EDUCATION AND YOUTH 

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Mountain View News Saturday, February 22, 2025

SCHOOL DIRECTORY


HABITS TO IMPROVE YOUR 
MATH GRADES

(StatePoint) Struggling with math class? If so, here 
are five habits you can adopt to ace the subject:

1. Meet with your teacher: If you’re feeling a bit lost 
during a lesson or you receive a grade on a test that 
you’re not happy about, see your teacher about it. 
Most teachers want their students to thrive and are 
happy to schedule an appointment to go over tricky 
concepts. If your teacher has a tight schedule, they 
may be able to recommend learning resources or a good tutor. Don’t be embarrassed about 
sharing your struggles. The important thing is to speak up sooner rather than later so you don’t 
fall further behind.

2. Equip yourself with the right tools: When shopping for educational tools, you don’t need 
to compromise your learning potential to stay within budget. Give yourself every advantage 
you need to succeed by equipping yourself with an affordable calculator that helps you actually 
understand the concepts behind the equations, and one which will save you time when 
you need it most. With its Natural Textbook Display and intuitive icon menu, the fx-9750GIII 
graphing calculator from Casio is incredibly easy to use, whether you’re graph plotting, doing 
vector arithmetic or creating a spreadsheet. Approved for the SAT, PSAT, ACT and AP tests, 
this model includes Exam Mode to lock specific functionality for testing purposes, making it 
a must-have tool not only during late night study sessions and daily lessons, but also during 
timed tests

3. Study regularly: It’s a good idea to review recent chapters and class notes after school each 
day, even if there is no formal homework assignment. You may even want to complete a few 
relevant practice exercises. Doing so will help you synthesize the information from the latest 
lesson and prime you to learn new material the next time class meets.

4. Stay sharp: Free online educational tools can help you stay sharp, even when class is out of 
session. Check out Casio’s education blog found at casioeducation.com/blog for exam-specific 
study tips, math activities and advice on using your calculator effectively.

5. Stay organized: Create a system for note-taking that works for you and be sure to keep your 
notes, assignments and marked up quizzes and exams tidy. This organization will not only aid 
your comprehension of the material, but also help you find the information you need to prepare 
for exams and complete assignments.

Whether math is your favorite subject or the one that puts the heaviest strain on your GPA, you 
can form great habits that will help you make the grade.

Alverno Heights Academy

200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-3463 

Head of School: Joanne Harabedian

E-mail address: jharabedian@alvernoheights.org

Arcadia Christian School

1900 S. Santa Anita Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006

Preschool - TK - 8th Grade

626-574-8229/626-574-0805

Email:inquiry@acslions.com

Principal: Cindy Harmon

website: www.acslions.com

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

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School

Ms. Rose Navarro, Principal

2660 East Orange Grove Blvd.

Pasadena, Ca 91107

626-793-2089

https://school.abvmpasadena.org/

Barnhart School

240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007

(626) 446-5588 

Head of School: Tonya Beilstein

Kindergarten - 8th grade

website: www.barnhartschool.org

Bethany Christian School

93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-3527 

Preschool-TK-8th Grade

Principal: Jonathon Hawes

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 E. Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010

(626) 301-9809

Principal: Nancy Lopez

www.foothilloaksacademy.org

office@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 

Head of School, Jo-Anne Woolner

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 College Preparatory

3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 

(626) 351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.org

Interim Principal Ernest Siy

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: Dr. Eric Barba

website: http://phs.pusd.us

St. Rita Catholic School

322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

Principal: Jon McMaster (626) 355-6114 

mcmaster@st-ritaschool.org

Website: www.st-ritaschool.org

Sierra Madre Elementary School

141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-1428 

Principal: Dr. Jodi Marchesso

E-mail address: marchesso.jodi@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

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

DART PROGRAM DELIVERS REMARKABLE RESULTS

The City of Duarte has a uniquely successful 
youth program developed to prevent juvenile arrests. 
The program initially started in its current form in 
2000. In the first year there was a 62% reduction in 
juvenile arrests and that record continues. The City 
received a CalGrip grant from the state of California 
in 2010. This was a 10 year grant totalling $1.5 
million. During that time there was a 97% reduction 
in juvenile arrests!

The DART (Duarte Area Resource Team) 
program is targeting 13 – 19 year olds and provides 
opportunities for community service, peer support 
and creative leadership from City Staff was well 
as from Law Enforcement. Each year, 50 youth 
participate and help determine what their current 
needs are. Based on issues that began in earnest 
during the pandemic, mental health support has 
been key for the current participants. Key to success 
is resources who are culturally and generationally 
competent.

The Duarte Kiwanis Club is proud to be able to continue to support DART and their 
programs. Pictured (from left) DART President, Brandon Edwards and Duarte Kiwanis 
President, Mercedes Ruiz. If you are interested in joining the Duarte Kiwanis or presenting at 
a future meeting, please contact Tina Carey at tinac51@aol.com. 


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