Motto: "Knowledge is Power"

Morningside Accepting Applications For New Magnet Programs This Fall

The Inglewood Unified School District proudly announces two new Magnet Programs offered at Morningside High School this fall. The Magnet Construction Academy, and the Health, Science and Math Magnet Programs are designed to increase the number of college-ready high school graduates.

The programs will also improve student’s post secondary options, whether those options are college, technical training or entering the work force. The Health, Science and Math Magnet Program is designed to provide district students with advanced skill development in the areas of health, science and mathematics.

The program offers two options that students can select from which include a Health/Science curriculum or a Math/Science curriculum. Both programs involve a rigorous instructional process with committed, enthusiastic, teaching professionals who are experts in their subject field and have only the highest of expectations for their students.

In addition to elective courses related to their magnet field, Honors and Advanced Placement courses will be offered to all grade levels for students who qualify. Graduates who successfully complete the program will more than meet the requirements for both the University of California and California State University systems.

MHS Magnet Programs

The Magnet Construction Academy will present students with the opportunity to enter the construction industry and all its related fields as an option after graduation.

The program offers a rigorous, hands-on curriculum that prepares students to readily transition into world of work. Students are taught 21st century skills that prepare them to succeed in post secondary education, the workplace and in life. The academy has many unique features that will provide students with expertise and proficiency in a variety of technical trade areas including construction, roof framing,cabinetry, rough framing, interior sub crafts and residential wiring to name a few.

The academy is partnered with California State University Dominguez Hills, College of Extended & International Education that offers students in the program a modified

Course in OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry (OSHA 500). Additionally, students have the option to apply for concurrent enrollment through SoCalROC, a Career Technical Education training facility that represents the cooperative efforts of school districts in the South Bay. Current courses available to students include Computer Aided Drafting (Basic and Advanced), Plumbing, Welding, and Major Appliance Repair.

All students will be expected to master the California State Standards and Magnet School students will be challenged to extend their knowledge of those standards as well as obtaining important skills to advance placement. For more information regarding either one of these programs,

call (310) 680-5230 and ask for Morningside
Principal Dr. Reginald Sirls or Assistant Principal Joyce Rushing.

for General Information
E-Mail COnwuemelie COnwuemelie@inglewood.k12.ca.us English

E-Mail GGallegos GGallegos@inglewood.k12.ca.us espanol

Major Achievements
• In 2007-2008 we opened the second of our Smaller Learning Communities, whose purpose is to give the incoming ninth graders a chance to bond with their teacher and peers for two years before entering into the mainstream population. This approach builds relationships among students, teacher, and parents and increases academic success for the students.

• We have opened an afterschool film academy in partnership with the Hollywood Entertainment Museum for afterschool enrichment. We also opened our new Construction Academy, where students will learn the fundamentals of plumbing, carpentry, electrical equipment, and refrigeration. Also, for the second year in a row, we exceeded our academic growth targets set by the state of California. Focus for Improvement

• Improve our California Standards Tests (CST) scores by at least 15 points and reach our Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) growth target.
• Increase our graduation rate for seniors from 92 percent, which was very good, to 95 percent.

• Prepare for and have a successful Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation visitation.
• Hire fully qualified teachers in all core subject areas by December 2008.
• Open our Medical/Science magnet (third phase of our Smaller Learning Communities).
• Increase the vocational offerings through our partnership with SCROC.
• Continue to significantly reduce the number of threats and violence (fights) on and off campus while increasing the number of students entering postsecondary opportunities.
• Increase CAHSEE passage rate for first-time takers (tenth graders) from 60 percent to 90 percent.
• Have all seniors participate in College Summit.