Why choose samueli academy - Samueli Academy

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      With all of the extra support I get at Samueli Academy, I know that I can achieve my dreams. It has given me the foundation I need to go to college and succeed.” Kimberly, Class of 2020
Academics
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      “Attending Samueli Academy is one of the best things that has happened to me. It really changed my entire life around, from barely passing my classes to getting honor roll every semester.” Alitzel, Class of 2019
Admissions
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      “I didn’t think about going to college. I saw myself working in the landscape business. Samueli Academy opened doors to a transformational internship and my teachers never gave up on me. I don’t know where I’d be if it wasn’t for Samueli Academy.” A.J., Class of 2017
After School Enrichment
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      “I was a foster kid when I came to Samueli Academy. I was quiet and ashamed of who I was. After I performed in a National History Day competition, I was like a new person. I was like a flower blooming in the night.” Leilah, Class of 2018
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      “The alumni program emphasizes that there is a community all around us even after we graduate. We know we have people to help us succeed after high school. I don’t think any other school can match this resource.” Violet Vega, Class of 2017

Why Choose Samueli Academy?

98%
Graduation Rate
96%
College Attendance Rate
85%
College Persistence Rate (more than twice the national average)
21-to-1
Student:Teacher ratio
1-to-1
Student:Laptop ratio

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Samueli Academy is a dynamic and caring place
offering our students:

A Learning Environment That Maximizes
Individual Student Attention

Small class sizes
A few hundred students school wide
instead of a few thousand

A Staff That Cares About The "Whole" Student

Weekly student meetings with an advisory teacher to ensure overall success
Supportive and responsive communication from administration and teachers to students and parents
Online parent access to grades, assignments, attendance, etc.

A Unique And Exciting Instructional Approach Learn More

Project Based Learning
Teaches students 21st century skills as well as content
A hands-on, project based approach to learning that enables students to explore answers to difficult questions inside and outside of the classroom
Technology infused into all lessons (students will interact with all lessons using their laptops)

Safety:

Secured, gated campus
Culture of respect

Work-Based Learning Learn More

Job shadowing, career days, career mentors, professional dress days
Internships given to all students between their Junior and Senior years
A Virtual Enterprise class during the senior year that gives each student the experience of running a real business

College Readiness Learn More

A comprehensive 4-year plan built for acceptance to all major colleges and universities
Supportive and responsive communication from administration and teachers to students and parents
Online parent access to grades, assignments, attendance, etc.

Technology

State of the art technology infused into all classes
A laptop for all students which contains digital textbooks and other instructional materials used in class on a daily basis

Engineering and Design Pathways Learn More

Four year experience shaped by Samueli Academy Career Advisory Board made of O.C. industry professionals
Engineering curriculum designed and conducted by veteran Engineers
A one class per year pathway that has a proven track record of improving student college and career readiness
Continual interaction and instruction with business professionals as well as colleges in Orange County
Consummate College and Career preparedness

An Exciting And Fulfilling After School Enrichment Program Learn More

Tutoring
Athletics
Extracurricular clubs and activities

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Public Charter School for all students - no tuition fees. Take high school and college classes at the same time.