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A report presented by the Arcadia Board of Education indicates that 6th grade students at all Arcadia elementary schools are exceeding reading and math goals set by the state from now through the 1989-90 school year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3206
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Test Scores
Item ID
3114AN
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Newspaper Index
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First Avenue Junior High, severely damaged by a fire in 1979, will reopen this fall to students in grades 7-9 although reconstruction of the building is incomplete. Portable classrooms will be used.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3122
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 28, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 28, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3039AN
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Newspaper Index
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Results of the 1985-86 California Assessment Program show test scores that were "the highest since these current tests have been administered" in Arcadia's 3rd, 6th and 8th grades.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3209
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 24,1986
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 24,1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Test Scores
Item ID
3117AN
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Newspaper Index
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Vocational training is offered at Arcadia High School through the Los Angeles County Recreational Occupational Program. Arcadia offers Building Remodeling, Diversified Office Procedures, Fashion Clothing Alterations, Industrial Drafting and TV Production.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3058
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 21, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photos
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 21, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photos
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
2980AN
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The Arcadia Unified School District again ranked among the top 10% of statewide districts in the latest California Assessment Program (CAP) results. CAP scores were based on tests given to 3rd and 6th grade students last May in math, reading, and writing as well as tests given to 8th-graders in reading, math, history and science.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3219
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 8, 1989
Pages
"p. A-1, 2"
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 8, 1989
Pages
"p. A-1, 2"
Subjects
Schools - Test Scores
Item ID
3127AN
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Newspaper Index
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Qualified low and moderate-income homeowners may receive up to $7500 for the rehabilitation of single-family owner-occupied homes through the Arcadia Planning Dept.'s Housing Rehabilitation Program. This program is financed with Community Development Block Grant Funds, and monies are available on a first-come first-served basis through June 30, 1990.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1850
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 20, 1989
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 20, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Housing Rehabilitation Program
Item ID
1849AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Council PTA in cooperation with Parent Alert has organized evening programs for parents of all 5th and 6th grade, junior and senior high school students. The programs are designed to offer education on drug abuse.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1444
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 5, 1980
Pages
p. A-7
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 5, 1980
Pages
p. A-7
Subjects
Drug Abuse
Item ID
1443AN
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Newspaper Index
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California Assessment Program's test scores show that Arcadia's 3rd and 6th graders did not do as well as last year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3214
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Test Scores
Item ID
3122AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia School District's summer school program will be offered free to students in all grade levels.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3180
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 23, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 23, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Summer School
Item ID
3090AN
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John Blanken, newly retired 6th grade teacher from Holly Avenue, enjoyed 21 years at the school after a 20-year stint in the U.S. Navy. Biographical notes included.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2889
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 22, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 22, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Employees - Blanken, John
Item ID
2816AN
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First Avenue Junior High has been nominated as a 1990 California Distinguished School by the State Department of Education. First Avenue will be one of six schools in Los Angeles County to be so nominated.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3127
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 13, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 13, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3044AN
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Jack Sonnhalter, principal of First Avenue Junior High School, will take an early retirement at the end of the current school year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3125
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3042AN
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Parent Alert has developed an educational drug program for 5th and 6th grade students. Titled "It's Your Decision," it teaches youngsters some of the important facts about drug abuse. The one-hour program took 2 years to develop. It is now ready for any teacher desirous of this service by calling Parent Alert at 446-3860.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2128
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 9, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 9, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Parent Alert
Item ID
2111AN
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Newspaper Index
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Bill Manley teaches the computer and electronics class at First Avenue Junior High. The popular class is designed to teach students computer literacy at an early age.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3124
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 31, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 31, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3041AN
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Arcadia City Councilman, Dennis Lojeski, suggested that the city begin a drug testing program for its employees, only to discover the city has had one for a month and that 2 people have already been tested.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1459
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 21, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 21, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Drug Testing
Item ID
1458AN
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Students at First Avenue Junior High raised $579 for a weekend telethon aimed at providing funds for the medical treatment of children whose families cannot afford hospital care.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3126
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 8, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 8, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3043AN
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Nearly two years after fire caused extensive damage at First Avenue Junior High, students and staff are eager for the re-opening of the main building. Article describes new features.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3123
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3040AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Christian School has leased the Santa Anita Elementary School which was closed due to declining enrollment. Article describes the school which expects 200 students this year ranging from pre-school through 8th grade.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3146
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 10, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 10, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
School, Private - Arcadia Christian School
Item ID
3060AN
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Newspaper Index
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While enrollment at Arcadia schools continued its decline overall, the number of students in 9th through 12 grades actually increased.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2976
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 28, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 28, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Enrollment
Item ID
2902AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia School Board accepted $26,365 in state funding to prevent alcohol and drug use among elementary school students. The money, available on 1/0/90, is being allocated under the Comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Prevention Education Program (CADPE), targeting 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in every district in California.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2766
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 3, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 3, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Elementary Schools
Item ID
2698AN
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Newspaper Index
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