News and Announcements

In the month of May, nearly 300 Bell Students are set to take their AP Exams. These Bell scholars will be taking exams to earn college credit in courses like Chemistry, Environmental Science, English Literature, US Government, History, Biology, Calculus, Microeconomics, and Spanish. Best of luck to all of our hard working students as they build their impressive college resumes.

On Wednesday, April 19, Bell students had the opportunity to meet and talk with representatives from various colleges, universities, and branches of the military. Thanks to everyone who took the time to attend!

Attention Bell High School Juniors!
Paid summer internships are available in a wide range of L.A. Unifed departments, including:
• Communications and Media Relations - News, Marketing, Social Media
• Environmental Health and Safety - Air Quality, Soil Assessments, Lead Testing
• General Counsel - Legal Analysis, Court Documents, Hearings and Trials
• MiSiS Team - Student Data, Information Technology, Software Development
• P-12 Instruction - Curriculum, Instructional Policy, Educational Research
• And more...

This is a reminder that D track students will take the SBAC beginning Monday, April 10 through April 21. The tests are scheduled to begin Period 3 in most computer labs, with the exception of S4 and the library. Also, 10th grade D track students will take the Science pilot test on Wednesday, April 19. Included below is a list identifying which computer labs will NOT be available during testing. Speak to Mr. Anker if you wish to reserve a computer lab not being utilized for testing. To reserve the computer lab in the libary speak with Ms. Salanoa. Thanks to Ms. Torres-Ring for this update. To view the testing days and lab availability, click the link above.

After reading this info and visiting their website, please see Ms. Lepe in Room S-7 for more information.

Programs are offered at public schools, community centers and social service agencies, covering a 1,000-square-mile radius across Los Angeles County. With classes led by a teaching corps of accomplished CalArts faculty, alumni and student instructors, CAP participants learn to create original works of art and to experiment with prevailing conventions of artistic expression.

CAP’s success has served as a model for other arts education organizations locally and nationally. The program has received numerous honors, including the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, which recognizes exemplary programs that foster the creative and intellectual development of America’s children.

Teachers, Staff, and Students,
We will be observing our special Assembly schedule on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Click the image to enlarge.

Dear Parents, the April Calendar & Newsletter available in English and Spanish. Click on the link here, or visit the Parents page on this site. If you have questions about upcoming events, please contact the Parent Center.

Click on the link to find information in English and Spanish about the upcoming Smarter Balanced State testing being administered to 10th and 11th Grade Students at Bell Senior High.

In recognition of April as National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month, I am writing to share new ways that your school community can get involved in celebrating bilingual and multilingual experiences and bridging cultural differences.
First, I invite you to share with your school community a captivating video that was produced by the Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department and Arts Education Branch, entitled “Language Connects Us All.” This video showcases how our students are using their home and newly acquired language to increase their understanding of others. The video is available at: https://lausd.wistia.com/medias/u3w6xi5ezl.

I also encourage you to upload your own 15- to 30-second videos, depicting ways in which students, staff, parents, and other stakeholders are using multiple languages to create welcoming environments and inclusive schools. Information about this video challenge is available at: http://achieve.lausd.net/Page/12548.

Beyond sharing or creating a video, there are numerous ways in which your school community can help celebrate Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month. Your school could hold an assembly to recognize students who have achieved proficiency in another language or earned a District Biliteracy Award. You might also seize the opportunity to educate parents about the dual-language and bilingual opportunities available to our students. In addition, you could create a display celebrating your bilingual and multilingual staff members and the languages they speak. The possibilities are endless.

By cultivating bilingual and multilingual education, we equip our students to become global citizens who appreciate the world’s rich diversity while still taking pride in their own cultures and heritage.

Thank you,

Michelle King, Superintendent
Office of the Superintendent

The CALSA scholarship program was established to recognize and support Latino youth in their quest for higher education. In its eight years of existence, over 150 scholarships have been awarded. Eleven (11) winners will each be awarded a $1000 scholarship. Eligibility is reserved for seniors attending a public high school in California planning to attend a four-year university upon graduation in June 2017.