1. September 2, 2008 Library 8:00 a.m.

2. New to LACES Family Paulo DavidiukSocial Studies Linda RocheLibrary and Media Rachel KlimkeSocial Studies Tanya AsherPE Elizabeth SchlumScience Brandi BakewellCollege Counselor David ThompsonResource Specialist John BeilockMath Milla HillMath Richard FisherBuildings and Grounds Staff

3. Changed(or added)Responsibility at LACES MaryJane LondonMagnet Coordinator Victoria VickersTitle I/WASC Coord. Benjamin ChanaiwaPE/Athletic Director Quim PerezTextbook Expert Joanna LancasterEnglish Sheriece FlemingEnglish/AVID Teacher, Coordinator John GallowayFOL Co-President Dr. Debra GarciaFOL Co-President

4. AP Score Highlights (pass rate) 2006-07 World Hist.- 47/70 - 67% U.S. Hist. - 67/89 - 75% Psychology- 47/57 - 82% English Lit- 32/39 - 82% English Lang - 52/56 - 93% Enviro Sci. - 22/32 - 67% Govt.- 21/39 – 53.8% Total students tested – 354 Total exams taken – 821 Total pass rate – 56% 2007-08 World Hist.- 66/90 - 73.3% U.S. Hist. - 55/92 - 60% Psychology - 57/84 - 67.8% English Lit - 55/66- 83% English Lang - 50/62 - 80% Calculus AB - 43/82 - 52.4% Calculus BC - 21/31 - 67.7% Biology - 23/51 - 45% Govt.- 35/75- 46.6% Total students tested – 396 Total exams taken – 960 Total pass rate – 55%

5. CST 07-08 Highlights English ( Average percentage 75% Pro. or Adv.) 6 th Gr. – students in BB and FBB reduced to half (18-9) 7 th Gr. Algebra 1 – 90% Pro. or Adv. 8 th Gr. History - 64% Pro. or Adv. 10 th Gr. History - 64% Pro. or Adv. 8 th Gr. Science – 78% Pro. or Adv. 10 th Gr. Life Science 62% Pro. or Adv.

6. API Comparison (07 to 08) 2006-072007-08 API (Schoolwide)824844 API (6 th Grade only)882891 API (7 th /8 th )837882 API (9 th – 12 th )801807 English/History/CAHSEE – HS API could be as high as 918!

7. Needs Improvement Areas Math Alg I (repeaters), Alg II, and Summative Math Science End-of-Course tests Participation in science in 11 th grade (62 students w/o science class – automatically identified as FBB)

8. API Isn’t Everything…. But…. CA schools are rated by this number. Conversation needs to continue by department. Analysis of Data (specific to content clusters) Effectiveness of instructional/intervention strategies used in 07-08 Alignment of instructional content to State Standards Ideas for refining lesson delivery (cognizant of students' learning style) Teaching accountability - all students need to take ownership in their learning

9. Mr. Ira Koslow UTLA Chapter Chair Dean of Student Discipline AP Econ Teacher UTLA Updates Student Discipline

10. Ms. Carol Lockett Assistant Principal Calendar Staff Development First Day HR Procedures

11. Ms. Marion Wong Assistant Principal Procedures for Students Request for Program Change Service Student Request Supervision of Service Student

12. Mr. Mike Hammond Assistant Principal Keys Attendance Textbooks

13. Ms. Victoria Vickers Title I Coordinator WASC Coordinator Career Advisor WASC Update Intervention Programs LAVA – possible implementation

14. Ms. MaryJane London Magnet Coordinator Magnet Update

15. Ms. Brandi Bakewell College Counselor College Center Update PSAT/College Awareness Day – 10/15

16. Ms. Gail Rogers World Language Dept. Chair TUPE Coordinator Tobacco Use Prevention Education Program

17. Mr. Joseph Zell Assistant Principal Mandated Training Antibullying Policy Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Nondiscrimination Notices Responding to and Reporting Hate-motivated Incidents and Crimes Sexual Harassment Policy Student and Employee Security/Safety Uniform Complaint Procedures Title IX Complaint Procedures