Distinguished Scholars
The Honors Program for the School of the Arts. Distinguished Scholars (DS) must enroll in an Accelerated, Honors, or AP Course when available. DS students will complete a minimum of FOUR AP courses and graduate with an academic GPA of 3.3 (Honors Graduation Distinction).
School of Leadership and Public Service
About the Pathway
Leadership and Public Service students experience 4 years of integrated academics focused on the Public Service industry. In addition to completing rigorous A-G courses, students take a 4 year course sequence of classes teaching the skills and addressing the issues that surround politics, social justice, and public services.
Leadership and Public Service students experience 4 years of integrated academic focused on the Public Service industry. In addition to completing rigorous A-G courses, students take a 4 year course sequence of classes teaching the skills and addressing the issues that surround Law, Social Justice, and Politics.
Course Sequence:
9th Grade: Intro to Law
10th Grade: Intro to Social Justice
11th Grade: Intro to Sociology/Psychology or AP Psychology
12th Grade: Social Justice Strand - Justice in America
Criminal Justice Strand - Criminal Justice and Law
Working with their academic classes and larger community, students are expected to practice their skills outside the classroom with internships, jobs, and volunteer opportunities. Students also have the ability to earn additional certifications through LBCC.
Any interested student is welcome to apply to the pathway.
Students interested in the Distinguished Scholar pathway experience may apply with a minimum GPA of 3.3 and enrollment in Algebra 1.
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| Eric Berg Rm: PA 006 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6264 - Conf. Blocks 1 & 6 | Teacher |
| Mary Ann Bieniasz Rm: 518 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6220 - Conf. Blocks 3 & 4 | Teacher |
| Carlos Briceno Rm: Gym | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6136 - Conf. Blocks 3 & 6 | Teacher - PE |
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| Jeremy Cook Rm: 252 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6252 | Teacher |
| Anthony Dao Rm: 254 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6192 | Teacher |
| Mary Joyce Domingo Rm: 409 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6409 - Conf. Blocks 1 & 6 | Teacher |
| Sra. Dávila Rm: C-04 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6261 | Spanish Teacher |
| Mr Gunnison Rm: 526 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6236 - Conf. Blocks 2 & 7 | Teacher |
| Alexis Harcharic Rm: 171 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6571 | Teacher |
| James Houston Rm: C-06/Gym | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6856 | Teacher |
| Amy Hughes Leveque Rm: 102 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6592 | Teacher |
| Josiah Jones Rm: 524 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6238 - Conf. Blocks 2/7 | Science Teacher |
| Maritza Lara Rm: 156 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6556 | Teacher |
| Jose Leanos Rm: 255 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6255 | Teacher |
| Christopher Leveque Rm: 101 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6591 - Conf. Block 2 & 7 | Teacher |
| Antone Martinho Rm: 166/BCH | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6566 - Conf. Block 3 & 4 | Teacher / Men's Water Polo Coach |
| Janice Mejia Rm: 260 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6260 | Teacher |
| Jeffrey Nesmith Rm: 169/POOL | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6569 | Teacher |
| Marca Robinson Rm: PA 009 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6178 - Conf. Per. 1 & 2 | Teacher |
| Javier Salgado Junior Rm: PA 012 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6507 Conf. Blocks 3 & 4 | Teacher |
| Julie-Kay Satariano Rm: 120 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6250 | Teacher |
| Alyson Swain Rm: 118 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6518 Conf. Blocks 1 & 4 | Teacher |
| Ms. Twinem Rm: Gym/Pool | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6596 - Conf. Blocks 2 & 5 | Teacher |
| Janet Underwood Rm: 520 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6242 - Conf. Blocks 2 & 3 | Teacher |
| Darith Ung Rm: 452 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6401 - 50% at Wilson in PM | Khmer |
| Seth Wegter Rm: 309/Gym | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6424 - Conf. Block 2 & 5 | Teacher |
| Taryn Whiteleather Rm: PA 010 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6187 | Teacher |
| Noemi Zarate Rm: C-18 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6868 | Teacher |
