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First Avenue Junior High was one of 3 area schools to receive the state Dept. of Education's Distinguished High School and Middle School Awards. Arcadia's Foothill Jr. High received the award in 1988. The other winners included San Marino High School and the L. A. County High School for the Arts at Cal State Los Angeles.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 22, 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 22, 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 3045AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Unified School District's high school dropout rate was 1.13% for the 1987-88 school year. Erroneous figures previously released by the state Dept. of Education had the figures at 7.05% to 15%.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 12, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 12, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2944AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education will be asked to approve criteria determining if segregation exists in local schools. A public hearing will then be held, and a report submitted to the State Dept. of Education.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 11, 1978

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 11, 1978

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: School Integration

Item ID: 2580AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The State Department of Education has announced that Dana Junior High and Foothills Junior High have been nominated as Distinguished Schools in the 1987-88 California School Recognition Program.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 20, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 20, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Junior High Schools

Item ID: 3032AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Planning Commission directed the planning staff to prepare a resolution permitting Maranatha High School to operate at its present North Santa Anita location.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 27, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 27, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools, Private - Maranatha High School

Item ID: 3071AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 13, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 13, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 3044AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The school district will re-structure its alternative education program at the Huntington High School beginning next school year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 31, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 31, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools-Huntington High School

Item ID: 74AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia High School's Marching Band, Tall Flags, and Tom Tom Drill Team took the Sweepstakes Award for street competition at the Mt. Carmel Invitational Tournament of Bands, October 24.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 1, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 1, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 3015AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Apache Marching Band created a new record in competition in the All Western Band Review. They scored the highest points in the parade for the fourth consecutive year establishing themselves as the state champion band.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 3, 1981

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 3, 1981

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2978AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The State funded Early Childhood Education program at Camino Grove School has been given the highest grades for effectiveness.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 13, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 13, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Camino Grove

Item ID: 2682AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

With the musical production revived when an addition to the High School Little Theater was guaranteed, the High School will present "Fiddler on the Roof" May 3-6 at the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 27, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 27, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2965AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education has voted to put off until April 23, a decision on whether or not to establish a smoking area at the high school.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2968AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A curriculum change instituted by the Arcadia Board of Education means there will be 10 more science classes offered in September for Arcadia High School students.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 20, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 20, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2987AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education approved an agreement with the city for the installation of an all-weather track at Arcadia High School. Total cost of the project is estimated to be in the neighborhood of $175,000.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 14, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 14, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2984AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia High School Apache Marching Band won the Sweepstakes Award at the annual state championship All-Western Band Review for the third consecutive year which earns them the perpetual trophy. This makes the third time they have won the perpetual trophy which goes to a school that has won the Sweepstakes Award three times in a row. This is a "first" in the All-Western Band Review.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 4, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 4, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2973AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Board of Education approved a joint powers agreement with the city regarding use of part of the First Avenue Junior High School site for recreational purposes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 10, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 10, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 3034AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia High School's counseling program has been selected as a model program by the L.A. County Office of Education for its improvements during the past 2 years.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 9, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 9, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2992AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Board of Education has decided that the First Avenue Junior High School will be rebuilt following the present basic configuration. Article indicates possibilities for interior plans.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 19, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 19, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 3038AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

To save Arcadia High School $41,500 a year on energy costs, the Board of Education has selected the firm Pacific Energen, Inc. to design a joint electricity-generating & hot water-producing system for the school.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 18, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 18, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2989AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education turned down a recommendation to shorten the last week of school at the high school. The recommendation was that for the last week, Monday would be a full day, while Tuesday through Thursday would be half days.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2966An

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The Arcadia Unified School District's high school dropout rate was 1.13% for the 1987-88 school year. Erroneous figures previously released by the state Dept. of Education had the figures at 7.05% to 15%.

The Arcadia Board of Education will be asked to approve criteria determining if segregation exists in local schools. A public hearing will then be held, and a report submitted to the State Dept. of Education.

The State Department of Education has announced that Dana Junior High and Foothills Junior High have been nominated as Distinguished Schools in the 1987-88 California School Recognition Program.

The Planning Commission directed the planning staff to prepare a resolution permitting Maranatha High School to operate at its present North Santa Anita location.

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.

The school district will re-structure its alternative education program at the Huntington High School beginning next school year.

Arcadia High School's Marching Band, Tall Flags, and Tom Tom Drill Team took the Sweepstakes Award for street competition at the Mt. Carmel Invitational Tournament of Bands, October 24.

The Arcadia Apache Marching Band created a new record in competition in the All Western Band Review. They scored the highest points in the parade for the fourth consecutive year establishing themselves as the state champion band.

The State funded Early Childhood Education program at Camino Grove School has been given the highest grades for effectiveness.

With the musical production revived when an addition to the High School Little Theater was guaranteed, the High School will present "Fiddler on the Roof" May 3-6 at the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium.

The Arcadia Board of Education has voted to put off until April 23, a decision on whether or not to establish a smoking area at the high school.

A curriculum change instituted by the Arcadia Board of Education means there will be 10 more science classes offered in September for Arcadia High School students.

The Arcadia Board of Education approved an agreement with the city for the installation of an all-weather track at Arcadia High School. Total cost of the project is estimated to be in the neighborhood of $175,000.

The Board of Education approved a joint powers agreement with the city regarding use of part of the First Avenue Junior High School site for recreational purposes.

Arcadia High School's counseling program has been selected as a model program by the L.A. County Office of Education for its improvements during the past 2 years.

The Board of Education has decided that the First Avenue Junior High School will be rebuilt following the present basic configuration. Article indicates possibilities for interior plans.

To save Arcadia High School $41,500 a year on energy costs, the Board of Education has selected the firm Pacific Energen, Inc. to design a joint electricity-generating & hot water-producing system for the school.

The Arcadia Board of Education turned down a recommendation to shorten the last week of school at the high school. The recommendation was that for the last week, Monday would be a full day, while Tuesday through Thursday would be half days.