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LACES School Community
The Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (LACES), one of the first magnet schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), was established in September 1977 as part of a Court-Ordered voluntary integration program for Los Angeles city schools. LACES continues this legacy and its pursuit of excellence in a program that provides an enriched, and racially integrated educational experience for oved 1600 students in grades six through twelve. Centrally located, west of downtown Los Angeles, LACES students are randomly selected through the Magnet Priority Point System and reflect the diversity of the city with LACES students coming from all socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The LACES student body is 70% minority (Black: 13%, Hispanic: 28%, Asian: 28%; Other: 1%) and 30% White. Approximately, 43% of the students are eligible for the free federal lunch program. 94% of the students participate in the busing program. Over half of the student body is identified as gifted/talented and 40% speak a language other than English at home. LACES provides a challenging curriculum in a humanistic school environment offering close and personal involvement between teachers, students and parents. Courses are offered to develop academic abilities, artistic talents, and athletic skills. Modified block scheduling allows students to take seven classes, instead of the traditional six, allowing for more flexibility and options in selecting courses. Each class meets three times a week for over an hour. All high school students are programmed into University of California A–G requirements. 100% of our graduating class in 2006 went on to college: 22% UC, 27% CA State U., 12% CA private, 18% CA Community College, 18 % Out of State and 3% other. APPLYING TO LACES
Applications are online through the E-Choices Website from November 1 - December 16, 2011.
The online application process has many advantages:
- Confirm receipt of your application
- View application information
- Print parent notification letters such as acceptance/waiting list
All parents are encouraged to submit an online application between November 1 and December 16, 2011. A limited number of paper applications will be supplied to all LAUSD schools and Los Angeles City libraries, where you can pick one up.
The online application can be found at: http://echoices.lausd.net
For questions about admissions call: 213-241-4177 or 877-462-4798
** LACES will have 185 openings for the incoming 6th grade class in 2012-2013.
Openings for the upper grade levels (7th - 10th) will be dependent on the number of non-returning students. Please note that this number averages between 3-15 openings each year per grade level.
We do not accept students in the 11th or 12th grades.
Magnet Brochure 2010 2010 Open House Presentation For more information about the Magnet Program please contact: MaryJane Lira-London |
© Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies 5931 W. 18th St. Los Angeles, CA 90035, Phone: (323) 549-5900 - Fax: (323) 938-8737 |
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