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                <title>Congratulations Class of 2013!</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Class of 2013. In a very short time, our seniors at the high schools and promoting students at the middle schools will experience a major landmark of their lives- graduation and promotion. During these culminating events, students will be honored for their accomplishments and for everyone involved, a time for reflection and celebration. The following information is provided to assist you with your graduation/promotion planning and preparation, please note the following dates and time: HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS West Covina High School Thursday, June 6, 2013 &amp;ndash; 7pm Thyberg Field ( ) Coronado High School Friday, June 7, 2013 &amp;ndash; 6pm Gymnasium, Edgewood Middle School MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMOTIONS Edgewood Middle School Friday, June 7, 2013 &amp;ndash; 10am Hollencrest Middle School Friday, June 7, 2013 &amp;ndash; 9am Walnut Grove Intermediate School Friday, June 7, 2013 &amp;ndash; 9am For additional information, please contact the school directly. Thank you. ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                <title>Craig Michael, 2013 WCUSD Teacher of the Year</title>
                <description><![CDATA[It is with pleasure that I announce the 2013 West Covina Unified Teacher of the Year, Mr. Craig Michael . Mr. Michael has taught in WCUSD for fifteen years, twelve at Edgewood Middle School and three at Edgewood High School. At both sites he has distinguished himself as a teacher and a leader. Craig has been instrumental in the development of the Edgewood High School program and the school&amp;rsquo;s certification as IB Diploma Program school. In addition to teaching IB English he has been the coach to the school&amp;rsquo;s very successful Academic Decathlon Team, is advisor to the Poetry Club, and represented his school on the district Strategic Plan Literacy Committee this year. In past years Craig provided support to colleagues as department chair and BTSA Support Provider. Mr. Michael&amp;rsquo;s professional expertise and efforts have contributed to the academic and social development of the many students he served over his career; to the progress of Edgewood Middle School in exiting program improvement status; and to the development of the new Edgewood High School. He is an extremely passionate educator who demonstrates every day his commitment to instill in his students a love of learning. Please join me in congratulating Craig Michael as our District Teacher of the Year. Mr. Michael will represent our district in the Los Angeles County Office of Education Teacher of the Year recognition and selection process. Debra Kaplan, Superintendent ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                <title>National Recognition for West Covina High School</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Washington Post has been ranking American public and private high schools since 1998 and for 2013, the publication ranked West Covina High School 1,447 among the approximately 22,000 high schools in the country. According to its website, The Washington Post ranks America&amp;rsquo;s Most Challenging High Schools using an index formula where &amp;ldquo;the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Advanced International Certificate of Education tests given at a school each year, divided by the number of seniors who graduated that year. A ratio of 1.000 means the school had as many tests as graduates.&amp;rdquo; West Covina&amp;rsquo;s ratio is 1.545. Earlier this month, U.S. News World Report published its 2013 Best High Schools list, and it ranked West Covina High School 1,318 nationally and 301 of the more than 600 rated high schools in California. Go Bulldogs! Please visit the publications&amp;rsquo; website below for details. ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                <title>Two West Covina High Schools named California Distinguished Schools</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With a news release dated April 11, California Schools Chief Tom Torlakson announced that Edgewood High School and West Covina High School were among the 218 public secondary schools named California Distinguished Schools for 2013. Mr. Torlakson said, These schools have gone the extra mile to provide high-quality instruction that puts their students on the right path toward career and college. This is Edgewood&amp;#39;s first CA Distinguished School Award while West Covina High School has previously received the award in 2005. As such, both schools agree to share their signature practices with other schools and become a mentor to those seeking to replicate their work. These Signature Practices along with those from other awardees will be available later this spring from the CDE website. The California Distinguished Schools Program identifies and honors schools that have demonstrated educational excellence for all students and progress in narrowing the achievement gap. In order to be eligible to apply for Distinguished School honors, schools must meet a variety of eligibility criteria including designated federal and state accountability measures based on Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), and the Academic Performance Index (API) requirements. Congratulations go to Edgewood High School and West Covina High School! ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                <title>Achievement Gap Narrows in West Covina, #4 in CA</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This week, The Education Trust &amp;ndash; West, a policy and student advocacy organization, released its third annual District Report Cards and West Covina Unified School District is ranked 4th in terms of how well traditionally undeserved groups are achieving academic success. The report evaluated the 148 largest, unified districts in California on four key indicators of student performance (overall performance, improvement over a five-year period, the size of achievement gaps, and college readiness) and found West Covina Unified School District to be among those that exceeded the norm for 2012. West Covina earned As for the performance of the district&amp;rsquo;s African-American, Latino, and low-income students, who posted API scores that exceed the statewide target of 800. In terms of high school graduation among students of color, WCUSD is ranked 5th. Overall, West Covina ranks in the top 10 districts in the state with an overall grade of a B. The full report is available from the website of The Education Trust-West (http://www.edtrust.org/west) or through the links below. ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 5 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                <title>School Parent Survey</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the 2012-13 WCUSD School Parent Survey and thank you for taking the time to complete this important questionnaire. Your thoughts and opinions are very important to us. The feedback that you provide will help us continually improve the educational experience your child. Please note that all answers to the survey questions, including entries in the comment sections, are anonymous. Do not list any names on your responses. This survey is designed for parents of students in kindergarten through grade 12. If you have more than one child, complete the survey only once and should your opinion on a subject differs between grade levels, please mention that in the relevant comment section. This survey should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete and is found through the link below. To show our appreciation for your participation in this survey, the final part of the survey will provide information about entering a contest at your child&amp;#39;s school. There is limit of one entry per child. For additional information, please contact the school. Thank you. ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 1 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                <title>STAR Parent Notification</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Educating students takes a team effort involving educators, parents, guardians, and students in the learning process. The CDE has developed guides to the STAR Program as well as the individual components of the program. These guides are available in English and Spanish via the link below. ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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                <title>Open House Schedule</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Come and see all the wonderful things schools we have in store for your children. You and your family are encouraged to attend Open House. West Covina schools will again open its doors to the community and families are invited to visit, see the classrooms, make connections with teachers and gain information about other opportunities available to get involved. With students participating, Open House can be a great way for parents to better understand the average school day while learning more about the school and helping children build a sense of belonging. Students will have an opportunity to show their parents around as they play the role of tour guides informing their guests about the various activities, showcase projects, and assignments they have completed to date. Open House starts at 6pm on the following dates: Thurs., Mar 14, 2013 - Edgewood High School Tues., Mar 19 - West Covina HS Wed., March 20 &amp;ndash; Merlinda Thurs., March 21 &amp;ndash; Cameron Wed., March 27 &amp;ndash; San Jose Academy Wed., April 3 &amp;ndash; Edgewood Middle School Thurs., April 4 &amp;ndash; Coronado Thurs., April 25 &amp;ndash; Hollencrest Middle School Wed., May 15 &amp;ndash; California Thurs., May 16 &amp;ndash; Walnut Grove Intermediate School Tues., May 22 &amp;ndash; Orangewood Wed., May 22 &amp;ndash; Vine Thurs., May 23 - Monte Vista Tues., May 28 - Wescove Wed., May 29 - Merced The information above is subject to change. Plan accordingly and please contact your school for details. ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 7 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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                <title>State Superintendent Tom Torlakson recommends shift in student testing</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On January 8, 2013, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson recommended shifting the focus of standardized testing in California. The recommendations require students to think critically, solve problems, and show a greater depth of knowledge and bring school curriculum, instruction, and the state assessment system into alignment with the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Below are links to related website from the California Department of Education and a presentation prepared by Knowelle Decker delineating the State Superintendent&amp;#39;s recommendations. ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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