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7 EDUCATION & YOUTH Mountain Views-News Saturday, September 3, 2016 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: Dr. William Walner 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 Frostig School 971 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 791-1255 Head of School: Jenny Janetzke Email: jenny@frostig.org The Gooden School 192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 (626) 355-2410 Interim Head of School, Merrily Dunlap website: www.goodenschool.org High Point Academy 1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road Pasadena, Ca. 91107 Head of School: Gary Stern 626-798-8989 website: www.highpointacademy.org La Salle 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: Roberto Hernandez website: http://phs.pusd.us 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@pusd.us rcadia 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 ARCADIA UNIFIED TEST SCORES AMONG HIGHEST IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Arcadia Unified students continue to score among the highest in Southern California, and far exceeded the state average, according to new statewide test results released by the California Department of Education on August 24, 2016. Arcadia scored 40% higher than the state average for math, and 26% higher in English language arts/literacy (ELA). The results for the rigorous California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) showed that the statewide average for students meeting or exceeding the math standard was 37%. Arcadia Unified students met or exceeded the math standard at a rate of 77%. The statewide average for ELA was higher at 49%, and once again Arcadia Unified students far surpassed the average at 77%. Arcadia Unified students also showed improvement in math scoring 2% higher than last year’s baseline test, while remaining steady at 77% in ELA. “We are very pleased with the scores, and greatly appreciate the impressive work by our students, teachers, and we can’t forget our parents, as we have all taken on the new California Standards curriculum and these new standardized tests the past few years,” said Arcadia Unified School District Superintendent Dr. David Vannasdall. “These results are just one of many indicators that we will use to help ensure our students are receiving the highest quality and most well-rounded education possible.” Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards 2016: California Average: English 49% Math 37% Arcadia Unified: English 77% Math 77% (2% increase from 2015) The CAASPP, first introduced in 2014-2015, includes a number of different assessments, but the most widely administered are the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments in math and English. These measure depth of understanding, writing, research and problem-solving skills. The online tests, based on California’s challenging academic standards, ask students to write clearly, think critically, and solve complex problems, just as they will need to do in college and on the job. Students in grades 3-8 and 11 were tested. Last year’s scores of the new test were used as a baseline, with this year providing the first comparable data set. However, the California Department of Education has stressed that multiple years of data will be needed to get a more accurate assessment of gains and improvement. Arcadia Unified School District parents should be receiving their individual student assessment scores in the mail soon if they haven’t already received them. For a more comprehensive analysis of the assessment scores, you can visit the California Department of Education website. ASSEMBLYMEMBER CHRIS HOLDEN OF THE 41ST DISTRICT INVITES HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS TO APPLY TO BE A YOUNG LEGISLATORS PROGRAM. The program gives partic-ipants the opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience, learn how ideas become laws and even visit the State Capitol. If you or someone you know is interested in the program, the deadline to apply is October 20 at 5:00PM. For more info contact Terrence Williams at Terrence.williams@asm.ca.gov or call 626-351-1917 We’d like to hear from you! What’s on YOUR Mind? Contact us at: editor@ mtnviewsnews.com or www.facebook.com/ mountainviewsnews AND Twitter: @ mtnviewsnews Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com | ||||||||||||||||||||
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