The Edgewood High School Advantage!
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The Edgewood High School Advantage!
Edgewood High School is a 21st century school of choice for students seeking a local option for global education. Edgewood High School is another option for the families of West Covina. Never in the WCUSD has such a school been created. There is no reason to look elsewhere for a world class education. Edgewood High School 1301 Trojan Way, West Covina, CA 91790 http://ehs.wcusd.org/ Follow us on Instagram @EHSPRIDE Steven A. Dorsey Dr. Karla Contreras Principal Assistant Principal Jennifer Zampiello Sara Arce Associate Principal EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Mario Morales Counselors Interested in enrolling your 9th,- 12th grade child into Edgewood High School for the 2015-2016 school year? Edgewood High School may be the school for your student. An innovative school with a focus on technology as a rigorous pathway to academic success. Please visit our website at: http://ehs.wcusd.org/ Edgewood High School is your school. A safe teaching and learning environment that promotes trust, respect and responsibility in a constantly changing world. Edgewood High School is the place. Engaging instruction that leverages community resources in preparing life-long learners for the new opportunities and challenges of today and tomorrow. Educational Excellence Exemplified West Covina Unified School District 1717 West Merced Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790 http://www.wcusd.org | (626) 939-4600 Board of Education Steve Cox, President Camie Poulos , Vice President Eileen Miranda Jiménez, Clerk Jessica Shewmaker, Member Mike Flowers, Member A great place to learn. An International Baccalaureate World School. An Exceptional Choice. Superintendent Debra Kaplan 1301 Trojan Way, West Covina, CA 91790 http://ehs.wcusd.org/ The Edgewood High School A public high school experience filled with personal attention, a truly rigorous curriculum, and a genuine focus on students to acquire tangible international knowledge and skills. Advantage! Edgewood offers... An energetic faculty, a more focused environment with reduced class size in English and math courses. A global theme encouraging students to be creative thinkers and problem solvers. An educational choice in the community that places its emphasis on student success, no matter what pathway they choose. The ability to choose the best among high schools serving West Covina and its neighboring communities. A sister school program between China with visits between campuses. Edgewood High School is officially an IB World School and is authorized to offer the Diploma Programme (DP). IB Schools share a common philosophy-a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Edgewood High School believes is important for our students. Start your high school career in a place where you will experience personalized attention in a caring environment that encourages high standards and student centered educational structure. A Committed Faculty and Staff Our teachers will bring an unmatched set of talents and skills to Edgewood High School, seeking the highest standards for their students and themselves. An Appropriate Learning Environment Located at the Trojan Way entrance of the Edgewood school site, the school not only pays tribute to the former educational landmark, but creates a familiar hub of learning for students, parents, and the West Covina community. Guidance and Support of our Board of Education The Board’s vision of an innovative, competitive, and unique educational choice will take its place among the “finest schools in the San Gabriel Valley.” Proper District Management WCUSD’s fiscal responsibility has created a foundation that supports reduced class sizes, solid curricular programs and extracurricular activities that will support the development of your student. A smaller learning community that fosters the development of student-tostudent as well as student-staff relationships. A real focus on 21st Century skills, so students can compete and succeed in the global workforce. An opportunity for students to pursue a rigorous college preparatory course of study. A complete integration of technology and current media throughout all aspects of a robust and challenging curriculum. COWS( Computers on wheels) or BYOD with Wi-Fi Internet access enhancing their educational experience. Plenty of personal and social development created by participation in extracurricular activities such as ASB, clubs, yearbook, dances, study trips, performance, and CIF-sanctioned sports opportunities. Complete and thorough accountability regarding student performance and assessment. A culture of success where students become leaders on campus and throughout the community.