride that I report on the various developments CDC is an all-day program available across the Inglewood Unified School District in the past year. Again this to residents of Inglewood and Ladera year the district has had to respond to a change in leadership. In July of Heights. There are only 125 spaces, I so parents should sign up early. 2002, Dr. James Harris stepped down from the superintendency and Dr. Paul • Head Start – A federally funded Possemato was summoned from retirement to serve as Interim Superintendent program, Head Start helps low- until a permanent replacement could be found. As that nationwide search income families give their children a continues, the Board of Education has named me as Administrator in Charge “head start” on education, while also of the Superintendent’s Office. offering free social services to meet the needs of the family. Children In that light, I am delighted to inform you that the Inglewood Unified attend the morning or the afternoon School District’s students and staff have continued their efforts to seize every opportunity to expand session. The Head Start program at learning and growth. Among the numerous developments in this report are state testing results, CDC has 176 students from the curriculum and methodology changes, facility improvements, and school/community activities. This 90303 and 90305 zip codes and can publication cannot possibly detail all of the school district’s victories; however, we have tried to reflect be reached at 310-419-2605. Other Head Start programs, through the the broad diversity of events represented among the district’s schools and programs. The Inglewood Training and Research Foundation, Unified School District continues to systematize successful academic delivery in the classroom and are located throughout Inglewood embrace technological advances. and the Los Angeles area. For more On behalf of the students, employees, administration, and Board of Education, I encourage all the information about the Head Start programs near you, call the TRF citizens of Inglewood and Ladera Heights to read this annual report with interest and enthusiasm. I office at 310-412-4195. am convinced that the contents of this report will demonstrate the unrelenting progress that the students and staff are realizing. „ 4 ...continued on page 20 Parents Get “On Board” with Technology s of September, 2002, the Inglewood Unified School District Technobus has a new home—and the parents and community members taking Aclasses on board the bus couldn’t be happier. The Technobus, equipped with rows of state-of-the-art computers, now parks in two different Inglewood locations each week, offering English, GED high school equivalency, high school diploma, citizenship, and computer classes through the Inglewood Community Adult School. The purchase of the Technobus was made possible by a grant written by Dr. Barbara Trotter, Director of Grants and Program Development, along with local partners. “I feel less shy,” said Guadalupe Orozco, when asked how the computer- based English class is different from a regular English ...continued on page 31 Preschool Pathways: An Early Start for Special Kids tarting early can make all the difference in the world, especially when it comes to teaching children with special needs. That’s why the close-knit team of teachers and counselors in Inglewood’s Preschool Pathways program makes sure these children start off on the right path from the beginning. S“I want…soup,” said a four-year-old in Debbie Block’s special day class, after some prompting by Maureen Soria, a speech therapist with the LA County Office of Education. Lunch, like every classroom moment, is an opportunity for learning. Next, students wash up and sit down to play educational games with their teacher and assistants, followed by an art project. “I keep a busy classroom,” said Mrs. Block (right), whose well-structured activities come one after the other, keeping children on task and maximizing their learning during their three-and-a-half-hour PHOTO school day. Many “Pathways” to Success Mrs. Block’s class is one of several PHOTO “Pathways” for students with disabilities ranging from speech, cognitive, or develop- mental delays to autism, Down syndrome, Soto syndrome, and special health needs. Because students’ needs vary, each child’s “pathway” is different. A child with a mild delay in development, for example, might attend the regular pre- school next-door at the Child Development Center/Head Start, while receiving weekly special education services from a specialist. A child in need of more intensive attention might start out in a full-time special day class. No matter the route, however, the motto is the same: “All Paths Lead to Increased Success in Kindergarten.” Smiles light up the In the end, “the goal is to help children develop independence faces of this young and social skills so that they are able to function alongside their boy and his typically developing peers,” explained resource specialist Diane teaching assistant, Corbin. One of the ways this is done is by including young special- Rosa Cruz, in Debbie Block’s needs students in regular education classrooms. special day class, as PHOTO she helps him to “Fitting In” from the Start identify the sounds Now in her second year in the program, four-year-old April has of letters. been diagnosed with Down syndrome. Each day, she spends an hour in Mrs. Block’s special day class, where she works on communication using gestures that help her to remember her words. Her mother, Maria, comes to the classroom often to lend a hand, provide ...continued on page 21 5 HUDNALL STUDENTS USE DRAMA TO THINK ABOUT OUR “FUTURE IMPACT” While Generations of Inglewood Teachers Make a “Future Impact” of Their Own “Give peace a chance!” “Stop polluting our planet!” Before School and sang the young protestors as they marched outside the After School— senator’s office on the set of “Future Impact,” a play per- formed in May of 2002 at the Students Keep Inglewood Playhouse by PHOTO Hudnall Elementary School on Learning students. The fifth-graders explored onday through Friday, problems such as pollution, war, Jessica wakes up early and political corruption, while Mand goes to school at at the same time learning how 6:30 a.m. to review her homework with tutors over breakfast. After to put on a theatrical produc- school, she relaxes with a snack tion. Their teacher, Maria Inside with his supporters, Senator Coldman decides what to do about the from her long day of studies and Morales, understands the im- protesters rallying outside. heads outside to play before diving portance of the arts—such as Elementary School fifth graders unhappy with his anti-environ- into homework, tutoring, and a theater, music, dance, and visual proudly brought their own ment, pro-war agenda. Later, he variety of other activities. Her arts—in a child’s education. adaptation of “Future Impact” is visited by the vision of two school day ends at 6:30 p.m. when Maria herself learned to love to the stage as a part of the messengers, Nuke and Peace, her mother comes to pick her up. theater when she was a student school’s visual and performing who tell him that they “are not Jessica is one of 75 students in Inglewood schools. arts magnet program. pleased with the direction [his] who take part in the childcare/ Imagining a Better World choices will lead us.” The play after-school program at Highland Thinking about Our takes an imaginative turn when Elementary School, which began Through the Arts “Future Impact” the people transform into decay- two years ago in part thanks to a The arts encourage imagina- The third adaptation of “Fu- ing zombie monsters, and the grant from the LA County Office tion and creativity—important ture Impact” opens with an angry senator is forced to come to terms of Education. “The program skills for every academic subject. senator trying to put down dem- with the “Future Impact” of his provides for the children of parents actions. According to the National onstrations by people who are ...continued on page 21 or caregivers who are job search- Standards for Arts Education, ing, educating themselves, or being the arts “[provide] children trained for positions,” explained with tools not only for under- After-School Coordinator Joann standing [the] world but [also] Arowosegbe, who is also the Pro- for contributing to it.” gram Coordinator at Highland. To In 1998, students in apply, parents submit their applica- Inglewood’s APPI college- tions to the County Office. preparatory program made a On any given day, the after creative contribution to the school crew at Highland Elemen- world when they wrote “Future tary can be found playing volley- Impact” under the direction of ball, basketball, hula hoops, sack Eunice Curry-Jankans at races, parachute games, and Chi- Morningside High School. To PHOTO nese jump rope, to name a few. At do so, they built upon what they the same time, the regular tutoring learned in other academic sub- in mathematics and language arts, jects organized around the 1998 along with homework help, has led APPI science fiction theme. more than one parent to praise the In 1999, “Future Impact” program for improving his or her showed a second time through ...continued on page 19 the City of Inglewood’s YouthServ program. It was co- Regular tutoring in mathematics and produced by Inglewood High language arts, along with homework School graduates Maria Mo- help, has led more than one parent to rales and Sean Webb. Then Above: Students follow detailed designs to assemble their robot in an after- praise the program for improving his or 6 in May of 2002, Hudnall school robotics class at Highland Elementary School. her child’s academic skills. Making Progress Towards the Goal— A Highly Qualified Teacher in Every Classroom

t is no secret that there is a application written by Dr. Barbara Iteacher shortage in California. Trotter, Director of Grants and As the student population grows “Raising” Our Own Teachers Program Development. and current teachers retire, more and more teachers are needed. Keeping the End in Mind With continued funding from Inglewood Receives the state, school district officials High Honors are optimistic that the new re- Even so, in September of cruitment efforts will pay off in 2002, the LA County Teacher the long run, making progress Recruitment Center recognized toward the ultimate goal of the Inglewood Unified School PHOTO having a highly qualified teacher District for significantly increas- in every classroom. ing its number of credentialed “I love the kids here,” said teachers, and for decreasing the Marcelina Quimbo, who taught percentage of emergency creden- for 20 years in the Philippines tialed teachers from 44% in 2000- before coming to Inglewood’s 2001 to 35% in 2001-2002. City Honors High School in 2002 to teach From Far and Wide, Teachers Geometry and Algebra I and Flock to Inglewood RAISE tutor David Garcia helps a student with her reading in Dr. John II. “It’s a One of the reasons for the Wietting’s class at Oak Street Elementary School. great learning increase is the Inglewood Unified experience for School District’s successful teacher or the past five years, the Inglewood Unified School District me—it’s recruitment program. In the last (IUSD) has “raised” its own teachers—and they have, in F enjoyable and two years, administrators and turn, helped over 1,000 Inglewood children to become better challenging,” teachers traveled to 23 states and readers and mathematicians. she said. the Philippines to invite teachers to Starting in 1998, Project RAISE trained local college stu- Inglewood. Radio and television dents to become tutors in Inglewood schools. By 2002, RAISE commercials, brochures, print ads, tutors were helping children regularly at Bennett-Kew, Finding the Right Teachers online listings of Inglewood job Centinela, Daniel Freeman, Highland, Kelso, Warren Lane, La for Our Kids openings, and referrals all played a Tijera, Oak Street, Parent, Payne, and Worthington schools. “There is perhaps nothing part in attracting fully credentialed Many of the RAISE tutors plan to become teachers, with more important we can do to teachers to Inglewood. 10% of the program’s graduates already having achieved that improve California education than The school district also began goal. Several former tutors are now teaching in Inglewood provide our students the best offering cash bonuses in 2001 to schools. “The tutors are excellent individuals who are dedicated trained and educated teachers,” fully credentialed teachers hired to to the children and they’ve been most appreciated,” said the Governor Gray Davis once said. join Inglewood’s teaching team— program’s coordinator, Iraida Johns, whose motto has been to Inglewood TAP Coordinator especially to those trained in math, “Make a Difference—One Child at a Time.” and former teacher Alesia Mayfield science, special education, fine arts, Sadly, state funding for Project RAISE was cut this year due couldn’t agree more. However, as and bilingual education. Money to to California’s budget crisis. However, Mrs. Johns is optimistic she works to bring the best and help with moving costs has been an that the learning experience has had a positive impact on the brightest teachers to Inglewood’s added incentive. lives of the tutors and the children they worked with. She thanks classrooms, she looks for one more the tutors, volunteers, businesses and organizations, school thing—the desire to teach. “If you Inglewood “Taps” district personnel, board members, and the “silent partners who don’t have a well-prepared, inter- Its Resources have quietly worked behind the scenes” for supporting the cause ested teacher—one who wants to Where has the extra money of “giving children the best learning assistance they need.” be in the classroom—that’s a come from? The bonuses and U.S. After five successful years, Project RAISE closed its doors in problem in my eyes,” she said. recruitment costs have been paid January of 2003. However, its legacy lives on—in the educa- “I’m very pleased with the progress for by a grant from the California tional success of the children it has served, and in the new I’ve seen in the last few years in „ Department of Education. The college teachers it has helped to “raise.” recruiting and retaining teachers.” “Teaching as Priority” (TAP) Ms. Mayfield sends a list of grant was awarded to the school Making a Difference—One Child at a Time qualified applicants to schools on district in 2000 thanks to an ...continued on page 22 7 The Road to Higher Education Families of Middle and High School Students Learn to Prepare Early for College gram. In addition, there is a College Resource Lab made hat does it take to go “not your economic status, nor many middle school students who possible by the City of Inglewood Wto college? Good your color….The important thing have started planning for college Parks and Recreation Department grades? High test scores? A is not to give up.” years in advance. Formerly a and Americorps VISTA. The workshops were available student in Ms. Manning’s Ad- lot of money? According to in both English and vanced Drama class at Crozier, The Proof Is in the Pudding workshop presenters at Spanish, which Frank hopes to continue his study “College is a bit of a culture the University of “Nothing defines Teodora Hilara, of drama at UCLA. “Ms. Manning shock,” said student panelist Judith California’s LA Basin whose daughter is the best drama teacher ever,” Ramirez in a discussion entitled Initiative Family what you will be—not Mireya attends said Frank. When I get into col- “Experiencing College Life First- Conference, what your economic status nor Morningside lege, I’ll have to thank her.” hand.” Judith graduated from it really takes is High School, In addition to workshops, Morningside High School last year “know-how.” your color…. The important found to be very tables were set up around campus and is now pursuing a double The Family thing is not to give up.” helpful. “I al- to provide information about the major in History and Chicano Conference was ready knew a different University of California Studies at UCLA. Her fellow hosted by the -Cyd Spikes, South Bay WorkForce little,” she ex- campuses, El Camino College, panelists included Ty Holland Inglewood Unified Investment Board plained in Spanish, CSU Northridge, scholarship (Inglewood High, 2000, at School District and held “but I learned a lot more. funds, and resources available in UCLA), Tanisha Reyes at Morningside High School in It was very interesting.” Mireya the community such as academic (Inglewood High, 2001, at SMC), May of 2002. Families of middle added: “I got more insight on tutoring. At Roger’s Park in Keyanna Hatcher (Inglewood and high school students from how to prepare to enter college— Inglewood, for example, free High, 2002, at UC Berkeley), Inglewood and surrounding areas what’s required of you [academi- tutoring is available by UCLA UCLA students Karyn Lee and attended the free day-long event cally] and also the financial part.” students through the African Anica Kesey, and the panel’s host, to learn about college planning Student Union’s SHAPE pro- Kevin Linell of UCLA. In the and preparation, test-taking, the Planning Years in Advance question-and-answer application process, financing a “The organizers did a wonder- session, Family Conference child’s education, and college life. ful job,” said Mona Lisa Whitaker, participants were pleased who brought her friend’s son, to see that the proof was in College: The Best Investment Frank Macias, to the Family Con- the pudding—Inglewood “Don’t be afraid of taking out ference. “The workshops were very students are not only a loan to pay for college,” pre- well done,” she added. “I hope making it to college; they senter Keith Curry from UC they do this again soon.” Frank, are also taking full advan- Irvine told the group of parents then an 8th-grader at Crozier tage of the opportunities and students assembled to learn Middle School, was among the PHOTO they have earned. about “Financing Your Child’s Education.” “It will probably Right: Mona Lisa Whitaker attended the Family Conference with her College IS in Reach cost you less than a car loan—and friend’s son, Frank Macias. “The Activities like the it’s a good investment.” He organizers did a wonderful job,” she Family Conference help explained the different types of said. “The workshops were very well families to realize that loans and grants available to done. I hope they do this again soon.” college is in reach. “We students, and how to go about want parents and children getting the necessary forms. side-by-side hearing the In the “Higher Education and same thing—that there are oppor- Career Opportunities” workshop, tunities for their children,” said a panel of professionals gave stu- Sandra Black-Walker, who, to- dents and their parents a range of gether with IUSD staff and par- advice—but in particular, to follow PHOTO ents, worked with the University their dreams. “You will increase of California to coordinate the your wealth and your happiness as event under the direction of Willa soon as you figure out what you Snorton and the Special Projects really want to do,” said Malcolm Department. Ian Cross, a producer and screen- The Family Conference is an writer from Masstarcross Produc- annual undertaking of the Univer- tions. “Nothing defines what you sity of California LA Basin Initia- will be,” said the panel’s host, Cyd tive, an outreach effort of the13 eight Spikes, from the South Bay “Don’t be afraid of taking out a loan to pay for college. It will probably cost you less undergraduate UC campuses. „ 8 Workforce Investment Board, than a car loan—and it’s a good investment,” said Keith Curry from UC Irvine. Students Shop for Colleges and Universities Inglewood College Fair Attracts a Large Number of Students, Parents, & Colleges “Prepare for Your Future,” read the flyers—and on PHOTO November 7, 2002, the 12th Annual Inglewood Unified After four years of School District (IUSD) College Fair at Hollywood Park attending the college fair, this group of seniors was packed with students doing exactly that. Stu- from Inglewood High dents had the chance to visit over 90 booths School already had a advertising colleges and universities, includ- pretty good idea about ing the University of California (UC) and which college they California State University (CSU) systems, hoped to attend. Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Independent Colleges One of the Biggest College Fairs in Southern California and Universities, California Community Colleges, and specialty The IUSD College Fair has grown into one of the larger college schools. Representatives spoke about each group’s different require- fairs in Southern California, drawing people from Inglewood and ments and programs in a Higher Education Information Panel, held beyond. John Mims, former Associate Director of Admission at UC for the first time this year. Information about the military, career Davis, described its humble beginnings, made possible by the hard counseling, and financial aid was also available. work of Maurice Wiley and Jo Ann Jolly-Blanks, then college coun- selors at Inglewood and Morningside high schools. “We were Scholarships, Scholarships, and More Scholarships thinking, ‘how do you get a lot of colleges to visit Inglewood?’” said Mr. Mims. The solution was to combine the college fairs for For Inglewood’s College-Bound the two schools. “When the entire community is coming, you can get more colleges to attend.” Now, eleven local public and private fter graduating from the to Inglewood, Maribel enrolled in schools take part, which helps to attract a large number of college Inglewood Community A the Adult School because her representatives to the event. Adult School in 2000, Maribel mother wanted her to earn a high The first combined college fair was sponsored by the City of Alvarez was one of the first school diploma. She had no plans to Inglewood twelve years ago. Since then, Hollywood Park Casino and recipients of an academic scholar- go on to college. “My counselors Racetrack have been the sponsors, with Pinnacle Entertainment ship from the Inglewood Educa- and my teachers believed in me and joining the team in 1999. “We don’t pay for anything,” said tional Foundation (IEF). Thanks made me go for the rest,” said Inglewood High School college counselor Jo Ann Jolly-Blanks, who to the overwhelming support of Maribel. Now, she hopes to one day coordinates the event. “The sponsors go out of their way to accom- individuals and businesses, the become a counselor and work with modate us and the colleges, and to make the college fair a success.” Foundation was able to give low-income schools so she can Maribel another $1,000 towards motivate students to follow their A “College-Going” Culture her studies this year. In 2002, she dreams. The annual college fair is an important part of the school finished her AA degree at Santa This year, the Inglewood district’s effort to create a “college-going culture” in the schools, Monica College and is now Educational Foundation was able where students are not only encouraged studying sociology at UCLA. ...continued on page 19 Maribel’s story is in every to aim for college, but are also provided way one of success. After leaving with the high-level academics, test-prepa- her studies behind and moving ration, and college-awareness activities necessary to prepare them for a successful Right: Maribel Alvarez will use the $1,000 college experience. scholarship towards her studies at UCLA. She is pictured with her former principal, Students Decide Early Lacy Alexander, and counselors, Sherryl PHOTO Carter and Maggie Myers, from the “It’s a great college fair,” said Daniel Inglewood Community Adult School. Farris, Inglewood High School’s Associated Student Body (ASB) President. When asked what colleges they plan to attend, a group of Inglewood High School seniors was quick to answer—many having made their deci- sions already after four years of attending Left: Morningside graduate Jonathan the college fair. “We already know where we PHOTO Young receives a $1,000 scholarship towards his studies at Fresno State want to go because we have a great college University. He is pictured with former counselor and a great College Interim Superintendent Dr. Paul M. Inglewood High School’s Jo Ann Jolly-Blanks Possemato and Foundation Treasurer coordinates the college fair and is “a great and Career Center,” said Leonard Fuller. college counselor,” says student body Vice Emmanuell Chisolm, President Emmanuell Chisholm. ...continued on page 20 9 INGLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES THE CLASS OF 2002 he Great Western Forum was Tfilled again this year for the 97th Commencement Exercise of HILLCREST HIGH Inglewood High School. Stu- dents filled the floor of the Fo- SCHOOL: CLASS rum to the tune of “Pomp and Circumstance” played by the Inglewood High School Band. OF 2002 “You have to try hard to get to be good friends by always being this day,” said student body there for us, and most impor- President Myles Sims, congratulat- tantly, the people who have taught ing his classmates. Earlier in the us to have confidence in ourselves week, at the Senior Awards pro- by assuring us that we can be gram, 83 students were recog- successful.” nized for graduating in the top 10% of the class, and a host of “We have been equipped with scholarships were awarded. the skills, the knowledge, and After introducing guests and the drive to change our own th the Inglewood High School staff, Mrs. McNally told the newly n June 14 , 45 students 2001-2002 Principal Adriana communities, and I am excited graduated Class of 2002 to “Be Oin the Class of 2002 McNally gave a special recognition for the difference that I know honest” and to “remember and proudly stepped up and gradu- to math teacher Grace O’Bryan, we will make in this world.” help America remember that the ated from Hillcrest High fellowship of human beings is School. Commencement exer- who retired in 2002 after 34 years -Yaneth Ruiz, Valedictorian of service in the school district. more important than race, gender, cises were held at the Radisson or class in a democratic society.” Hotel in Culver City. A Positive Attitude The Inglewood High School She told students, “Use your Students receiving special “We have proved to ourselves Choir performed a beautiful political power for the community recognitions included Kelly and others that we could do it and selection followed by Senior Class and for those less fortunate,” and Aguilar, LaTasha Potts, Indira we did,” said Salutatorian Ana Speaker Daisy Benitez, who now to “always remember that you are Manzo, Shanena Brown, Victor Soltero, who now attends UC attends Mount Holyoke College. not alone.” With that, the gradu- Bradford, and Nishai Pearson. Santa Barbara and plans to study Daisy told classmates to get up ating Class of 2002 walked out of “These students have high grade psychology. “One of the most and fight “when life gets you the Forum into the proud em- important components to reach- down,” encouraging them to get braces of family and friends, and “These students have high ing our goals is our attitude,” she out and explore the world, but at on to meet their next challenge. „ grade point averages, the same time to remember reminded classmates. Taking up where Mrs. McNally left contribute to the school and where they came from. off in 2002-2003 is Principal Debra their classmates, and work Independent Thinkers “For twelve years our students Tate, former principal of Payne Valedictorian Yaneth Ruiz now have been preparing for this day,” Elementary School. together. This is what our said former Superintendent Dr. attends UCLA and is considering Below: Some of Inglewood High School’s society should be about.” becoming a pediatrician. She plans James Harris as he applauded top graduates in 2002. to live and work in Inglewood students, parents, and point averages, contrib- upon completing her degree. “We grandparents alike. ute to the school and have been equipped with the “Commencement their classmates, and skills, the knowledge, and the doesn’t mean the end; it work together,” said drive to change our own commu- means the beginning. former counselor nities, and I am excited for the You are beginning the Josephine Woods. “This difference that I know we will next step. May you have is what our society make in this world,” she said. success as you strive to should be about.” Yaneth’s words reflected on the achieve the goals in True to the Hillcrest many learning experiences made your lives.” PHOTO tradition, teachers and possible by the people at 2001-2002 Board staff also stood to be Inglewood High School. “We Member and current recognized. They need to remember the teachers President Cresia Green- received a standing and friends that have taught us to Davis accepted the ovation from the gradu- be independent thinkers by leav- graduating Class of ating class. Students ing us to tackle that one tough 2002, followed by a honored two very assignment with no guidance, moving musical solo by special teachers, Fred 10 those who taught us how to graduate Davion Farris. ...continued next page HILLCREST HIGH MORNINGSIDE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

SCHOOL 2002 THE CLASS OF 2002 odds.” Verenice then sang a ...continued from previous page beautiful solo. Hudson and Thelma Robbins, Valedictorian Elizabeth who retired in 2002 after many Rodriguez headed to UCLA in the years of service. fall with plans to major in microbi- Many Hillcrest graduates ology, followed by law school. received scholarships in 2002 Elizabeth’s ultimate career goal is and are enrolled at the following to become one of California’s US schools: CSU Northridge, El Senators, although she is very Camino College, Santa Monica aware that it will be necessary to College, Temple University, Los achieve many smaller yet equally Angeles Trade Tech, Westwood important goals to reach that point. College of Aviation Technology, “Today was not an easy goal to West LA College, and reach,” she told fellow classmates Concordia University. Others n the morning of June 20, teachers work to give students the on June 20th, “but here we stand, announced plans to enter the O2002, graduating seniors tools they need so that they can in spite of it all, stronger, wiser, and military or the work force. gathered with family and friends make it “with or without them.” more appreciative of the never- Hillcrest is a “college prepara- at the Great Western Forum for Principal Stephen Strachan ending cycles of change. Here we th tion career center continuation Morningside High School’s 48 introduced the distinguished have learned to accept change high school,” stressed Principal annual Commencement Exercise. guests seated on stage and Assistant gracefully, make the best of those Edward Brownlee. The graduates walked cer- Principal Joyce Mayfield presented changes, and make the best of our “High school must give way emoniously into the Forum as the “Top 25” honor graduates— lives. We have learned to accept to a new way of life,” said the Morningside High School many of whom headed to four-year each other, and, most importantly, student representative Shanena Band played—prepared, we have learned to accept our- Brown, encouraging fellow as salutatorian Angelica “Instead of giving us a fish, they taught selves.” Esparza put it, to be students to look to the future us to fish,” said 2002 graduate Lisel while treasuring the memories “on their way to col- from Hillcrest and throughout leges, the workforce, Tucker— emphasizing the fact that their school experience. “We and the armed forces to Morningside High School teachers work loyally serve their are opening doors,” she said. to give students the tools they need to On this note, 45 students in country.” the Class of 2002 from Senior Class Speaker make it “with or without them.” Hillcrest High School proudly Lisel Tucker, who gradu- stepped up and through the ated third in the class and now colleges and universities in 2002 PHOTO “door” made possible through attends New York University, with a host of scholarships tucked their own efforts, and on to the spoke meaningfully about the under their arms. next stage in their lives. „ statistics that seem to be stacked Now at UCLA, Salutatorian against her class. Angelica Esparza has plans to Fortunately, she double major in chemistry and explained, biology. At graduation, she spoke Morningside’s to classmates about the importance staff was always of always remembering where they there to help came from and what they stand for. students “not “Somewhere out there, along the PHOTO only crack, but path of lives, we will be faced with The ceremony closed with a smash through the greatest challenge of our beautiful musical solo sung by the stereotypes.” lives—being true to ourselves.” LaToya King and remarks from Lisel praised the She also reminded classmates that former Superintendent Dr. James Morningside “success is not only measured by Harris. 2001-2002 Board Mem- High School material possessions.” ber and current President Cresia teachers. “Instead Assistant Principal Evlyn Green-Davis then accepted the of giving us a fish, Mainor honored retiring staff graduating Class of 2002 from they taught us to Hillcrest 2002 graduate Tonishia Sykes now attends the members Barbara Hayes and Morningside High School. Voices fish,” she said, College of the Canyons and is pursuing a degree in child Ronald Boutelle, Ph.D., for their joined to sing the school’s Alma psychology. She is pictured with her mother, Connie emphasizing the years of service, as well as two Mater and celebrate students’ Sparks, Office Manager for IUSD’s Information Technology fact that students, Verenice Jimenez and graduation to the next phase Department, and Francesca McGowen, substitute clerk. Morningside Rachael Lee, for “overcoming the of their lives. „ 11 “Students have to take a lot of tests these days. How do you feel about that?” TEST SCORES SHOW LONG-TERM GROWTH ...continued from page 3 The Standards Are High The California Standards Tests (CST’s) are the Beating the API Odds more difficult part of the test. Based on California’s The five schools who hit their targets “beat the academic standards put in place four years ago, the odds” in 2002 because it was harder to hit the CST’s measure how well students understand what targets this year. Why is that? Last year’s API was PHOTO the state says they should know in English/lan- calculated using only the Stanford 9 test scores. guage arts, mathematics, and other subjects, de- This year, the state added the English/language pending on the student’s grade level. arts scores from the more difficult California To put Inglewood’s scores in perspective, in 2002, Standards Tests. Next year will be harder still about 30% of all California students scored at the because the API will include standards tests in “proficient” level or better in reading, math, science, mathematics, history/social science standards tests and social sciences. Why so few? It’s because at the high school level, and the CA High School “California has set guidelines that are Exit Exam. “As more and more standards among the toughest in the nation,” tests are included in the API “I rather enjoy testing writes L.A. Times reporter Duke calculations…schools [may] find it because I take it as a Helfand. In other words, Califor- harder to meet targets,” said nia holds its students up to very Delaine Eastin, former State Super- challenge. It’s not as stressful high standards. intendent of Public Instruction. as a lot of assignments, and it In Inglewood, elementary shows your ability.” school students are again the Kelso Leads the Way high-scorers on the CST’s, the In overall API scores, Kelso aniel Farris is result of many years of highly Elementary School students led the DInglewood High concentrated efforts to improve way in 2002 with a score of 827. This School’s Associated Stu- performance in the lower grades. is the fourth consecutive year that Kelso dent Body President in has scored over 800 points. 2002-2003. Recently, he Writing Their Way to Success th earned a score of 1300 on Additionally, Inglewood 7 -graders should be Hudnall Soars above 800 the SAT college entrance proud that their scores rose significantly this year Hudnall students’ record performance helped exam. on the California State Writing Test, which is given the school soar into the 800’s for the first time this in 4th and 7th grades. The rise may be due, in part, year. Schools with API scores above 700 points in “Why is it important to to the efforts of teachers and district staff to 2002 include Bennett-Kew, Payne, Freeman, Oak strengthen writing skills by using the Inglewood Street, and Highland. take the SAT?” Language Arts Performance Assignments (ILAP’s). “It’s used to determine if These assignments help to make teachers more “Our Goal is 800 on the API” colleges will accept you familiar with the California standards, while prepar- “Our goal is 800 on the API,” read signs and how much in scholar- ing students for the new tests. posted in every classroom at Hudnall Elementary ships and grants they are School. The staff worked to achieve the goal from willing to give you,” said Five Schools Hit Their Targets day one by offering after-school and intersession Daniel. “I was glad to After test scores come out, the state calculates an classes, concentrating heavily on the state stan- score that high because it Academic Performance Index (API) for each school. dards, and planning in teams at each grade level, to helps to determine my API scores range from 200 to 1,000. Based on last name a few. “The teamwork of the teachers and the chances in college.” year’s API’s, the state gives each school a goal, called a other strategies we put in place worked,” said growth target, for the coming year. Once a school hits ...continued next page “What is the secret to 800 points, it gets an “A” from the state. In 2002, five Inglewood schools met and sur- your success? “ passed their growth targets. Hudnall Elementary “I would say the best thing made the largest API gain of 73 points, becoming I did is I started early. I the third Inglewood school to score over 800. first took the SAT in 10th Daniel Freeman Elementary made the second After scoring in the 99th grade; that may have been highest API gain of 39 points, followed by Kelso, percentile in reading and Payne, and Warren Lane schools. API scores rose math on the Stanford 9, it’s PHOTO the biggest help to me. By no surprise that th for Inglewood High and Monroe Middle schools the time I got to 12 Morningside High School’s grade I was more familiar but fell shy of their targets. Daisy Larios aced yet with the test and therefore If funding becomes available from the state, another test—this time, I was able to do better.” Hudnall, Kelso, Payne, and Warren Lane schools she earned a combined are eligible for financial awards for meeting their score of 1370 on the SAT targets in all student subgroups and testing 95% or college entrance exam. 12 more of their students. While no one argues that TEST SCORES reading specialist and after- ...continued from previous page learning is the goal of educa- school/intersession classes, regu- tion—it is important to remem- Principal Dr. Norma Baker, who lar homework, communication ber that standardized tests are The Inglewood Miracle continues to lend an extra hand with parents, and teacher only one way of showing how ...continued from page 2 by tutoring fourth grade stu- mentoring, to name a few. much a student has learned. In Of the five schools to make the list, dents on Fridays. “I think the best thing is the classroom, teachers use many four were spotlighted in the report. At Daniel “...Our teachers are that our teachers are methods to find out what stu- Principals Lorraine Fong (Bennett- Freeman El- excellent and dedicated excellent and dedi- dents know and what more they Kew), Dr. Norma Baker (Hudnall), ementary cated professionals need to learn. On a larger scale, Debra Tate (then principal of Payne), professionals who are here and Jacqueline Moore (Kelso) School, Princi- who are here every the schools and the district use every day working hard at describe the many factors that led to pal Sammie day working hard at the state test results to identify the schools’ success. Young gives a providing instruc- providing instruction.” ways to improve instruction. In the past year, Mrs. Moore went to lot of credit for -Principal Jacqueline Moore, tion,” said Mrs. Using a variety of strategies London and Mrs. Fong went to students’ 39-point Kelso Elementary School Moore. such as those mentioned by the Washington, D.C. to share the secrets API increase to “mak- principals, the Inglewood Unified of their schools’ success. The trips ing everyone aware of the test More Than Just Test Scores School District continues to were made possible by the Heritage and having the attitude that “The fact that all [Inglewood] move forward towards the goal of Foundation, authors of the 2000 book, No Excuses: Lessons from 21 ‘We’re going to do the best we elementary school teachers and preparing students to do well on High Performing, High Poverty can.’” She thanks the school’s principals are trained has led to the tests they will face, and for aca- Schools. Dr. Baker has been taking partners, including HomeTown overall success of our schools,” demic success overall. „ part in panel discussions throughout Buffet, Lifetouch, and Block- added Mrs. Moore. “What we do California on “Education Reform: For more information about test scores, buster, for providing incentives is not unique to Kelso. If a school see the California Department of Overcoming Obstacles” with Senator for students to do well in school. is scoring in the 600’s, it doesn’t Education’s website at www.cde.ca.gov Charles Poochigian. Principal Jacqueline Moore mean they’re not working every bit or contact your local school. Of the eight California schools highlighted in the 2002 report, four attributes Kelso Elementary as hard. We have to keep in mind The author would like to thank Jullenia are in Inglewood. Hence, the title of School’s top performance to a that a lot of factors determine Dabney-Dortch, Testing Coordinator, the chapter is “The Inglewood consistent instructional program whether a school is a quality and Dr. Jim Pisano, District Evaluator, Miracle.” You may read the Pacific for their extensive help with this report. focusing on reading and math, a school—not just test scores.” Research Foundation report online at www.pacificresearch.org or arrange to pick up a copy at the Public Relations office by calling DOING WHAT WORKS IN THE UPPER GRADES 310-419-2756. „ nglewood’s elementary school students score very well on California’s state tests—and this is no accident. “We laid the groundwork by investing in reading programs at the lower levels and implementing a variety of strategies district-wide,” said Dr. Rhuenette Montle, IChief Academic Officer. The intensive effort now underway in grades 6-12 is expected to bring about similar long-term results. • High Schools Team Up in Math, • Partners and Grants – team training together. • Using Proven Teaching Language Arts– Through the Universities and partners bring Strategies – Each high school is • New Textbooks – All students, California Academic Partnership added expertise to grades 6-12. also using specialized teaching grades 6-12, are now using the Program (CAPP), teachers from Staff training, team planning, strategies to improve student same, brand-new, state-approved Inglewood and Morningside high staff visits to model schools, achievement, such as Writing, literature/language arts textbook schools meet together monthly to college visits for students, more Inquiry, Collaboration, and Reading series from Holt, Rinehart, and share instructional strategies and Advanced Placement (AP) classes, (WICR) and Thinking Maps. Winston. teaching practices with one an- and restructuring the schools are • Teaching the California other, look at student work, and some activities made possible by • CA High School Exit Exam Standards – Specially-designed take part in workshops. Together, programs such as “IIUSP”, High Assistance – Two classes, Funda- classroom assignments in language they plan to help students succeed Priority Schools, Small Learning mentals of Algebra and Fundamen- arts (ILAP) and math (IMAP) help on the CA High School Exit Exam Communities, Advanced tals of English/Language Arts, are teachers to prepare students for and other tests, while at the same Placement Challenge, Gear Up, being offered in the 2nd semester tests based on California’s time preparing them for university- Advancement Via Individual and over the summer to help Class standards. level work. Coaches work with Determination, and CAPP. of 2004 students who need these teacher teams. Now in its 4th assistance preparing for the test. • Teachers Team Up in Grades “We are a good, small school year in Inglewood, the CAPP 6-12 – Students build upon what • Lending a Hand with Language!– district where we can do a lot of partnership is considering coaches things to make a big difference,” for grades 6-8 too. they learn each year—that’s why Reading classes using the research- connecting learning from grade to based, state-approved Language! said Dr. Scruggs. Above are just a • Executive Director of Secondary grade is so important—a concept program are currently being few of the steps the Inglewood Education (acting) – Dr. Liza known as vertical teaming. Starting offered at the high schools for Unified School District is taking Scruggs took on the new position with science and mathematics, students in grades 9-10 who have to bring about tall strides in last year to work with principals and teachers in grades 6-12 will soon delays in reading, writing, and academic achievement for students focus more attention on instruc- team up district-wide and take part spelling. Former principal Adriana „ tional activities in grades 6-12. in Advanced Placement vertical McNally is coordinating this effort. in grades 6-12. 13 To Protect and Serve Children— The Inglewood Unified School District Police Department

ll students deserve to have supervising large events, visiting sometimes they ers,” said Senior a safe environment in classrooms, and interacting with listen more. Officer Philip Beam. Awhich to learn. That’s kids. Permanent officers are sta- Positive encour- “We are here to help, why children’s safety is the tioned at the high agement goes a but we can also give number one goal of the schools, while others long way. The kids you a ticket if we need Inglewood Unified have several schools I’ve come across, I to.” At the same time, School District to watch over. think I’ve helped a the IUSD officers are (IUSD) Police They have all the lot.” trained to be experts in Department. responsibilities of working with children. The IUSD regular police Students and Police officers—except Chief Brings Changes police officers have Play Ball many responsibili- that they are Under IUSD Police Chief ties. The obvious dedicated to Officer Tripp came on board Albert Vasquez, every officer ones are protecting serving and pro- in May of 2002 and has since completed the training necessary children and enforcing tecting children worked to bring the to maintain his or her the law, but the officers above all. Police Athletic League POST certification. do much more. They are (PAL) to Inglewood Chief Vasquez came in the field 24 hours a day, 7 It’s All about Kids schools. Basketball on board in July of days a week—patrolling school “These children are the fu- tryouts were held in 2001 and immediately grounds, working with the com- ture. They’re going to be the December of 2002, set to work getting munity, responding to calls, ones running things. We need to and Inglewood stu- officers trained, pur- get them ready as best we can,” dents district-wide, chasing safety equip- said Lieutenant Herman Jones, ages 11-16, now play ment, making long who serves in the school district on six boys’ and girls’ term plans, encourag- because it gives him the opportu- PAL basketball teams ing teamwork, and nity to educate young people coached by IUSD IUSD Police Chief professionalizing the and, sometimes, to help them police officers and Albert Vasquez department. make a change in their lives. security personnel. He came to Inglewood after Officer Sharon Tripp, who Experts with Young People nearly 6 years abroad with the makes a point of visiting class- U.S. Justice Department, where rooms and getting to know the The police officers must receive he worked to bring democratic children, agrees. “If kids hear special training for working with policing practices to Bosnia, advice from authority figures, children. In October of 2000, the Kosovo, and East Timor. In a department was certified by the letter from the U.S. Embassy in Left: Officer Beam closes off California Department of Justice’s East Timor, William Gray wrote, traffic in front of Inglewood Commission on Peace Officers High School for a fire drill. “The U.S. Representative Office Standards and Training (POST). has suffered a major blow in the “We are professional police offic- ...continued on page 19 FINANCIAL REPORT iscal year 2001-2002 closed with a modest ending balance that included the Board-adopted 4% reserve, which is 1% higher than the legal requirement. In June of 2002, the Board of Education adopted the 2002-2003 budget. A dynamic document, the Fbudget changes throughout the year based on changing school district needs and funding sources. Each year, three Interim Re- port presentations are made to the Board of Education on the status of the current budget. This year, due to California’s state budget crisis, school districts throughout the state are facing large budget cuts—which means that important decisions will soon be made as to how to make the best use of reduced funding to provide a high quality education for Inglewood students. With the participation of key stakeholders, the district will soon develop budget reduction plans for 2003-2004 as a proactive approach to budget management. In the meantime, it is important to keep in mind that the school district is rich in resources—students have new textbooks; schools have computers; and Inglewood’s teachers continue to provide top-notch instruction to students. With the support of the community, school district officials are determined to weather the storm. Careful budget planning and monitoring are key to being able to provide Inglewood students with high quality academic and en- richment programs. Inglewood Unified is committed to making the best use of available funds so that schools can continue doing what they do best—educating children. „ 14 MEASURE K SPECIAL REPORT Two Brand-New Classroom Facilities and Counting... year ago this time, the Inglewood Unified School District was proud to announce that major construction was on the horizon. The drawings had been approved, the construction firms selected, and the heavy machinery had moved in to Abegin work on new classroom buildings at Parent and Centinela schools. Now, one short year later, students attend school in the brand-new classrooms at Parent School as if they had been there all along. The milestone accomplishments—a five-building classroom complex at Parent and a nearly-completed two-story building at Centinela—stand as proud signs of what is in store for Inglewood’s remaining campuses.

Parent School, January 13, 2003: Students play outside the new auditorium/multipurpose facility, one of five new buildings on Measure K is Well Underway Throughout the District campus made possible by Measure K. The construction was made possible by the $131 million Measure K bond issue, passed by Inglewood and Ladera Heights Left: Principal Malcolm voters in 1998 to the tune of the rally cry, “All the way with Mea- Butler of Parent School sure K!” Now, in 2002, the Inglewood Unified School District is discusses plans with prepared to take Measure K “all the way” district-wide. Just turn CMTS Project Manager the page to find out the status of Measure K construction projects Tom Jeffries at an earlier stage of Phase I. at your school. Please keep in mind that each school project must pass through a number of steps, from planning/programming, to design, to state approval, to bid and award, and finally, to construc- tion. Careful attention must be paid to the Measure K budget and state funding trends every step of the way. The Measure K team has made significant progress on plans for school projects throughout the district this year, from those listed as “high Parent School priority” to those with less pressing needs. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Parent School on January 27, 2003, to officially celebrate the completion of the first major Measure K bond construction project. Parent was given top priority for construction because it was the only More Money for School Projects school not to benefit from district-wide facilities modernization in 1993-1995. This year, the Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) will be The new facilities include four classroom buildings and a fifth building with a able to take advantage of additional funds for facilities through spacious multipurpose room and two science and art labs. The administrative California’s Proposition BB, passed by voters in November of 2002. offices were upgraded and remodeled. New staff and visitor parking areas and a To receive state funds, architectural drawings must be submitted to kindergarten drop-off area round out this phase of Measure K improvements. Phase the Division of State Architect (DSA). New construction projects II of the project, now underway, involves upgrades to existing buildings, including converting the old cafeteria into a media center with library resources, a computer at Parent, Centinela, and Crozier are eligible in this round of fund- lab, and a resource room for teachers. ing because their applications have either been approved (Parent and “Everybody’s excited,” said Principal Malcolm Butler. “Our students will now ...continued next page have hands-on experiences that were not available prior to Measure K.” 15 After a lengthy design process with input from students, community, school and district staff, the construction plans are just about finished for new Inglewoood High School classroom buildings at Inglewood High School. After Board approval, they will be submitted to the Division of State Architect (DSA) for review. The plans include three brand-new facilities in the southern portion of the Inglewood High School campus—one each for math/science, humanities, and the arts—giving the school an overall “college feel” and supporting its reorganization into subject-area academies. The auditorium will be updated, and an addition to the “S” building will house the performing arts programs. A central “student commons” will provide space for student gatherings. All portable classrooms will eventually be S D E removed from the campus. R KEY: R = Existing Auditorium, S = Performing Arts, D = Humanities, E = Math/Science, C = Arts C More Money for School Projects ...continued from previous page CCOMPLISHMENTS DD P Centinela) or submitted (Crozier). Designs for Inglewood A A U High School and Highland Elementary School will be n addition to the new facilities at submitted shortly and are likely to receive the added funds. IParent and Centinela schools, some of Why is this good news? “The state matching funds the biggest Measure K accomplishments allow the district to deliver a more robust construction in 2002 include the following: program,” said Paul Letson, who came on board in Illustration courtesy of Fields • Architectural designs for Crozier Middle July of 2002 as the Executive Director in charge of Devereaux Architects & Engineers Measure K construction and school maintenance. “In School were completed and are now at the Division of State Architect (DSA) layman’s terms,” he explained, “it means that if you were planning on building a one-car awaiting approval. Next, contractors will garage—you’ll now be able to build a two-car garage with help from the state program.” be selected and construction can begin. Since Proposition BB passed, many school districts have been hurrying to finish plans and apply for state funding. Inglewood, however, has several projects already lined up. • Architectural designs for Highland El- ementary School and Inglewood High “Because we have an in-house construction management team, the work that was done puts School are almost finished. After Board us in a good position to take advantage of state money,” said Mr. Letson. approval, they will be submitted to the “Maximizing state funds is essential for maximizing the learning environment at each cam- DSA for review. pus,” said CMTS Senior Project Manager Robert S. Miller, who is working to prioritize con- • Properties were acquired for the expan- struction projects to sion of the Highland Elementary School make the most of campus. MAKING PROGRESS AT EVERY SCHOOL... state funds. With the help of Sage • “Learning villages” for students in grades School Phase Status - 12/8/03 K-5 were completed at La Tijera School Institute’s Joel Bennett-Kew Programming 100% in early preparation for Measure K Kirschenstein, the construction at the school. Centinela Construction 33% Measure K team is Crozier Construction Documents 90% working at the state • A tubular steel fence around the Morningside High School track is under level to make sure Freeman Design Development 90% construction. Highland Construction Documents 50% funding is available for much-needed • Irrigation systems are under construction Hillcrest Schematic Design 90% projects. „ at Morningside High School, Monroe Hudnall Schematic Design 90% Middle School, Woodworth Elementary Inglewood Construction Documents 50% School, and Inglewood High School. Kelso Schematic Design 90% “Learning villages” were completed at La Tijera School In early preparation La Tijera Design Development 85% for Measure K construction. Monroe Design Development 50% Morningside Schematic Design 50% Oak Replacement Study 100% Parent Construction 74% Payne Schematic Design 90% Warren Lane Schematic Design 95% Woodworth Schematic Design 15% Worthington Schematic Design 25% 16 Highland Elementary School

Left: Plans for new construction at Highland Elementary School include a 2-story classroom building (pictured) with an underground parking structure, a multipurpose facility to serve as the auditorium/cafeteria, a new kindergarten building, and a new playing field. The current school facility will be upgraded and the cafeteria converted into a library/ multimedia center. Martinez Architects, Inc. are now putting the final touches on the construction documents. After Board approval, they will be submitted to the Division of State Architect for review and permission to build.

Key Steps to A Successful Project KEEPING SCHOOLS IN TOP SHAPE While plans for new classroom Before construction actually starts, each project must pass through facilities are underway, the IUSD several key phases. maintenance staff continues to make regular repairs and improve- Planning/Programming—In this phase, school site teams meet ments to school facilities. Land- with the architect and project manager to help decide what construction is scaping and irrigation are part of needed. Decisions are made as to where and in what order to build, and how to make sure that students’ daily instruction takes place as usual. an effort to bring more green to Design— school campuses. A fresh coat of paint has given Morningside High I. Schematic Design—First, the planning information is turned into a site layout with building locations. School a new look for 2002. Other II. Design Development—Next, the architects start to “fill in the exterior painting projects are blanks.” This includes definitions of systems such as air conditioning, ongoing as a part of regular school Morningside High School heating, plumbing, and so on. maintenance. III. Construction Documents—These are the final detailed and “Poorly maintained facilities send a poor message to our students,” said dimensioned drawings that allow a contractor to build. Mr. Letson. In order to keep schools in the best possible condition, the IV. Design Review—During each design phase described above, the following changes are now being put into place: a reorganization of the Measure K team reviews the design documents to ensure that the design is viable and efficient. The Board of Education must approve each phase. management structure, more field supervision for quality control, an in- depth review of all school facilities to make sure they are up to code, and State Approval—Plans for construction and improvements at public „ schools must be submitted to California’s Division of the State Architect professional uniforms for custodial and maintenance staff. (DSA). DSA review and approval are similar to getting a building permit. Bid and Award—As a public agency, the Inglewood Unified School District must use an open bid process to find contractors to work on the Crozier Middle School project. Any qualified contractor can submit a bid. After the Measure K The plans for Crozier Middle School have been submitted to the Division of State team analyzes the bids received, the Board of Education considers their Architect for approval, making it the next Inglewood school in line for major recommendations for awarding a contract. construction. Most of the school will be torn down and rebuilt in phases. The plans Construction—Construction begins. Each phase of work can take include a 2-story complex with approximately 40 classrooms and labs, a multipurpose anywhere from four months to as long as fifteen months or more for the building with a gymnasium/locker rooms and a cafeteria with an amphitheater-style largest, most complex phases. outdoor patio, a 2-story administrative building, a 2-story library/multimedia building, and new sports fields/courts. The illustration by architects Dougherty and Dougherty depicts what the northern portion of the campus will look like.

17 MEASURE K SPECIAL REPORT An Inspired Space for Learning Parent School—that’s just the type sure K Bond Oversight Commit- “Students need to have a of educational environment that tee. The Oversight Committee FACILITIES DIRECTOR BRINGS pleasing, uplifting, and energizing Measure K is making possible. and school district staff are work- environment in which to learn,” “This is great!” exclaimed one little ing hard to ensure that the goals EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE said Dr. Rhuenette Montle, Chief boy who arrived at school early of the citizens, in their passage of Paul J. Letson Academic Officer. “I’m pleased to that day, his eyes as big as saucers the bond measure, are met.” has eight years of experience say that the Measure K team is as he explored the new classroom “To see these plans materialize working in listening to our instructional complex. The Inglewood Unified and to see the potential impact it the engineer- leaders and doing what is best for School District continues to work can have on student learning is ing division of the students. After all, the bottom diligently to arrive at the day that very exciting,” said Dr. Montle. a water utility line is the degree to which Mea- every IUSD student has that same “There is excitement and a sense of and four years sure K dollars improve the learn- reaction as, one by one, the Mea- pride that something new and managing ing environment—children need sure K program brings brand-new wonderful is beginning.” „ facilities planning and to feel both comfortable and facilities to every school campus. construction inspired.” “I’m excited and pleased about in a school district. He under- Judging from the reactions of the pace and progress of Measure THE PUBLIC IS INVITED stands how important it is to students and teachers as they K projects to date,” said Daniel create a proper learning environ- moved into new classrooms at Tabor, Chairperson of the Mea- ould you like to make ment for children—that’s why he Wyour voice heard regard- is one of 12 people who serve on ing Measure K and facilities the California Legislative Advi- Centinela Elementary School maintenance? The public is sory Committee for CASH invited to attend the regular (Coalition for Adequate School Phase I of construction at Centinela Elementary School is expected to be meetings of the Measure K Housing), an organization that complete by the end of February—meaning that Centinela students will soon Bond Oversight Committee, a makes sure funding and legisla- be able to enjoy their new 2-story, 10-classroom facility. The administrative group of community volunteers tion are put in place to serve the offices have also been remodeled as a part of Phase I. In Phase II, a new that reviews Measure K progress growing school facility needs of kindergarten facility and a multipurpose building with a media center and art reports, gives suggestions, and California’s children. labs will be built. monitors bond spending. The Mr. Letson plans to be in “Enthusiasm is mounting,” said Centinela Principal Alma Davis. “The staff and Oversight Committee is also Inglewood for the long haul. students are very excited about our new facilities and the looking for new members. “It’s a tremendous blessing to positive effect they will have on teaching and learning. It is Please call 310-330-4442 for be here,” he said. It’s more than great to see the reality of former Superintendent Dr. Nash’s the schedule. just a vocation for me. I feel dream, and for the citizens of Inglewood and Ladera Heights For additional information, you driven—compelled—to make a to experience the positive effect of their Measure K dollars to can visit the Measure K website difference in the quality of life improve the schools. Thanks a million!” at: http://inglewood.k12.ca.us/ the children experience here.” iusd/programs/measurek Pictured: The new 2-story building at Centinela Elementary School as of January 18, 2003.

Left: Principal Alma Davis visits the 18 construction site at an earlier stage of Phase I. After-School Program at Highland To Protect and Serve ...continued from page 6 Arguello. “They’re polite and child’s academic skills. Improved nice. They’re the best teachers a Children— academic skills in turn “help to student could have—like parents, ...continued from page 14 but at school.” improve students’ self-esteem,” departure of Al Vasquez,” whose issues. Out of 24 (part- and full- Occasionally, students go said Highland Principal work “stands out brightly as one time) officers in the department, on after-school field Judy Washington. of the most successful interna- 15 volunteered to serve on the trips. Last year’s A good after- tional assistance endeavors in East committees. This is our depart- trips included the school program Timor.” In Inglewood, he has ment,” he said, emphasizing the opera, whale should spark used his extensive experience, importance of teamwork. watching, the young along with the help of the Natural His- people’s department’s dedicated police Positive Role Models PHOTO tory Museum, curiosity and officers, to bring about the “We really admire and praise the Nutcracker love of changes needed to make the the IUSD police department Suite Ballet, learning. IUSD police department a model because they have been available roller-skating, and Highland’s for other school districts. to us even when we don’t have a Dodgers game. On classes do just “This chief did more in his any particular incidents,” said other occasions, visitors that. Students are first 6 months than I’ve seen in Principal Sammie Young of such as Friday Night Live Kids happy to choose from a long list the 23 years I’ve been here,” said Daniel Freeman Elementary have brought educational activi- of electives including robotics, Officer Beam. “He has really School. “They come over and ties to the school. computer lab, art, karate, chorus, professionalized the place to the make the children feel comfort- dance, and cooking. After-School Programs point where the officers them- able and show them that they are “[The robotics class is] a selves see a positive change.” positive role models and that they challenge,” said one student at Many Schools are there in case anything does while busily following detailed The Highland program is one Moving Forward as a Team happen. At this time in particular, plans to build the body of a of many excellent after-school “We’re moving forward on a it is good because they are mak- robot with classmates. “You programs in the Inglewood Uni- lot of fronts,” said Chief Vasquez, ing sure children know they can’t do it by yourself—you fied School District’s elementary, who recently earned his MA from don’t have to fear police offic- need teamwork,” he said. In the middle, and high schools designed Chapman University. “The offic- ers—that the officers are there to next stage, the students use to keep students engaged in ers really want to help. We formed serve and support the school and computers to program their learning long after the school day six committees to address various the community.” „ robot’s activities. “The impor- is over. Programs are funded by tant thing is for the federal To add a new twist to an old saying—it takes a village to keep a safe them to figure it government environment for children. The partnership between school and the out—not for me and the State community is key to achieving this goal. Please feel free to contact the to tell them,” said of California, IUSD Police Department at 310-419-2785. their teacher, by grants and Sonia Lindsay. partnerships, Scholarships, Scholarships, and More Scholarships In the cooking PHOTO and by the class, students schools ...continued from page 9 take careful turns themselves. to award over $20,000 in scholarships to graduates of Inglewood, spooning ingredi- As a part of a Morningside, Hillcrest, and Inglewood Adult schools. A major ents into a bowl, district-wide fundraiser for the Foundation is the annual golf tournament, which learning about effort to help will be held on Friday, May 23, 2003. Be sure to save the date! fractions as they students who In addition to the IEF scholarships, Inglewood students continue move from small are trying to to head to college with the support of scholarships from community portions to entire batches. In improve their academic skills, the organizations, indi- November, the chorus and after-school classes offer assis- viduals, universities, dance classes were already busy tance in reading, language arts, and other groups. practicing for Highland’s holiday and mathematics. The programs For information on performance. also offer a range of other sub- scholarships, students What do students like about jects including science, social should ask their col- the after-school program? “First studies, technology, performing PHOTO lege counselors. To of all, I like that we get to do and visual arts, Gifted and make a donation or our homework. Second of all, I Talented classes, and athletic for additional infor- like the fun activities we do,” programs. Please contact your mation, please call th said 5 -grader Catrice Parhms. school for more information Maurice Wiley, IEF “I give it 100 stars.” about after school programs coordinator, at 310- “One thing I like is the available to your child. „ 680-5150. „ teachers,” said 5th-grader Marlyn Robotics students in Highland’s after school program. 19 Inglewood Preschoolers Learn to Play and Play to Learn ...continued from page 4 financial crisis assistance, counsel- parents who must approve the The Family-School Connection ing, or English language educa- director’s decisions. One of the ways, while at the same time The CDC programs specialize tion, to name a few. She then many parents who are happy to learning to be part of a regular in early childhood education, but helps them to meet those needs, volunteer their time at the school, classroom environment. by involving the entire family, the usually through one of the 19 Mrs. Castro has helped out in the “It is an excellent program staff is able to accomplish much local community agencies that are classroom for the last two years. with teachers who are really more. “Education is important, partners with the caring,” said but there are other factors that are school. “When we Brenda Haines, an essential to a family experiencing take the student, we outside specialist growth—like having one’s voice take the whole fam- who works with heard and being in an environment ily,” said Mrs. one Head Start where basic rights are respected Franco. student who has and honored,” explained the That’s why it’s no special medical center’s director, Linda Anderson. surprise that families needs. “They put a “Once that happens, a person can are involved on the PHOTO lot of time and express his or her basic needs. CDC campus. Aide thought into their Once those needs are expressed, Castro, whose daugh- activities.” our job is to see that they are met.” ter attends Head Cathy Families in Head Start begin Start, was recently Leverette, a pro- by meeting with Fabiola Franco, elected chairperson of gram assistant in Coordinator of Social Services. the Policy Commit- the Child Develop- She helps them to figure out what tee, a group of ment Center, is they need—whether it is food, convinced of the program’s long- Students Shop for College ...continued from page 9 She also takes college-level classes term success. “It really works,” she ASB Vice President. through Head Start, where parents said, explaining how her niece, get a better education so that th “The students need choices,” you can be something in life,” can earn up to 12 units in early now in 11 grade, was placed in said Ms. Jolly-Blanks. “They said Crozier student Kevin childhood education. advanced classes upon graduating need to know what’s out there. Mayowa, who plans to become a Other resources for students from CDC, and has been in such It’s their decision where they computer technician and per- and families include a school classes throughout her educational want to go. Having a good haps, someday, invent his own psychologist, a speech and lan- career. Mrs. Leverette’s grandson is variety is important.” computer—the “Kevintosh.” guage therapist, a school nurse, now a Magnet student at Monroe Noel Gonzalez, a 10th-grader and family counseling. There is Middle School and her grand- at IUSD’s City Honors High Planning for the Future also a Family Resource Center—a daughter attends CDC. “It’s a School, trekked to the college fair “It was a blessing to see all room packed with information good start for children,” she said. in the rain with his cousin, Saul, of our young people excited about child development, effec- “I’m a living witness that it works.” tive parenting strategies, and and his friend David Leon, both about planning for their future Teamwork Makes All the of whom attend Inglewood High education,” wrote Pastor Melvin raising children with special School. Noel already has his W. Johnson II of God’s Temple needs, to name a few. Difference sights set on Harvard, but he of Praise Community Church. “I “We teach parents how to be “We are making some tall decided to see what the other am so thankful that Inglewood advocates for their children,” said strides in changing the future colleges had to offer. “[We fig- School District, with generous Neshea Cabrera, a Head Start society for the better, and we’re ured] we might as well check out support from Hollywood Park, teacher. doing it by starting in the early the colleges and our futures has taken the steps to help teach, A Place for Special Children childhood arena,” said Director instead of staying home and train, and educate our young Linda Anderson. However, “it doing nothing,” he said, smiling. people how to be the best they The Head Start program is takes the home, school, commu- Even 8th-graders from Crozier can be by planning for their also a place for young special nity, government, and anyone Middle School were there, gath- college education now—for, our education students to be a part of else who’s willing to roll up their ering pamphlets, asking questions youth is our future.” a regular classroom environment. sleeves and become a team player of the college representatives, and “Mrs. Jolly-Blanks has been Many of these children first attend to make the best possible results rattling off the list of schools they doing a wonderful job with the the Preschool Pathways program, for each family.” To that end, the hope to attend. The students college fair,” said Mr. Mims. located next-door to CDC on the CDC always welcomes new came supervised by UCLA math “That’s why more and more Woodworth Elementary School partners and funding. For infor- and science tutors who work with colleges come, and more and campus. Approximately 10% to mation on how to join the CDC them as part of the Gear-Up more Inglewood students get to 15% transfer to Head Start each team in providing much-need college preparatory program. attend the colleges of their year. There, they continue to resources to families, please call “[You go to college] to choice.” „ receive support from specialists in 310-419-2691. „ 20 partnership with Preschool Path- Preschool Pathways: An Early Start for Special Kids ...continued from page 5 to an Open House to discuss the him to excel both in his current encouragement, and learn what needs of each school’s incoming position and as a special education Making the World a she can do to help her daughter. Pathways students. Many young teacher at Highland Elementary. Afterwards, April goes to her graduates enter kindergarten Over the past few years, the Pre- Smaller Place— preschool class at Head Start, classes and special day classes school Pathways staff has worked as ...continued from page 2 where she practices her communi- throughout the school district. a team to make the most of its Bank,” she said. “Now they’re cation skills while interacting with Others go on to specialized pro- resources and build a model past the Gene Bank and moving peers. grams for severely handicapped program. on to the ChemBank.” students located at Woodworth Dr. Liza Scruggs, former Some of the underclassmen Inglewood—On the Forefront and Daniel Freeman schools. No Director of Special Education for felt that the lecture was a little Although older special-needs matter the path, however, the the district, is quick to point out complicated. “Science is becom- students often spend part of their teachers and counselors at Pre- the expertise of the Preschool ing more and more advanced day in a regular classroom, this school Pathways are confident that Pathways teaching team—100% every day,” 12th-grader Precious practice is still an “emerging trend” the “gigantic leaps” in young of whom hold full California Chandler told the underclass- for preschoolers, explains L.A. students’ academic and social skills teaching credentials. men, encouraging them to stay Times writer Jenifer Ragland. In will have a long-lasting impact on Additionally, “the parents have focused. “We need to take Inglewood, however, the Preschool their educational careers and their wonderful things to say about our advantage of it now.” Pathways program has been on the lives. staff,” said Mr. German. Always Students enjoyed the opportu- forefront of this movement for over encouraged to be part of the team, nity to take part in an activity with ten years. Through its partnership A “Jump Start” for Preschoolers parents and community members other students across the country. with the Child Development Center and Their Parents can visit the Family Resource “It’s amazing how technology has and Inglewood Head Start pro- Another opportunity for Center on campus for information, broadened to be able to have one grams, Preschool Pathways has preschoolers who have academic, or visit the classes. teacher lecture hun- long provided individualized atten- English language, and/or special “I love work- dreds of students at tion and a regular classroom experi- education needs is the Jump Start ing with the the same time,” said ence to many of its students with children,” said Sandra Stella. “Being special needs. program, run by Preschool Path- ways at Oak Street, Hudnall, Teaching Assis- able to share that Gigantic Academic Leaps Highland, Worthington, Payne and tant Bonnie information was very Kelso elementary schools. What’s Williams. “It’s PHOTO helpful to us today.” “We get students so early in rewarding.” In “It was a nice way their development that when we exciting about this program is that parents attend classes along with the end, the of reinforcing some- work with them we really see children are the thing I’ve had in my gigantic leaps in their academic their kids, so they learn early how to help their children succeed. true secret to the mind [as to whether I skills, social skills, and indepen- program’s success am] learning what dent living skills,” said Ms. because they are I’m supposed to be Corbin. “It makes a big difference It All Starts with Teamwork the ones who learning….What as to how well these students do “I think the team of school staff motivate the these kids were when they leave us and go on to and parents is what really makes Speech therapist dedicated team of teachers, staff, asking were the their regular schools.” this program so special,” said Maureen Soria and parents to go above and same questions I At the end of each school year, program specialist Ramón German, helps children beyond the call of duty, making it learn to express had,” said Adriana Preschool Pathways invites repre- who credits “some of the best possible to provide the best their needs. “I Zuñiga. sentatives from Inglewood schools teachers in Inglewood” for helping education they possibly can. „ want...soup,” said “[It showed us] this boy in Mrs. that we’re being Block’s special day class. equally educated,” Department provided the fund- added Brandon HUDNALL STUDENTS’ “FUTURE IMPACT” Flowers. “There’s no bias as to ing. In particular, Maria thanks east and west coast—so we know ...continued from page 6 A Community Unites Sabrina Barnes and the late we have an equal chance in life.” The Inglewood Playhouse was Nathan Kessman for making it At the close of the final show, The lecture series was an packed for each of nine dance- possible to use the Inglewood teacher and producer Maria important addition to filled performances. “I’ve been Playhouse throughout the years. Morales took the stage to thank Morningside High School’s ad- here for eight performances. Each Since then, talented actors parents, the City of Inglewood, vanced science curriculum. Under time there was something differ- and Hudnall staff for their sup- and actresses from Maria Mo- the direction of department chair- ent and amazing for me,” said port. The play was a team effort; rales’ fifth grade class have moved person Patricia Richardson, science Hudnall Principal Dr. Norma parents and staff helped design the on to sixth grade, but there can teachers continually update their Baker. “These students are out- set and costumes, makeup and be little doubt that they will course of studies in order to make standing because they not only hair, sound and lighting, while the bring their theatrical talents to sure students keep pace with the have artistic ability, but academic City of Inglewood’s Recreation, the stage throughout their educa- rapid scientific advances of ability as well.” Parks, and Community Services tional careers in Inglewood. „ the day. „ 21 Making Progress Towards The Goal— Buscamos Patrocinadores A Highly Qualified Teacher in Every Classroom En 2002, la Asociación Nacional de Relaciones Públicas Escolares otorgó al Distrito Escolar Unificado de Inglewood premios para el reporte anual del 2001 ...continued from page 7 y los boletines trimestrales. Quisiéramos continuar compartiendo nuestras a regular basis, from which prin- cated Recruitment, Induction, and “buenas noticias” con la comunidad por medio de nuestras publicaciones. Para poder hacerlo, sobre todo en estos tiempos de presupuestos muy ajustados, cipals hold interviews to find the Professional Services, who estamos buscando patrocinios. Si usted tiene interés en ser patrocinador de best teaching candidates for their watched several non-credentialed futuras publicaciones del distrito escolar, favor de comunicarse con el schools. “I have no doubt that we teachers grow to become excep- departamento de relaciones públicas en 310-419-2756. Muchísimas gracias por will meet our target to fill any tional (and fully credentialed) su apoyo continuo. vacancies that arise,” said Ms. teachers in her former position as Mayfield. Because the TAP principal of Parent School. 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n abril y mayo de 2002, alumnos en los grados 2-11 se sentaron nuevamente para tomar los exámenes estatales anuales. En 2001, los alumnos de las escuelas prima- Erias de Inglewood brillaron en los exámenes, y algunas escuelas aumentaron sus califica- ciones hasta nueve veces la cantidad esperada por el estado. Los resultados del año 2002, aunque no fueron tan dramáticos, relatan un cuento positivo—uno de adelantos a largo plazo a través del distrito, de escuelas con altas calificaciones que siguen impresionan- más altas en los do, y de adelantos en muchas áreas donde se necesitaba el progreso. CST, el resultado de muchos años de Encima del Promedio Nacional esfuerzo concentrado Una parte del examen es la prueba “Stanford 9”, que será reem- para mejorar los resulta- plazado en 2003 con el “CAT6”. Ambas versiones tienen el dos en los grados inferiores. mismo propósito—de comparar los logros de los alumnos de Adicionalmente, los estu- California a una muestra nacional de alumnos. En 2002, el diantes del grado 7 en Inglewood alumno promedio de Inglewood en los grados 1-5 deben estar orgullosos por la subida calificaba por encima del promedio nacional en mate- notable de sus notas este año en la máticas, mientras que el alumno promedio de prueba de contenido académico de los Inglewood en los grados 1-3 leía por encima del estándares de escritura que toman en los promedio nacional. grados 4 y 7.

Las Notas Ascienden Cinco Escuelas Sobrepasan sus Metas Después de que salgan los resultados de los Las calificaciones en el examen exámenes, el estado calcula un Indice de Logro Acadé- Stanford 9 demuestran que los esfuer- mico (Academic Performance Index - API) para cada zos por mejorar los logros de los escuela. Basado en su API del año pasado, el estado asigna a alumnos en los grados superiores han cada escuela una meta para el año siguiente. Cuando una escuela sido eficaces mientras los promedios para cada alcanza 800 puntos, recibe una “A” del estado. grado suben lentamente pero efectivamente. En 2002, cinco escuelas en Inglewood alcanzaron y sobrepasaron En 2002, las notas en matemáticas subieron sus metas. Hudnall Elementary logró la ganancia más grande de API en los grados 5-6 y 9-11, mientras que las de 73 puntos, haciéndose la tercera escuela en Inglewood para alcan- notas en lectura ascendieron en grados 5- zar más de 800. Daniel Freeman Elementary hizo la segunda ganancia 6, 9 y 11. En total, en los cinco años que más alta de 39 puntos, seguidas por las escuelas Kelso, Payne, y los alumnos han tomado el Stanford 9, las calificaciones en matemáticas Warren Lane. Las notas API de Inglewood High School y Monroe y lectura han subido en cada nivel escolar a través del distrito. Middle School subieron, pero no alcanzaron sus metas. Las Normas Son Altas Fue más difícil alcanzar las metas este año. ¿Por qué es así? El API del año pasado se calculó usando solamente los resultados del Las pruebas de contenido académico general de los estándares de Stanford 9. Este año el estado añadió las notas de inglés/artes de California (California Standards Tests - CST) constituyen la parte lenguaje del más difícil CST. El próximo año será aún más difícil, más difícil del examen. Los exámenes CST miden la comprensión de porque el API incluirá exámenes estándares en historia al nivel de los alumnos con respecto a lo que el estado dice que deben saber en escuela secundaria, y el examen de egreso de enseñanza media supe- lectura, escritura, matemáticas, y otras materias. En Inglewood, una rior de California (California High School Exit Exam). vez más, los alumnos de escuela primaria son los que rinden notas ...continúa en la página 29 “Milagro” en Inglewood — Un Reporte Pone Cuatro Escuelas de Inglewood en el Candelero Nacional través de los Estados Uni- “Pacific Research Foundation” descripción—Bennett-Kew, para hablar sobre el éxito de su Ados, la gente pregunta: informó sobre cuatro escuelas en Hudnall, Kelso, Payne, y escuela, como también la Sra. ¿Cómo podemos asegurar que Inglewood en un reporte, “Ellos Highland—el informe habla Fong viajó a Washington D.C. todos los alumnos logren el Han Superado: Escuelas con solamente de las primeras cuatro. La Dra. Baker regularmente viaja éxito académico, a pesar de la Altos Resultados, Alta Pobreza en El informe está disponible en el por California con el Senador cantidad de dinero que tuviesen? California” (They Have sitio www.pacificresearch.org o en Charles Poochigian para compar- Para contestar esta pregunta, Overcome: High Performing, la oficina de Relaciones Públicas: tir como las escuelas pueden mucha gente ha puesto su High Poverty Schools in (310) 419-2756. superar obstáculos. „ atención en las escuelas exitosas California). Aunque hay cinco Este año, Directora Sra. de Inglewood. En 2002, la escuelas que realmente llenan la Moore, de Kelso, viajó a Londres 23 MEDIDA K INFORME ESPECIAL Dos Instalaciones Nuevas para Salas de Clase, y Contando . . . ace un año el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Inglewood Parent School H(IUSD) anunció que la cons- Una ceremonia de inauguración se llevó a cabo en Parent School el 27 de enero de 2003, para celebrar oficialmente trucción a gran escala estaba por iniciar- la abertura del primer proyecto de construcción bajo Medida K. Se le dio a Parent primera prioridad para la se. Los planos se habían aprobado, las construcción porque fue la única escuela que no recibió mejoramientos a sus instalaciones en 1993-1995. compañías de construcción se habían Las nuevas instalaciones incluyen cuatro edificios de salas de clase y un quinto edificio con un salón de multi-uso seleccionado, y la maquinaria había (para auditorio/cafetería) y dos laboratorios de ciencias y artes. Las oficinas fueron remodeladas. Nuevos lotes de llegado al sitio para comenzar el trabajo estacionamiento y un área para dejar y recoger a los niños de kinder completan esta fase de mejoramientos. La Fase de construir nuevos edificios en las II, ahora en progreso, abarca mejoramientos a edificios que ya existen, incluyendo la conversión de la cafetería vieja a escuelas Parent y Centinela. Ahora, un un centro de multi-media con una biblioteca, un laboratorio de computación, y un centro de recursos para maestros. año después, los alumnos asisten a la escuela en nuevas salas de clase en Parent School. Los logros importantes—un complejo de cinco edificios de salas de clase en Parent y un edificio de dos pisos casi terminado en Centinela—se destacan como señales de lo que se espera para el resto de las escuelas en Inglewood. Medida K en Pleno Progreso La construcción se hizo posible por la emisión de $131 millones en bonos bajo la Medida K, aprobado por los votantes Parent School, 13 de enero de 2003: de Inglewood y Ladera Heights en 1998. Alumnos juegan afuera del nuevo Este año, el equipo de Medida K ha auditorio/edificio multi-uso, uno de —PROGRESO EN CADA ESCUELA— hecho progreso con los planes para cinco nuevos edificios. Escuela Fase E3status - 1/0 proyectos en todo el distrito. Bennett-Kew Programación 100% Centinela Construcción (2 fases) 45% Más Dinero Para Proyectos Crozier Documentos de Construcción 90% Este año, el distrito escolar podrá aprovechar de la disponibilidad de Freeman Desarrollo del Diseño 90% fondos adicionales para instalaciones por medio de la Proposición BB de Highland Documentos de Construcción 50% California, aprobada por los votantes en noviembre de 2002. Para recibir Hillcrest Diseño Esquemático 90% fondos del estado, los planos arquitectónicos deben ser entregados a la Hudnall Diseño Esquemático 90% División del Arquitecto del Estado (DSA). Nuevos proyectos de construc- Inglewood Documentos de Construcción 50% ción en Parent, Centinela, y Crozier están elegibles en esta tanda de distri- Kelso Diseño Esquemático 90% bución de fondos porque sus solicitudes han sido aprobadas (Parent y Centinela) o entregadas (Crozier). Los diseños para Inglewood High y La Tijera Desarrollo del Diseño 85% Highland Elementary se entregarán en breve y es muy probable que Monroe Desarrollo del Diseño 50% reciban los fondos adicionales. Morningside Diseño Esquemático 50% ¿Por qué son buenas estas noticias? “Los fondos complementarios del Oak Estudio de Reemplazo 100% estado permiten que el distrito entregue un programa más robusto de Parent Construcción (2 fases) 91% construcción,” dijo Paul Letson, Director Ejecutivo a cargo de la construc- Payne Diseño Esquemático 90% ción y mantenimiento de escuelas. “En los términos del laico, esto significa Warren Lane Diseño Esquemático 95% que si su plan era de construir un garaje para un sólo carro—ahora usted Woodworth Diseño Esquemático 15% podrá construir un garaje para dos Worthington Diseño Esquemático 25% carros con la ayuda del programa Crozier Middle School estatal. Los planos para Crozier Middle School han sido enviados a la División del Arquitecto del Estado para su aprobación, haciéndola Con los fondos adicionales del la próxima escuela de Inglewood en la lista para la construcción a gran escala. La mayoría de las instalaciones de la escuela estado, el distrito podrá hacer más serán tumbadas y reconstruidas en etapas. Los planes incluyen un complejo de dos pisos con aproximadamente 40 salas de para satisfacer los pedidos específicos clase y laboratorios, un edificio de multi-uso con un gimnasio y una cafetería con un patio al aire libre, un edificio de dos pisos para la administración, un edificio de dos pisos para la biblioteca/multi-media, y nuevas campos/canchas de deportes. de los alumnos, maestros, directores, y miembros de la comunidad. Ya que se aprobó la Proposición BB, mu- chos distritos escolares se están apresurando para completar 24 La ilustración, por los arquitectos Dougherty and Dougherty, enseña como aparecerá la sección norte del campo escolar. ...continúa en la página 25 pp p

Highland Elementary School MEDIDA K INFORME ESPECIAL …continuación de la página 24 sus planes y presentar sus solicitu- ner las escuelas en las mejores des para fondos del estado. condiciones posibles, los siguien- Inglewood, sin embargo, tiene tes cambios se están iniciando: varios proyectos identificados ya. una reorganización de gerencia, “Debido a que tenemos un más supervisión en las obras, una equipo interno de dirección de la inspección de todas las instalacio- construcción, el trabajo que ya se nes escolares para asegurar que hizo nos pone en buena posición están en cumplimiento con las Los planos para construcción en Highland Elementary School incluyen un edificio de para recibir fondos estatales,” dijo normas, y uniformes profesiona- dos pisos de salas de clase (arriba) con estacionamiento en el sótano, un edificio de multi-uso para servir como auditorio/cafetería, un edificio para clases de kinder, y un Sr. Letson. les para todo el personal de nuevo campo de deportes. Los edificios actuales serán modificados y la cafetería limpieza y mantenimiento. convertida a un centro para biblioteca/laboratorio de multi-media. Los arquitectos Manteniendo las Escuelas en “Los alumnos necesitan tener están completando los documentos de construcción. Después de conseguir la Buena Condición un ambiente agradable, positivo y aprobación del Consejo de Educación, serán enviados a la División del Arquitecto del motivador para el aprendizaje,” Estado para obtener el permiso para construir. Mientras procedan los planes dijo la Dra. Rhuenette Montle, para la construcción de nuevas D = Humanidades Primer Funcionario Académico. Inglewood High School salas de clase, el personal de E = Matemáticas / Ciencias “Me complace decir que el equi- S = Teatro / Artes mantenimiento continua hacien- R = Auditorio Existente po de Medida K está escuchando do las reparaciones rutinas y los C = Bellas Artes a nuestros maestros y directores y D E mejoramientos a las instalaciones R S está haciendo lo que es mejor escolares. Los jardines y la irriga- ...continúa en la página 30 ción forman parte de C un esfuerzo para mejorar los campos LOS LOGROS SE SUMAN escolares. Una capa Otros logros de Medida K en 2002 incluyen Los planos de construcción están por terminarse para nuevos edificios de salas de fresca de pintura ha dado a Morningside • Se adquirió lotes adicionales para la clase en Inglewood High School. Después de conseguir la aprobación del Consejo de expansión de Highland Elementary School. Educación serán enviados a la División del Arquitecto del Estado. Los planos incluyen High School una • “Pueblitos de Aprendizaje” se completaron tres totalmente nuevas instalaciones en la parte sur del campo escolar de Inglewood nueva apariencia para en La Tijera School en la fase preparatoria de High School. El auditorio será modificado y una adición al edificio “S” se construirán. el año 2002. Otros la construcción bajo Medida K en esa escuela. Una plaza central proveerá espacio para reuniones estudiantiles. Todas las salas de clase portátiles eventualmente se quitarán del campo escolar. proyectos de pintura • Una cerca de tubería de acero alrededor de la siguen como parte del cancha de atletismo en Morningside High mantenimiento regular School está en construcción. PASOS CLAVES A UN PROYECTO EXITOSO de las escuelas. • Los sistemas de riego están en construcción en las escuelas Inglewood High, Antes de comenzar la construcción, cada proyecto debe pasar por varias Para poder mante- Morningside High, Monroe Middle, y etapas. Cada etapa tiene que ser aprobada por el Consejo de Educación. Woodworth Elementary. Planificación/Programación–Grupos de representantes de la escuela se reúnen con el arquitecto para ayudar a decidir lo que se Centinela Elementary School requiere. Ellos toman decisiones sobre el lugar en que deben Para finales de febrero, se espera completar la Fase I de construcción en Centinela Elementary construir y en qué orden. School—lo que significa que los alumnos de Centinela pronto podrán disfrutar de su nueva instalación de dos pisos con 10 salones de clase. Las oficinas también han sido remodeladas como Diseño– parte de la Fase I. En la Fase II, un edificio para kinder y un edificio de multi-uso con laboratorios de I. Diseño Esquemático–Primero, la información compilada se multi-media y artes serán construidos. convierte en un plano del sitio con la ubicación de los edificios. “El entusiasmo está aumentando,” dijo Alma Davis, Directora de Centinela. “El personal y II. Desarrollo del Diseño–Luego, los arquitectos comienzan a los estudiantes esperan las nuevas instalaciones y el efecto positivo que tendrán en la “llenar los espacios”–definiendo los sistemas tales como aire enseñanza y el aprendizaje. Es algo positivo que los ciudadanos de Inglewood y acondicionado, calefacción, y plomería. Ladera Heights pueden ver el efecto de sus dólares de la Medida K. III. Documentos de Construcción–Estos son los planos finales ¡Muchísimas gracias!” que permiten que el contratista lleve a cabo la construcción. IV. Revisión del Diseño–El equipo de Medida K revisa los planos de diseño en cada etapa para asegurar que el diseño es práctico y eficiente. Aprobación del Estado–Los planos para la construcción de escuelas públicas se entregan a la División del Arquitecto del Estado de California (DSA) para su revisión y aprobación. Propuesta de Licitación y Otorgación–Se le requiere utilizar un proceso de licitación para encontrar los contratistas que trabajarán en el proyecto. Después de la revisión de las propuestas por el equipo de Medida K, el Consejo de Educación recibe y estudia sus recomendaciones para la otorgación de un contrato. Construcción–La construcción comienza. Cada etapa del proyecto puede durar de cuatro a quince meses. 25 El Camino a la Universidad Las Familias de Alumnos de la Escuela Intermedia y Escuela Secundaria Alumnos Investigan Aprenden a Prepararse Temprano para la Universidad del programa “SHAPE” de la Colegios y Universidades ¿Qué se requiere para asistir asociación “African Student Feria de Universidades en Inglewood a la universidad? ¿Buenas califica- Union.” Además, hay un Labo- Atrae un Gran Número de Alumnos, ciones? ¿Notas altas en los ratorio de Recursos Universita- Padres de Familia, y Universidades. exámenes? ¿Mucho dinero? rios hecho posible por el Depar- Según los conferencistas en la Las reglas del consejo educativo no tamento de Parques y Recreo de n noviembre de 2002, la va Conferencia Familiar de la permite que pongamos fotos de la ciudad de Inglewood y E12 Feria Anual de Univer- Iniciativa de la Cuenca de Los estudiantes en el sitio de la red solo que Americorps VISTA. sidades del Distrito Escolar los padres den permiso en escrito. Por Unificado de Inglewood en Angeles de la Universidad de La Prueba Está en los Resultados California, lo que realmente esta razón, algunas fotos no aparecen en Hollywood Park se llenó de el periódico escolar en el sitio. Si desea requiere es el conocimiento. “La universidad produce un alumnos buscando el colegio o una copia de esta revista, escriba a poquito de choque cultural,” La Conferencia Familiar fue [email protected] o llame la universidad a la que les gusta- dijo la alumna panelista Judith patrocinada por el Distrito al 310-419-2705. ría asistir. Más de 90 colegios y Ramírez en una discusión titula- Escolar Unificado de Inglewood universidades estaban presentes. da “Experimentando la Vida y se llevó a cabo en Morningside Información relativa al servicio Universitaria.” Judith se graduó High School en mayo de 2002. militar, consejería sobre carre- de Morningside High School el Las familias de alumnos de ras, y asistencia financiera tam- año pasado y ahora estudia en escuela intermedia y escuela bién estuvo disponible. UCLA donde se especializa en secundaria asistieron al evento dos materias: la historia y estudios Una de las Ferias Más Grandes gratuito para aprender de la planifi- Morningside. “Ya sabía un poco,” chicanos. Entre sus co-panelistas La Feria de Universidades cación y preparación para la univer- ella explicó, “pero aprendí mucho estaban Ty Holland (Inglewood del Distrito Escolar Unificado sidad, los exámenes, el proceso de más. Fue muy interesante.” Conti- High School, Clase de 2000, ahora de Inglewood ha llegado a ser presentar la solicitud, el nuó Mireya: “Aprendí más sobre en UCLA), Tanisha Reyes una de las más grandes ferias de financiamiento de la educación de cómo prepararme para entrar a la (Inglewood High School, Clase de universidades en el Sur de su hijo, y la vida universitaria. universidad—lo que se le requiere 2001, ahora en Santa Monica California, atrayendo gente de [académicamente] y también la College), Keyanna Hatcher Inglewood y sus alrededores. La Universidad: La Mejor Inversión parte financiera.” (Inglewood High School, Clase de Alumnos de escuelas públicas y “No tema conseguir un présta- 2001, ahora en UC Berkeley), privadas del área asisten, ayu- mo para pagar los gastos de estu- Planificación Años en Adelante alumnas Karyn Lee y Anica Kesey dando a atraer un gran número dios universitarios,” les dijo Keith “Los organizadores hicieron un de UCLA, y el moderador del de representantes de las univer- Curry de la Universidad de trabajo magnífico,” dijo Mona Lisa panel, Kevin Linell de UCLA. A sidades al evento. California en Irvine a los padres y Whitaker, que trajo a Frank Macías, los participantes en la Conferencia El “Hollywood Park Casino estudiantes reunidos para aprender el hijo de su amiga, a la Conferen- Familiar, les dio gusto ver que la and Racetrack” y “Pinnacle del “Financiamiento de la Educa- cia Familiar. “Los talleres fueron prueba está en los resultados—los Entertainment” patrocinan el ción de su Hijo.” Probablemente bien hechos,” ella añadió. “Espero alumnos de Inglewood no sólo evento. “Los patrocinadores le cueste menos que un préstamo que repitan [la conferencia] muy están logrando entrar en la univer- hacen todo lo posible...para para comprar un automóvil—y es pronto.” Frank, entonces alumno sidad, ellos están aprovechándose asegurar el éxito de la feria de una inversión excelente.” El expli- del grado 8 en Crozier Middle de las oportunidades que han universidades,” dijo Jo Ann có acerca de los diferentes tipos de School, figura entre los numerosos ganado. Jolly-Blanks, consejera de préstamos y becas disponibles a los alumnos de escuela intermedia que educación superior de alumnos, y cómo conseguir los han comenzado a planificar para la La Universidad Está al Alcance Inglewood High School, y formularios necesarios. universidad años en adelante. Actividades como la Confe- coordinadora del evento. En otra sesión, un grupo de rencia Familiar ayudan a las profesionales les dio a los alumnos Una Riqueza de Recursos ...continúa en la página 30 familias a y sus padres una variedad de Además de los talleres, se darse cuenta consejos—pero en particular, a colocaron mesas para proveer de que la seguir sus sueños. “Nada define lo información acerca de los varios universidad que usted será,” dijo Cyd Spikes de campos escolares de la Universi- está al alcan- “South Bay Workforce Investment dad de California, El Camino ce. “Desea- Board.” “Ni su condición econó- College, CSU Northridge, fondos mos tener FOTO mica, ni su color…lo importante es para becas, y recursos disponibles padres e hijos no darse por vencido.” en la comunidad como instrucción lado al lado Los talleres se presentaron en académica privada. En el Parque oyendo la inglés y español, lo cual ayudó Rogers en Inglewood, por ejem- mucho a Teodora Hilara, plo, instrucción gratis está disponi- ...continúa en la 26 cuya hija Mireya asiste a ble por alumnos de UCLA a través página 30 Niños Pre-Escolares en Inglewood Aprenden a Jugar y Juegan para Aprender La Educación Pre-Escolar es Buena para la Familia—y los Resultados Duran por la Vida Entera. Un Mensaje del Dr. Osborne n el sureste de Inglewood Administrador Encargado— Ese encuentra una de las Oficina del Superintendente joyas escondidas del distrito escolar— un lugar donde los s con placer y orgullo que les niños desarrollan la base fuerte Einformo sobre varios aconteci- educacional que necesitan para mientos en el aprovecharse de toda su educa- Distrito Escolar ción K-12. Unificado de Más de 300 alumnos, de FOTO Inglewood tres a cinco años de edad, durante el año asisten a programas en el pasado. El Centro de Desarrollo Infantíl distrito nueva- (Child Development Center – mente ha tenido CDC). Sentados en círculos en que responder a sus salas de clase, ellos practi- un cambio de liderazgo. En julio can la resolución de problemas de 2002, el Dr. James Harris se para niños pre-escolares. Por retiró de la superintendencia y el ejemplo: Los dinosaurios no Dr. Paul Possemato llegó para quieren compartir. ¿Qué deben servir como Superintendente hacer? Aún a la edad de tres Interino. Mientras continúe la búsqueda nacional de un nuevo años, los niños pueden aprender superintendente, el Consejo de a descubrir soluciones que todos • “Head Start”—Un programa bles, asistencia en crisis financie- Educación me ha nombrado pueden aceptar. Luego, ellos incluido en el presupuesto federal, ra, consejería, o aprendizaje del Administrador Encargado de la practican a compartir y tomar Head Start ayuda a familias de bajos idioma inglés—generalmente por Oficina del Superintendente. decisiones mientras juegan ingresos a darles a sus hijos un buen medio de uno de 19 agencias de comienzo en su educación, mientras En ese sentido, me complace juntos en centros de aprendizaje la comunidad que se asocian con ofrece servicios sociales gratuitos a informarles que los alumnos y el que incluyen la ciudad de blo- la escuela. “Cuando aceptamos al la familia. El programa Head Start personal del distrito escolar conti- ques, la música, la casa, el idioma alumno, aceptamos a toda la en el CDC tiene 176 alumnos de núan sus esfuerzos para aprove- y la escritura, el cuarto del bebé, los códigos postales 90303 y familia,” dijo la Sra. Franco. charse de cada oportunidad de y arte, para nombrar algunos. 90305. Pueden comunicarse con Otros recursos incluyen un aumentar el aprendizaje y el desa- Mientras tanto, los maestros y Head Start del CDC en (310) 419- psicólogo, un terapeuta del habla rrollo. Entre los numerosos acon- asistentes se relacionan con los 2605. Otros programas de Head e idioma, una enfermera, acceso Start están ubicados en áreas de tecimientos en este informe figuran niños, los observan, y anotan su Inglewood y Los Angeles. Para más a la consejería familiar, y un los resultados de los exámenes del progreso. información con relación a Centro de Recursos Familiares, estado, cambios en las materias y la Las investigaciones demues- programas Head Start cerca a su con información para los padres. metodología, mejoramientos a las tran que los niños pre-escolares domicilio, comuníquese con (310) instalaciones, y actividades de las 412-4195. que participan en programas de Un Lugar para Niños Especiales escuelas/comunidades. No es alta calidad desarrollan mejores Head Start es también un lugar posible que esta publicación infor- habilidades sociales y académicas La Conexión Familia-Escuela donde los niñitos que necesitan me con detalle sobre todos los en los primeros años de escuela Las familias están involucradas educación especial pueden inte- éxitos del distrito escolar, sin primaria. Los programas en el en las actividades. Por ejemplo, grarse a una sala de clase regular. embargo hemos tratado de demos- CDC han ayudado por mucho Aide Castro, cuya hija asiste a Head “Es un programa excelente con trar la diversidad amplia de eventos tiempo ya a darles a los niñitos Start, es presidente del Comité de maestros que son muy comprensi- entre las escuelas y los programas un buen comienzo pre-escolar. Política, un grupo de padres que vos,” dijo Brenda Haines, una en el distrito. El distrito escolar Los programas disponibles aprueba las decisiones del director. especialista externa con Head sigue sistematizando la enseñanza incluyen: Sra. Castro ha ayudado en la clase Start. Ellos dedican mucho tiempo académica eficaz en las salas de clase e incorporando los adelantos • Centro de Desarrollo Infantíl por dos años. Ella toma clases de y esfuerzo a sus actividades.” tecnológicos. (CDC)—Pagado por el estado para nivel universitario por medio de Cathy Leverette, una asisten- los hijos de padres que trabajan, Head Start, donde los padres te de programas en el CDC, está En nombre de los alumnos, el asisten a la escuela, o están siendo pueden acumular unidades en la convencida del éxito a largo personal, la administración y el capacitados para trabajos, el CDC educación pre-escolar. plazo del programa. “Realmente Consejo de Educación, les reco- es un programa de día completo En Head Start, las familias se funciona,” ella dijo, explicando miendo que lean este informe para residentes de Inglewood y cómo su sobrina, ahora en el anual con interés y entusiasmo. Ladera Heights. Hay espacio para reúnen con Fabiola Franco, coordinadora de servicios socia- grado 11, fue colocada en clases Estoy seguro de que mostrará el 125 niños, así que los padres progreso continuo que los alum- deben hacer la inscripción lo más les. Ella les ayuda a satisfacer sus aceleradas al graduarse del CDC, nos y el personal están temprano posible. necesidades—sean de comesti- ...continúa en la página 30 27 realizando. „ Proteger y Servir a los Niños — El Departamento de la Policía del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Inglewood

odo niño merece aprender en California. “Somos primeros seis meses que Progresando Hacia la Meta— Tun ambiente seguro. Por agentes profesionales lo que he visto en los Un Altamente Calificado esto la seguridad de los niños es de la policía,” dijo 23 años que tengo la meta principal del Departamen- el Agente Philip [trabajando] aquí,” Maestro en Cada Clase to de Policía del Distrito Escolar Beam. “Estamos dijo Agente Beam. o es un secreto que hay de Inglewood (IUSD). aquí para ayudar, “Nosotros escasez de maestros en Los agentes de la policía están pero también verdaderamente N California. Mientras crezca la en el área las 24 horas del día, 7 podemos darles admiramos y elogia- población estudiantil y los maes- días de la semana, protegiendo a una citación si es mos al Departamen- tros actuales se jubilan, se requie- los niños, haciendo cumplir las necesario.” to de Policía de ren más y más nuevos maestros. leyes, vigilando las instalaciones de IUSD porque han las escuelas, trabajando con la El Jefe Trae estado disponibles a Inglewood Recibe Honores comunidad, respondiendo a nosotros aún cuando no Cambios Positivos Aún, en septiembre de llamadas telefónicas, y visitando las tenemos incidentes en El Jefe Albert 2002, el Centro para Recluta- salas de clase. Hay policías perma- particular,” dijo Sammie Vásquez llegó a Inglewood miento de Maestros del Conda- nentes en las escuelas secundarias, Young, la Directora de la escuela en 2001, después de haber pasa- do de Los Angeles reconoció el mientras que otros vigilan varias Daniel Freeman. “Ellos hacen do 6 años en el exterior con el Distrito Escolar Unificado de escuelas. Todos tienen las mismas que los niños se sientan cómo- Departamento de Justicia de los Inglewood por aumentar su responsabilidades que tienen los dos, demuestran que son ejem- Estados Unidos, donde trabajaba número de maestros con cre- agentes regulares de la policía— plos positivos, y que están allí por para llevar a Bosnia, Kosovo, y denciales, y por disminuir el con la excepción de que están si acaso suceda algo. Está muy East Timor prácticas policiales porcentaje de maestros con dedicados a servir y proteger a los bien porque están asegurando democráticas. En Inglewood, él credenciales de emergencia. niños sobre todo. que los niños sepan que no hay se lanzó de inmediato a capacitar Una de las razones por el por qué temer a la policía—que la a los agentes, comprar equipo de aumento es el esfuerzo del Ayudando a los Niños policía está allí para apoyar a la seguridad, hacer planes a largo distrito escolar para reclutar “Estos niños son el futuro. escuela y a la comunidad.” „ plazo, fomentar el trabajo en maestros. Comerciales, folletos, Necesitamos prepararlos lo mejor equipo, y crear más Puede comunicarse con el Departamento avisos, la red, presentaciones de posible,” dijo el Teniente Herman profesionalismo en el departa- de Policía del IUSD al (310) 419-2785. reclutamiento, y bonos en Jones. La Agente Sharon Tripp mento. “Este jefe hizo más en sus efectivo figuraron para atraer está de acuerdo. “A veces, los maestros con credenciales a niños que oyen consejo de gente Inglewood, en particular aque- con autoridad ponen más aten- IUSD Estado Financiero llos que se especializan en mate- ción. La motivación positiva llega l año fiscal 2001-2002 cerró con un modesto saldo final que incluyó la máticas, ciencias, educación lejos. Pienso que he ayudado a los Ereserva del 4% adoptada por el Consejo de Educación, siendo un 1% más especial, bellas artes, y educación niños con quienes he tratado.” alto que lo requerido por ley. En junio de 2002, el Consejo adoptó el bilingüe. Muchos de los esfuer- presupuesto para 2002-2003. Como un documento dinámico, el presupuesto Alumnos y Policías Juegan cambia durante el año basado en los requerimientos variables del distrito zos se hicieron posibles por la escolar y las fuentes de financiación. Cada año, se presentan tres Informes subvención “TAP” (La Enseñan- Basketball Interinos al Consejo de Educación sobre el estado del presupuesto actual. za como Prioridad), solicitada En 2002, la Agente Tripp Este año, debido a la crisis del presupuesto estatal de California, los distritos por el distrito y recibida del ayudó a traer la Liga de Atletismo escolares están enfrentando grandes cortos del presupuesto—lo que significa Estado en el año 2000. de la Policía (PAL) a las escuelas que pronto se tomarán decisiones importantes con respecto a cómo mejor Si la subvención continua del de Inglewood. Alumnos de utilizar los fondos reducidos para poder proveer la educación de alta calidad a Estado, los funcionarios del Inglewood, de 11 a 16 años de los alumnos de Inglewood. Con la participación de inversionistas, el distrito en breve desarrollará sus planes para reducciones de presupuesto para 2003-2004, distrito escolar están optimistas de edad, ahora juegan en seis equi- como una medida proactiva a la administración del presupuesto. que estos esfuerzos serán com- pos masculinos y femeninos de pensados a largo plazo, progre- basketball, entrenados por la Es importante darse cuenta que el distrito escolar es rico en recursos—los alumnos tienen nuevos libros de textos; las escuelas tienen computadoras, y los sando hacia la meta de tener un policía y personal de seguridad maestros de Inglewood siguen aportando instrucción de la más alta calidad a maestro altamente calificado en del distrito escolar. los alumnos. Con el apoyo de la comunidad, los funcionarios del distrito cada sala de clase. están resueltos a capear la tormenta. “Yo quiero mucho Expertos en Trabajar La planificación y el control cuidadosos del presupuesto son las claves a los niños aquí,” dijo con los Jóvenes para poder proveer a los alumnos de Inglewood de programas Marcelina Quimbo, Los agentes de la policía académicos y de enriquecimiento de alta calidad. El Distrito Escolar que enseñaba por 20 Unificado de Inglewood está comprometido a hacer el mejor uso de los años en las Filipinas reciben capacitación especializada fondos disponibles para que las escuelas puedan continuar haciendo lo para trabajar con niños, y el que mejor hacen—educar a los niños. „ antes de llegar a la departamento está certifica- ...continúa en la página 30 28 do por el Estado de Los Exámenes Estatales de 2002 exámenes estatales son solamen- te una manera de demostrar …continuación de la página 23 especialista en lectura, y clases en cuánto ha aprendido un alumno. “Los alumnos tienen que tomar En resultados totales de API horas después del horario normal Los maestros utilizan muchos en 2002, Kelso Elementary de clase y durante las vacaciones, métodos para saber lo que los muchos exámenes hoy en día. quedó con la nota más alta de tarea regular, comunicación con los alumnos conocen y qué más ¿Qué le parece esto?” 827 puntos. Es el cuarto año padres, y la contribución de los necesitan aprender. consecutivo que Kelso ha recibi- maestros como mentores para En escala más grande, “Me gustan los do más de 800 puntos. Las otros maestros, para mencionar las escuelas y el exámenes porque los escuelas con resultados API por unos cuantos. distrito escolar utili- considero como encima de 700 puntos en 2002 zan los resultados de desafios. Más que Calificaciones incluyen: Bennett-Kew, Payne, los exámenes para FOTO No son tan estresantes Freeman, Oak Street y Highland. “El hecho de que todos los encontrar maneras de maestros y directores de las escue- mejorar la instruc- como muchas tareas, y “Nuestra Meta es 800” las primarias [de Inglewood] están ción. revelan sus “Nuestra meta es 800 en el capacitados ha conducido al éxito Utilizando estrate- conocimientos.” API” dicen letreros colocados en en general de nuestras escuelas,” gias tales como las Daniel Farris es el Presidente cada sala de clase en Hudnall añadió la Sra. Moore. “Lo que mencionadas por los del Estudiantado de Elementary. “El trabajo en hacemos no es único a directores, el distrito Inglewood High School para equipo de los maestros y Kelso. Si una escuela sigue avanzado hacia la meta de el año 2002-2003. El recibió una las otras estrategias se califica en los preparar a los alumnos a salir bien calificación de 1300 puntos en el examen SAT para entrada a la universidad. “La cosa que hemos iniciado 600, esto no en todos los exámenes que más importante que yo hice fue de funcionaron,” indica que no enfrentarán, y para el éxito acadé- comenzar temprano,” él dijo. Tomé el SAT dijo la Directora están trabajan- mico en general. „ por primera vez en el 10° grado....Cuando llegué al grado 12, yo estaba más Norma Baker, do tan fuerte Para información en español sobre que continua como las familiarizado con el examen, y por eso calificaciones en los exámenes, visita el pude sacar ayudando como demás. Hay sitio de la red del departamento de mejores tutora para muchos facto- educación de California en http:// calificaciones.” alumnos del grado res que deter- www.cde.ca.gov/statetests/star/ spanish.html, o comuníquese con su 4 los viernes. minan si una escuela. La Directora escuela es de FOTO Jacqueline Moore atribuye calidad—no solamente Después de calificarse en la percentil 99 en la lectura el excelente rendimiento de Kelso las calificaciones en los exámenes”. y matemáticas en el Stanford 9, no fue sorprendente Elementary a un programa instruc- Claro que el aprendizaje es la que Daisy Larios, de Morningside High School, triunfó tivo constante que se enfoca en la meta de la educación, pero es en aún otro examen—esta vez ella recibió una lectura y matemáticas, una maestra importante recordar que los calificación combinada de 1370 en el examen SAT para entrada a la universidad. HACIENDO LO QUE RINDA RESULTADOS EN LOS GRADOS SUPERIORES Las escuelas primarias de Inglewood califican bien en los exámenes estatales de California—y esto no es un accidente. “Invertimos en progra- mas de lectura a los niveles inferiores y utilizamos una variedad de estrategias a través del distrito,” dijo Dra. Rhuenette Montle, Primera Funcionaria Académica. Se espera que el esfuerzo intensivo, ahora en progreso en los grados 6-12, rinda resultados similares a largo plazo.

• Equipos en Matemáticas, Artes de • Director Interino de Educación aumentan sus conocimientos sobre High School Exit Exam)–Dos Lenguaje–Maestros de las escuelas Secundaria–Dra. Liza Scruggs las bases de lo que han aprendido clases, Fundamentos de Algebra, y Inglewood High School y asumió este puesto el año pasado cada año—es por esto que la Fundamentos de Inglés/Artes de Morningside High School se reúnen para enfocarse en actividades de conexión de aprendizaje de grado a Lenguaje, se ofrecerán durante el cada mes para compartir estrategias instrucción en los grados 6-12. grado es tan importante. segundo semestre y el verano para con el objetivo de ayudar a los • Socios y Subvenciones–Capacitación Comenzando con ciencias y ayudar a los alumnos de la clase de alumnos a calificar bien en el examen de personal, planificación en equipo, matemáticas, los maestros de los 2004 a prepararse para el examen. de egreso de enseñanza media visitas de alumnos a las universidades, grados 6-12 se prepararán juntos. • Ayuda Extra con el Programa superior de California (CA High más clases de Ubicación Avanzada, y • Nuevos Libros de Textos – Todos Lenguaje!—Se están ofreciendo School Exit Exam) y otros exámenes, reestructuración de las escuelas son los alumnos en los grados 6-12 ahora ahora clases de lectura usando el mientras los preparan para trabajo al algunas de las actividades que se han están usando la misma, serie de libros programa Lenguaje! para alumnos nivel universitario. Instructores hecho posibles por subvenciones y de literatura/artes de lenguaje. en los grados 9-10 que han tenido trabajan con estos equipos de mae- socios en los grados 6-12. demoras en la lectura, escritura y stros, y se están considerando la • Asistencia para el examen de • Los Maestros Forman Equipos en egreso de enseñanza media ortografía. La ex-Directora Adriana utilización de instructores para los McNally lo está coordinando. grados 6-8 también. los Grados 6-12–Los alumnos superior de California (California “Inglewood es un distrito pequeño en el que podemos hacer muchas cosas para hacer una gran diferencia,” dijo Dra. Scruggs. Arriba se menciona unas cosas que el distrito escolar está haciendo para realizar pasos grandes en logros académicos para alumnos en los grados 6-12. 29 Un Altamente Calificado Maestro en Cada Clase …continuación de la página 28 City Honors High School de de enseñar. “Si usted no tiene un para ser maestros eficaces en Inglewood. “Es una magnífica maestro bien preparado e interesa- proceso de completar los requeri- Niños Pre-Escolares experiencia de aprendizaje para do—uno que desea estar en la sala mientos para recibir todos sus …continuación de la página 27 mí—es placentero y motivador,” de clase—eso es un problema en credenciales para la enseñanza en y ha estado en tales clases a ella dijo. mi opinión,” ella dijo. “No dudo el Estado de California. través de su carrera educacio- que podremos llenar cualquier “Tenemos muchos maestros Encontrando a los Maestros nal. “Es un buen comienzo vacante que ocurra,” añadió ella. excelentes sin credenciales y para niños.” Apropiados para Nuestros Niños queremos capacitarlos y mante- “No hay, quizás, nada más Nuevos Maestros Ganan nerlos en nuestro distrito,” El Trabajo en Equipo importante que podemos hacer Sus Credenciales comentó Marie Stricklin, la “Estamos tomando gran- para mejorar la educación en Otra razón por el aumento de directora de reclutamiento para el des pasos para efectuar cam- California que darles a nuestros maestros con credenciales es que distrito. Norma Baker, Directora bios positivos a la sociedad alumnos los más capacitados y muchos de los nuevos maestros en de Hudnall School, cuya escuela futura,” dijo la Directora educados maestros,” dijo el Inglewood están completando los se calificó extraordinariamente Linda Anderson. “Lo estamos Gobernador Gray Davis. requisitos para recibir todos sus bien este año en los exámenes del haciendo comenzando tempra- La Coordinadora de TAP en credenciales. Muchos son profe- Estado, está de acuerdo. “Tene- no en la niñez.” „ Inglewood, Alesia Mayfield, está sionales que decidieron hacer un mos unos excelentes maestros de acuerdo. Sin embargo, mien- cambio de carrera a la educación. con credenciales de emergencia Para información acerca de cómo hacerse parte del equipo CDC, tras que ella trabaje para traer a las A través de las asociaciones con (que que después ganaron todos proveyendo recursos a las familias, salas de clase en Inglewood los universidades locales—en particu- sus credenciales),” ella dijo. “En favor de llamar a (310) 419-2691. mejores y más brillantes maestros, lar la CSU Dominguez Hills— mi opinión, ellos han sido una ella busca una cosa más—el deseo nuevos maestros están capacitados buena inversión.” „

Mensaje de la Editora El Camino a la Universidad …continuación de la página 26 Alumnos Investigan Colegios y Universidades Como siempre, he intentado seleccionar investigar sus opciones. Aún los más importantes artículos en este misma cosa—que hay oportu- …continuación de la página 26 informe para la traducción al español. Sin alumnos del grado 8 en Crozier nidades para sus hijos,” dijo embargo, si hay un artículo en la sección Los Estudiantes Deciden Temprano Middle School asistieron, reco- inglés que no está traducido al español y Sandra Black-Walker, que, “Es una excelente feria de giendo folletos y haciendo pre- le gustaría obtener más información con junto con el personal y padres universidades,” dijo Daniel Farris, guntas. Ellos llegaron con sus relación al tema, puede llamarme de lunes del distrito escolar, trabajó con viernes, 8:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. Espero que le presidente del cuerpo estudiantil instructores de matemáticas y la Universidad de California haya gustado la publicación. Gracias por de Inglewood High School, que ciencias de UCLA del programa para coordinar el evento. su apoyo continuo a nuestras escuelas. recientemente recibió un puntaje preparatorio “Gear-Up.” Muy cordialmente, La Conferencia Familiar se lleva a de 1300 en el examen SAT. Erica T. Marciniec, Editora cabo anualmente como un esfuerzo Cuando se les preguntó a un Planificando para el Futuro (310) 348-1105 colaborativo de los ocho campos grupo de alumnos del grado 12 “Estoy muy agradecido que el [email protected] escolares para alumnos pre- en Inglewood High a cuales Distrito Escolar de Inglewood, graduados de la UC. universidades piensan asistir, ellos con el apoyo generoso de no tardaron en contestar— mu- Hollywood Park, ha tomado los MEDIDA K INFORME ESPECIAL …continuación de la página 25 chos de ellos habiendo hecho ya pasos para ayudar a enseñar, para los alumnos.” sus decisiones al cabo de 4 años de capacitar, y educar a nuestros Según las reacciones de alumnos y maestros en Parent School—ese asistir a la feria de universidades. jóvenes cómo ser lo mejor posi- es justamente el tipo de ambiente educativo que la Medida K está “Los alumnos necesitan ble, haciendo sus planes ahora haciendo posible. “Esto es magnífico!” exclamó un niñito que llegó opciones,” dijo Sra. Jolly-Blanks. para su educación universitaria— temprano a la escuela aquél día, los ojos bien abiertos mientras él “Ellos necesitan saber lo que hay porque nuestra juventud es exploraba el nuevo complejo de salas de clase. El Distrito Escolar disponible. Es su decisión dónde nuestro futuro,” escribió Pastor Unificado de Inglewood sigue trabajando diligentemente para llegar al quieren ir. Es importante que Melvin Johnson II. día en que cada alumno haya una buena variedad de “Sra. Jolly-Blanks ha tenido tenga esa misma reacción El Público Siempre Está Invitado opciones.” mucho éxito con la coordinación mientras, uno por uno, el El público siempre está invitado a asistir a las reuniones Noel Gonzalez, alumno de la feria de universidades,” dijo programa de Medida K regulares del Comité de Revisión del Bono Medida K, un John Mims, antes Director grupo de voluntarios de la comunidad que revisa los del grado 10 de la City trae instalaciones total- informes de progreso, ofrece sugerencias, y revisa los gastos Honors High School del Asociado de Inscripción en UC mente nuevas a cada de fondos de Medida K. El Comité de Revisión está Distrito Escolar Unificado de Davis. “Por esto llegan más y escuela. „ buscando nuevos miembros. Favor de llamar a (310) 330- Inglewood, caminaba a la más universidades, y más y más 4442 para obtener el calendario de reuniones. feria en la lluvia con su primo estudiantes de Inglewood pue- O usted puede visitar la red cibernética de Medida K en: y su amigo. Noel espera asistir den asistir a las universidades de 30 http://inglewood.k12.ca.us/iusd/programs/measurek a Harvard, pero decidió su preferencia.” „ Los Padres “Suben a Bordo” con la Tecnología l Técnobus del Distrito schools (at Inglewood Southside Escolar Unificado de Church, 3937 West 104th Street, Inglewood tiene un nuevo E and DeVan Multipurpose Center, domicilio—y los padres y miem- 4949 W. 104th Street), many bros de la comunidad que toman parents come straight to class clases a bordo del autobús no after dropping off their children. podrían estar más contentos. “We are able to help our children Equipado con filas de with their homework using what computadoras, el Técnobus ahora we have learned here,” said se estaciona en dos locales en Rafaela Ocon, a fact that every- Inglewood cada semana, ofrecien- one in Gabriela Gallegos’ class do clases de inglés, Educación wholeheartedly agrees upon. General (GED) equivalente a las materias requeridas en escuela “We are able to help our children secundaria, diploma de escuela with their homework using what secundaria, ciudadanía, y compu- tación, a través de la Escuela para we have learned here.” Adultos de Inglewood. -Adult School student Rafaela Ocon “Me siento con menos pena,” dijo Guadalupe Orozco, cuando se While many students are le preguntó cómo compara la clase working to learn English on board de inglés por computadora de una the Technobus, others are study- clase regular de inglés. “Aquí si me ing to pass their GED exams. equivoco, solamente yo sé,” ella Maria Soto works on reading, contestó. Los estudiantes de inglés writing, social studies, science, and completan cada unidad a su propio math, but she is also happy to be paso, aprendiendo vocabulario, learning how to use a computer. gramática, lectura, escritura, y el “I didn’t have much knowledge habla del inglés. Ellos escuchan about computers,” said Maria. con auriculares y practican el hablar “This is such a great opportunity con micrófono, tomando notas y for us to have this kind of class completando otras tareas en papel. because we have a chance to learn A Aidee Sánchez le gusta estudiar a both things at the same time.” su propio paso porque si falta un There are many good things día, no pierde la lección. “Hablo a usar una computadora. “Yo no about the Technobus, explained Parents Get “On Board” Adult School Principal Lacy más inglés ahora que cuando llegué tenía mucho conocimiento acerca with Technology aquí,” dijo ella. de computadoras,” dijo María. Alexander. “The key thing is that “Esta es una gran oportunidad ...continued from page 5 the instructional material is pre- Ayudando a los Padres a para nosotros porque aprendemos class. “When I make a mistake, sented in an easy-to-learn environ- Ayudar a sus Hijos ambas cosas al mismo tiempo.” only I know,” she said. The En- ment,” he said. Many different El autobús es móvil, explicó glish learners go through each unit courses can be offered at the same Debido a que el Técnobus se Lacy Alexander, Director de la on the computer at their own pace, time. Also, because the bus is estaciona afuera de dos preescolares Escuela para Adultos, así que learning English vocabulary, mobile, “Parents don’t have to Head Start (Inglewood Southside “los padres no tienen que venir a grammar, reading, writing, and come to us—we can go to the Church, 3937 West 104th Street, y donde estemos—nosotros pode- speaking skills. They listen with parents,” he said. DeVan Multipurpose Center, 4949 mos ir a donde estén los padres.” For the future, the Adult West 104th Street), muchos padres headphones and practice speaking Para el futuro, la escuela está School is working to add more vienen a clase después de dejar a into microphones while taking trabajando para añadir más locales locations to the bus route and to sus hijos. “Ayudamos a nuestros notes and completing other assign- a la ruta del bus, y para conectarlo connect it to the Internet, said hijos con sus tareas usando lo que ments on paper. Aidee Sanchez al Internet, explicó el especialista Instructional Technology Special- hemos aprendido aquí,” dijo likes going at her own pace because Dubois McMillan. ist Dubois McMillan. Rafaela Ocon. if she misses a day, she still doesn’t Mientras tanto, los alumnos In the meantime, the classes Además del inglés, otros están miss a lesson. “I speak more En- recomiendan las clases con come highly recommended by estudiando para tomar y pasar con glish now than when I came here,” entusiasmo. Para más informa- students. For more information on éxito sus exámenes GED. María she said, smiling. ción, favor de comunicarse con these and other adult education Soto trabaja para aprender la la Escuela para Adultos de la classes, please contact the lectura, caligrafía, estudios sociales, Helping Parents Help Their Kids Comunidad de Inglewood en Inglewood Adult School at 310- ciencias y matemáticas, pero tam- Because the Technobus parks (310) 330-5225. „ 330-5225. „ bién ella está contenta de aprender outside two Head Start pre- 31 aria Morales is an energetic fifth-grade teacher at Hudnall MElementary School. Once a This report is dedicated to the teachers and staff who, despite all the Hudnall student herself, Maria now challenges, have stood by and behind their students for generations, teaches side-by-side with her former broadening students’ perspectives and expanding their horizons so that teacher, Sherry Copp. they, too, can go out and make a difference in the world. It was at Inglewood High School that Eunice Curry-Jankans introduced Maria to drama. There, Maria starred in Hamlet, West Side Story, and Mark’s Lot under her direction. Eunice later went on to teach English and social studies at Morningside High School. In May of 2002, it came as no surprise that Maria Morales’ 5th-grade class drew standing ovations from the audience at the Inglewood Playhouse with their inspired performance of “Future Impact”—a play originally written by students from Inglewood and Mornngside High schools. “Maria has come full circle,” said Eunice, proud of the fact that many of her former students are now teachers in the Inglewood Unified School District. “Maria has gone through Inglewood schools and now she’s able to give back. This is what we need for the city—for people to come through and then give back.” Maria is the first to agree. “I have been blessed to be around people who have a talent and who have trained me,” she said. “Now I have a chance to pass it on.” Teachers Eunice Curry-Jankans (left) and Sherry Copp (right) continue to “stand behind” their And she is doing exactly that. “Thank former student, Maria Morales, who now teaches 5th grade at Hudnall Elementary School. you, Ms. Morales,” said student actress Tyler Warren on the day of the final aría Morales (centro) es una maestra del grado 5 en Hudnall Elementary School. Habiendo sido ella una performance. “When I grow up, I want to Malumna de Hudnall, ahora María enseña al lado de su ex-maestra, Sherry Copp (derecha). Fue en Inglewood High School que otra maestra, Eunice Curry Jankans (izquierda) introdujo a María al teatro. Allí, be an actress.” María actuó en varias obras. Luego, Eunice siguió su carrera de maestra en Morningside High School. “When you give students responsibility, you don’t realize how much you impact En mayo de 2002, no fue una sorpresa que la clase del quinto grado de María Morales recibió ovaciones calurosas en pie con su presentación de la obra “Impacto Futuro” (Future Impact). “María ha estudiado en their lives,” said Eunice. The performance escuelas de Inglewood y ahora ella puede devolver [su talento],” dijo Eunice. “Esto es lo que necesitamos para of “Future Impact,” however, gave Eunice la ciudad—que la gente pase [por nuestras escuelas] y luego devuelva [sus conocimientos y habilidades]”. Curry-Jankans and Sherry Copp the María es la primera en estar de acuerdo. “He sido bendecida al estar cerca a personas que tienen mucho talento chance to see how much, in fact, they did y que me han enseñado,” ella dijo. “Ahora yo tengo la oportunidad de pasarlo a otros”. ...Y ella está haciendo impact the life of their former student, precisamente eso. “Gracias, Srta. Morales,” dijo la alumna-actriz Tyler Warren. “Cuando yo crezca, quiero ser actriz.” Maria—and how much, in turn, Maria will “Cuando uno da responsabilidad a los alumnos, uno no se da cuenta de cuánto haya impactado sus vidas,” impact the lives of future generations of dijo Eunice. La presentación de “Future Impact”, sin embargo, le dio a Eunice Curry-Jankans y Sherry Copp la Inglewood students. „ oportunidad de ver cuánto, de hecho, ellas sí impactaron la vida de su ex-alumna, María—y cuánto a su vez María impactará las vidas de generaciones futuras de alumnos de Inglewood. „ Generations of Teachers Committed To Excellence and Dedicated to Children