Pasadena Unified School District operates 5 High Schools, 3 Middle Schools, and 22 Elementary Schools, serving nearly 23,000 students and employing nearly 1,100 certified staff, including 60 in pupil services (counseling, speech/language, etc.). The district offers a number of Programs, both on its own and in conjunction with school partners and other organizations. The "Young and Healthy" project provides medical and dental care to low-income, uninsured children and youths. At the high school level, partnership academies, most emphasizing career exploration and preparation, include the Business & Technology Academy, Health Academy, Business/Finance, GeoSpace (math-oriented), and Computer Careers Academy. College preparation programs include the Puente Project, Upward Bound, and the California State University Los Angeles Partnership. AP and Honors courses in a variety of subjects are offered. A variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from sports to clubs to music & band, are available to high school and middle school students. At the middle school level, the curriculum emphasizes the core academic subjects, as well as art and music. Grant funded programs such as Project SEED (a science-oriented project) supplement the curriculum. In the elementary schools, Programs address student needs at individual schools, and some, such as the "Writing to Read" program, emphasize literacy in the primary grades. Many of the district's elementary schools use the Success for All Reading Program and MathWings curriculum. The school district offers its facilities for the Park District's after-school programs, and the YWCA's school-aged child care program. At all grade levels, the district offers Bilingual and ESL programs, Gifted & Talented Education (G.A.T.E.), and Special Education, including Early Childhood for special needs and "at-risk" preschoolers. The certified staff includes regular education teachers, special education teachers, and support and special subject staff in areas such as resource, inclusion, social work, adaptive PE, instrumental music, speech & language, and guidance.

School Directory & Quick Facts (reference from school web sites and school report cards): All schools are in Pasadena or nearby Altadena, except for Sierra Madre grade school in Sierra Madre).

Programs and Extracurricular:

Academic Decathlon - Local, state, and national academic competition on a variety of subjects

Business & Technology Academy - Opportunity for career exploration, with an introduction to careers in business and hi-tech fields through program partners American Honda, CSULA, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, L.A. County ROP, P.C.C., Southern Calif. Edison, and Montgomery Watson.

Health Academy - Prepares students for advanced careers in health care-including the medical and dental professions through program partners Cal. State Dept. of Education, Huntington Memorial Hospital, Job Training Partnership, Kaiser Permanente, St. Luke Medical Center, L.A. County ROP, Occidental College, and Project Pay.

Mock Trial - A program that gives students a chance to develop and demonstrate oratorical skills in a mock court setting, and holds an annual competition with other schools.

Odyssey of the Mind - A program giving students an opportunity to show their ability to apply ideas and concepts.

Physics Bowl - For students interested in inter-scholastic academic competition about physics.

Puente Project - A program aimed at Latino students (but open to all) which provides support for success in high school and preparation for college.

ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) - For students interested in the military.

Science Bowl - For students interested in projects and science contests. Emphasis on computer science, math, physics, biology, chemistry, astronomy, and environmental science.

Tech Prep - A special Math/Science program providing assistance for students who plan to attend Pasadena City College. Focus on engineering/physics, biology/chemistry, and math.

Upward Bound Programs - Based at Cal State L.A. and Pasadena City College. College prep opportunity for students through after school and Saturday tutorial classes and a six week summer program.

Accreditation: Member of Western Association of Schools and Colleges and University of California

Curriculum Highlights:

AP Courses: Calculus, English 4, US History, Spanish 4, European History, Biology. Open to students in grades 7-12.

Honors: English 9-12, World History, US History, Government, Economics.

G.A.T.E. (Gifted & Talented) Offerings: English 8, Language Arts 6-7, US History 8, World History 6-7

Computer Careers Academy: For grades 10 through 12. The academy prepares students for college and/or careers in computers.

California State University Los Angeles Partnership: Students participating in the partnership can earn up to one year of university/college credits in addition to a high school diploma. A component of the partnership is a summer school program on the University campus for MFSS students.

Other Programs: English Language Development, Homework/Tutorial program, Student Counseling/Project Day/Pasadena Mental Health, Instrumental Music, IMPACT, PCC Partnership, Young and Healthy Project (nutritional information, access to medical care).

Student-teacher ratio: 29.5:1 (Middle school), 29.75:1 (High school)

Programs: Dimensions - a math/art integrated curriculum - and two Partnership Academies - Business/Finance and GeoSpace - focus on math applications. The Arts and Entertainment Industry Magnet focuses on music, dance, theater and visual arts.

Curriculum & Departments: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, PE, Special Education, Library, Counseling, NJROTC.

Alternative Programs at Rose City High School

1) For high school students 16 years of age and over - four daily instructional periods. Three components: A) For the student to complete his or her high school education either by earning a school diploma, a district diploma, the GED or the State of California High School Proficiency Examination Certificate. B) Instruction in skills needed for finding, getting, and keeping a job. C) Independent Study in the afternoon for students who are close to graduating (20 additional units).

2) The Intermediate Opportunity Program for high school students 15 years of age and younger - four periods of instruction daily, English, Social Science, Math, and Science. Focus is on discipline and work habits. The goal is for students to succeed in a comprehensive high school.

3) The African American/Latino Alternative Education Program, a self contained classroom, emphasizes experiential learning and gaining reading comprehension, writing, analytical and communication skills. Focus is on supporting students in their ability to transition from school to work or to higher or vocational education. Emphasis is also on career development and entrepreneurial development learning activities, including frequent field trips. Team teaching is a major feature of this program.

4) Independent Study Program: Students work at their own pace in order to complete as many units as possible. Most students come to school once a week to meet with the teacher, turn in the previous week's work and get assignments for the next week. Assignments are corrected the week the work is turned in and returned to the student. Some students, who are 16 years of age or older and need additional units to graduate, will attend the regular program in the morning and participate in the independent study program in the afternoon.

Programs: "Telescope on the Mountain" program and VESAT (the Venus Environmental Satellite Discovery Mission) - in cooperation with Caltech/CAPSI, Science & Technology Lab, Arts programs in cooperation with the Armory Center for the arts.

Programs: Title I, Compensatory Education, Title VII, Chapter II, Bilingual Education, G.A.T.E., Homework/Tutorial, School Improvement, Student Counseling/Project Day, Outward Bound, Center for Talented Youth (CTY), Opportunity Room (Gr. 7-8), California Junior Scholarship Federation (Gr. 7-8).

Washington School is comprised of grades 4-8. The Accelerated Learning Center is a continuing expansion of Washington School and was added to the 7th grade starting in the 95-96 school year.

Programs: Accelerated Learning, Title I, Bilingual, Title VII, Special Education, District Teen Pregnancy, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. (SWAP) Homework/Tutorial, Student Counseling/Project Day, Performing Arts (Instrumental Music and Glee Club), Healthy Start Planning Grant, and (Coming Soon) the Youth Enhancing Space Project Home page (also known as the KidSat Project).

Programs: Intramural Sports, Tutoring, Clubs, Gang Intervention.

Programs: Title 1, Compensatory Education, Early Childhood, Bilingual Education, Project SEED (science), G.A.T.E. (gifted & talented), School age childcare, Tutoring & Homework Assistance, Instrumental Music, Special Education, Chapter II (supplementary materials), School based coordinated program, Homework Folder program.

Programs: Title 1, Choir, Bilingual Education, G.A.T.E. (gifted & talented), Computer Lab, Homework Assistance, Instrumental Music, Special Education, State Preschool, Library, Recreation Leader for PE, Parent Education, Compensatory Education.

Programs: Bilingual Education, Early Childhood Education, G.A.T.E. (gifted & talented), Project SEED, Homework/Tutorial, Instrumental Music, Special Education, Library, Student Counseling/Peer Mediation, Technology in the Classrooms, Four Way Test & Dr. M.L. King Jr. Art Essay Contests, Math Field Day Competition, EFFORT Foundation, Adopt-A-School (Altadena Rotary Club).

Programs: Title I, Compensatory Education, Healthy Start Family Center (offers services such as assistance with basic needs, medical care, parenting classes, second-language classes in Spanish & English), Bilingual Education (ECIA), State School Improvement Program, G.A.T.E. (gifted & talented), Vocal & Instrumental Music.

Programs: G.A.T.E., Special Education, Student Counseling/Project Day, Adaptive PE, Homework/Tutorial, Guidance, Speech & Language, English Language Development, Project SEED, Project Read, DARE, Peace Patrol (Gr. 3-5), Student Council, After School Enrichment Classes, Adopt-A-School (Amiable Construction, TOPA-Security Trust Bank, Pastries by Nancy).

Programs: G.A.T.E., Special Education, School Based Consolidated Program or SBCP (School Improvement & Bilingual Programs - Computer Lab,), Early Childhood (inclusion program for regular and special education preschoolers), SUCCESS (for "at-risk" students), Library, Instrumental Music, Adopt-A-School (ARCO), Home-School Reading Program, Computer Assisted Instruction, Project Lead, After School Performing Arts, Saturday Enrichment Program- Gr. 4-6, Homework Assistance/Tutorial, After School Academic Program (ASAP), Project F.LA.R.E., Brownies & Cub Scouts, Title I, Compensatory Education.

Programs: Title I, Compensatory Education, Bilingual Education, G.A.T.E., Special Education, Homework/Tutorial, Guidance, School Based Program Coordination, School Improvement, Individual/Group/Family Counseling, Project SEED, Math Field Day, After School Soccer, Family Curriculum Nights, Community Speak-Ins, Instrumental Music, Folklorico Dance, Funtastic Fridays.

Programs: Los Angeles Metropolitan Project (LAAMP), Title I (including computer lab for grades 2-6), Early Childhood Education, Homework/Tutorial, Guidance, School Based Coordinated Programs, Special Education, Adopt-A-School, Project SEED, Compensatory Education.

Programs: Los Angeles Metropolitan Project (LAAMP), Title I (including computer lab for grades 2-6), Early Childhood Education, Homework/Tutorial, Guidance, School Based Coordinated Program, Special Education, Adopt-A-School, Project SEED, G.A.T.E., Chapter 1, Chapter II (Materials), Bilingual Education, School Age Childcare, 4-year old Kindergarten, California Distinguished School, Compensatory Education.

Programs: Title I, Compensatory Education, Early Childhood Education, Adopt-A-School (Partnerships with local businesses), Project SEED, Bilingual Education.

Programs: Title I, Compensatory Education, Bilingual Education, Technology, Special Education, Instrumental Music, Dance, Cohort Program, Success for All Program, Movement Education, Project SEED, Children's Center for the Arts, F.L.A.R., Homework/Tutorial, Library, Pasadena Day Nursery.

Programs: Early Childhood Education, Bilingual Education, G.A.T.E., Homework/Tutorial, Special Education, Instrumental Music (Gr. 3 & up), Armory Center for the Arts, Guidance & Behavior Program, Student Counseling-Healthy Kids, School Age Childcare (SACC), Title I & Title VI, Compensatory Education Homework/Tutorial, Multi-Age Classrooms, D.A.R.E., City of Pasadena After-school Parks & Rec. Program, Math Field Day.

Programs: Early Childhood Education, Bilingual Education, Project SEED, G.A.T.E., Homework/Tutorial, Special Education, Instrumental & Choral Music, Movement Education, Inclusion PreK Classroom, WTR Computer Lab, Title I, Compensatory Education.

Programs: Early Childhood Education, Bilingual Education, Project SEED, G.A.T.E., Homework/Tutorial, Special Education, Instrumental & Choral Music, State School-Based Program (Movement Education & Guidance), Speech & Language, Math Field Day, After-school Technology, After-school Performing Arts, Character Education, City of Pasadena After-school Parks & Rec. Program, Young & Healthy Project, Los Angeles Metropolitan Project (LAAMP), Title I, Compensatory Education.

Programs: Computer Curriculum Corp. CAI Lab (gr. 2-5), Instrumental Music, Homework Assistance, Writing to Read, Madison Family Center (Healthy Start), Title I, Compensatory Education.

Programs: EIA/LEP, G.A.T.E., Resource, School Improvement (SIP), Ceramics, Art, & Music Instructional Consultants, Cross-age Tutors, Odyssey of the Mind, Mock Trial, Success (gr. 2-4), Adopt-A-School (Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA).

Programs: PreK, G.A.T.E., Bilingual Education, Special Education, School Improvement (SIP)/Chapter I, Project SEED, PreK-2nd Inclusion Classes, Homework Assistance/Tutorial, Student Counseling/Project D.A.Y., Instrumental and Choral Music, Students Study Team, Parent Participation (PreK-2nd), Title I, Compensatory Education.

Programs: School Based Coordinated Program or SBCP, Positive School Environments, Compensatory Education, Title I, G.A.T.E., Bilingual Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Project SEED, Instrumental Music, Homework Assistance/Tutorial, Group Counseling, Young & Healthy, After-school (Pasadena Parks & Rec. Dept.), Early Start (Zero-3 program for children with disabilities), Physical & Occupational Therapy (for students who qualify through California Children's Services-CCS).

Programs: Inclusion, G.A.T.E., Bilingual Education, Special Education, Title I, Compensatory Education, Early Childhood Education, Project SEED, Instrumental Music, Homework Assistance/Tutorial, Classroom Computer, Library Media Center, Program Improvement Action Plan.

Programs: Arts Discovery, Armory Center for the Arts, I G.A.T.E., Bilingual Education, Curriculum Resource Room, Special Education, Glee Club & Chorus, Early Childhood Education, Project SEED, Instrumental Music, Homework Assistance/Tutorial, Library, Multi-Age Classrooms, Speech & Language, Adaptive PE, Young & Healthy, Student Study Teams, Title I, Compensatory Education.

Programs: Early Childhood Education, Computer Assisted Instruction (Gr. 4-6), Los Angeles Metropolitan Project (LAAMP), After-School Recreation, Writing to Read (Gr. K-1), Multilingual Education, Special Education, Project SEED, Instrumental Music, Homework Assistance/Tutorial, Library, Speech & Language, Movement Education, Young & Healthy, Operation School Bell, Title I, Compensatory Education.

Programs: Early Childhood Education, After-School Recreation, Arts in the Classroom, Character Education, After-School Recreation, Computer Technology in the Classroom, Special Education, Project SEED, Instrumental Music, Homework Assistance/Tutorial, Library, Speech & Language, Multimedia Technology Lab, Young & Healthy, Operation School Bell, School Based Coordinated Program or SBCP (School Improvement-SIP & Bilingual/EIA), Title I, Compensatory Education.