Jamie Prijatel
Interim Academy Director, Los Angeles Acceleration Academies
Los Angeles Acceleration Academies
Is Los Angeles Acceleration Academies Right For You?
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- Students in grades 9-12 between the ages of 14-18 who live within Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) attendance boundaries and have dropped out of a LAUSD high school.
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Acceleration Academies services are provided at no cost to eligible students.
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- Students must first complete the online application to confirm eligibility.
- We’ll contact parents / legal guardians / educational rights holders or adult students to complete LAUSD enrollment, present any required documentation, and attend an orientation session.
- Students can start taking credit-recovery courses through LAAA after they have enrolled in a LAUSD school.
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During the regular academic year (mid Aug-early June), in all three options, students will take at least four core courses at a time (Ex: Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Math). All of these options are supported 7am-7pm Mon-Fri by the Los Angeles Acceleration Academies support team, which includes: certified course instructors, life coach, career coach, and graduation candidate advocates.
Students can choose from these three LAUSD learning options:
- In-person learning, on site at a LAUSD Continuation School
- Learning involves real-time interaction between live instructors and students, allowing for immediate communication, engagement, and collaboration
- Mandatory attendance is required five days/week
- Monday-Friday, 8:30am-2:30pm
- If students need additional live help, they can reach out to the Los Angeles Acceleration Academies content coaches for 1:1 tutoring and instruction.
- Two locations available: Whitney Young or Duke Ellington
- This option is only available for students ages 16-18.
- Virtual learning online, with instruction by a LAUSD teacher
- Learn your course material through an interactive online session with a live teacher, at set times of the day, 5 days per week.
- Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm
- If students need additional live help, they can reach out to the Los Angeles Acceleration Academies content coaches for 1:1 tutoring and instruction.
- This option is available for students ages 14-18.
- Virtual learning on your own schedule
- Online learning materials and activities so students can engage on flexible days/times, without real-time interaction with the course instructor or classmates.
- If students need additional live help, they can reach out to the Los Angeles Acceleration Academies content coaches for 1:1 tutoring and instruction.
- Schedule can flex around your needs, but students must complete coursework on a regular basis and progress in their courses at an acceptable pace.
- This option is available for students ages 14-18.
- In-person learning, on site at a LAUSD Continuation School
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- Students may receive credit-recovery and support services through LAAA while enrolled in a LAUSD Educational Options School.
- LAAA supports will be determined on a case-by-case basis with the student, family, and LAUSD.
- This will be explained in your pre-registration meeting and again at orientation when you receive your personalized learning plan.
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- Laptop computers will be provided to all students by LAUSD
- Our integrated support system of educators, life and career coaches and mentors will help remove barriers that cause students to struggle in a traditional setting.
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- Students can receive 1:1 support through zoom or in-person with their Graduate Candidate Advocate, Life Coach, Career Coach, or Content Coaches.
- Remote support hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00am-7:00pm PT. Advocates and coaches are available by request on weekends and later in evenings.
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For students starting in Summer 2024, we offer and support online credit recovery courses.
- Students who begin our program in early June will have the opportunity to complete 1-2 courses before the end of the summer!
- Courses and activities are online, so students can engage on flexible days/times.
- If students need additional live help, they can reach out to the Los Angeles Acceleration Academies content coaches for 1:1 tutoring and instruction, either in person or via Zoom.
- Schedule can flex around your needs, but students must complete coursework on a regular basis and progress in their courses at an acceptable pace.
- This option is available for students ages 14-18.
- Apply today so you're ready for our orientations which start on May 28, 2024!
How We're Different
Los Angeles Acceleration Academies (LAAA) works in partnership with Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to offer an alternative option for students ages 14-18 who have dropped out of an LAUSD school. Students are enrolled in a LAUSD Educational Options School, where they will take classes either in-person or virtually for part of the day, while also taking additional credit recovery courses through LAAA. LAAA will provide students with personalized support from experienced educators through a virtual learning model featuring personalized learning plans, web-based curriculum, flexible scheduling, and a wrap-around support system including career/life coaching.
Preparing you For the Future
Students work one-on-one with a Career and Life Coach to explore and select the right post-graduate career path. We prepare our graduates for internships, college, military service, skilled trades, well-paying jobs, and more!
Virtual Information Session
Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about Los Angeles Acceleration Academies.
Find Us
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Contact Us
- Email: losangeles@accelerationacademy.org
- Phone: 424-429-5549
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Location
- Los Angeles Acceleration Academies, in partnership with LAUSD, is a virtual program. Orientation meetings are held at Phase Two in Los Angeles.
- Phase Two
5877 Obama Blvd
Office #119 & 120
Los Angeles, CA, 90016
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