Primary Goals

     The primary goals of this specialized Magnet are to prepare high school students (grades 9 through 12) for college or university entrance and to sharpen the skills necessary to succeed in college. To achieve these ends students in the magnet will:

  • Take college preparatory classes covering the University of California freshman entrance (a-f) requirements; with special emphasis in the areas of Math/Science/Technology.

  • Complete two semesters of physical education and one semester each of Health and driver Education/ECP (Educational and Career Planning).

  • Complete one year of Fine Arts or Technical Arts.

  • Choose electives to complete the program.

  • Be programmed for a six-period day (with an option for sufficiently accelerated and capable students to take related honors classes at U.C.L.A. or Cal State L.A. for college credit).

  • Expect to do two to four hours of homework every night.

  • Maintain a satisfactory grade point average.

  • Take all necessary tests, i.e., classroom tests, state mandated tests, and those required for college entrance, such as the Achievement tests and SAT.

  • Be subject to dismissal from the program if the above are not met and/or satisfactory scholastic performance is not maintained.

  • Be encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities (Magnet students often hold key leadership roles in school government and clubs. They also display their talents through music, athletics, drama, etc.).

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