2020–2021 School Accountability Report Card
PUC Community Charter Middle and PUC Community Charter Early College High
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Concepcion Rivas, Superintendent
- Principal, PUC Community Charter Middle and PUC Community Charter Early College High
About Our School
Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC)Community Charter Middle School and Community Charter Early College High School were merged in 2014, becoming PUC Community Charter Middle and Early College High School, to facilitate easier transition between the middle and high school programs. PUC Community Charter High School (PUC CCECHS) was founded in 2004 to meet the educational needs of students living in the Northeast San Fernando Valley, with a concentration on the communities of Lakeview Terrace, Sylmar, San Fernando, and Pacoima.
PUC CCECHS was founded as an extension of Community Charter Middle School, founded in 1999, as the first PUC school. PUC CCECHS was designed to provide the same high level of educational excellence as PUC CCMS, for students coming from PUC CCMS and students coming from other middle schools alike. At PUC Community Charter Middle School (PUC CCMS) our enthusiastic and energetic staff is skilled at guiding students to become college-ready in academics and skilled in the social arena. These experiences begin with our CSUN week for sixth grade students and culminate with graduation ceremonies on a college site! Through the middle school experience, our students continue to learn more about various experiences of living on campus. They engage in deep research projects in class researching universities. By the time our students finish middle school, they already would have visited a local, private and UC university campus. Therefore when they enter high school and they meet with their counselor, they have a much clear idea of what route they wish to pursue.
Students have multiple opportunities to extend learning beyond the classroom through field trips (two per grade level), assemblies, instruction in the performance and visual arts, and student government. Parents are active participants, participating in the School Advisory Council (SAC) and English Language Advisory Council (ELAC), attending special events and supporting various fundraisers. Our intervention programs and after school support enrich students’ studies and propel them to success. Evidence of our efforts include the California Distinguished School designation for 2013 and also a nomination for the National Blue-Ribbon Award. The powerful triad of students, parents, and school provide a positive school environment for all at Community Charter Middle School.
Community Charter Early College High School (CCECHS) has a tradition of high expectations and academic achievement, positive character, and community service. Since CCECHS opened its doors in 2004 and moved to our current site at the PUC Education Complex in 2007, we have focused efforts on creating a community of scholars who are prepared for college and career success. As part of the PUC family, we hold the commitments of student proficiency, college and career readiness, and community service as our core principles. CCECHS is proud to be recognized as a California Distinguished School.
At the high school we are excited to offer academically challenging courses. The Advanced Placement program offers challenges to all students. Our focus is to increase the academic rigor our students must achieve to gain admission to the colleges of their choice. Additionally, PUC CCECHS also offers the dual enrollment program through our partnership with LA Mission College. This allows our students to take various college courses prior to graduating from high school.
Our middle to high school arts program continues to thrive. Students participate in Art, Music and Dance – earning awards throughout the year. The visual arts program has had student work displayed at Cal State Northridge and continues to provide a balance of opportunity and development. Dance team members represent CCMS and CCECHS with high-quality and energetic performances throughout the area and in competitions.
All seniors participate in Expository Reading Writing Course (ERWC) along with AP Government & Politics, Spanish Literature, Spanish Language, and Statistics round out the AP offerings at the school. Our collective focus is to increase the academic rigor our students must achieve to gain admission to the colleges of their choice. Our arts program continues to thrive. Students participate in Art, Music and Dance – earning awards throughout the year. Our Visual Arts and Performing Arts Department organize two family events throughout the school year to showcase our students' many talents and continue to provide a balance of opportunity and development.
PUC CCMS and CCECHS is pleased to receive outstanding support from our parents and community. This involvement ensures that a balanced program is provided to all students. We continue to support and challenge our athletes as we provide a variety of CIF sports. The main goal of the school is to prepare students for their future academic endeavors by providing the highest possible level of instruction that will foster student success and achievement.
In order to maximize the effectiveness of our program we attempt to align our school’s mission to PUC Three Commitments as well as our Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRS) below ensuring students graduate as leaders, citizens and scholars in order to be prepared for college life.
The vision for (name of school) is guided by PUC’s 3 Commitments:
1. Five times more college graduates within the communities we serve.
After four years with us, students are proficient.
Students commit to uplift our communities now and forever.
Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRS)
SCHOLARS:
Proficient students
Inquisitive Learners
Goal-oriented
College Ready
REFLECTIVE LEARNERS:
Active Listeners
Solution Oriented
SUPPORTIVE OF COMMUNITY:
Support for each other
Developing high values/morals/character
Involved in the community
Contact
PUC Community Charter Middle and PUC Community Charter Early College High11500 Eldridge Ave.
Lake View Terrace, CA 91342-6522
Phone: 818-485-0951
Email: c.rivas@pucschools.org