Montague Charter Academy, Pacoima This is a large, urban, year-round school serving over 1,100 students. The focus is on delivery of a thinking, meaning-centered curriculum, and the development of positive social skills and values that will allow students to participate as productive citizens. Textbooks and curriculum are aligned to the high-quality criteria of the State Frameworks. All parents are required to volunteer a minimum of three hours a month in a manner compatible with their work and family schedules. San Fernando A conversion from existing Vaughn Street School, Vaughn provides a full service, preventive system to assure the success of every student.
Curriculum is thematic, emphasizing real world issues and state framework concepts.
Early childhood education is provided to all four-year olds. Child care and an on-site health and social service center are available, and other support services provided. Los Angeles CALS Charter Middle School is the first charter school located in and serving the communities of Northeast Los Angeles. Currently the school is serving sixth grade students and will expand to serve sixth, seventh and eighth grades by the 2002-2003 school year. The CALS curriculum is college preparatory focusing on the liberal arts.