San Pedro San Pedro Small Learning Small Learning CommunitiesCommunities

Welcome to SLCs!Welcome to SLCs!

San Pedro San Pedro Small Learning Small Learning CommunitiesCommunities

Welcome to SLCs!Welcome to SLCs!

Matriculating Through High School

• You must pass all of your classes with at least “C”! If you receive a D or a Fail you will have to retake the class!

• Students earn the right to move to the next grade level!!

Evolution of a Pedro Pirate

• Credits Required to Promote from one grade to the Next for ALL students

• Grade 9 -> Grade 10 (55 Credits)• Grade 10 -> Grade 11 (110 Credits)• Grade 11 - > Grade 12 (170 Credits)• You must be a “pure”/ First Time 10th

grade student in order to even take CAHSEE.

Our Goal for each student is to be

Career Ready & College Prepared!

Small Learning Community• A small learning community is an opportunity

for students to be more connected to their teachers, other students, and to their

educational goals.In an SLC, each and every student is known well

by at least one adult at school.

• A group of teachers work together to create exciting learning for students.

In an SLC students, teachers, and parents work together to make learning better!

The Breakdown -

• 6 Small Learning Communities6 Small Learning Communities• 2 Magnets –

• Police Academy• Marine Science Magnet

• San Pedro has 8 small schools, each small school has 9-12th grade.

What will the new small schools look like?

What are my SLC Choices?

• Where will I fit in?– There are 8 small schools to

choose from!

– Everyone will find the right place to belong!

What are my SLC Choices?

• How do I choose an SLC that is right for me?– Focus on your college or career interests– Skills you want to learn – Teachers in the program – Subjects you want to learn about – Opportunities that you want to try– Choose an SLC that best fits your

personality!

EVERY STUDENT SELECTS TOP 3 SLC CHOICES

SLC Learning

Small learning communities will offer you new

opportunities to grow, learn, and prepare for life after

high school!

EVERY student will still take

All Required Graduation Classes each year like:

Math, English, Science, and History

YOUR Requirements!

• 230 Credits to Graduate• Pass the CAHSEE – 10th Grade! -

Diploma• CTE/Career Technical Education - SLC

(10 Credits)• 2 years P.E. – MANDATORY (9th & 10th)

CLASS

of 2014

Business Academy

Focus on careers in business operations, business administration, marketing and sales, financial planning,

investing, banking, and real estate services.

Port of Los Angeles, ROP courses, Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Global Economy.

Accounting, Web Marketing, Economics, and Business Management

Possible Electives:

Instructional Programs

• In addition to the SLC opportunities we also have:

A School for Advanced StudiesAVID (Grades 9 -12)Championship Athletics ProgramsNursing Assistant Program – CertificateAir Force JROTC (which meets the PE Requirements)

Pedro Action League

SLC ThemePublic Service

Focus on law, societal issues, world events, the role of the citizen, global

studies, and national security. Explore careers in law enforcement and public

services.SLC Motto:

“ The more knowledge we possess, the more our community can progress.”

COMMUNICATION SLC• I.C.O.M.M

Focus on careers in Media and Arts, Communications, broadcasting, film & television

production, computer programming, and speech.

Science technology, Peer Counseling, Web Design, Journalism, Documentary Studies and Film Integrated Art

Possible Electives:

I.C.O.M.M.

Creative ExpressionsPerforming

Arts

Focus on designing, producing, and exhibiting art – through drawing, painting, and sculpture. Performing

arts include singing, acting, and dance. Explore careers in choreography, media, and film.

Advanced Acting, Art History, Stage Design, Beginning Choreography, Studio Art, Instruments, Band, Jazz

Ensemble, and Humanities.

Possible Electives:

Visual Arts

Pirate Health &

Fitness

Focus on health, nutrition, managing and providing medical and therapy services, and

health information.

Explore careers in Sports medicine, Sports management, and athletic training. Careers in Health sciences, nursing, and physical therapy.

Body Dynamics, Nursing, Nutrition, First Aid and Emergency care, Sports training, Physical therapy, and

Child Development.

Possible Electives:

Global Environmental SLC

“your space. my space. our space.”

Focus on the study of Corporate and Social Ethics, Global Awareness, Environmental Science,

Development of Leadership skills, Social Development, and Advocacy.

EARTH ALERT

SLC Structure

• Each SLC will house:–Only 450-500 Students–12-15 teachers–One SLC Lead Teacher–One Dedicated Counselor

–One Administrator

Teachers who care!

Can I Change My Mind?

• If you select an SLC and then decide to change your choice you can until April 15, 2010!

DEADLINE FOR SLC CHOICE:

April 15, 2010

MAGNET STUDENTS• Students may enroll in

– Police Academy– Marine Science Magnet

Please complete an SLC Choice Form

• You will need to complete a LAUSD Choices application to enroll!

MAKE YOUR CHOICE• Choose Wisely• Turn in your SLC Form by April 15thApril 15th

to the Counseling Office at your school!

Must have Parent & Student Signatures!