Title I Program

“To close the achievement gap with accountability, flexibility, and choice, so that no child is left behind.”   H.R. 1 Coordinator’s Welcome, Ms. J. Randall (jranda2@lausd.k12.ca.us)

Coordinator’s Message, Ms. J. Randall

Summer greetings! This year leaves us overcoming many challenges and facing many more. Jefferson High has been visited three times by State Audit Team. Their findings were both positive and negative. On a positive note, the team noted that instructional delivery and classroom displays depicted a concerted effort to focus on California Content Standards. Many students commented that teachers are now teaching material that is relevant to standards. America's Choice School Design program played an integral role in implementing connecting points between content standards and student work. Jefferson is facing a year fraught with change. The catyalst for that change can be you the parents. With your support, our students will not only raise the achievement bar, but vault over it.
J. Randall

Principal's Message

I want to thank the parents and community members for becoming involved with their children's education. The past two years have seen many changes take place at Jefferson High School and your continued involvement is key to their academic success and ultimately a better quality of life, In our new school year, 2003-2004, we will face additional challenges to meet the needs of our diversified student population. Unless the State legislators vote to change the present law, the class of 2004 will be required to pass the High School Exit Exam in order to receive their diploma. Your encouragement and help becomes even more important to our 10th through 12th graders who must take this exam and pass both the English and Mathematics section to be able to graduate. In addition, with the high stakes accountability process now in place within our nation and state, it is even more important that you encourage your child to do well on the STAR test that measures what students should know and be able to do relative to state content standards. I look forward to your involvement at Jefferson this year as we make a positive difference in all of children's lives.
Norm Morrow

Jefferson's Annual Allocation Goes Up

Jefferson High School's yearly allocation of federal and state funds have increased for the 2003-2004 fiscal year. Funding is made based on the number students we have participating in free/reduced price lunch. A total of 3,264 students were eligible at a funding rate of $274 per child. This resulted in a total of $897,076 from the federal government. In addition, we received state funding at the rate of $31 per child for the 3,264 eligible students, giving us a total of $101, 494. Overall, there was an increase of $193,076 to the program. This money will be used to purchase additional materials, supplies, books, trips and services for the students at Jefferson High.

What Is "Differentiated Instruction"?

When parents hear about any change in how a classroom will operate, they naturally ask one very important question: How will the affect my child? Differentiated instruction is designed to meet the needs of all children. Here are some helpful ways parents can feel comfortable in a differentiated classroom. · Parents should be told how the teacher intends to measure the child's progress. In a differentiated classroom, regular assessment is essential for planning.

•  Parents should be shown that their child will not simply asked to mark time in a class. They should know that their child will be challenged.
• Differentiated instruction can help the child develop self-discipline and independence. Parents should be informed of this encourage conversations about what is going on in class.
  

Explorer Program Gets Center Stage

The Explorer Program (run through LAPD) offers youth ages 13 to 21 an opportunity to investigate law enforcement and provide solid training toward development of better citizenship. Officer Joe Avila, commander of Newton Explorer Post 617, spoke at our parent advisory meeting and encouraged parents to have their son/daughter examine the benefits of becoming an Explorer recruit. "The Program offers a lot to the kids but it requires a lot from them," said Officer Avila. Each recruit is enrolled in a 12 week program of physical strength /fitness. Upon finishing, they receive certificate of completion. In addition, there are fun activities such as trips Washington D.C., Hawaii. Big Sur, Magic Mountain and participation in the L.A. Marathon. Meetings are held very Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. Encourage your son or daughter to attend.

Being a Responsible Student

Responsible students grow up to be responsible adults. Responsible students don't have any one secret for their success… but they do practice some habits that help them.
1. Set goals. Goals help students focus on what's important and what's not.
2. Study Everyday. Responsible students set aside time for homework.
3. Take notes in class. Spend time reviewing them in class.
4. They have the tools they need. A carpenter wouldn't think of showing up without a hammer. But some students think they can show up without pens, pencils and notebooks. These students drive their teachers crazy.
5. Get ready ahead of time. Take 5 or 10 minutes before bedtime to get ready for the next day.

The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.
- Alvin Toffler

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Title 1 Office, Room 226, Title 1 Coord., ex. 332, Office Assistant V. Zavala, ex.329
Ms. J. Randall (jranda2@lausd.k12.ca.us)