Pasadena
Unified School
District
1 HIGHLIGHT OF PUSD PROGRAMS
MARCH 7, 2022
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Our Mission & Vision
Mission Statement:
We are a caring community that promotes a deep love for learning by embracing the cultural background of every student. We hold high expectations for student achievement. We provide innovative curriculum that represents the global value of education. With a commitment to academic excellence, we prepare our students for their place in an ever-evolving world.
Vision Statement:
We prepare students for the future by inspiring the joy of learning in every child every day!
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Our District
23 Current Schools:
● (13) Elementary Schools
● (3) Middle Schools
● (1) TK-8th School
● (2) 6th-12th Schools
● (2) 9th-12th High Schools
● (2) Alternative Schools
2,400 Certificated & Classified Employees
4 District Demographics
● English Learners 12.6%
● Foster Youth 1.7%
● Homeless 4.5%
● Students with Disabilities 14.5%
● Socioeconomic 66.4%
Disadvantaged
Source: Dataquest
CA Dashboard
Our Students
Race/Ethnicity
● African American 10.8%
● American Indian 0.2%
● Asian 5.5%
● Filipino 2%
● Hispanic 59.4%
● Two or more races 3.8%
● Pacific Islander 0.2%
● White 17.7%
15,313 Students (TK-12)
2020-21 Fall Norm/Census Day
5 Overlap in Target Student Group Membership
2020-21 Fall Norm/Census Day
Our Context
As a unified school district, we are supporting:
● Students and families in recovering from impacts of
the global disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic
● Staff in ongoing discussion and reflection about
diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
● Teachers in the implementation of research-based
practices to effectively adjust classroom instruction
and approaches amidst these shifts
6 New Supports
● Accelerated learning- Instructional shifts to stabilize and address learning gaps
● Expanded Learning- New in-person and online tutoring
offerings, increased summer program offerings
● Health & Wellness- Free tele-health services (Hazel
Health), site-based COVID-19 testing and vaccination
clinics
● DEI Efforts- Ethnic Studies districtwide, Student Think Tank, staff training & parent partnerships
7 Academic Growth
(Beginning to Mid Year)
8 Mathematic
s Reading
Growth Comparison
Winter 2020 v. Winter 2022 (Pre-Pandemic v. Current)
9 Mathematic
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Graduation
10Source: https://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/dqcensus/CohRate.aspx?agglevel=district&year=2020-21&cds=1964881 Graduation
Rates 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 PUSD 84.5% 84.8% 85.4% 82.2% 84.8%
Los Angeles 80.0% 81.6% 81.8% 82.2% 82.4%
California 82.7% 83.0% 84.5% 84.2% 83.6%
Educational
Programs
11 Specialized Programs in PUSD
Multiple Learning Opportunities for ALL Students
Creativity &
Innovation
My Masterpieces
Open Stage
STEAM Magnets
Arts Magnets
Electives in all art forms
TechEquity
College & Career
Readiness
Linked Learning Academies
Early College / Dual
Enrollment
CTE High School Options
Work-based learning
Graduate Defense
PUSD Thrive
Social Emotional Learning
Farm to School
Wellness Centers
Counseling & Intervention
Services
Athletics
Healthy Mind
and Body
Culturally Competent
Citizens
Dual Language
International Baccalaureate
Community Service
Mentors For Life
Student Leadership
Development
Ethnic Studies
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14 LEARNS & Expanded Learning
● Academic Offerings: Homework Assistance; Tutoring (ES and MS); Imagine Learning Literacy and Math Facts (ES)
● Enrichment Offerings: PasadenaLEARNs Sports (PLS); Dance; Science Olympiad, Visual and Performing Arts; Driver’s Ed (high schools); theme- based enrichment classes
● College and Career Readiness: College Access Plan (high schools); Student Internships (Rose City); Future Business Leaders of America (Muir); Startup Smartup Entrepreneurship Program (MS)
15 Community Schools
● Extended Learning Time and Opportunities
● Integrated Student Supports
● Family & Community Engagement
● Collaborative Leadership & Practices in
Collaboration with Collaborate PASadena
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PUSD’s Early Childhood Education programs have
been a launchpad for our children’s bright future.
With individualized support, our programs develop
the whole person by nurturing each child’s physical,
social, emotional, creative, linguistic, and cognitive
growth.
Early Childhood Programs
18 Children’s Centers and
Preschool Sites
19 Enrollment
CSPP Part Day State Preschool
Sites Capacity
AM
Students
Enrolled
Capacity
PM
Students
Enrolled
Open
Seats
Altadena* 24 15 24 8 9*
Hamilton* 20 15 20 16 1*
Jackson* 24 16 24 12 4*
Madison* 22 14 22 14 4*
San Rafael 24 19 24 19 10
Sierra
Madre 24 12 24 10 26
Webster* 24 14 24 7 11*
Willard* 24 14 24 6 12*
Total 186 119 186 92 36
Field Mandarin Preschool
Sites Capacity Students
Enrolled
Open
Seats
Mandarin,
Room 1 Fiona 24 14 10
Mandarin,
Room 2 Ms.
Lee
23 12 11
Total 47 26 21
20 Enrollment
CA State Preschool Program: Full Day State Funded Preschools Sites Capacity Students
Enrolled
Open
Seats
Notes
Jefferson* 60 but enrolling 52 39 13 Opening 3rd
classroom on
3/08/2022
Cleveland * 60 but enrolling 52 43 9 Opening 3rd
classroom on
3/08/2022
Longfellow 44 35 9
Washington* 60 but enrolling 48 47 1
Willard 44 33
Total 268 197 32
Current TK
● Ratio:
○ none specified
● TK eligibility: children who
turn turn 5 between
September 2 and December 2
of the current school year
● California State Preschool
Program (CSPP) contracts
can only be used for
preschool services
Expansion to Universal TK
(Transitional Kindergarten)
Universal TK
● Ratio:
○ 1:12, beginning 2022-23
○ 1:10, beginning 2023-24
● TK eligibility: expand to include children who have
4th birthday by September 1st of the current school
year
○ Eligibility is expanded incrementally over three
years, to include three more months of birthdays
each year
● California State Preschool Program (CSPP) contracts
can be used for wrap-around services for eligible TK
and K children 21
22 Collaborations
● City of Pasadena Task Force on Early Child
Development and Early Learning
● The Office of the Young Child and Pasadena As
An Early Learning City by 2025
● Pasadena Directors Alliance
● Office of the Young Child - EDI Results
● LA Child Care Planning Committee
● Other LEAs; Glendale USD, Culver City USD, and
SMMUSD
● LACOE - CPIN professional development
#PUSD PROUD
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