Edison Middle School
2013 - 2014
Our Mission
Our Mission is to develop students who:
· understand the value of education, and the need for lifelong learning
· make connections across the disciplines
· apply their understandings to real-world contexts as practitioners and
apprentices
· exhibit creative and critical thinking, make suppositions, question viewpoints, and search for patterns
· adapt to a changing technological world
· practice physical, mental, emotional, and social wellness
· demonstrate character through caring, honesty, trust, appreciation of
differences and family
· conduct themselves safely, respectfully, and responsibly
· set goals, explore professional
directions, and demonstrate
perseverance
The resulting vision is the empowerment of competent and confident visionaries,
decision makers, and catalysts of positive change.
Gifted Program + School of Advanced Studies (SAS)
Learning opportunities that make high achieving students use their skills in real world scenarios. The application of knowledge in everyday situations allow for gifted students to demonstrate their skills with an interdisciplinary approach.
SAS was developed to provide high-level academic programs that serve the educational needs of highly able learners within local community schools. Learning opportunities extend beyond the classroom setting in the form of projects, plays, and student-led conferences.
English Learner
Is your child in the English Learner Program? If your answer is yes, or you are not sure, call the EL Office to schedule an “English Learner Program Review Sesion” (ELPR). We will update you with your child’s EL status.
EL Coordinator: Mrs. Ulloa
Extended Learning Opportunities
Weekend Hikes with the Sierra Club;
Afterschool Drama Writing and Acting Class with the Unusual Suspects; Telion Mentoring Program; Jr. FBI
Special Agent Program;
Clubs: Yu Gi Oh, Chess, Anime, MESA, Reading, and Yearbook; and more!
Our On-Campus Partners:
Los Angeles Education Partnership
After-School All-Stars
Beyond the Bell
UCLA—Early Academic Outreach Program
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Students Run LA
Action for Healthy Kids
Saint Francis Center
Sherriff's Youth Activity League
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
And many , many more!
Our School
By the Numbers
125 Points gained on the Annual Progress Index since 2009
100% of teachers are highly qualified
25:1 Average class ratio of students to teachers in core subject areas
54 Community partners
72% of students attend 96% of the time or more
71% of students report feeling safe on campus
0% suspension rate
80% of parents polled feel welcome to participate at school
63% of students plan to attend college
1201 Students enrolled
38 field trips in 2013-2014 school year
15 Average number of supplementary workshops, speakers and opportunities for students to expand learning
17 Number of students who participated in SRLA and crossed the finish line at the 2014 LA Marathon
120+ Parent workshops, activities, events and opportunities to engage with their child’s learning each year
5 Average pieces of technology available to each teacherAbout Us
Principal: Mr. Pedro Garcia
Assistant Principals: Ms. Heather Karuza + Mr. Arturo Martinez
Counselors: Ms. Angela Randolph + Ms. Edna Rivas
Bilingual Coordinator: Ms. Claudia Ulloa
Title-One Coordinator: Mr. David Barrett
Behavior Intervention: Mr. Grant Schippert
Website: www.edisonms.org
Location: 6500 Hooper Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Phone: (323) 826-2500
Facebook: facebook.com/edisonms.lausd
AVID
AVID is an academic, regularly scheduled elective class based on writing as a tool of learning, inquiry method, and collaborative grouping. The three main components of the program are:
academic instruction, tutorial support—a targeted, student centered model, and motivational activities like college tours.
DARTS + DREAM
The DARTS math model combines weekly diagnostics, with assignments specific to the problems the student missed. DARTS also focuses on word problems, by asking students totranslate from English into math symbols and to solve using a common graphic organizer & rubric.
English-Language Arts intervention model that includes bi-weekly diagnostics, editing, academic vocabulary, and modeled writing. Students are able to self-monitor their progress and are provided multiple opportunities to work on their weaknesses.
Leadership
Leadership class is based on
representing the student body and faculty members. The principles of the class are respect, responsibility, and safety. Leadership also helps the school become a better place by
hosting fun events and activities and doing service.
Positive Behavior Supports
The Behavior Intervention Office stresses the importance of “Positive Behavior” with:
· Monthly Positive Behavior Assemblies—to remind students of the rules and
expectations, and inform them of events
or changes to school policy.
· Edison Eagle Scholar Dollars earned by demonstrating good behavior—redeemable for goods and pizza parties.
· Parent notification of excellent behavior via mailed postcards.