Academics

Two Way Bilingual Immersion Academy

TWBI is a bilingual program offered to both Spanish-speaking and English-speaking students in which the students learn how to read, write, and speak in both English and Spanish.

• Our students become fluent and literate in two of the world’s most widely spoken languages (English & Spanish)
• Students are given both the academic and social skills needed to become leaders in a multilingual world
• Students learn to appreciate their community by fostering cultural exchange and celebrating diversity
• The study of two languages develops high levels of confidence and self-esteem
• Learning comes alive when students explore the beauty of both languages through literature and song

Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) 

MESA activities are offered in our proficient and advanced TAS classes and MESA Club, which is held after school, is open to all students.  

Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)

The GATE Program is aimed at identifying and serving children who demonstrate advanced skills in language arts and mathematics and who need differentiated instruction in order to improve their chances for maximizing potential.  Differentiated instruction systematically incorporates thinking at deep and complex levels and helps students to develop a broad knowledge base.  It also encourages the development of research skills and real-world products as learning outcomes.

Academic Lifelong Learning Program (A.L.L.)

A collaboration between the Hawthorne School District and the Student Success Institute Inc.

The A.L.L. Program is designed to help students increase their academic achievement, provide a safe and supportive place after school, as well as have fun with friends and caring adults while developing social relationships and engaging in enriching activities.

SBAC Exam Preparation

Students are taught a standard based curriculum which is aligned with state testing requirements. Assessments are given throughout the school year to prepare our students to achieve proficiency on the SBAC exam.

CSUDH GEAR UP

Our mission is to elevate the academic achievement, college attendance, and graduation rates of first-generation, low-income, underrepresented, and underserved students.

Preliminary SAT (PSAT)

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides first hand practice for the SAT^®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.

The PSAT/NMSQT measures critical reading, math problem-solving, and writing skills developed over many years, both in and out of school.

Language Arts Support

This class is designed to increase Language Arts achievement with our students who are scoring in the Basic range.

Reading Intervention Class!

This class is designed as an intervention to assist our students who are struggling in reading. 

Targeted Academic Support (TAS)

This class supports our students in several academic areas with a major focus on Mathematics achievement. We also use Accelerated Math for intervention.

Special Education Support

We have Special Day Classes (SDC) and a Resource Specialist Program (RSP).

Before and After School Classes

Before and After school classes are taught by credentialed teachers and are available every day of the week except for Wednesday afternoon. Your child can get the extra support he/she needs in Math and Language Arts. Please stop by our office to pick up a permission slip.