On Tuesday, October 22, the entire ninth grade class visited different neighborhoods within Los Angeles during an Intersections of Identity field trip.
Students had the opportunity to explore the impact of gentrification changing identity of the city across multiple locations, visiting the Watts Towers Arts Center, Grand Central Market, Little Tokyo, the Arts District, and Avenue 50 Studio in Highland Park.
The annual Intersections of Identity field trip provides an opportunity for students to explore the identity of historic Los Angeles, investigate the impact of gentrification, and document their experiences through listening walks, writing, and photography.
Students in grades seven through twelve took to the stage on April 22 and 23 for the Spring Dance Festival. To celebrate dance and the human spirit, Disconnect/Reconnect showcased student and faculty choreography, informed by personal journeys, aspirations, world events, and social justice issues.
With the leadership of interim science department chair Anat Fernandes, fifth grade students ventured to green space by the K-2 playground to learn about plants native to California, how to plant, and the importance of Earth Day.