Student Health & Safety

Message from the Principal RE: WIFI/internet connectivity during AP exams (as of 5/08/20)

 

Thank you parents, thank you students, and thank you to all my staff for the dedication that you continue to show week after week during these trying times. A quick message to all my ninth and 10th graders – if there is anyone who has any concern at all whatsoever in regard to devices such as computers and tablets and connectivity to Wi-Fi during the AP exams coming up please let us know immediately so that we can offer you a solution. 

Carlos Lauchu
Principal, The Science Academy STEM Magnet

Video Message from the Principal (as of 4/12/20)

Mr. Lauchu-Spring Break Return Message

Message from the Principal RE: student access to computer and/or internet (as of 3/23/20)

 

To assist our families, LAUSD is providing devices and internet connections to students who do not already have them. Distribution will begin on Thursday, March 26, starting with students in the Class of 2020, followed by those in other classes.  Having a dedicated laptop for your student is helpful in making the remote learning process easier, less stressful, and more successful for your child. If your child needs a laptop, please contact scifiparents@gmail.com or email me immediately with your name, phone number, student name, and grade level so that we can arrange for you to receive one and/or get internet access. LAUSD is committed to ensuring that all students continue to have the opportunity to succeed, despite the closure of our schools. We appreciate your patience and understanding and hope that you and your family remain safe. 

Carlos Lauchu
Principal, The Science Academy STEM Magnet

Message from the Principal RE: novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as of 3/16/20

 

After much discussion between LAUSD and state and local health and public safety officials, it has been determined that LAUSD will NOT be able to open Family Centers for the purpose of  providing childcare, as there is no assurance of the health and safety of the children and adults utilizing the centers. Instead, all 40 Family Centers will be converted into Grab & Go Food Centers. 

Together with the Red Cross, LAUSD will now open a total of 60 Food Centers on Wednesday, March 18th. The centers will be open weekdays from 7 am to 10 am, and each child can take home two nutritious meals. Locations of the centers can be found here.  Please refer to the link below to stay up to date on LAUSD’s latest announcements and press releases.

We wish all of our Science Academy families continued good health, and safety, and remind you to continue to follow the CDC and State/County Health Department’s recommended best practices for staying safe, which now includes social distancing. We will continue to provide regular updates as more information becomes available.

Carlos Lauchu
Principal, The Science Academy STEM Magnet

Message from the Principal RE: novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as of 3/13/20

 

Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, all LAUSD schools will be closed for a 2-week period, after which the District will re-evaluate the situation. The Science Academy has implemented a variety of planned learning methods, which you can read more about here. Remote learning packets have been handed to our students, but copies are also available on Schoology and here on the Student Dashboard.  Please use Schoology as your primary source for remote learning materials and CONTINUE TO CHECK IT ON A DAILY BASIS, as teachers will be posting updated and/or additional information throughout this period, such as videos, Powerpoint presentations, and remote classroom meet-up times, that will not be reflected on the Student Dashboard.

For those families that require additional assistance during this time, LAUSD’s Family Resource Center will open starting Wednesday, March 18 and will be staffed weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with trained professionals. Students will be able to have a warm meal, engage with their peers, and pursue their studies at these centers. Please refer to the link below to stay up to date on LAUSD’s latest announcements and press releases.

At this time, I’d like to thank the Science Academy faculty and staff for their hard work and expediency in putting together the remote learning plans on such short notice, and the Science Academy students and families for your patience and understanding during this time.

Please continue to follow the CDC and State/County Health Department’s recommended best practices for staying safe. We will continue to provide regular updates as more information becomes available.

Carlos Lauchu
Principal, The Science Academy STEM Magnet

Message from the Principal RE: novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as of 3/12/20

The Science Academy and LAUSD are actively monitoring the situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Currently, no one on campus has tested positive for the virus, nor do we know of anyone related to the Science Academy community who has tested positive. For now, our school remains open with added precautionary measures to limit the spread of the virus, as set forth by LAUSD. However, in the event of school closure, LAUSD will have the following resources available to parents.

Lastly, please continue to follow recommended best practices to protect yourself and our community by doing the following:

  • wash your hands often, using soap and water, for 20 seconds (20 seconds is the equivalent of singing The ABC Song once or Happy Birthday twice), especially after being in public spaces and/or using the restroom;
  • if soap and water are not available use a greater than 65% alcohol-based hand sanitizer;
  • cover your cough or sneeze with a disposable tissue, dispose of the tissue in the trash, then wash or sanitize your hands;
  • if a disposable tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into your elbow;
  • avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands;
  • avoid close contact with people who are sick;
  • clean and disinfect frequently-touched objects and surfaces; and most importantly
  • if you are feeling ill, have a fever, are coughing and/or congested, please stay at home for the safety of the rest of our students, faculty, staff.

We will continue to provide regular updates as more information becomes available from the district and state and local Departments of Health.

Carlos Lauchu
Principal, The Science Academy STEM Magnet