The Accelerated School Community of Schools
News & Announcements
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FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS FOR 2012-13 YEAR 8/6/12: The Accelerated Schools today announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2012-13 school year. Copy of the policy can be found at the school’s cafeteria dining area, which may be reviewed by any interested party. |
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FREE SUMMER LUNCH The Accelerated Schools (TAS) is offering FREE SUMMER LUNCH to children 18 years and younger starting June 25, 2012 through July 27, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays – Fridays. |
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The Accelerated School on KABC-TV As a former public school teacher, Johnathan Williams is well aware of how the Los Angeles Unified School District functions. So he and a fellow teacher took matters into their own hands by raising funds from corporations and donations to create a new business model for education which became The Accelerated School. Their philosophy is to treat each student as gifted, with grades K-12 located on one campus in South Central L.A. With the addition of CEO Joaquin Hernandez, the school has changed the curriculum to emphasize longer classes, more sports, arts and music classes as well as preparing students for college. |
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Important Enrollment Information New Tdap Requirement: Students Entering 7th – 12th Grade in August 2011 |
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TAS awarded $5.8 million TAS awarded $5.8 million for planning, site acquisition, design and development of new Accelerated Charter Elementary School (ACES) |
Calendar
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Memorial Day Holiday Date: 5/27/2013 Location: Keck, TAS, WAHS & ACES |
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TAS & WAHS Last Day of School Date: 6/7/2013 Location: TAS & WAHS only |
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ACES Last Day of School Date: 6/12/2013 Location: ACES 1 & 2 only |
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W. M. Keck ELC Last Day of School Date: 6/28/2013 Location: Keck preschool only. |
Mission
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The Accelerated Schools were founded on the belief that every child be treated as gifted, with an emphasis on high expectations for student achievement, a supportive learning environment, and extensive parent involvement. And, at The Accelerated Schools, all incoming students are accepted by lottery, regardless of academic achievement elsewhere.
Student success at The Accelerated Schools is distinguished by a culture focused on higher education. That emphasis on achievement also integrates continuous improvement of teaching methods and professional development that, ultimately helps ensure students gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed at the college or university of their choice.
Our goal is to graduate students who are well prepared for the challenges that lie ahead. And, ultimately, each will enter the workforce—not only as informed, responsible and productive employees, entrepreneurs and community leaders—but also as socially aware and responsible citizens.
Today, The Accelerated Schools continue to create a place for education that allows more children to learn and succeed, while continuing to transform the South Central Los Angeles community.
