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: Social Justice Strand - Black/Latino Studies
Criminal Justice Strand - Intro to Sociology/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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| Sra. Dávila Rm: C-04 | (562) 433-0481 ex: 6261 | Spanish Teacher |
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