1. Lawndale Charter High School for the Arts Lawndale Cabinet Presentation Creating Order through Understanding 1

2. Mission & Vision Statement School Components Education Program Conclusion CREATING ORDER THROUGH UNDERSTANDING 2 OVERVIEW LCHSA School Goals Contents 12354

3. Mission Statement The mission of Lawndale Charter High School for Arts CREATING ORDER THROUGH UNDERSTANDING3 Our Mission

4. Vision Statement The Lawndale Charter High School for the Arts will provide students with CREATING ORDER THROUGH UNDERSTANDING4 Vision Statement

5. 5 CREATING ORDER THROUGH UNDERSTANDING LCHSA Message: The Keys to Our Success

6. Potential Location: Lawndale Christian Church Curricula: State adopted curricula aligned to Common Core Standards Academic Focus: Fine Art and Technology instruction embedded throughout curricula LAWNDALE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS SUCCESS! CREATING ORDER THROUGH UNDERSTANDING6 Basic Information for Success

7. 7CREATING ORDER THROUGH UNDERSTANDING ClassStudent English (FTE)30 students (grade 9) Social Studies (FTE)30 students (grade 9) Math (FTE)30 students (grade 9) Science (FTE)30 students (grade 9) Foreign Language (.5)30 students (grade 9) Physical Education (.5)30 students (grade 9) ARTS INSTRUCTION: Students select one fine art academy and receive up to 5 hours instruction weekly. Variable class sizes Projected Enrollment: 180ADA

8. Assessment We are creating a Community that embraces the ideals of responsible citizenship an environment of Respect. Teaching Model Safety Parent Involvement Tradition of excellence which illustrates and reinforces our goal to provide access to the Arts for All. CREATING ORDER THROUGH UNDERSTANDING 8 Zero Tolerance Policy Bully Prevention Program Rules/Procedures Small School Environment Parent choice for Lawndale Charter’s High School Students Rigorous Academic curriculum Focusing on College preparatory education and the Arts. LCHSA: Major Objects

9. NightlyHomework Research shows uniforms improve student achievement 9 Goals designed into LCHSA Uniforms Additional Hours 9 Goals Student will have homework week nights State requirement 60 minutes per class versus the district average of 44 minutes per class for a full day The Plan “How our students will Achieve their Goals” CREATING ORDER THROUGH UNDERSTANDING 9 LCHSA Plan of Attack

10. Parent Information Meetings Regular Parent Communication Regular Progress Reports (weekly/monthly) School Blog / Newsletter LCHSA recognizes that parents need proactive communication from teachers about how their student is progressing academically and behaviorally in and out of class. Your Student’s Success CREATING ORDER THROUGH UNDERSTANDING10 Parents as Partners

11. Small Class Sizes Unique high school components will make LCHS graduates better prepared for the university and the workplace. Field trips are a major component across all grade levels High School students will have opportunities to participate and coordinate events to help the community WASC Accreditation and courses that meet UC/CSU requirements will make students prepared for entry into a university Field Trips Community Service Graduation CREATING ORDER THROUGH UNDERSTANDING 11 LCHSA High School Components