FALL 2015 Education Guide
October 22 - October 28, 2015
Inside:
Feature stories on Arcadia High; San Marino High; Judson International; Mayfield School; Pasadena High; Polytechnic as well as Clairbourn and other area schools as well as advertorials focusing on local education options this Fall.
Judson International School Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students during small group learning session. –Photo by Terry Miller
Judson International School
K-12 Christian school
Upcoming events: • November • January
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27, 2016 - 8th Grade Visit Day to Judson High School • • February 29, 2016 - Application Deadline • Visit www.judsonschool.org to apply
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Judson International School: Leaders in Today’s World by MAY S. RUIZ
On a beautiful 17-acre campus in northern Pasadena lies Judson International School, a ministry of Frontier Ventures, formerly known as the U.S. Center for World Mission. The school was established in 1991 as the William Carey Academy, for children of staff families. In 2001, it became Judson when it began accepting students from local and international communities. It is currently celebrating its 25th year of service. According to Kim Aasland, Director of Admissions, Judson International is a K-12th grade Christian school where subjects are taught from a biblical worldview, but without emphasis on doctrine or dogma. Ms. Aasland added, “It has a unique history-based curriculum that integrates all subjects to enhance learning. Our students use an investigative learning approach to explore and discover the world, including
hands-on activities, curriculum-related field trips, research and real books.” In 2008, the school began offering a satellite program for home schooled students. It also has the Eagle Academy, a one-day per week program with enrichment classes for home-schooled students in K-8th grade. A distinctly international institution, Judson has a culturally diverse faculty – many of their teaching staff have lived overseas – and student body – 75 percent of its students are Americans while 25 percent represent over 20 countries. The school intentionally limits its English learners to 15 percent of its student population to help them become proficient quickly. It is ap-
proved to offer the I-20 form to international students, with a program that has significantly grown since 2008
when it first became available. Judson High School, which was added in 2012, adheres to high academic
standards. It has a curriculum that meets the requirements for graduation and for admission to the UC
es in Art, English, Math, Science, and History. The school’s creative arts program is flourishing with a Creative Arts Night and Poetry Out Loud in the fall, and an all-school musical in the spring. Other activities offered are ASB, journalism, performing arts and a 1:1 Chromebook program. Afterschool enrichment programs include the Art and Theatre Club. The school’s athletic department fields 13 sports teams and is a member of the CIF and Sports League. According to - Photo by Terry Miller Ms. Aasland, Judson system. It is an accredited contracts with College Prep Christian college-prepara- 360 to provide college countory high school with small seling for students from classes and an international 9th through 12th grade; all focus, offering 19 AP cours- 10th and 11th graders take
the PSAT. Additionally, 10th through 12th graders attend one to two college fairs offered at PUSD and Christian College. Faculty members also take these students to at least one college tour per year. Last year two seniors graduated from Judson High School and were accepted to Azusa Pacific, Biola, Chapman, Loyola Marymount and Pasadena City College. This school year will be the first official graduating class from Judson International; all graduating seniors are planning on going to college. According to its website, Judson’s mission is to partner with parents in educating children who will grow in knowledge, understanding and wisdom to become leaders in God’s Kingdom and today’s world. Given the current state of global affairs, it seems the world needs more institutions like Judson International School.
a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young women grades 9–12
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Maranatha High School: Students Thrive in Supportive Environment
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For 50 years, Maranatha High School has been the only non-denominational Christian high school in the San Gabriel Valley. The school’s mission to provide excellent college preparatory education in a Christ-revering context resonates with families. Students thrive academically where they feel engaged by their faculty and supported by their peers. Every year,
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new students comment on how welcomed they feel at Maranatha and what a loving community it is. The goal to provide excellent Christian education has resulted in notable academic and extracurricular advances. Maranatha offers 33 Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses, a 1:1 school-wide iPad eL-
earning program, awardwinning performing and visual arts programs and 18 competitive sports boasting both CIF and state level wins this year, to name a few. Interested in discovering what Maranatha is all about? Come to Maranatha’s Admissions Open House on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m.
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Maranatha High School: Inspiring Thousands to Serve Millions Worldwide
ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE Saturday, November 7, 2015, 10 a.m. Visit www.maranathahighschool.org/openhouse for program schedule and details MARANATHA HIGH SCHOOL A COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Located near Old Town Pasadena
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Arcadia High School: National Scholars
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he city of Arcadia in the western San Gabriel Valley is well-known for its excellent school district. Arcadia High School (AHS) has consistently won accolades for its academic prowess and its students are known to do exceedingly well in national standardized exams. Newsweek’s America’s Top High Schools recently named it one of the most elite in the country and U.S. News and World Report has awarded it the Gold Medal thrice. It would come as no surprise that several academic teams - the Constitution, Mathematics, Physics, Mock Trial, Speech and Debate Teams - and competitions - the Academic Decathlon, Destination Imagination, National Ocean Sciences Bowl, National Science Bowl, Physics Bowl, Quiz Bowl, Science Olympiad, Solar Cup - all call Arcadia High School home. About 250 students compete on eight state and national award-winning academic teams. Its nationally recognized 386-member Apache Marching Band and Colorguard were 2014 SCSBOA champions for division 6A. In 2006, a $218M bond
by MAY S. RUIZ measure was passed to fund upgrades and repairs for Arcadia schools. It provided for a new Student Services Center for the high school, a two-
building the Science Center which has chemistry labs with preparation areas and collegiate-style biology and physics classrooms separated
sicians. With a total student enrollment of 3,665, and a teaching staff of 148, AHS has a student/teacher ratio
about 1,000 seniors each year. According to Ryan Foran of the Arcadia Unified School District, AHS’s class of 2015 had 31 National Merit Schol-
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story structure that houses general and special education classrooms, graphic design and digital photography classrooms, three computer labs, a television studio, and the career center and health, counseling and administrative offices. Funds also went into
by lecture rooms. A 40,000-square-foot state-of-the art Performing Arts Center opened in 2012 on the northwest corner of the high school. It boasts ground level and mezzanine seating for 1,200 and a stage that accommodates 150 mu-
of 25:1. It attracts the most qualified professionals - a majority of its teachers hold terminal degrees. They are tasked with imparting knowledge on a vast array courses that include 19 APs. The high school’s four counselors provide advice and guidance to
arship semi-finalists. The 847 seniors earned an average of 3.3 GPA, an average of 1898 on the SAT, and an average of 29.2 on the ACT. Seventy-two percent of graduates went on to a four-year college or university (up about two percent from last year); 21 per-
cent attended a two-year college; one-and-a-half percent joined the military; and one percent attended an international college or university. Two of the 2015 graduates were accepted to Yale and one to Harvard. Several seniors were accepted to highly selective universities including Princeton, Cornell, Dartmouth, Stanford, MIT, UC Berkeley, Georgetown, Carnegie Mellon, NYU, Northwestern, Pratt, Claremont McKenna, USC and UCLA. Some of the most popular colleges and universities among the 2015 seniors were: Cal Poly Pomona: 120 accepted, 21 attended; Cal Poly San Luis Obispo: 95 accepted, 36 attended; Cal State LA: 118 accepted, 29 attended; Citrus College: 35 attended; PCC: 189 attended; UC Berkeley: 44 accepted, 26 attended; UC Riverside 231 accepted, 46 attended; UC Santa Barbara: 114 accepted, 22 attended; UC Irvine: 117 accepted, 22 attended, and USC: 44 accepted, 22 attended. As its university matriculation clearly shows, Arcadia High School has consistently produced outstanding graduates the city is surely proud of.
Mayfield Senior School: Fully Engaged, Striving for Excellence by MAY S. RUIZ
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ayfield Senior School in Pasadena was established in 1931 by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus as an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women in grades 9-12. It is located in a quiet residential area of mature trees and serene surroundings. The central building itself was a former home that has been transformed into what is now Strub Hall. It houses stateof-the-art classrooms and computer labs, visual arts studios, and common meeting spaces. According to Lisa Dulyea, Director of Communications, Mayfield has a total enrollment of 330, an average class size of 16, and a student/teacher ratio of 12/1. Each student is guaranteed individualized attention from a very highly qualified 39-member faculty that holds a total of 25 advanced degrees, including one J.D. and four Ph.Ds. Thirty-eight percent of Mayfield educators have ten years of teaching experience; while anoth-
er 38 percent have 20 years of teaching experience. Known for its vigorous academic program, Mayfield offers 21 AP and Honors courses in English, Math, Science, History and Language. It also has a Conservatory for the Arts, a distinct and demanding Fine Arts program where students discover their passion for and develop their skills for the Arts. It is a UC-accredited curriculum course in nine disciplines: creative writing, dance, film and media, instrumental music, photography, technical theatre, theatre, visual arts, and vocal music. Completion of a course earns students both a credit and a grade. Athletics are a big component of a Mayfield education, Ms. Dulyea says. The school fields 23 competitive teams in 12 sports – badminton, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball and water polo. Students also vie in equestrian competitions off-campus under the Mayfield banner. May-
field is a member of the Prep League, a division of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), and is also affiliated with the Interscholastic Equestrian League and the Saddleseat and Western School League. Students hone their leadership skills by taking part in the Student Council, Campus Ministry, Student Advising Council, Student Athletic Leadership, Diversity Committee, and Honor Council. There are also several other interest clubs, activities and service projects they can choose to join. A Mayfield education offers young women a well-rounded foundation of strong academics, arts, athletics and community engagement. They are sought after by the most selective institutions of higher learning in the country and around the world. Its graduates are currently attending 111 prestigious colleges and universities like Barnard College, UC Berkeley and Los Angeles, Cal State San Luis Obispo, Claremont McKenna College, University of
Chicago, Cornell University, Duke University, University of Edinburgh in Scotland, Harvard University, MIT, Northwestern University, University of Pennsylvania, University of St. Andrews in Scotland, University College London, Vassar College, University of Virginia, and
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Wellesley College. All the outstanding attributes and successes of Mayfield students become evident as soon as one steps on campus. They made an indelible mark in the mind of its current Headmistress, Kate Morin, during her first visit before she took over
stewardship of this venerable school this year. She explained, “I witnessed students fully engaged, striving for excellence while supported by skilled and caring teachers. … it became crystal clear that Mayfield Senior School is a place where young women thrive.”
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Arroyo Pacific Academy: Small Class Size, Big Learning
Experience the Arroyo Pacific Academy Advantage. We welcome students into our College Preparatory and caring educational institution. Through Advanced Placement and the Visual and Performing Arts, our students enjoy a wide range of educational opportunities in a fully accredited WASC school. At APA, students have always come first. Our personal approach to education starts with small class sizes, supportive and personal
relationships and a commitment to a dynamic learning environment with specialized attention to technology and the arts. The International Student Program has enhanced our diverse student body. That longstanding dedication to our students and their transformation into thoughtful and caring leaders carries over to all of our academic and co-curricular programs. APA is dedicated to providing all of our students with an intimate, engaged
Founded in 1931 by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, Mayfield Senior School is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young women grades 9 to 12. Mayfield Senior School’s rigorous academic program engages students and fosters a passion for learning that transcends the classroom. A Mayfield education requires insight into
learning environment and the individualized support and mentorship needed to succeed. At APA, you are a valued member of our community. We work hard to make sure students’ experiences here prepare them not only for college and university success, but to be life-long learners and meaningful contributors to our global society.
the needs of the time regarding its values, ethics, choices and spirituality. Within the Mayfield community, interaction among faculty, students and administration is characterized by courtesy and mutual respect. Trust, responsibility, friendship and self-discipline abound. With 21 Advanced Placement and honors courses, 100 percent college acceptance and an average class size
of 17, Mayfield’s diverse student body is made up of independent thinkers with strong academic ability who are encouraged to purse their passions in and beyond the classroom. Students are able to discover their creative voice in one of the nine outstanding Conservatory for the Arts programs or develop confidence and camaraderie with Mayfield’s stellar athletic program.
To learn more about Mayfield Senior School, visit www.mayfieldsenior.org
41 W. Santa Clara St., Arcadia, CA 91007. Call (626) 294-0661 or visit arroyopacific.org.
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Pasadena High School:
Pathway to College and Career
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ne of four comprehensive high schools in the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD), Pasadena High School (PHS) has seen a remarkable transformation during the past five years under the leadership of principal, Gilbert Barraza. US News & World Report gave PHS the Silver Award in 2015, putting it in the top 20 percent of high schools in the country. A particular source of pride for Dr. Barraza was being instrumental in rebuilding PHS’s A-G program. He expanded the school’s AP offerings from nine AP classes in 2011 to the current 21 AP courses in English, Math, History, Science and World Languages. PHS also has several courses unique to the district. The APP Academy is an innovative four-year program where students learn computer science through mobile, web, and game development. Students in the academy go on field trips; get internships; receive individual college and career counseling; and study in a high-tech 21st century learning environment. It is
a rigorous 9th to 12th grade curriculum that meets the A-G requirements of the UC and Cal State schools. It is one of the ten College and Career Pathways in PUSD. Another four-year program offered at PHS is the Creative Arts, Media and Design (CAMAD). This Pathway combines academic courses and visual arts and design projects that give students real-world skills and hands-on experience to pursue an art or design career, or to attend college. Students work in an innovative $250K print shop to create artworks for public display and to learn Adobe Creative Suite software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash and Bridge. A very interesting PHS program is the Law and Public Service (LPS) Pathway – a four-year college preparatory course designed for students who are interested in pursuing legal, government or protective service careers. Its curriculum integrates the traditionally isolated fields of law and law enforcement, social justice, and academic and career technical education. On October
14, the school inaugurated its Court Room, which is an exact replica of the real one, complete with jury box. It also kicked off the LA County Teen Court Program under the guidance of Superior Court Judge Lu. An ethnically diverse school, PHS’s student body is 54 percent Latino/Hispanic, 21 percent white, 18 percent African-American, three percent Filipino, and
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three percent Asian. It has an enrollment of 1,900, a certificated staff of 83 teachers, five counselors, four administrators, one nurse and one librarian. According to Dr. Barraza, PHS has earned $20 M in scholarships and grants over the past two years. In 2014, the high school had one National Merit Scholarship winner. During the 2014-2015 school
year, PHS produced one National Merit finalist, six Commended National Merit students, three National AP scholars, 13 AP scholars with Distinction, 12 AP Scholars with Honors and 58 AP scholars. Forty-one percent of PHS’s 2015 graduates went to four year colleges; 52 percent went on to twoyear community colleges; six percent to trade/voca-
tional schools; three percent to the military; and ten percent gained employment. Recent graduates attended 84 colleges and universities including some of the most selective institutions in the country including Brown, Caltech, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, MIT, University of California campuses, University of Pennsylvania, USC, and Yale.
City College (PCC) will offer a college-level Anatomy class. Attending and passing this course give students the same credit as if they passed an AP Bio course. As part of its college and career readiness initiative, SMUSD started an expansive Regional Occupational Program (ROP) in business. Students learn the realities of the field
– starting a business, running and managing one in the real world. The district also recently created a new position for a dedicated career and college counselor to seek various partnerships with organizations throughout L.A. County. As successful as they are, San Marino Unified School District and San Marino High School do not rest on their laurels.
Dr. Cherniss asserted, “Because we are a small district we are able to offer the best for our students. We don’t worry about our ranking, we look at our programs and the ranking will take care of itself. We will continue to offer the most innovative, rigorous programs in the state of California. And we will continue to reinvent ourselves.”
San Marino High School: Gold Medal by MAY S. RUIZ
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ear after year US News & World Report’s Best High Schools gives San Marino High School (SMHS) the Gold Medal Award. It is ranked #52 in California, making it one of the very best in terms of academic achievement. It has a college readiness index of 61.3, well above state average. Based on the Academic Performance Index (API) Survey, SMHS scored 932 points out of a possible 1,000 points. Great Schools rated SMHS 10 out of 10 as it has consistently topped all performance indices. It is also a California Distinguished School, a National Blue Ribbon School, and Bravo Award School. Located in a predominantly affluent residential area in the western San Gabriel Valley, SMHS
has a total enrollment of 1,165 students, 53 percent of whom are male and 47 percent female. Sixty-nine percent of its students are classified as minorities, with three percent economically disadvantaged. SMHS has a rigorous curriculum, with an impressive number of Advanced Placement courses in Math, Science, English, History/Social Science, Foreign Language and Art/ Music Theory. Its students are involved in a vast array of extra-curricular activities including the school newspaper, the Titan Shield; the yearbook, Titanian; Speech and Debate; Robotics; Marching Band; Chamber Choir; orchestra; fashion merchandising; media arts; and drama; among others. With nine college counselors providing its 12th graders guidance for
college applications, it has the lowest student/counselor ratio in all the public schools in L.A. County. Ninety seven percent of SMHS graduates attend college – with 84 percent going to four-year university and 13 percent attending a two-year college. Dr. Alex Cherniss, Superintendent of the San Marino Unified School District (SMUSD), this year initiated a groundbreaking partnership with The Huntington, for a UCapproved Honors Humanities course. This is taught by a SMHS teacher, and once a week students take a class with the Library’s curator, with the rest of the class being taught online. This format gives students a blended learning course, which simulates the delivery of courses in college. In the Spring, another partnership with Pasadena
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To kick off the 201516 school year, VH1 Save the Music Foundation granted Duarte Unified School District (DUSD) over $75,000 worth of brand new instruments to expand the district’s elementary music program. As a VH1 Save the Music Foundation partner, Duarte students have been invited to participate in exclusive opportunities with famed artists and celebrated entertainers. In September, DUSD elementary and high school students participating in band and choir were V.I.P. guests at the Rock N’ Royals Concert at the Hollywood Palladium hosted by Zendaya with performances by Austin Mahone and
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the So Cal Vocals. Then in October, our high school musicians attended a private meet & greet with Meghan Trainor to launch the Just Dance 2016 video game in Venice Beach. Duarte Unified is also proud partners with Arts for All and the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation. Experiences and partners like these make our district's visual and performing arts programs exceptional. Tune in for more about our schools and programs by visiting www. duarteusd.org.
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Inspire Charter Schools’ Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade is a tuition-free, homeschooling and independent study option that combines technology with academics and enrichment. While homeschooling and online curriculum are not anything new, what if students were provided with a strong curriculum and the individual attention of a homeschool teacher? All while having the flexibility to explore and dig deeper or to slow down when needed. “With small class sizes, a variety of electives, and
a stipend to get extra materials as needed, the staff clearly cares about the students,” said Inspire parent M. Rodriguez. “Not to mention the 21st century education that is offered with the option of one-onone instruction as needed. Clearly one of the top notch educations in today's learning.”
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Mt. Sierra College: Arts & Tech in a Fast-Paced World Mt. Sierra College was founded in January of 1990 and continues to serve the ever-growing need for leaders in design and media arts, business and technology. Mt. Sierra College offers a winning combination of technology, creativity, and general education in a caring and supportive environment—an environment that produces results. Mt Sierra Colleges offers Bachelor of Art Degree Programs, Media Arts
& Design with a Concentration in Graphic Design, Media Arts & Design with a Concentration in Visual Effects & Digital Video, and Media Arts & Design with a Concentration in Game Arts & Design. Bachelor of Science Degree Programs include Information Technology with a Concentration in Information Security, Computer Information Technology, Network Communications, Business Ad-
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ministration and Business Entrepreneurship. Mt Sierra College is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201, (703) 247-4212 For more information, visit us at: www.mtsierra. edu, or call us at: (888) 828-8800.
Citrus College serves the communities of Azusa, Claremont, Duarte, Glendora and Monrovia. Founded in 1915, the college was the first community college in Los Angeles County and the fifth in California. Today, the college has an annual enrollment of 19,000 students. The college has earned an outstanding reputation as an institu-
tion dedicated to student completion and success. Citrus College offers associate degrees, associate degrees for transfer and career technical certificates in 95 programs of study, which enable students to earn an associate degree, transfer to a four-year college or university or prepare for a career. Citrus College is
one of the top community colleges in the U.S. Community College Week magazine consistently features the college on its “Top 100 Associate Degree Producers” lists, and in 2014, the publication named Citrus College the fifth fastest-growing community college in the U.S. among colleges with enrollments of 10,000 students or more.
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Community is Key to New Educational Experiences At a time when children seem more engaged with technology than with one another, a swing toward more collaborative learning opportunities is gaining ground. Educators and mentors are fostering experiences that allow young hands to get dirty and young minds to be stretched. As a result, a unique community collaboration is growing in Duarte as Foothill Oaks Academy joins the Science Education Partnership Col-
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laborative between the City the 210 and 605 freeways of Hope’s foremost medi- meet, Foothill Oaks Acadecal experts and the DUSD. my is a private school offerFOA students will not only ing a challenging academic have scientists visiting experience, for children in their classrooms and have preschool to eighth grade, hands-on experiences in in a safe, orderly, caring City of Hope’s Community and supportive environTeaching Laboratory, but ment that recognizes the they will do it with their needs of the whole child. peers from other schools in the city Visit this unique educational – a true picture of community for Campus Tour a community at Day on Nov. 12 or call the school work. Nestled in the office to schedule a private visit foothills where any time at (626) 201-9809. Website: www.oasistrilingualschool.org/ Phone: 626-285-8262
Oasis Trilingual Community School is a private, language-immersion elementary school in Temple City, next to Pasadena. The school is focused on educating the whole child, challenging students with a curriculum that immerses them in three of the world’s fastest growing languages: Mandarin, Spanish and English. Oasis uses the top
math and language curricula, paired with a strong emphasis in the arts and sciences, including classes in music, technology, art, drama, Kung fu, yoga and gardening. Students are encouraged to make connections between the subjects, languages and cultures they study, to deepen their learning experience and provide perspective, stimulating
them to become empathetic, confident, and compassionate global citizens. Individual learning plans and small class sizes allow flexibility with the needs and levels of each student, challenging them with an engaging, creative learning environment. Oasis also offers an After-School program until 6 pm, open to outside students.
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Creative Arts Group: Lessons and Local Artists
Lee’s Music Store: Instrumental Education We have been in business 20 years and endeavor to offer our "best" of everything to our customers. But we always remind ourselves that the best is not enough! All of our instructors are professional musicians who hold at least one music degree from a nearby university, and we want to be sure they all can communicate with our students and parents well. To learn an instrument is not hard,
but to enjoy music making is not easy. At our music school, we try our best to teach our fellow students to enjoy music through playing together with our instructors, and recitals.
Knowledge is important, we offer professional advice to our customers as to what is the best instrument to choose, rent or buy, repair or get a new one, etc. At the end of the day, we are here to serve!
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Creative Arts Group, a non-profit art center established in 1960, offers year-round art classes and workshops for adults and children, as well as community outreach projects, art shows and receptions, and a beautiful gallery featuring the work of local artists. We continually add new classes and workshops to our schedule, including ceramics,
drawing, oil painting, watercolor, mosaics, enameling, jewelry fabrication and mixed media. Creative Arts Group also hosts seasonal events such as a Garden Tour in the spring and a Scarecrow Festival in the fall. Nestled against the foothills at 108 N. Baldwin Ave. in Sierra Madre,
Creative Arts Group is a warm, inviting place to come and experience art for people of all backgrounds. Our high-caliber instructors welcome both the novice wanting to explore an artistic outlet to the seasoned artist, looking to further expand his or her talents.
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Clairbourn School Encourages Student Entrepreneurship by MAY S. RUIZ
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hildren have minds like sponges – they want to try new things, and they like to construct contraptions. At Clairbourn, a junior pre-K to 8th grade school in San Gabriel, educators build on their students’ natural talents and show them how to apply these to real-world circumstances. One of the lessons Clairbourn teachers impart is that of entrepreneurship, which is actualized during Market Day. According to teacher Kimberlee Maltbie, it “… gives students a real life situation where we discuss supply, demand, opportunity, cost, and other economic principles businesses face daily. Our students are immersed in these from the first day they walk into our classrooms. The students must apply for jobs, some of which require letters of recommendation from previous teachers, and from which they earn a weekly salary. They have to pay rent and taxes for their desks, but can save and budget to buy classroom privileges.” “Expanding the students’ understanding of eco-
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nomic principles led to the creation of Market Day,” continued Ms. Maltbie. “Preparation for it takes about four weeks and includes creating a business plan for what they intend to create based on available classroom supplies, their particular interests or skills, and a $10 limit on capital resources. They then spend eight work periods to get their enterprise running.” On Market Day parents come in to view and purchase the children’s products for sale, while marveling at their kids’ ingenuity. The 3rd graders, meantime, learn about supply, demand, scarcity, resources, income, taxes, expenses, and profit. But more than economic principles, they acquire invaluable life lessons – how to work together as a team and how to deal with customers. One student said, “Market Day was so busy; I had people bargaining with me, so I had to think about what was a fair price for my product.” Another 3rd grader exclaimed, “I had trouble keeping track of inventory and helping customers at the same time!” During class,
another student shared his experience, “In the last few minutes of Market Day, I had to lower the price to raise the demand.” This kind of engagement among young children inspired Clairbourn Family Association officers Barbara Shattuck (2014-2015 CFA president) and Carina Walker (2015-2016 CFA president) last year to create a “Makers” Fair. They set up a Market during the school’s Fall Social, typically held during the first day of the Book Fair, a historically well-attended event. Students paid a $20 rental fee for a booth – comprised of one six-foot table, two chairs, and a canopy. Participating students submitted a worksheet they filled out with the list of items they were selling that day (arts and crafts, baked good, inventions, etc.), their retail price, the cost and time to make the product, the potential revenue, the quantity they expected to sell, and their total profit. It all looked like a proper small business, complete with a cost and profit analysis for each vendor.
Eighth-grader Nicholas Myers selling 3D-printed luggage ID tags to young customers at last year's Makers' Fair
Sandy Myers, a Clairbourn parent who is in charge of this year’s Market Place, says she’s hoping to replicate last year’s smashing success. Her 13-yeardold son, Nicholas, had a booth selling 3D printed luggage ID tags on a carabiner at $7 apiece. He had several pre-made tags but he also offered personalized ones created on site (he estimated that each would take about eight minutes to make) and tags were likewise available on order. Nicholas realized that even the best laid plans could go awry, however, when wi-fi problems caused his production to run over schedule and exceed the time he had built into his cost analysis. But luck proved to be on his side – the Huntingtower 7th graders (a program started in 2000 where Clairbourn exchanged
students with an Australian school counterpart) were at the Fair and saw the luggage tags. Huntingtower’s entire 7th grade class ordered personalized luggage tags made in the color of their “house” to identify their duffel bags. Seventh grader Nicholas Myers made about $1,000 on his first business venture. Of last year’s success, he enthused: “It felt good making kids smile by providing a product that I enjoy making on my 3D printer.” He is in 8th grade this year and is in the midst of high school applications. Sixth-grader Chase and seventh-grader Justin, Carina Walker’s sons, rented a booth last year and sold marshmallow guns built using PVC pipes and connectors purchased from OSH duct-taped and adorned in different colors. They offered these in
small, medium, and large sizes and set their selling price based on the cost of the PVC, duct tape, marshmallows, and their time. At the end of the afternoon they made a $200 profit. Chase said of his involvement last year, “I enjoyed the experience of sitting at a booth, and people coming over to buy stuff that I made.” He is looking forward to launching an Apple Cake booth in this year’s Market Place. He estimates he can make a $130 profit for every ten whole cakes he sells. He has already put much thought into his cake display, and how to entice customers to his booth – by giving out free samples. Smart businessman. It certainly looks like Clairbourn School is a greenhouse for the budding entrepreneurs of tomorrow!
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Westridge School for Girls: Courageous and Compassionate Westridge School is an independent, forwardthinking school for girls committed to educating intellectually adventurous thinkers and courageous, compassionate leaders. Located on a historic campus in Pasadena for more than 100 years, Westridge immerses students in a curriculum designed specifically for girls and how girls learn. Its program balances challenging academics, arts, and athletics, and focuses on leadership development, community involvement, and attention to students’ physical and emotional wellbeing. “The combination of an academic program that asks our girls to think very deeply and critically, and our ethos of goodness that emphasizes inclusion and the responsibility to work to enrich the world make Westridge a very special school,” said Elizabeth McGregor, head of school. New to Westridge this
year is the STEAMWork Design Studio, a “makerspace” for cross-disciplinary problem solving in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics). Currently, it includes areas in
Providence High School: Discover What Inspires You Education is a journey to your future, a journey to growth and a journey to discover what inspires you. Embark on the next leg of your journey as a Providence Pioneer. Providence High School offers a unique educational experience that allows students to travel many paths in their quest for passionate learning. Pioneers are scholars, thinkers, writers and philosophers. They are musicians, artists, pro-
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Preschool Through 8th Grade Founded in 1926, Clairbourn School is a top independent provider of full-spectrum education for preschool through eighth grade students. Now with after-school
offerings, new outdoor learning spaces, a brand new technology lab, and newly refreshed athletic facilities and a swimming pool, Clairbourn remains a stand-out educational institution with an experienced, professional
teaching staff. The 8-acre campus, with state-of-theart security, is welcoming, beautiful, and spacious, and the classrooms are equipped with the latest educational technology. Clairbourn is fully accredited by CAIS and WASC.
To learn more about Clairbourn, visit www.clairbourn.org or call 626-286-3108.
Do you want your child to be a good person as well as a good student? To be prepared for the best high schools in the area? To attend a school that is truly a community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider Incarnation Parish School in Glendale. Incarnation serves students in preschool through 8th grade, with a mission of providing a challenging education for students cen-
tered in the Catholic faith with high expectations in character formation, academic achievement, and moral development. A strong core academic program is complemented by facilities that include a science lab, art studio, music room, computer lab, gymnasium and library. Additionally, students have opportunities to grow personally and socially through participation in school athletic teams, stu-
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Schedule a tour and come see how your child could benefit from an education at Incarnation. 123 West Glenoaks Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91202, contact (818) 241-2269.
Sixth-grader Chase Walker (left) and seventh-grader Justin Walker (right) set up shop selling marshmallow guns during Clairbourn’s Makers’ Fair held in October 2014. Chase will be selling apple cakes tomorrow when Clairbourn opens its Market Place during the Book Fair opening day. – Courtesy Photo
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