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Mountain Views-News Saturday, August 2, 2014
DUSD SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF THE T.E.A.C.H.
PROJECT VIA COLLABORATION WITH CITY OF HOPE & CITRUS
COLLEGE TO OPEN FIRST HEALTHCARE
Students Graduate With High School Diploma and Associate Degree in Information Technology
SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Alverno High School
200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024
(626) 355-3463 Head of School: Ann M. Gillick
E-mail address: agillick@alverno-hs.org
Arcadia High School
180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007
Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: Brent Forsee
bforsee@ausd.net
Arroyo Pacific Academy
41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca,
(626) 294-0661 Principal: Phil Clarke
E-mail address: pclarke@arroyopacific.org
Barnhart School
240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007
(626) 446-5588 Head of School: Ethan Williamson
Kindergarten - 8th grade
website: www.barnhartschool.org
Bethany Christian School
93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024
(626) 355-3527 Principal: James Lugenbuehl
E-mail address: jml@bcslions.org
website: www. bcslions.org
Clairbourn School
8400 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 172
FAX: 626-286-1528
E-mail: jhawes@clairbourn.org
Foothill Oaks Academy
822 Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 301-9809
Co-Principals Nancy Lopez and Diane Kieffaber
info@foothilloaksacademy.org
preschool@foothilloaksacademy.org
The Gooden School
192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024
(626) 355-2410 Head of School: Patty Patano
website: www.goodenschool.org
High Point Academy
1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road Pasadena, Ca. 91107
Headmaster John Higgins
626-798-8989
website: www.highpointacademy.org
LaSalle High School
3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca.
(626) 351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.org
Principal Bro. Christopher Brady, FSC
Monrovia High School
325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2800 Principal Darvin Jackson
Email: schools@monrovia.k12.ca.us
Odyssey Charter School
725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001
(626) 229-0993 Head of School: Lauren O’Neill
website: www.odysseycharterschool.org
Pasadena High School
2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca.
(626) 396-5880 Principal: Gilbert Barraza
barraza.gilbert@pusd.us
website: www.phs.pasadenahigh.org
St. Rita Catholic School
322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024
Principal Joan Harabedian
(626) 355-9028 website: www.st-rita.org
Sierra Madre Elementary School
141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024
(626) 355-1428 Principal: Esther Salinas
E-mail address: salinas.esther@pusd.us
Sierra Madre Middle School
160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024
(626) 836-2947 Principal: Garrett Newsom
E-mail address: newsom.garrett@pusd.us
Walden School
74 S San Gabriel Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-6166
www.waldenschool.net
Weizmann Day School
1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107
(626) 797-0204
Lisa Feldman: Head of School
Wilson Middle School
300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107
(626) 449-7390 Principal: Ruth Esseln
E-mail address: resseln@pusd.us
PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91109
(626) 396-3600 Website: www.pusd.us
ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
234 Campus Dr., Arcadia, Ca. 91007
(626) 821-8300 Website: www.ausd.net
MONROVIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
325 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, Ca. 91016
(626) 471-2000 Website: www.monroviaschools.net
DUARTE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
1620 Huntington Dr., Duarte, Ca. 91010
(626)599-5000 Website: www.duarte.k12.ca.us
(Duarte, CA) – Dr. Terry Nichols,
Superintendent of the Duarte Unified School
District (DUSD) announced today that
DUSD is partnering with City of Hope and
Citrus College to create a customized version
of the Pathways in Technology Early College
High School (P-TECH) model, the first of
its kind in California, which will launch
at Duarte High School this Fall. Named
The T.E.A.C.H. Project (Train, Educate,
and Accelerate Careers in Healthcare), this
academy will serve grades 9 to 12 and enable
students to graduate with both a high school
diploma and a low, to no cost, Associate in
Information Technology Degree that will
equip students with the marketable skills
needed to secure skilled positions in the
highly competitive health industry.
The T.E.A.C.H. Project is an adaptation
of the version originally created by The
International Business Machines Corporation
(IBM). P-TECH schools are innovative public
schools that bring together the best elements
of high school, college, and career. The first
P-TECH school started by IBM and partners
opened in Brooklyn, NY in 2011. Its success
prompted President Obama to applaud the
model in his 2012 State of the Union address.
IBM’s second P-TECH school, called Sarah E.
Goode STEM Academy, opened in Chicago
in 2012 and was featured in a Time magazine
cover story. Inspired by the P-TECH model,
The T.E.A.C.H.
Project is proud to join the ranks of these
cutting-edge institutions.
The T.E.A.C.H. Project will be customized
to incorporate a curriculum specifically
designed to engage the district’s unique
student body, which is comprised of high
percentages of traditionally underrepresented
minority populations in the information
technology field that include Hispanics/
Latinos and African Americans.
Once completing the program, The
T.E.A.C.H. Project graduates will have
priority interviews with City of Hope and
other healthcare partners for job placement.
Students will participate in an integrated
sequence of high school and college classes
provided by Duarte High School and Citrus
College instructors. Currently, Duarte
High School is the only high school in the
area offering an Early College program
partnership with Citrus College. In
operation since 2007, the program provides
students the opportunity to complete a
high school diploma and 30 college credits
simultaneously.
The T.E.A.C.H. Project is an extension of
this unique and successful collaboration.
Students enrolled in The T.E.A.C.H.
Project will also engage in workplace learning
activities such as mentoring, job shadowing
and internships offered by City of Hope, a
comprehensive cancer center located in
TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH
SCHOOL IN CALIFORNIA
Duarte, California. Students will learn the
processes, procedures and skills necessary for
success in the health information technology
field through interactions with scientists,
healthcare professionals and educators
who are experts in the industry. Classroom
teachers will also participate in on-going
professional development opportunities with
the assistance of City of Hope professionals
to ensure they are teaching students the
most cutting-edge skills needed to attain
occupations in this sector.
“There is a shortage of skilled health IT
professionals and we need to help children
and their parents better understand that
the healthcare industry offers great career
options. We believe The T.E.A.C.H. Project
will be a game changer in how we invest in
and develop the youth of our community
and introduce them to possible careers they
may never have become familiar with” stated
City of Hope’s Chief Human Resources &
Diversity Officer, Stephanie Neuvirth.
Based on industry research, trends indicate
in the next decade, half the new jobs will
be “middle skills” high-tech occupations
suited for those with associate’s degrees. “We
are thrilled to be the first school district in
California to partner with City of Hope to
develop this program,” said Dr. Terry Nichols,
Superintendent of DUSD. “The opportunities
that will be available through The T.E.A.C.H.
Project fit perfectly with our initiative to
create Shoulder Tapped Graduates, students
who are prepared to reach their highest
potential and are actively
recruited by both colleges and businesses.
Graduates of The T.E.A.C.H. Project will
develop skills and gain experiences that are in
demand today, and this program will put our
graduates first in line for globally competitive
jobs and success in our 21st Century society.”
The T.E.A.C.H. Project will be joining an
elite group of less than 20 schools modeled
on IBM’s P-TECH blueprint currently in
operation nation-wide to improve the ability
of high school students to simultaneously
earn a high school diploma and associate’s
degree and “first shot” at jobs in the industry.
An important component of the program is
that each T.E.A.C.H. Project student will be
matched with an industry mentor who will
help the student understand how classroom
learning has real-life application to the
workforce. The T.E.A.C.H.
Project students will gain both a rigorous
academic education and the workplace and
technology skills that many top employers
require as well as To ensure the successful
design and launch of The T.E.A.C.H.
Project, a Steering Committee comprised
of key leaders and staff from each member
organization has been established. Advisory
panel members include Ann Miller - City of
Hope Senior Director of Talent Acquisition &
Workforce Development, Dr. Jim Lancaster -
Citrus College Dean of Education, Dr. Terry
Nichols - Superintendent DUSD and Kevin
Morris
– DUSD Director of College, Career and
Community Services and T.E.A.C.H. Project
Liaison.
“We are excited to be in partnership with
City of Hope and Citrus College in developing
this innovative program. The mission for The
T.E.A.C.H. Project is to provide programs
that extend beyond the traditional goals
of any new school to provide students with
a personalized and customized pathway
towards mastery of the skills and knowledge
that they will need to make the transition
from education to industry. Students learn
better when they understand the direct link
between what they are learning today and the
worlds of college and work” said Dr. Terry
Nichols, Superintendent DUSD.
Enrollment in The T.E.A.C.H. Project is
open to all interested students in grades
9-12. There are no required assessments,
screenings or lottery to participate in the
program. For more information, please
contact Kevin Morris, (626) 786-1306 or
kmorris@duarteusd.org.
THIS SCHOOL YEAR, RAISE GRADES WITH ONLINE LEARNING TOOLS
(StatePoint) Unfortunately, the pace of
classroom learning can’t be tailored to every
student’s individual needs -- particularly
these days, as class sizes are growing and
funding for special enrichment programs
becomes limited. In fact, at least 35 states
provided less funding per student for the
2013-14 school year than they did before the
recession.
Many children will need to spend some
time outside the classroom going beyond
their regular homework to keep up or get
ahead in school. No matter what your child’s
education goals are, there are great ways you
can help make this school year the best one
yet:
Math practice: Square roots, polynomials,
quadrilaterals. Learning these terms and
concepts can get dicey quickly. Keeping up at
home is important, and sometimes requires
more than just doing the day’s take-home
assignment.
Consider supplementing homework with
online tools. For example, Shmoop, an online
learning and test prep provider, provides
free study guides for review and courses for
remedial work in many academic topics,
including social science, arts and music,
science and English. Their math tutorials cover
everything from Pre-Algebra to Calculus and
the step by-step explanations that the program
offers can be helpful to any student looking for
an extra edge.
Read the classics: Kids who read for
pleasure can improve their grades. Not only
will the exposure to literary giants like John
Steinbeck, Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher
Stowe build vocabulary and improve reading
comprehension, there is much to be learned
about history and culture from picking up
a great book, such as “The Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn.”
Be sure to use tools that can help clarify
some of the denser material. Online learning
guides can be a great place to get synopses and
analysis.
Use flashcards: It may sound quaint, but
there is really no substitute for quizzing
yourself with a flash card. Even the act of
creating the flashcard can help reinforce
concepts and facts.
Extra Help: A little extra academic help after
school can sometimes mean the difference
between struggle and success. But between
school and soccer practice, ballet lessons and
getting dinner on the table, adding a tutor or
after school class to the list might be a logistical
impossibility.
Consider online courses that can be
completed from the comfort of home and are
common core aligned. For example, Shmoop’s
offerings are diverse, ranging from 7th grade
math to second semester 12th grade British
Literature. For those students taking Advanced
Placement courses this fall, check out their AP
test prep courses. These courses help students
nail the important, for-credit, year-end exam.
More information can be found at www.
Shmoop.com.
With a bit of extra effort and the use of savvy
learning tools, kids can gain a competitive
edge this school year.
TECH-SAVVY TIPS TO GET KIDS
ORGANIZED FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL
LAST DAY OF
SUMMER READING FUN!
Sierra Madre, CA. – July 24, 2014 – The Sierra Madre Public
Library Summer Reading Program Grand Finale on August 2.
Join us on Saturday, August 2 for free library fun for the whole
family. “The Wolf Who Cried Boy” Puppet show starts at 11:00
am, and chamber music will be performed by Barbara and Alan
Geier from 2:00-4:00 pm.
August 2 is also the last day of our “Paws to Read” Summer
Reading Program. Adults and Teens, log all the books you’ve
read for a chance to win a grand prize! Children, make sure to
submit your completed trackers by this date in order to guarantee
a prize, and Challengers who complete the program by August 2
will enjoy pool party.
Thank you to the Friends of the Sierra Madre Public Library,
the Volunteer Firefighters Association, and the Kiwanis Club for
supporting the Summer Reading Program!
Read, Discover, Connect @ Sierra Madre Public Library
440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024, (626) 355-
7186
www.cityofsierramadre.com/departments/library
(StatePoint) When it’s time for the kids
to head back to school, they’ll often
find themselves buried in binders,
folders and enough loose-leaf paper to
transcribe “War and Peace.” Your son
or daughter might be able to keep these
supplies neat and tidy for a couple of
days, maybe even a week or two, but
eventually, organization is going to fall
by the wayside.
Unless, of course, you were to find
a way to store it all in a space the size
of say, a hard drive. Remember folks,
it’s 2014 -- technology rules the day.
So stop treating back to school like
they did last century and take a look at
some techno-savvy tips that can keep
your kids organized year-round.
APPly Yourself
A variation on a familiar parental
refrain. We’re not talking about effort,
however, we’re talking about the power
of applications. Sure, when you were in
school, you’d write your assignments
down in your notebook -- but you also
walked to school uphill, both ways.
There are plenty of great mobile apps
that can help your young student keep
their ducks in a row, and the most basic
is an iteration of a classic: the to-do
list. While your son or daughter might
lose that sheet of paper they wrote
their assignments on, they won’t be so
cavalier about the phone that connects
them to their friends and to the world
at-large.
Digitize
We’ve established that sheets of
paper can disappear, but notebooks
and binders can vanish as well. Problem
is, to lose one of those, is to lose much
more than just a day’s homework.
Luckily, it’s a little more difficult to lose
a computer.
If you decide to digitize, look
for something that’s both portable
and durable. Consider HP’s Next
Generation PC and Print Portfolio,
which has some great choices for
students. The HP ENVY x360, for
instance, is a convertible PC offering
up to a terabyte of storage and a unique
hinge that shifts from notebook to tent
or tablet mode; it’s powerful enough
for work and versatile enough for
play (not during class, of course).
The HP Split x2 is another option. A
sleek, lightweight model, this 2-in-1
detachable PC enables users to easily
switch from notebook to tablet and
back, and its fan-less design allows it
to run quietly, meaning it won’t disturb
the rest of the class.
Before going this route, just be sure
to find out whether your local school
district allows such devices in the
classroom.
Ink and Paper Have a Purpose
While having all your course materials
in one place is convenient, most
teachers don’t accept assignments sent
as email attachments.
A multi-functional printer is a staple in
any modern household, so you’ll want
to make sure your kids have access to
one. Try the HP ENVY 5530 e-All-in-
One printer if you’re in need. It doubles
as a copier/scanner and features HP
Instant Ink, a monthly service that
automatically orders replacement
cartridges before your ink runs out,
saving you time and up to 50 percent
on ink. Plus, it can print from most
smartphones and tablets.
For more info, visit http://www.
shopping.hp.com/
Staying organized the old-fashioned
way can be cumbersome, so why not
use all the technological tools at your
disposal? When your son or daughter
heads back into the classroom, make
sure they’re well-equipped and that
they can never use the excuse: “my dog
ate my homework.”
THE REEL DEAL: by Ben Show
LUCY
When it comes
to summer movies,
they have to be big,
loud, and shiny.
‘Lucy’ is all three
of these things,
but, unlike other
blockbusters,
this film has the
brains to back
up the When
Lucy (Scarlett
Johansson) gets
dragged into a
drug deal by her
odd ‘boyfriend’, it
immediately goes
bad. She soon gets
dragged into the
dark world of a
Chinese drug lord
who follows her around the world as she slowly expands her
conscience through the drug that she got implanted with.
‘Lucy’ plays like ‘Kill Bill’ if it were directed by Michael
Bay, with the pacing of a ‘Fast & the Furious’ movie, and the
strangeness of ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’. This film is a special
journey, one that questions humanity’s origins, and leaves you
with a happy feeling that will have you thinking about it for a
long time.
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