IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION
City of Angels School (COAS) is the independent study, K – 12, school for Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Our highly qualified, credentialed staff provides a unique, supportive, alternative educational opportunity to students. Our curriculum is California standards-based instruction and we offer A-G College Prep courses along with many different elective classes. With the approval of his/her teacher, a student has the opportunity to concurrently enroll in community college. City of Angels High School (grades 9 – 12) is accredited by the Western Association of Schools (WASC). This means that student’s coursework is acceptable for credit within the University of California and California State Schools. City of Angels offers much of what is offered in traditional schools with the opportunities for students and parents such as School Site Council, Student Body Government, Grad Night, A Full Graduation, Academic Decathlon, Coffee with the Principal and more.
Special Needs and English Learners:
a. Completion of ESL 4 in English Proficiency for English Learners, preferred.
b. Students with special needs may be considered. Parents must submit student's most recent IEP and follow the established enrollment and assessment procedures (attached).
The Big Three Non-Negotiables for COAS
1. All City of Angels students must be motivated and have the ability to work independently.
2. Each student meets a minimum of one hour per week with his/her assigned teacher in addition to other times as arranged and required by the classroom teacher. Some programs may have additional time commitments.
3. All students are required to complete at least thirty hours of school work per week to remain “on target” to finish the required number of classes for promotion to the next level. A student who does not complete enough schoolwork and/or does not come to appointments, may be returned to his/her school of residence.
Application Procedures and required documentation:
m Completed, signed and dated LAUSD enrollment form
m Completed, signed and dated City of Angels enrollment form
m Copies of a cumulative record from the current or last school. This must include:
o Test scores for CAT 6/ CST and/or CAHSEE, if taken
o Grades for completed courses
o ID 20 and/or an unofficial school transcript
o If you are from out of the LAUSD district, we must also have a copy of immunizations, birth certificate and proof of address, and inter-district permit, if applicable.
Applications and required documentation can be sent to or dropped off at: City of Angels School
1449 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE AND HAVE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE THEY CAN BE REVIEWED. AFTER REVIEW, AN ACCEPTANCE DECISION WILL BE MADE WITHIN TWO WEEKS.
FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQURIED DOCUMENTS WILL DELAY PPLICATION PROCESSING.
Completion of the application packet does not guarantee enrollment; this only begins the process of determining if City of Angels School is an appropriate educational placement; DO NOT check your child out of his/her current school until you have been notified that he/she is accepted at City of Angels School. Please feel free to contact us at 213.745.1100 with any questions you may have regarding our school or the application process. Thank you for your interest in City of Angels School.
Read only if you are applying for a student in Special Education with a current IEP
Procedure for Students with Special Needs:
1. Parent/school contacts City of Angels for initial appointment to discuss City of Angels Schools as an educational option for the student. At this appointment, the student may be assessed in math and/or English in addition to a counseling session/discussion about whether the student can meet all 5 guidelines for success at City of Angels Schools. At this meeting, various options within City of Angels Schools will be discussed including placement in one of the academies, specific sites, or areas. This meeting may also include an orientation to City of Angels.
2. If it is determined through this process that the student will be a good match for City of Angels Schools, the parent and student are directed to see their current school staff about scheduling an IEP meeting for a new placement at City of Angels Schools. In the IEP meeting, City of Angels Schools will be indicated as the recommended educational placement.
3. Parent and student return to City of Angels with completed paperwork including the new IEP recommending placement at City of Angels. The student is placed at a site, and a teacher is assigned.
4. COAS contacts the Office of Special Education to arrange supports for the student as needed and the classroom teacher.
5. The Classroom teacher contacts the parent/student and
arranges an initial meeting and tentative schedule.
Students must:
1. Work independently.
2. Meet for scheduled appointments
and classes.
3. Complete 30 hours of work per week.
Yes, I have read and understand the procedure for special education procedures
______Parent Signature ______Date