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Details of volunteer program - how it is working in Arcadia, the range of expertise offered by these people, etc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 28, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 28, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 2602AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The need for more volunteer aides is cited by District Librarian Mrs. Julie Dresdner. In the last three years, beginning at Camino Grove, library-media centers have been developed and are in operation at all nine elementary schools.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 14, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 14, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 2589AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Volunteer aides make the Early Childhood Education program work. the State mandated and funded program aims at giving youngsters from pre-school through the 3rd grade better learning experiences. Camino Grove is the only school in the district with the pilot program.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Camino Grove

Item ID: 2680AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The School Board and the Administration have debated optimum class size and decided that in any class where there are more than 32 students, a paid aide should be provided to assist the teacher.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 30, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 30, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 2593AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Interview with Suzanne Wallace, who operates the Turnquist Santa Anita Dog School. Good summary of the services that the school offers, hours of classes, etc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 17, 1977

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 17, 1977

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools, Private - Turnquist Santa Anita Dog School

Item ID: 3078AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Local schools ranked in annual financial report compiled by the office of the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools. Areas included: teacher/pupil ratio; assessed valuation; text book costs; etc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 21, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 21, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 2588AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A new director has been hired to take the place of Dave Alstadt, who is moving to direct vocal music. The new man is John Work, currently band director at Pasadena High School.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 27, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 27, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School; Alstadt, Dave; Work, John

Item ID: 2957AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Parents with children in the EMR (Educable Mentally Retarded) program in the Arcadia schools have written letters to the state, county and local school officials outlining the difficulties EMR teachers are having controlling their students without help from aides (lost due to Prop. 13).

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 8, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 8, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 2607AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

An addition to the High School Little Theater has been approved for a bid of $67,350. The addition will be used for set design, etc. The $20,000 cost increase over what had been tentatively set did not please the School Board.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 1, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 1, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2964AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Series on goals for Arcadia Schools.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 29, 1977; June 2, 1977; June 5, 1977; June 9, 1977; June 16, 1977

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 29, 1977; June 2, 1977; June 5, 1977; June 9, 1977; June 16, 1977

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 2604AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General items regarding schools

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 10, 1971 p. 1 (ABC grade system abolishment study); February 14, 1971 p. 1 ( " ); July 28, 1971 p. 1 (Policeman on Campus program); September 26, 1971 p. 1 (Goals Panel); September 29, 1971 p. 1 ("illegal" students); December 15, 1971 p. 1 (Arcadia rated high in State test); December 17, 1971 [/ 1 ( " ); September 3, 1972 p. 1 (busing enforcement law); January 11, 1973 p. 1 (Regional Vocational Program); April 1, 1973 p. 1 (retarded children's program); April12, 1973 p. 1 (Regional Occupational Program); October 25, 1973 p. 1 (primary classed redesigned); October 27, 1973 p. 1 (grading policy changed)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 10, 1971 p. 1 (ABC grade system abolishment study); February 14, 1971 p. 1 ( " ); July 28, 1971 p. 1 (Policeman on Campus program); September 26, 1971 p. 1 (Goals Panel); September 29, 1971 p. 1 ("illegal" students); December 15, 1971 p. 1 (Arcadia rated high in State test); December 17, 1971 [/ 1 ( " ); September 3, 1972 p. 1 (busing enforcement law); January 11, 1973 p. 1 (Regional Vocational Program); April 1, 1973 p. 1 (retarded children's program); April12, 1973 p. 1 (Regional Occupational Program); October 25, 1973 p. 1 (primary classed redesigned); October 27, 1973 p. 1 (grading policy changed)

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 4198AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education reaffirmed its decision to discontinue all School Improvement Programs in elementary schools in Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 17, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 17, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Elementary Schools

Item ID: 2695AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Teachers and parents at Camino Grove and Holly Avenue elementary schools are in communication with the Arcadia Board of Education to restore the School Improvement Program.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 29, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 29, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Elementary Schools; Schools-Camino Grove; Schools-Holly Avenue

Item ID: 2694AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The School Board reversed an earlier decision to order construction of two modular buildings at Holly Avenue School to permit the transfer there of 150 students from Hugo Reid, thus emptying one classroom there for future growth. It may not be possible at this late date to get the necessary work done by September 15.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 17, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 17, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Elementary Schools; Schools-Holly Avenue; Schools-Hugo Reid

Item ID: 2688AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Statistical profiles of schools in Los Angeles County.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 2594AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Profile of the Mentally Gifted Minors program in Arcadia Schools.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 20, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 20, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 2586AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia High School has won a five year accreditation - the longest granted by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 16, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 16, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2951AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Early Childhood Education (ECE) program may be at an end in Arcadia. Two schools have requested to terminate their programs and a 3rd school wished to make large changes in its program.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 30, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 30, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Elementary Schools

Item ID: 2692AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Approximately 147 students who have attended Hugo Reid will be transferred to Holly Avenue next year if the proposal is passed by the school board. The transfer and boundary change are designed to alleviate over-crowding at Hugo Reid.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 15, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 15, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Elementary Schools; Schools-Hugo Reid; Schools-Holly Avenue

Item ID: 2687AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Summary of test results for Arcadia and neighboring schools.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 12, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 12, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Test Scores

Item ID: 3102AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Details of volunteer program - how it is working in Arcadia, the range of expertise offered by these people, etc.

The need for more volunteer aides is cited by District Librarian Mrs. Julie Dresdner. In the last three years, beginning at Camino Grove, library-media centers have been developed and are in operation at all nine elementary schools.

Volunteer aides make the Early Childhood Education program work. the State mandated and funded program aims at giving youngsters from pre-school through the 3rd grade better learning experiences. Camino Grove is the only school in the district with the pilot program.

The School Board and the Administration have debated optimum class size and decided that in any class where there are more than 32 students, a paid aide should be provided to assist the teacher.

Interview with Suzanne Wallace, who operates the Turnquist Santa Anita Dog School. Good summary of the services that the school offers, hours of classes, etc.

Local schools ranked in annual financial report compiled by the office of the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools. Areas included: teacher/pupil ratio; assessed valuation; text book costs; etc.

A new director has been hired to take the place of Dave Alstadt, who is moving to direct vocal music. The new man is John Work, currently band director at Pasadena High School.

Parents with children in the EMR (Educable Mentally Retarded) program in the Arcadia schools have written letters to the state, county and local school officials outlining the difficulties EMR teachers are having controlling their students without help from aides (lost due to Prop. 13).

An addition to the High School Little Theater has been approved for a bid of $67,350. The addition will be used for set design, etc. The $20,000 cost increase over what had been tentatively set did not please the School Board.

Series on goals for Arcadia Schools.

General items regarding schools

The Arcadia Board of Education reaffirmed its decision to discontinue all School Improvement Programs in elementary schools in Arcadia.

Teachers and parents at Camino Grove and Holly Avenue elementary schools are in communication with the Arcadia Board of Education to restore the School Improvement Program.

Statistical profiles of schools in Los Angeles County.

Profile of the Mentally Gifted Minors program in Arcadia Schools.

Arcadia High School has won a five year accreditation - the longest granted by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

The Arcadia Early Childhood Education (ECE) program may be at an end in Arcadia. Two schools have requested to terminate their programs and a 3rd school wished to make large changes in its program.

Approximately 147 students who have attended Hugo Reid will be transferred to Holly Avenue next year if the proposal is passed by the school board. The transfer and boundary change are designed to alleviate over-crowding at Hugo Reid.

Summary of test results for Arcadia and neighboring schools.