Chaffey Joint Union School District

SCHOOL PROFILE 'Iolani Shool is a culturally diverse, co-educational college preparatory school. With more than 150 years of history, it is recognized as one of the top college preparatory schools in the United States. Through dynamic and personalized instruction in a multitude of disciplines, 'Iolani develops liberally educated, well-rounded individuals. FACILITIES There are a number of great facilities on the 25-acre campus at 'Iolani School. The Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership is a 40,000 square food building that is home to research science, design, and applied technologies. Outside of the academic buildings, students can use a number of athletic facilities, including fields, a pool, and a six-lane outdoor track. SPORTS AND ARTS Students at 'Iolani School participating in sports are continuing a long, proud tradition that goes back to the 1930s. The Raiders have won more than 75 state championships with 'Iolani being the only school to win five consecutive boys basketball championships (2002-2006). The 'Iolani arts program consists of 32 performing arts groups and over 15 course offerings including AP classes. Student performances have brought 'Iolani several awards and special invites to perform in the US and internationally. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS 'Iolani School's long tradition of academic excellence has seen it ranked the #2 college preparatory private high school in Hawaii by Niche. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE A brand new residence hall opened in the 2018-19 academic year, providing students with a state-of-the-art facility where they are supervised by residential advisors. Outside of the classroom, students have plenty of opportunity to pursue their passions, whether that be through athletics, arts, or other school-sponsored extracurriculars. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.iolani.org/">'Iolani School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="http://www.honolulu.gov/">Honolulu, Hawaii</a>

DISTRICT PROFILE The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) was founded in 1853 and today is the 2nd largest in the US. The district has 900 schools with about 640,000 students. LA schools boast 12 winners of the United States Academic Decathlon championships which is more than any other District in the country. Add to those impressive victories, the school has outstanding individual student and team achievements in: science, mathematics, social studies, language arts, foreign and dual languages, business and entrepreneurial skills, the visual and performing arts, and athletics. FACILITIES LAUSD currently has more than 21,000 buildings in the district. More than 19,600 school modernization projects have completed construction in recent years to provide upgraded facilities to improve the learning environment for students. SPORTS AND ARTS The district competes in a long list of sports, and often wins championships, including golf, soccer, and water polo. The All District High School Honor Band is world renowned, drawing the finest musicians from all its high school band programs. The band has marched in every Tournament of Roses Parade since 1973 and often performs in Bandfest, at Disneyland. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Famous for being the motion picture and entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the US. The metropolitan area is home to nearly 13 million people. Nicknamed L.A., it’s one of the most prominent cultural, technological, media, business and international trade centers on the planet. Los Angeles offers residents and visitors world-class theater, museums and music, shopping, and dining. Visit School Site: <a href="https://achieve.lausd.net/">Los Angeles Unified School District</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.lacity.org/">Los Angeles, California</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE Birmingham Community Charter High School is an independent US public high school accepting international students in grades 10-12. Birmingham Community Charter High School places a strong emphasis on curriculum in the fields of science, health, and business technology. The school’s personalized Small Learning Communities group students by common interest. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JfnsI0lARh0" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> FACILITIES Birmingham Community Charter High School recently invested over one million dollars in technology tools, a medical lab, and a STEM lab. The school’s athletic facilities are some of the best in the state, featuring an outdoor swimming pool, an 11,000-person football and track stadium, and various courts and fields. SPORTS AND ARTS Birmingham Community Charter High School has one of the largest athletics program in the entire San Fernando Valley, offering competitive sports such as American football, softball, and water polo. Its award-winning filmmaking program has produced successful artists such as Emmy Award-winning actress and director Sally Field. In addition to the school’s outstanding filmmaking and performing arts programs, students can participate in courses such as vocal music and photography. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Birmingham is centrally located in a suburban area of Los Angeles known as The San Fernando Valley, only 40 minutes from downtown Los Angeles. Students can also travel to southern California’s famous beaches in less than an hour. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.birminghamcharter.com/">Birmingham Community Charter High School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/">Los Angeles, California</a>