News

Congratulations, CAMS!

 

This Saturday, April 21, mock trial teams from Milikan, McBride, Cabrillo, CAMS, and other LBUSD high schools competed in a so-called “mock mock trial” in preparation for the LA County mock trial competition in the fall. Both CAMS and Millikan teams progressed to the final round, but CAMS came out victorious with their first mock trial win, relieving Long Beach Poly of their two-year winning streak.

Among the winners are Catherine Horkay (who also won “Best Witness”), Samantha Doyle-Jacobson, Trevor Schnack, Aria Wesson, Ajay Ascano, Brad Biscocho, Sean Sng, Trevor McGuire, and their advisors, Mr. Almeida and Christian Powell.

 

For more information on the LA Mock Trial Competition, see the Constitutional Rights Foundation’s website: http://www.crf-usa.org/

The Long Beach Police Explorers Program offers youth between the ages of 14 and 19 the opportunity to provide volunteer service to their community and learn about career possibilities in law enforcement.  View the attached flier for information on an orientation meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. this Wednesday, April 25 in the Community Room at 400 W. Broadway, Long Beach.

View the attached flier for details.

View the attached flier for details.

Attention all 8^th through 12^th Grade Students:  Summer School Registration Begins Monday, April 9.

 

All 9^th through 12^th grade students who are interested in taking Summer School classes to make up a grade to meet graduation requirements or to fulfill college entrance requirements must register using our online enrollment system.  The online system will be available starting Monday, April 9.  Summer School registration will continue until April 27 at 5 p.m. 

 

Current 8^th through 11^th graders also have the opportunity to take a Math Summer Bridge course to help prepare them for the course work that they will be studying in the coming school year.  These courses include Pre-Algebra, Pre-Geometry and Pre-Intermediate Algebra.  These courses will be taken for elective credit and the grade issued will be a Pass/No Credit.  This is an excellent opportunity to get a jump start for next year. 

 

Summer School Registration will begin by completing the application online at www.lbschools.net/summer.  After the application is submitted, the student or parent will receive an immediate on screen confirmation that they have registered.  Two weeks after registering, parents and students will be able to view the courses that counselors have selected for your child to take during summer school.  If you would like to discuss the classes needed, please make an appointment with the counselor before May.  Please note that counselors will select summer school courses based on credit recovery needs, “a-g” completion needs or placement in a Math Bridge course.

 

Atención a todos los estudiantes del 8º a 12º grado escolar: Las inscripciones para las clases de verano en las escuelas preparatorias comienzan el lunes 9 de abril.

 

Todos los estudiantes del 9º a 12º grado escolar interesados en asistir a las clases de escuela de verano para poder cumplir con los requisitos de graduación o para cumplir con un requisito de admisión a la universidad deberán inscribirse a través de nuestro sistema de inscripciones en línea (por Internet). El sistema de inscripciones en línea estará disponible a partir del lunes 9 de abril. Las inscripciones para las clases de la escuela de verano continuarán hasta el 27 de abril a las 5pm. 

 

Los estudiantes que actualmente cursan 8º a 11º grado escolar también tienen la oportunidad de tomar un curso Puente de Matemáticas en el Verano como parte de su preparación para los cursos que estarán estudiando durante el próximo año lectivo. Estos cursos incluyen Pre-Álgebra, Pre- Geometría y Pre-Álgebra de Nivel Intermedio. Estos cursos electivos se tomarán como crédito electivo y la calificación que recibirán será “Aprobatoria/No Crédito”. Esta es una excelente oportunidad para poner en marcha el próximo ciclo escolar.  

 

Las inscripciones para la escuela de verano iniciarán llenando la solicitud en línea en www.lbschools.net/summer. Después de entregar la solicitud, el estudiante o padre de familia recibirá una confirmación por correo electrónico indicando su inscripción. Dos semanas después de la inscripción, los padres y estudiantes podrán ver los cursos que los consejeros han elegido para que su hijo(a) tome durante la escuela de verano. Si desea hablar acerca de las clases necesarias, favor de hacer una cita con el consejero antes de mayo. Favor de notar que los consejeros seleccionarán los cursos de verano basado en los créditos de recuperación necesarios, necesidad de cumplir con los requisitos “a-g” o colocación en el curso puente de matemáticas.

 

Over the past several weeks, we have shared with you some highlights of our Local Control and Accountability Plan. Today, we’re providing two draft sections of our full LCAP: “Plan Summary” and “Stakeholder Engagement.” They are available at:

http://www.lbschools.net/Departments/Local_Control/

If you need additional assistance, please contact Parent University at 562-997-8322.

 

Durante las semanas anteriores hemos estado compartiendo aspectos más destacados de nuestro Plan de Responsabilidad y Control Local. Hoy, nosotros estamos compartiendo dos secciones que están en progreso de nuestro Plan completo de Responsabilidad y Control Local.  “Resumen del Plan” y “Participación de los interesados”.  Estos están disponibles en: 

 

http://www.lbschools.net/Departments/Local_Control/

 

Si necesita información adicional, favor de contactar a la Universidad de Padres al 562-997-8322.

Long Beach will participate in the national March for Our Lives event to end gun violence in America's schools.  The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24 at Bixby Park.

 

View the attached flier.

Planning for Excellence – LCAP Highlights

 

Dear Friends,

 

Over the past several weeks, we have shared with you some highlights of our Local Control and Accountability Plan, or LCAP.  We have distributed the publications Academic Excellence, Basic Services – A Foundation for Excellence, and A Team Effort – Parents, Students and School. Today we’re providing those documents combined in one convenient publication titled Planning for Excellence. Toward the end of this compilation, you’ll also find an extensive list of family resources to support academic achievement.

 

If the title links to the above documents don’t work, you can also find them at lbschools.net under the Local Control Funding section.

 

Best regards,
Chris

 

Christopher J. Steinhauser
Superintendent of Schools

 

Planificación para la Excelencia – Lo Destacado del Plan de Control y Responsabilidad Local

 

Estimados Amigos,

 

En las últimas semanas, hemos compartido con ustedes algunos puntos destacados del Plan de Control y Responsabilidad Local o LCAP.  Hemos distribuido las publicaciones Excelencia Académica, Servicios Básicos – La Fundación para la Excelencia, y Un Esfuerzo en Equipo – Padres de Familia, Estudiantes y Escuela.  El día de hoy proporcionamos esos documentos en una publicación titulada Planificación para la Excelencia.  Hacia el final de esta recopilación, usted encontrará una lista extensa de muchos recursos familiares para apoyar el logro académico. 

 

Si los enlaces con los títulos no funcionan, usted también puede encontrarlos en lbschools.net bajo la sección “Local Control Funding.”

 

Mis mejores saludos,
Chris

 

Christopher J. Steinhauser

Superintendente Escolar

 

View attached flier for more information.

Hello CAMS students and families. A few days ago, our school district notified parents and students of potential student protests and/or walkouts at some schools nationwide in response to the recent tragedy in Parkland, Florida. It appears that at least three major student-led efforts are underway nationally, including on Wednesday, March 14; Saturday, March 24; and Friday, April 20.

 

This is a reminder that our top priority is to support the needs of our students while maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment for all. Free political expression and activity is one of the great privileges that we enjoy in this country. It is a privilege that should be taken seriously and used in a responsible way. Teachers and administrators here are always glad to see students become interested in any important issues facing our country, and are glad to encourage political participation by students, as long as it is done in a responsible way. We respect and support the right of our students to advocate for causes that are important to them and welcome the opportunity to work with any student or student group to discuss appropriate and creative ways to do so while at school.

 

Leaving campus during school hours to participate in political activity is not a safe and responsible way to work for change. We encourage you to talk to your children about how they may be feeling about this topic, and the importance of expressing themselves in appropriate ways at school. Students attempting to leave campus will not be held at school. But it’s important to know that disorderly conduct that disrupts school operations is not acceptable, and our usual expectations will remain in effect.

 

The most responsible way for students to pursue political change is to stay in school during school hours and pursue their political objectives here on campus in an acceptable forum, or wait until after-school hours to participate in political activities off campus. Opportunities for on-campus expression are being planned at all middle and high school campuses. In addition, Long Beach will be among the cities holding demonstrations nationwide on Saturday, March 24. The Long Beach event is planned for 10 a.m. at Bixby Park, located at 130 Cherry Ave. in Long Beach.

 

CAMS students who choose to participate in the walkout may proceed to the quad area where stations will be set up for students to sign petitions and/or posters honoring the victims for the duration of the walkout (10am-10:17am). Class will resume at 10:25am after nutrition. During lunch, ASB will also be hosting a student forum on school safety.

 

Thank you for helping us to keep our focus on teaching and learning in a safe and respectful environment.

 

Dr. Wendy Poffenberger

CAMS Principal

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Hola estudiantes y familias de CAMS. Hace algunos días, nuestro distrito escolar le avisó a los padres de familia y estudiantes de posibles protestas estudiantiles y/o paros en algunas escuelas a nivel nacional en respuesta a la reciente tragedia en Parkland, Florida. Parece ser que por lo menos tres esfuerzos dirigidos por estudiantes están en curso, incluyendo el miércoles 14 de marzo; sábado 24 de marzo y viernes 20 de abril.

 

Este es un recordatorio de que nuestra prioridad principal es apoyar las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes mientras mantenemos un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro y ordenado para todos. En este país uno de los privilegios principales de los que gozamos es la expresión política y actividad libre. Es un privilegio que debe tomarse seriamente y usarse de una forma responsable. Aquí los maestros y administradores siempre están contentos de ver a los estudiantes interesarse en temas importantes que nuestra nación enfrenta y se complacen en fomentar la participación política de los estudiantes, mientras se lleve a cabo de una manera responsable. Respetamos y apoyamos el derecho de nuestros estudiantes de abogar por causas que son importantes para ellos y apreciamos la oportunidad de trabajar con todo estudiante o grupo de estudiantes para abordar las formas apropiadas y creativas de hacerlo mientras están en la escuela.

 

El salir del plantel durante horas escolares para participar en actividad política no es una forma segura y responsable de trabajar para el cambio. Los animamos a que platique con sus hijos de cómo se sienten sobre este tema y de la importancia de expresarse en formas apropiadas dentro de la escuela. A los estudiantes que intenten salir del plantel no se les detendrá en la escuela. Pero es importante saber que la conducta desordenada  que interrumpa las operaciones escolares no es aceptable y estarán en efecto nuestras expectativas habituales.

 

La manera más responsable de que los estudiantes busquen un cambio político es permaneciendo en la escuela durante las horas escolares y buscando sus objetivos políticos aquí en el plantel a través de un foro aceptable, o esperando hasta después de las horas escolares para participar en actividades políticas fuera del plantel. Se están planeando oportunidades para expresarse dentro del plantel para todas las escuelas intermedias y preparatorias. Además de esto, Long Beach es una de las ciudades que llevará a cabo demostraciones a nivel nacional el sábado 24 de marzo. El evento en Long Beach está programado para las 10:00 a.m. en el Bixby Park, ubicado en el 130 Cherry Ave. en Long Beach.

 

Los estudiantes de CAMS que elijan participar en la huelga pueden dirigirse al área del patio donde se establecerán estaciones para que los estudiantes firmen peticiones y / o carteles en honor a las víctimas durante la huelga (10 am-10:17am). Clases se iniciaran nuevamente a las 10:25 a.m. después de la nutrición. Durante el almuerzo, ASB también organizará un foro estudiantil sobre seguridad escolar.

 

Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener el enfoque en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje en un ambiente seguro y de respeto.

 

Dra. Wendy Poffenberger
Directora, CAMS

Threat Prevention

 

Hello, Students and Families.

 

As we’ve seen in recent weeks, our schools are not immune to the potential threats that so many other schools nationwide have been dealing with.  We appreciate your heightened awareness of this issue, and we continue to encourage everyone in our school communities to report any suspicious information or activity that could impact school safety.

 

Threats to our schools are not harmless, and they are not funny.  They take valuable resources and time from our school district and the law enforcement agencies who work with us each day to keep our schools safe.  Threats cause anxiety for parents, students and staff, and they can disrupt the important work of teaching and learning.  Students who make threats face consequences that linger long after the threat is made.  We reiterate the Long Beach Police Department’s recent statement about such threats:

 

“The Long Beach Police Department takes all potential threats of violence very seriously and thoroughly investigates all reported incidents,” Chief Robert Luna said. “Making any kind of threat whether in person or online, is illegal and has serious consequences.”

 

Those consequences, as we also have seen in recent weeks, can include suspension, expulsion, arrest and potential prosecution under the law.  Students who make threats, even as a “joke,” can quickly find themselves facing the entire range of these consequences. 

 

We urge parents to discuss this matter with their children.  In light of the senseless loss of lives in recent school shootings nationally, it is completely inappropriate and unacceptable to make threats, even as a “joke.”

 

We have appreciated everyone’s support during this challenging time.  Again, we continue to encourage students, parents and staff to immediately report any information that could impact the safety of others.  With your help, we can continue to provide safe schools and the best possible education for our students.

 

Sincerely,

Chris

 

Christopher J. Steinhauser
Superintendent of Schools

 

Prevención de amenazas

 

Hola, estudiantes y familias.

 

Como hemos visto en las últimas semanas, nuestras escuelas no son inmunes a las posibles amenazas que otras escuelas a nivel nacional han estado enfrentando. Agradecemos su intensificada concienciación sobre este problema y seguimos animando a todos dentro de nuestras comunidades escolares a reportar toda información o actividad sospechosa que pudiera afectar la seguridad escolar.

 

Las amenazas a nuestras escuelas no son inocentes y no son graciosas.  Le quitan recursos valiosos y tiempo a nuestro distrito escolar y a las agencias del orden público quienes trabajan con nosotros cada día para mantener nuestras escuelas seguras.  Las amenazas les provocan ansiedad a los padres de familia, los estudiantes y al personal y pueden interrumpir la importante tarea de enseñar y aprender.  Los estudiantes que hacen estas amenazas enfrentan consecuencias que perduran por mucho tiempo después de haberlas hecho.  Reiteramos la reciente declaración del Departamento de Policía de Long Beach sobre estas amenazas:

 

El jefe de policía Robert Luna dijo, “el Departamento de Policía de Long Beach toma muy en serio todas las posibles amenazas de violencia e investiga completamente todos los incidentes reportados.”   “Hacer cualquier tipo de amenaza, ya sea en persona o por internet, es ilegal y tiene consecuencias graves.” 

 

Tales consecuencias, como también hemos visto en las recientes semanas, pueden incluir suspensión, arresto y un posible procesamiento legal.  Los estudiantes que hacen amenazas, aún en forma de “broma,” pueden encontrarse rápidamente enfrentando la gama completa de estas consecuencias. 

 

Instamos a los padres de familia a platicar con sus hijos de este asunto.  A consecuencia de la pérdida sin sentido de vidas en los recientes tiroteos escolares a nivel nacional, es completamente inapropiado e inaceptable hacer estas amenazas, ni siquiera en forma de “broma.”

 

Agradecemos el apoyo de todos durante este tiempo difícil.  Seguimos animando a los estudiantes, los padres de familia y al personal a que reporten inmediatamente cualquier información que pudiera tener un impacto en la seguridad de otras personas.  Con su ayuda, podemos seguir proporcionando escuelas seguras y la mejor educación posible para nuestros estudiantes.

 

Sinceramente,

 

Chris

 

Christopher J. Steinhauser
Superintendente Escolar

A Team Effort – LCAP Highlights

 

Dear Friends,

 

In recent weeks, we have shared with you some highlights of our Local Control and Accountability Plan, or LCAP.  We began with the publications titled Academic Excellence and Basic Services – A Foundation for Excellence.  Today we continue our series of highlights with A Team Effort – Parents, Students and School.

 

If the title links to the above documents don’t work, you can also find them at lbschools.net under the Local Control section.

 

We will share additional information on the LCAP in the days ahead.

 

Best regards,

Chris

 

Christopher J. Steinhauser

Superintendent of Schools

 

Un Esfuerzo en Equipo (Lo destacado del LCAP)

 

Estimados Amigos,

 

En las últimas semanas, hemos compartido con ustedes algunos puntos destacados del Plan de Control y Responsabilidad Local o LCAP.  Empezamos con las publicaciones tituladas Excelencia Académica y Servicios Básicos – La Fundación para la Excelencia.  El día de hoy seguimos con nuestra serie de puntos destacados con Un Esfuerzo en Equipo – Padres de Familia, Estudiantes y Escuela.

 

Si los enlaces con los títulos no funcionan, usted también puede encontrarlos en lbschools.net bajo la sección “Local Control.”

 

Compartiremos información adicional sobre el LCAP en los próximos días.

 

Mis mejores deseos,

Chris

 

Christopher J. Steinhauser

Superintendente Escolar

 

 

The Long Beach Police Department issued this updated news release Thursday evening, March 1 regarding their ongoing work to keep schools safe.

 

This news release also is available at longbeach.gov/police under News & Events, then Press Releases.

National Walkouts and Demonstrations

 

Hello, students and families.  The Long Beach Unified School District is aware of rumors of planned student protests and/or walkouts at some schools in response to the tragedy in Parkland, Florida.  It appears that at least three major student-led efforts are underway nationally, including on Wednesday, March 14; Saturday, March 24; and Friday, April 20.

 

Our top priority is to support the needs of our students while maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment for all. Free political expression and activity is one of the great privileges that we enjoy in this country.  It is a privilege that should be taken seriously and used in a responsible way.  Teachers and administrators here are always glad to see students become interested in any important issues facing our country, and are glad to encourage political participation by students, as long as it is done in a responsible way.  

We respect and support the right of our students to advocate for causes that are important to them and welcome the opportunity to work with any student or student group to discuss appropriate and creative ways to do so while at school. 

 

Leaving campus during school hours to participate in political activity is not a safe and responsible way to work for change.  We encourage you to talk to your children about how they may be feeling about this topic, and the importance of expressing themselves in appropriate ways at school. Students attempting to leave campus will not be held at school.  But it’s important to know that disorderly conduct that disrupts school operations is not acceptable, and our usual expectations will remain in effect.

 

The most responsible way for students to pursue political change is to stay in school during school hours and pursue their political objectives here on campus in an acceptable forum, or wait until after-school hours to participate in political activities off campus.  Opportunities for on-campus expression are being planned at all middle and high school campuses.  In addition, Long Beach will be among the cities holding demonstrations nationwide on Saturday, March 24.  The Long Beach event is planned for 10 a.m. at Bixby Park, located at 130 Cherry Ave. in Long Beach.

 

Thank you for your continued support.

 

Christopher J. Steinhauser
Superintendent of Schools

 

Huelgas y Manifestaciones Nacionales

 

Hola, estudiantes y familias.  El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach está al tanto de los rumores de planes de protestas y/o huelgas estudiantiles en algunas escuelas en respuesta a la tragedia en Parkland, Florida.  Parece ser que por lo menos tres esfuerzos dirigidos por estudiantes están en curso a nivel nacional, incluyendo el miércoles, 14 de marzo; sábado, 24 de marzo; y viernes, 20 de abril.

 

Nuestra prioridad principal es apoyar las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes mientras mantenemos un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro y ordenado para todos.  En este país uno de los privilegios principales de los que gozamos es la expresión política y actividad libre.  Es un privilegio que debería tomarse seriamente y utilizarse de una manera responsable.  Aquí los maestros y administradores siempre están contentos de ver a los estudiantes interesarse en temas importantes que nuestra nación enfrenta, y se complacen en fomentar la participación política de los estudiantes, mientras se lleve a cabo de una manera responsable.  Respetamos y apoyamos el derecho de nuestros estudiantes de abogar por causas que son importantes para ellos y apreciamos la oportunidad de trabajar con todo estudiante o grupo de estudiantes para tratar las formas apropiadas y creativas de hacerlo mientras están en la escuela.

 

El salir del plantel durante horas escolares para participar en actividad política no es una forma segura y responsable de trabajar para el cambio.  Los animamos a que platiquen con sus hijos de cómo se sienten sobre este tema y de la importancia de expresarse en formas apropiadas dentro de la escuela.  A los estudiantes que intenten salir del plantel no se les detendrá en la escuela.  Pero es importante saber que la conducta desordenada que interrumpa las operaciones escolares no es aceptable y estarán en efecto nuestras expectativas habituales.

 

La manera más responsable de que los estudiantes busquen un cambio político es permaneciendo en la escuela durante las horas escolares y buscando sus objetivos políticos aquí en el plantel a través de un foro aceptable, o esperando hasta después de las horas escolares para participar en actividades políticas fuera del plantel.  Se están planeando oportunidades para expresarse dentro del plantel para todas las escuelas intermedias y preparatorias.  Además de esto, Long Beach es una de las ciudades que llevará a cabo demostraciones a nivel nacional el sábado 24 de marzo.  El evento en Long Beach está programado para las 10:00 a.m. en el Bixby Park, ubicado en el 130 Cherry Ave. en Long Beach.

Gracias por su apoyo continuo.

 

Christopher J. Steinhauser
Superintendente Escolar

             

Thank you to all of the Sharks who came out last Monday for the Boeing internship informational. If you missed it do not fret, click here for the Informational PowerPoint Presentation. See Ms. Hamlet for a paper copy. 

Our 

Boeing Applications are due

March 7^th.

 

All information regarding the Boeing Internship will be posted on our

CAMS' Work Based Learning page. 

Visit it by clicking here or copying and pasting the weblink into your browser: http://lbcams.schoolloop.com/WBL

 

 

Boeing Summer Internship Newsletter 2017

Check out the newest edition of the Boeing Summer Experience Newsletter highlighting our awesome students who participated in the internship this past summer.

Attention Senior Students & Families!

 

Please come by the office to see Ms Hoppe to give your height and weight for Cap & Gown orders during lunch or before / after school.

 

Please also indicate if you’re interested in purchasing or renting the set which includes a cap, gown, tassel, and sash.  Purchase amount for the set is $38.00

 

Final day to submit payment is 3/22/18. 

The Long Beach Police Department issued this updated news release Thursday evening, Feb. 22 regarding their ongoing work to keep schools safe.

 

This news release also is available at longbeach.gov/police under News & Events, then Press Releases.

The Long Beach Police Department issued this news release Wednesday evening, Feb. 21 regarding their ongoing work to keep schools safe.

 

This news release also is available at longbeach.gov/police under News & Events, then Press Releases.

From Superintendent Christopher J. Steinhauser. Learn more.
 

Participants will view and discuss the award-winning film, "Screenagers," which probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and the messy struggles over things like social media, cyber bullying, video games and academics.

 

See attached flier for details.

It's BOEING Time! 

 

The moment you all have been waiting for...

Our Boeing Applications will officially open on Tuesday Feb. 20^th. 

 

Click here to visit our Work Based Learning Page to access the 2018 Application

 

Please contact Ms. Hamlet for more information.

Basic Services -- LCAP Highlights 

 

Dear Friends,

 

Two weeks ago, we began sharing with you some highlights of our Local Control and Accountability Plan, or LCAP.  We began with a publication titled Academic Excellence.  Today we continue our series of highlights with Basic Services – A Foundation for Excellence.

 

If the title links to the above documents don’t work, you can also find them at lbschools.net under the Local Control Funding section.

 

In the coming weeks, we will share additional highlights of the LCAP.

 

Best regards,

Chris

 

Christopher J. Steinhauser
Superintendent of Schools

 

Servicios Básicos -- Lo Destacado del LCAP

 

Estimados Amigos,

 

Hace dos semanas empezamos a compartir con ustedes algunos puntos destacados de nuestro Plan de Control y Responsabilidad Local o LCAP.  Empezamos con una publicación titulada Excelencia Académica.  El día de hoy seguimos con nuestra serie de los aspectos destacados con Servicios Básicos – La Fundación para la Excelencia.

 

Si los enlaces con los títulos no funcionan, usted también puede encontrarlos en lbschools.net bajo la sección “Local Control Funding.”

 

En las próximas semanas, compartiremos puntos adicionales del LCAP.

 

Mis mejores deseos,

Chris

 

Christopher J. Steinhauser

Superintendente Escolar

 

State law requires all public schools to create a School Accountability Report Card (SARC). The purpose of the report card is to provide parents and the community with important information about your child's school, which includes:

• School Description and Mission
• School Programs and Instructional Materials
• Opportunities for Parent Involvement
• Test Results
• Safety Plan
• Facilities

We invite you to view the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for your child's school.  You can find your school's SARC here.

View attached flier.

Let's Make

Summer '18,

PRODUCTIVE!

Our Work Based Learning page will updated as more opportunities arise.

Visit the WBL page by clicking here:

http://lbcams.schoolloop.com/WBL 

 

Here are some awesome collegiate summer programs:

(click the titles to be forwarded to their websites and/or applications): 

 

Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Programs 

June 30 - August 11, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

 

Stanford | Pre- Collegiate Studies 

Summer 2018

Sharks, Griffins, and Narwhals eligible to apply

 

University of California, Santa Barbara: Research Mentorship Program 

June 24 - August 4, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

 

University of California, Santa Barbara: Science & Engineering Research Academy

June 24 - August 4, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

 

Summer Discovery 

UCLA, UCLA Business, UC Santa Barbara, CU-Boulder, U Texas Austin, U Michigan, U Michigan & UCLA, Penn State, Penn State & Michigan, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, UPenn, UPenn Law, Pace NYC, Emerson Boston, Cambridge U & London or London

Dates Vary 

Sharks, Griffins, and Narwhals eligible to apply

 

AMDA High School Summer Conservatory

Music: Theatre, Acting: Film & TV, Acting: Stage, Dance Theatre, Pop Star

Dates Vary 

Sharks, Griffins, and Narwhals eligible to apply

 

University of Southern California Summer Programs

2-Week: June 17 - July 1, 2018

4-Week: June 17 - July 14, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

 

Oxbridge Academic Programs

United Kingdom: Oxford, Cambridge, St Andrews; France: Paris and Montpellier; Spain: Barcelona and Salamanca; United States: Boston, Los Angeles, and New York

Dates Vary 

Sharks, Griffins, and Narwhals eligible to apply

 

UC Davis Young Scholars Program

June 24 - August 4, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

 

 

Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Programs 

June 30 - August 11, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

 

Stanford | Pre- Collegiate Studies 

Summer 2018

Sharks, Griffins, and Narwhals eligible to apply

 

University of California, Santa Barbara: Research Mentorship Program 

June 24 - August 4, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

 

University of California, Santa Barbara: Science & Engineering Research Academy

June 24 - August 4, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

 

Summer Discovery 

UCLA, UCLA Business, UC Santa Barbara, CU-Boulder, U Texas Austin, U Michigan, U Michigan & UCLA, Penn State, Penn State & Michigan, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, UPenn, UPenn Law, Pace NYC, Emerson Boston, Cambridge U & London or London

Dates Vary 

Sharks, Griffins, and Narwhals eligible to apply

 

AMDA High School Summer Conservatory

Music: Theatre, Acting: Film & TV, Acting: Stage, Dance Theatre, Pop Star

Dates Vary 

Sharks, Griffins, and Narwhals eligible to apply

 

University of Southern California Summer Programs

2-Week: June 17 - July 1, 2018

4-Week: June 17 - July 14, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

 

Oxbridge Academic Programs

United Kingdom: Oxford, Cambridge, St Andrews; France: Paris and Montpellier; Spain: Barcelona and Salamanca; United States: Boston, Los Angeles, and New York

Dates Vary 

Sharks, Griffins, and Narwhals eligible to apply

 

UC Davis Young Scholars Program

June 24 - August 4, 2018

Both Sharks & Griffins are eligible to apply

 

2018 SMASH Academy at UCLA

June 23-  July 28, 2018

Sharks, Griffins, and Narwhals eligible to apply

 

Resources for Families Lacking Internet or Computer Access

 

For qualifying families who lack Internet or computer access, the attached flier provides information about low-cost resources that are available.

 

Recursos para las familias que no tienen acceso al Internet o computadora

 

Para familias que no tienen acceso al Internet o computadora, el volante adjunto proporciona información acerca de recursos de bajo costo que están disponibles.

View attached flier.

The time is now!

The application for all of the

 

USC Summer Programs

 

are now open! 

 

S A V E  T H E  D A T E S 

2-Week: June 17-July 1, 2018

4-Week: June 17-July 14, 2018

 

Visit their website to choose from over 20 courses in multiple disciplines and topics all taught by USC faculty and staff.  Explore your interests and earn college credit this summer while spending time on USC's beautiful campus. 

 

 

The Long Beach Unified School District is supporting eligible 11th grade students with a free SAT Preparation Program.  The 2017-18 SAT Preparation Program online registration window is open now through Wednesday, Nov. 15.  For program information and online registration, please go to the following link:

http://www.lbschools.net/Departments/EACCR/sat_prep.cfm

Minimum Days Monday and Tuesday Oct. 23 to 24

 

Due to weather forecast in excess of 100 degrees for Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 23 to 24, schools will be on a minimum day schedule on those days.  If you have questions about exact dismissal times, please check with your school.

 

Días mínimos el lunes y martes, 23 al 24 de octubre

 

De acuerdo al pronóstico de calor de más de 100 grados para el lunes y martes, 23 y 24 de octubre, las escuelas tendrán días escolares cortos esos días.  Si tienen preguntas respecto a los horarios exactos de salida de clases, favor de comunicarse con su escuela.

To mark the 70th anniversary of Capt. Charles “Chuck” Yeager’s legendary first supersonic flight on Oct. 14, 1947, Edwards Air Force Base is launching two formation flights which are scheduled to pass over Southern California schools October 13.  Some local schools will be part of the flyover, including Mann, Burbank, Lincoln, Roosevelt and Washington.  The flights will take place between noon and 1 p.m.  General information (a media advisory) is provided in the first attachment.  The second attachment is a full list of schools that are part of the same flyover.  The Long Beach Unified School District is providing this notice to all of its schools so that everyone can anticipate the jet noise.

View attachments for details.

PSAT/NMSQT testing this Wednesday, October 11.

 

Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the test:

• Get a good night’s sleep, and eat a healthy dinner and breakfast.
• Be at school on time.
• Do your best on the test and try to answer all of the questions.
• There is no penalty for wrong answers.

For further information about your schools’ specific testing schedule and instructions for the day, please refer to your school’s website or your counselor.

Students can gain a head start on college and career planning by taking the PSAT/NMSQT.

 

Students in grades 8 to11 will take the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, Oct. 11 free of charge.

 

The PSAT/NMSQT connects students to colleges and universities and provides preparation for the SAT.  The PSAT/NMSQT also provides opportunities for scholarships, and matches students with Advanced Placement courses.

 

Ask your counselor for more information about what the PSAT/NMSQT can do for you and visit www.PSAT.org .

 

For further information about your school's specific testing schedule and instructions for the day, please refer to your school’s website or your counselor.

 

It was announced this week that CAMS is one of 342 schools that received the National Blue Ribbon Award. The National Blue Ribbon Award was created in 1982 to honor schools that have achieved high levels of student achievement or made significant improvements in closing the achievement gap.  Congratulations to all our faculty, staff, students and families for their dedication and hard work. This honor is truly a team effort.

The 8 a.m. Oct. 14 event at Cal State Long Beach provides information about the university, along with assistance completing the CSU application, help with financial aid forms, and workshops for parents and students.  View the attached flier for details.

The Long Beach Press-Telegram is again launching its popular Scary Stories contest for Long Beach area youth. Winning entries – both stories and artwork – will be published in the Press-Telegram on Halloween, Oct. 31. The rules are the same as last year, with three age categories for stories and drawings:

• Elementary grades (K-5)
• Middle grades (6-8)
• High school grades (9-12)

Here are the rules:

• The deadline is Monday, Oct. 23.
• All entries must be emailed, with the entrant’s name and grade, and the subject line “Scary Stories,” to: ptnews@presstelegram.com. Stories can be submitted in the body of the email, or as a Word attachment.  Drawings should be submitted in JPEG format, no larger than 5MG in size.
• Stories must be no longer than 650 words.
• Artwork must be original (no tracings).
• Entries will be judged based on imagination, creativity and theme.
• The winning entries will be published in the Press-Telegram on Oct. 31, and posted online at www.presstelegram.com/.

If you have any questions, e-mail Press-Telegram City Editor Melissa Evans at mevans@scng.com or call 562-499-1280.

If you are interested in joining FIRST Robotics this season, you can fill out the attached application and submit it electronically to Mr. Harder by Loopmail by September 22nd.  

 

This year's process is competitive since there are a limited number of spots on the team.

 

Mr. Harder

 

This information is being shared with all schools in the Long Beach Unified School District.
 

The Long Beach Police Department has now added a suspect sketch to yesterday's public safety warning about a man who has exposed himself to minors in local neighborhoods on at least five occasions.

 

View the revised LBPD news release including the suspect sketch.

 

If that link doesn't work, go to longbeach.gov/police and find the item under News and Events > Press Releases.

The Long Beach Police Department wants to make the public aware of a suspect that has exposed himself to minors in local neighborhoods on at least five occasions.

 

View the LBPD's news release.

 

If that link doesn't work, go to longbeach.gov/police and find the item under News and Events > Press Releases.

 

CAMS Nerd Herd had a strong showing at their first robotics competition of the new school year, bringing home a much sought after design Award. Great job to all who participated!!!

 

 

ENGLISH

 

SPANISH

View attached flier for details.

View attached flier.

 

Hi Dragons! 

 

Have you started working on your college applications? 

Do you need some assistance with your personal statements or UC Insight Questions?

Do you need a place to sit down, focus, and crank out your apps?

 

I will be hosting three after-hours Application Workshops, but I want to work around your busy schedules... 

so Help Me HELP YOU

by filling out this 2 Minute, 3 question Google Form to determine

the dates and times of the workshops. 

 

https://goo.gl/forms/7HynP2YQE0RUvPiI3

UC Santa Cruz will be kicking off our Fall College Representative Visits! Check out the College Representative Visitation Schedule by clicking here. 

Now is the time for interested 11^th and 12^th grade students to register for the CSULB Ethnic Studies class during the spring semester.  Space may also be available for 10^th graders, however it will be dependent on the volume of 11^th and 12^th grade applicants.  This class is offered free to Long Beach Unified students.  The class sessions will be held at each of the comprehensive high schools:  Cabrillo, Jordan, Lakewood, Millikan, Poly and Wilson. All classes will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.  Classes will begin on Sept. 9 and continue until Dec. 16, 2017.   Attendance is extremely important in this college class.   If you are unable to attend more than 90 percent of the class sessions, you might reconsider registering for this class, as your grade will be negatively affected by absences.  If there is enough interest to offer the courses in the afternoon on Saturday or during the week, we will consider offering the courses at those alternative times.  However, we must have enough student interest in order to offer these additional time options.

 

Enrollment is limited to 70 students per school.  If there are more than 70 students interested per site, students will be randomly selected to participate, with 12^th graders given priority.  Students who are not selected will be offered a space at another site where space is available or placed on a waiting list for the spring semester.

 

Additional classes will be available for students who have already completed a previous Ethnic Studies class and wish to take additional ethnic specific courses.  These advanced courses will be offered at sites that generate the most interest.

 

If you are interested in being considered for the spring semester CSULB Ethnic Studies class, please complete the registration form.

Attention CAMS Students! Clifford Photography will be here at CAMS for picture ID make-up this Friday, 8/25/17 at 10:30am in the main office. Please make sure you have a pass from your teacher if you will be leaving class during this time. ~CAMS Office

Parents and guardians of current CAMS students should sign up for School Loop and LBUSD's Parentvue on our Parent page to get the most up to date information about School and district events, homework and assignments, and School and District notifications. 

 

 

If you are a current 8th grader and are interested in attending CAMS in the Fall of 2018 please check out our admissions page for the most up to date information on requirements, attendance areas and community events.

For more information about CAMS Sports, please visit our Athletics page to get Fall sports schedules, team information, highlights and updates.

If you have not received your lunch pass see Mr. Thompson at lunch.

Looking for future leaders! Applications are now being accepted for next year’s Youth Leadership Long Beach program.

A chance to join with 35 other youth leaders from across Long Beach in an 8-month leadership program.   Participants go on a 3-day leadership retreat to Big Bear and visit with City and Community leaders at City Hall, the Port of Long Beach, Boeing and more.  Applications are due June 30 and available online at www.leadershiplb.org.

(Note: applications must have a reference from school or community included)

Giselle Uribe, from the class of 2016, is one of five former LA-HIP interns that was accepted to return this summer to Los Angeles Children's Hospital to continue her research.  This opportunity was made possible by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and involves 10 weeks of study.  After this busy summer, Giselle will be returning to Princeton University for her sophomore year.

See attached flier.

We are thrilled to announce that two remarkable people from your school, Kaetlyn Rodriguez and Susan Brakel have been selected to be 2017 Bezos Scholars. Bezos Scholars are a cohort of 12 exceptional U.S. rising high school seniors, 12 visionary U.S. educators, and five outstanding students and an educator from the African Leadership Academy in South Africa.

 

Together, these 30 Scholars participate in a year-long leadership development program that kicks-off at the Aspen Ideas Festival and culminates in a community change project to raise awareness and mobilize action in their local community.

 

This prestigious, all-expenses-paid scholarship begins with a week at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado (June 24 June 30, 2017). At the Festival, Scholars participate in seven days of panel discussions, workshops and round tables with international leaders, thinkers, policymakers and activists in addition to leadership training. During the coming school year, each student and educator team will apply for a $1,000 grant to create a Local Ideas Festival focused on an intersection of a true community need. For more information, please visit our website, www.bezosscholars.org.

View attached flier.
Mire el anuncio adjunto.

View the attached information from the Long Beach Fire Department and Long Beach Police.

View attached flier.
Mire el anuncio adjunto.

The College Board and Project Lead The Way are excited to provide you with an opportunity to earn recognition for your AP and PLTW coursework. To earn this student recognition, you must complete three courses in a pathway - one AP course; one PLTW course, and a third course, either AP or PLTW - and earn a qualifying score of 3 or higher on the AP Exam(s) and a score of Proficient or higher on the PLTW End-of-Course (EoC) Assessment(s).

To start the AP + PLTW student recognition application process, you'll complete three easy steps.

1. Create and/or login to your College Board account

2. Verify your email address

3. Provide us with personal information and details regarding your PLTW coursework. https://www.apandpltw.org/

Online applications will be accepted beginning Wednesday,

May 24, 2017 at 4:00 PM.

There are limited openings for the Summer Youth Employment Program.  Only the first 200 completed applications received with proper attachments will be considered. 

 

Requirements:

1.  Carson residents ONLY - participant's address will be verified.

2.  Must be 16-17 by July 1 , 2017

3.  Minimum 2.0 GPA

4.  Work permit (work permit applications will be distributed when hired)

 

Apply at:

http://ci.carson.ca.us/HumanResources/HRJobs.aspx

Middlebury College invites you to visit our campus during our annual multicultural open house, Discover Middlebury, to be held October 8-10, 2017. We are looking for students who are intellectually motivated and would like to pursue higher education at a small liberal arts and sciences college.

The visit is open to seniors from traditionally under-represented groups: African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, and American Indian students; students (regardless of ethnicity) with demonstrated financial hardship; and students who are first in their families to pursue a four-year college education. Unfortunately, international students or those living outside of the country cannot participate in this program. However, students in the U.S. with DACA status are welcome to apply.

Because Discover Middlebury is a popular program, we unfortunately cannot accommodate all applicants. There is a selective application process to fill the approximately 75 spaces available, with priority given to strong students who might not otherwise have a chance to visit campus. Meals, lodging, and a full travel scholarship will be provided by Middlebury College for all participants. Modes of transportation will vary depending on where a student is traveling from and may be by plane, train or bus.

The application deadline for applying will be August 11th, 2017. Students are responsible for completing the application, including unofficial copies of a high school transcript including grades 9 - 11, standardized test scores, and a brief statement to the Admissions Office. The statement (approx. one page) should address an important educational moment in your life and its impact on you.

We look forward to meeting you and assisting in your college selection process. 

http://www.middlebury.edu/admissions/visit/programs

If you have any questions, please call the admissions office at 802-443-3000 or e-mail Nicole Curvin, Carlyn Vachow, or Victor Filpo. 

 

Attention Current 10^th and 11^th Graders:  Ethnic Studies Parent/Student Informational Meeting
 

Are you interested in learning more about the CSULB Ethnic Studies Program that is offered within Long Beach Unified School District?  If you want to find out more information about the program, please attend one of the informational sessions that will be offered at the comprehensive school sites.  All meetings will provide the same information, and you only need to attend one meeting.

 

Meeting Schedule:

Cabrillo High School- Tuesday, 5/16, at 6 p.m. in the Library

Jordan High School- Tuesday, 5/16, at 6 p.m. in room J1115

Poly High School- Wednesday, 5/17, at 6 p.m. in the Library

Millikan High School- Wednesday, 5/17, at 6 p.m. in the Small Gym

Lakewood High School- Thursday, 5/18, at 6 p.m. in the Library

Wilson High School- Thursday, 5/18, at 6 p.m. in the Media Center    

 

Atención estudiantes que actualmente cursan 10º y 11º grado escolar: Reunión informativa para padres y estudiantes sobre el curso de Estudios Étnicos
 

¿Estás interesado en obtener más información acerca del Programa de Estudios Étnicos que ofrece la Universidad Estatal de California en Long Beach (CSULB) a través del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach? Si deseas obtener más información acerca de este programa, únicamente tienes que asistir a una de las sesiones informativas que se llevarán a cabo en los planteles escolares integrales. En todas las reuniones se proporcionará la misma información. De ser así, solamente necesitas asistir a una reunión.

 

Calendario de reuniones:

Escuela Preparatoria Cabrillo- martes, 16 de mayo, a las 6pm en la biblioteca

Escuela Preparatoria Jordan- martes, 16 de mayo, a las 6pm en el salón J1115

Escuela Preparatoria Poly- miércoles, 17 de mayo, a las 6pm en la biblioteca

Escuela Preparatoria Millikan- miércoles, 17 de mayo, a las 6pm en el gimnasio pequeño

Escuela Preparatoria Lakewood- jueves, 18 de mayo, a las 6pm en la biblioteca

Escuela Preparatoria Wilson- jueves, 18 de mayo, a las 6pm en el Centro de Medios  

 

Seniors must complete application and essay.

 

http://www.navyzebra.com

Seniors must complete google form.

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkWkdProPTfGtAkGTrhuZPDVz0lR-CHTc97MxlzprTNmlXiQ/viewform?c=0&w=1

Scholarship Deadline Extended for High School Juniors!

CACESF’s scholarship contest has reopened to high school juniors who will be attending any accreditedpublic or private college, university, or trade school within 12 months of the scholarship award.

Essay subject: All applicants must write an original essay on the following topic: The importance of establishing and maintaining good financial credit during your college years.

Essay guidelines: Entries must be typed, 12-point font, double spaced, and be between 700 and 1,000words. All essays must include the word count at the top of the document. Please DO NOT put yourpersonal information on any page.

 

All applications must be submitted
no later than June 1, 2017

 

First Award - $2,500      Second Award - $2,000      Third Award - $1,500

http://cacesf.org/rules_app.html

 

The African-American Leaders for Tomorrow (AALT) Program is a four-day long residential summer program that is held on the campus of California State University Dominquez Hills (CSUDH). Ninety students are hand selected to receive leadership training and attend workshops on topics such as college experience, career development and civic engagement. Students will be housed on the campus of CSUDH. Meals, program materials, as well as transportation during the conference will be provided at no cost to the participants. For students living outside of Los Angeles County, transportation to the conference will also be provided.

http://blackcaucus.legislature.ca.gov/african-american-leaders-tomorrow

 

The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) Scholarship Program was established to assist deserving students by offering financial assistance to help meet educational expenses.

http://blackcaucus.legislature.ca.gov/clbc-scholarship-program

 

Summer 2017 dates: June 26-August 4

Flyers available outside CAMS counseling center.  For more information, visit www.longbeachJGs.com

 

Mousetrap Cars – Diego Chinchilla (11) – 1^st place ribbon for Creativity and Design

 

Civil Structures – Leslie Lopez and Diana Esparza (12) – 1^st place medal – Strength to Weight

 

Solo Math –

• Avey Songco (11) – 2^nd place medal – 11^th grade at-large*
• Christian Nixon (11) – 3^rd place medal – 11^th grade delegate**
• Ronan Konishi (11) – 1^st place medal – 11^th grade delegate**

Team Math Quest –

• Joshua Visperas, Denil Poudel, America Romero (12) – 3^rd place at-large*
• William Lam, Karyssa Harris (12) – 2^nd place at-large*
• Junwon Lee, Bradley Turcios (12) – 1^st place delegate**

Prosthetic Arm – Domonique Suntay, Diana Meza (10) – 2^nd place ribbon – Technical paper, 1^st place ribbon – Performance, 1^st place medal – Overall

 

Will be competing at the CA State Prosthetic Arm Competition on May 13^th at UC Irvine

 

*At-large participants are students who are participating in other events but did not place in the top three in the preliminaries in math.

**Delegate participants are students who placed in the top three in math in the preliminaries and are competing in the same math category in the regionals. 

Summer School Registration Begins Monday, April 10^th

 

All 9^th through 12^th grade students who are interested in taking Summer School classes to make up a grade to meet graduation requirements or to fulfill college entrance requirements must register using our online enrollment system.  The online system will be available starting Monday, April 10.  Summer School registration will continue until May 14 at 5 p.m. 

 

Current 8^th through 11^th graders also have the opportunity to take a Math Summer Bridge course to help prepare them for the course work that they will be studying in the coming school year.  These courses include Pre-Algebra, Pre-Geometry and Pre-Intermediate Algebra.  These courses will be taken for elective credit and the grade issued will be a Pass/No Credit.  This is an excellent opportunity to get a jump start for next year. 

 

Summer School Registration will begin by completing the application online at www.lbschools.net/summer.  After the application is submitted, the student and parent will receive an email with directions for selecting the classes that you plan to take during the summer.  You should receive this email two to three schooldays after the application is submitted.

 

Las inscripciones para las clases de verano en las escuelas preparatorias comienzan el lunes 10 de abril

 

Todos los estudiantes de 9º a 12º grado escolar interesados en asistir a las clases de verano con la finalidad de mejorar una calificación para poder cumplir con los requisitos de graduación o para cumplir con un requisito de admisión universitaria deberán inscribirse a través de nuestro sistema de inscripciones en línea (por Internet). El sistema de inscripciones en línea estará disponible a partir del lunes 10 de abril. Las inscripciones para las clases de verano continuarán hasta el 14 de mayo a las 5pm. 

 

Los estudiantes que actualmente cursan 8º a 11º grado escolar también tienen la oportunidad de tomar un curso de Math Bridge (Puente de Matemáticas) como parte de su preparación para los cursos que estarán cursando durante el próximo ciclo escolar. Estos cursos incluyen Pre- Álgebra, Pre- Geometría y Pre- Álgebra de Nivel Intermedio. En estos cursos electivos, los estudiantes recibirán como calificación “Pasó/No Crédito”. Esta es una excelente oportunidad para poner en marcha un gran inicio para el próximo ciclo escolar.   

 

Las inscripciones para las clases de verano se comenzarán llenando la solicitud en línea en www.lbschools.net/summer. Después de enviar la solicitud, el estudiante y los padres del estudiante recibirán un correo electrónico con instrucciones para seleccionar las clases que el estudiante planea tomar durante el verano. El correo electrónico lo recibirán 2-3 días escolares después de haber enviado la solicitud.

If anyone is interested in legal careers, check this out!

The Long Beach Public Library will offer an amnesty program for overdue book fines during the month of April, in celebration of National Library Month. From April 1 to April 30 the library will welcome back its overdue books and waive associated fines. Return any undamaged, overdue library materials to your local Long Beach Public Library location, and your overdue fines will be waived. If you have overdue fines from previously returned materials, donate a new book to the library and those fines will be waived, too.  For more information, visit the Long Beach Public Library in person or online at www.lbpl.org.