Temple City Unified School District
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Temple City Unified School District is the governing public school system of Temple City, California
, in the West San Gabriel Valley
. Encompassing approximately four square miles, the District includes within its boundaries most of the incorporated city of Temple City, small areas of Arcadia
and San Gabriel
, and some unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Nine schools fall under this area: Temple City High School
- a comprehensive high school
(grades 9–12), one alternative high school (grades 10–12), one alternative junior academy (grades 7–9), one intermediate school, four elementary school
s, and an adult education
school.
on July 1, 1954, the population of the District's service area is approximately 35,000, and the District employs approximately 390 full-time personnel and about 350 part-time staff. The District's activities and programs are regulated by The California Education Code and both State and Federal laws. Some programs are mandated, while others are permissive.
by the California Department of Education
, placing each awarded school in the top five percent of California's public schools in the given year.
Cloverly Elementary School (grades 4–6) was the first to receive the award, in 1995. The District's intermediate school, Oak Avenue Intermediate School
(grades 7–8), and comprehensive high school, Temple City High School
(grades 9–12), received the award in 1996. One year later, in 1997, both Emperor Elementary School
(grades K–6) and La Rosa Elementary School (grades K–3) received the award, followed by Longden Elementary School (grades K–6) in 2004.
Temple City, California
Temple City is a city in Los Angeles County, California. Temple City is part of a cluster of cities, along with Arcadia, Rosemead, Monterey Park, San Marino, and San Gabriel, in the west San Gabriel Valley with a rapidly growing Asian population. Temple City also has a Cuban and Puerto Rican...
, in the West San Gabriel Valley
San Gabriel Valley
The San Gabriel Valley is one of the principal valleys of Southern California, United States. It lies to the east of Los Angeles, to the north of the Puente Hills, to the south of the San Gabriel Mountains, and west of the Inland Empire. It derives its name from the San Gabriel River that flows...
. Encompassing approximately four square miles, the District includes within its boundaries most of the incorporated city of Temple City, small areas of Arcadia
Arcadia, California
Arcadia is an affluent city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, and located approximately northeast of downtown Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley and at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains....
and San Gabriel
San Gabriel, California
San Gabriel is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is named after the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, founded by Junipero Serra. The city grew outward from the mission and in 1852 became the original township of Los Angeles County. San Gabriel was incorporated in 1913...
, and some unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Nine schools fall under this area: Temple City High School
Temple City High School
Temple City High School is a four-year public high school located in Temple City, California, in the West San Gabriel Valley.-History:...
- a comprehensive high school
Comprehensive high school
Comprehensive high schools are the most common form of public high schools in the United States and are meant to serve the needs of all students, as compared to the common practice in other nations in which examinations are used to sort students into different high schools for different populations...
(grades 9–12), one alternative high school (grades 10–12), one alternative junior academy (grades 7–9), one intermediate school, four elementary school
Elementary school
An elementary school or primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as elementary or primary education. Elementary school is the preferred term in some countries, particularly those in North America, where the terms grade school and grammar...
s, and an adult education
Adult education
Adult education is the practice of teaching and educating adults. Adult education takes place in the workplace, through 'extension' school or 'school of continuing education' . Other learning places include folk high schools, community colleges, and lifelong learning centers...
school.
Introduction
Established as a unified school districtUnified school district
A unified school district or unit school district is a school district which includes both primary school and high school under the same district control....
on July 1, 1954, the population of the District's service area is approximately 35,000, and the District employs approximately 390 full-time personnel and about 350 part-time staff. The District's activities and programs are regulated by The California Education Code and both State and Federal laws. Some programs are mandated, while others are permissive.
Distinguished School Award
The district is recognized as "A District of Distinguished Schools" as all the public schools have been awarded the Distinguished School AwardCalifornia Distinguished School
A California Distinguished School is an award given by the California State Board of Education to public schools within the state that best represent exemplary and quality educational programs. Approximately five percent of California schools are awarded this honor each year following a selection...
by the California Department of Education
California Department of Education
The California Department of Education is a California agency that oversees public education. The department oversees funding and testing, and holds local educational agencies accountable for student achievement...
, placing each awarded school in the top five percent of California's public schools in the given year.
Cloverly Elementary School (grades 4–6) was the first to receive the award, in 1995. The District's intermediate school, Oak Avenue Intermediate School
Oak Avenue Intermediate School
Oak Avenue Intermediate School is a two-year public intermediate, junior high, or middle school, located in Temple City, California, in the west San Gabriel Valley....
(grades 7–8), and comprehensive high school, Temple City High School
Temple City High School
Temple City High School is a four-year public high school located in Temple City, California, in the West San Gabriel Valley.-History:...
(grades 9–12), received the award in 1996. One year later, in 1997, both Emperor Elementary School
Emperor Elementary School
Emperor Elementary School is a traditional seven-year K-6 elementary school, or primary school, located in San Gabriel, California, in the west San Gabriel Valley and is part of the Temple City Unified School District.-Awards:...
(grades K–6) and La Rosa Elementary School (grades K–3) received the award, followed by Longden Elementary School (grades K–6) in 2004.
See also
- Emperor Elementary SchoolEmperor Elementary SchoolEmperor Elementary School is a traditional seven-year K-6 elementary school, or primary school, located in San Gabriel, California, in the west San Gabriel Valley and is part of the Temple City Unified School District.-Awards:...
- Oak Avenue Intermediate SchoolOak Avenue Intermediate SchoolOak Avenue Intermediate School is a two-year public intermediate, junior high, or middle school, located in Temple City, California, in the west San Gabriel Valley....
- Temple City High SchoolTemple City High SchoolTemple City High School is a four-year public high school located in Temple City, California, in the West San Gabriel Valley.-History:...
- Longden Elementary School
- Cloverly Elementary School
- La Rosa Elementary School
External links
- California Department of Education
- Temple City Unified School District (Official Website)