Counselor's Corner
IS IT BULLYING?
At SLA we are proud to be a Leader in Me Lighthouse School which means we have been recognized in meeting the high standards of excellence to help create well-rounded learners by developing the whole-person and preparing students to become life-ready leaders. Our school culture is based on Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
SLA is proud to be a Common Sense School which means we have been recognized for our school's commitment to deep implementation of the Common Sense Digital Citizenship Curriculum. Earning the Common Sense School badge is a symbol of our school's dedication to helping students think critically and use technology responsibility to learn, create and participate.
https://www.commonsense.org/education/webinars/all-new-digital-citizenship-curriculum
At SLA we are committed leaders to the safety of all learners on line. Join us as we look out for each other, make responsible choices when we post and connect with others and participate in respectful virtual learning at all times.
Everything you need to know if you or someone you love is in the 8th grade.
SLA is a Zone of Choice School. Which means you get to research and pick which High School best fits your academic, social emotional and goal setting needs. SLA will take care of all the paperwork and you will get all the benefits of going to the local high school of your choice. What school will will you choose:
- Sylmar Charter
- Sylmar BioTech & Engineering Magnet
- Cesar Chavez ArTES
- Cesar Chavez Social Justice Humanitas
- Cesar Chavez Academy of Scientific Exploration
- Cesar Chavez Technology Preparatory Academy
- San Fernando STEM Magnet
- San Fernando High School.
APPLICATION TIMELINE:
OCT. 1- NOV. 12, 2021
TO APPLY VISIT:
ZONE OF CHOICE INFORMATION:
For more information on Zone of choice, attend one of the sessions that Zone of Choice will be hosting for families.
For date and times, check out the flyers below.
Join us every Fall for our annual High School Fair in the MPR from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. We will have guests from many of our neighborhood high schools to introduce you to their programs and their school community. We will also cover 8th grade culmination requirements and set goals for our student's Individual Graduation Plan. Zone of Choice and Choices information will also be provided.
LA CITY PARKS Offering Safe Structured Learning Centers during Pandemic
LA City Parks is offering safe structured learning centers and after school programs for elementary school students at 10 recreation centers across the City. Affordable safe structured environments include supervised learning spaces, free internet access, recreational activities, and more. All learning centers follow guidance from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Valley Region Sites are: Northridge Recreation Center, Tarzana Recreation Center, and Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center. Please see the link below for more information and share with families as needed:
Community Agencies are valuable resources for you.
Call them directly if you have questions and if you need of support.
El Centro De Amistad
566 South Brand Blvd. San Fernando
818-898-0223
Maclay Wellness Center
12451 Gain St. Pacomia
818-897-2193
North East Valley Health Corporation
Sun Valley Middle School
7223 Fair Ave. Sun Valley
818-432-4400
https://www.commonsense.org/education/webinars/all-new-digital-citizenship-curriculum