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ACES Students Showcase Performing Talent
teachers and students dressed up in Harry Potter costumes

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

After School Learning!

At TAS, we reach for the stars!

Learning here occurs everywhere - including outside our classroom walls through hands-on projects, field trips, arts programs, and various wellness activities.

In collaboration with ARC, TAS’s after school program, students are learning to expand their horizons and surmount new and exciting challenges - most recently by conquering a rock climbing wall!
ACES Students Showcase Performing Talent
teachers and students dressed up in Harry Potter costumes

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

Grand Reopening of TAS Garden!

The garden will be an outside classroom where students will get hands-on lessons in science, math and nutrition.

We can't wait to see the positive impact this renovated outdoor space will have on our students this Spring. 🌱🌻
ACES Students Showcase Performing Talent
teachers and students dressed up in Harry Potter costumes

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

Throwback: TAS as TIME "School of the Year"

In 2001, TAS was named ” School of the Year” by TIME for its dynamic and well-rounded approach to educating its students - and we continue to be leaders in our field.

The Accelerated Approach treats every child as gifted, combining high expectations with strong support to ensure every child receives a top-tier education.
ACES Students Showcase Performing Talent
teachers and students dressed up in Harry Potter costumes

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

Hands-On Art Lessons

Earlier this month, #TAS students got an art lesson on Cubism - the art form pioneered by Pablo Picasso 🧑‍🎨

A huge thank you to KPMG Women’s Leadership for volunteering to share this unique artistic style with our young artists!
ACES Students Showcase Performing Talent
teachers and students dressed up in Harry Potter costumes

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

TAS Grad Parade: Celebrating Our WAHS Graduates

The Annual Grad Parade is one of our special #WAHS traditions. It’s a moment to celebrate our graduates’ accomplishments while inspiring our younger students about their future 👨‍🎓

Students from every TAS school came out in full force to cheer on the exceptional Class of 2023.
ACES Students Showcase Performing Talent
teachers and students dressed up in Harry Potter costumes

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

TAS Celebrates Black History Month

Last week, we were honored to witness a special West African dance and musical performance.

It was a fitting end to our month-long celebration of the many contributions and achievements of Black Americans.
ACES Students Showcase Performing Talent
teachers and students dressed up in Harry Potter costumes

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

TAS Students Display Musical Prowess

At TAS, students have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument starting in 6th grade. Check out these photos of our instrumental music program at TAS’ middle school 🎷🎵
ACES Students Showcase Performing Talent
teachers and students dressed up in Harry Potter costumes

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

Random Act of Kindness Week

At TAS, we believe kindness is contagious. Good deeds inspire others to pay it forward. And even the smallest act of kindness can have a big impact.
Our ACES students expressed through their art how kindness makes our community stronger.
ACES Students Showcase Performing Talent
teachers and students dressed up in Harry Potter costumes

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

Learning Outside the Classroom with ACES

Our ACES students were over the MOOn with today's learning activity! The Mobile Dairy Classroom came to ACES today featuring a real cow, teaching students in a fun and interactive way where food comes from and how to make healthy choices. Students learned new vocabulary, anatomy, and more.
WAHS USC
teachers and students dressed up in Harry Potter costumes

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

Colburn School of Music brings arts education to life at TAS!

TAS is thrilled to continue our partnership with the Colburn School of Music.

On December 9, TAS held "Musical Encounters," an event where Colburn musicians showcased their artistry and talent, inspiring our students.

This year three TAS students were awarded presitgious Colburn Music School scholarships to study and hone their own musical skills.
WAHS USC
teachers and students dressed up in Harry Potter costumes

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

Bringing literature to life at the Storybook Character Parade!

Today TAS faculty, staff, and administrators brought literature to life with our Storybook Character Parade! Each costume represented a story our #TAS scholars are familiar with - just one of the ways we’re making reading fun
WAHS USC
teachers and students dressed up in Harry Potter costumes

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

WAHS Student Asked to Join Salvadorian National Futbol Team!

TAS is very proud that one of WAHS’ students has been asked to join the Salvadorian National Team! ⚽

We are constantly impressed by our students’ talents, and we will continue to help all of our bright scholars foster their passions.
WAHS USC
teachers and students dressed up in Harry Potter costumes

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

Special Gratitude for TAS Staff

TAS’ one-of-a-kind staff is the reason our students continue to accelerate to new levels every school year. Thank you to ALL our staff - aides, cafeteria, campus supervisors, facilities, front office, technology team, teachers, and administrators!
WAHS USC
teachers and students dressed up in Harry Potter costumes

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

TAS Receives Dr. Carol Connor Award for Improvements in Literacy Outcomes

TAS was honored with the Dr. Carol Connor Award from Learning Ovations as recognition of its success in improving literacy outcomes. This latest award is the result of our TAS scholars' hard work and our TAS team's constant devotion to ensuring student success. Way to go TAS!
ACES Students Showcase Performing Talent
teachers and students dressed up in Harry Potter costumes

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

TAS 2022 Kindergarten Culmination

TAS had the joy of seeing our Kindergarteners celebrate finishing
their last day of school at the TAS Kindergarten Culmination. TAS
sets high standards from the very beginning, and we are proud of
each and every student
ACES Students Showcase Performing Talent
teachers and students dressed up in Harry Potter costumes

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

TAS 2022 Kindergarten Culmination

TAS had the joy of seeing our Kindergarteners celebrate finishing
their last day of school at the TAS Kindergarten Culmination. TAS
sets high standards from the very beginning, and we are proud of
each and every student
WAHS USC
teachers and students dressed up in Harry Potter costumes

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

WAHS Visits USC Annenberg

Ninety of our Wallis Annenberg HS students recently attended USC Annenberg School of Communication’s Residency Program to learn more about the University and develop 21st century skills needed in the workplace, such as adaptability, innovation, empathy, and leadership.
Writers

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

TAS Young Writers

Congrats to Kate Castillo and Yaretzi Benitez for being the February and March winners of the TAS Young Writers contest! The writing prompts asked students "Why should black history be a part of our lives every day?" and "What does a world where everyone is treated equally look like?"
READ THE WINNING ENTRIES
Instagram
teachers and students dressed up in Harry Potter costumes

TAS SPOTLIGHT:

The Accelerated Schools is on Instagram!

TAS has joined Instagram! Give us a follow @TheAcceleratedSchools. We’ll be showcasing what our Accelerators are learning, special events on campus and photos of daily life at TAS, ACES and WAHS.
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