Alvarado Program

Alvarado Intermediate School: Program

Alvarado Intermediate School is an academically oriented school that is committed to an instructional program based on the California State Content Standards. Student achievement scores are strong due to the high quality of instructional programs and the efforts expended by students, parents, and staff. Learning is an exciting adventure rather than a tedious exercise. Students actively explore critical ideas by creating, constructing, designing, producing, and performing. The school's programs are student-oriented and directly address their needs.

Alvarado takes pride in developing an annual school plan that is a living document with achievable goals relevant to the shared vision of a high performing school where every student has the opportunity to excel. Data drives the curriculum in all content areas, and annual changes are viewed as necessary measures to promote academic growth. Consequently, Alvarado has identified specific learning skills for all students to ensure that they are well equipped for the rigors of high school. The school-wide focus this year includes expanding the language of the disciplines and connecting cause and effect, under the overall umbrella of instilling respect and courtesy for peers, adults, and self.

Alvarado long ago adopted and still maintains with the highest priority the school-within-a-school model of interdisciplinary teaming. This invaluable student-centered structure creates the vehicle for critical teacher dialogue during a common preparation period. The English and social studies departments often coordinate thematic units to incorporate textual reading comprehension and writing across the curriculum while tying historical concepts to current real-world problems. Every department and course has developed strategies for supporting school-wide targets in writing, reading, and mathematics.

As part of its programs, Alvarado continually:

Showcases award-winning band, drill/tall flag, and academic competition teams.
Offers an academic honors program.
Offers advanced high school classes - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2, Spanish I, and an introduction to Physical Science.
Maintains a wide array of support programs such as Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), English Language Learners (ELL), Special Day Class (SDC), Resource Specialist Program (RSP), and Adaptive Physical Education (APE).
Elects Associated Student Body (ASB) representatives who plan many school-wide activities like spirit days and school dances.
Features talented students in its annual concerts and talent show. Through a wide variety of offerings, Alvarado attempts to reach the talents and interests of each student.

California League of Middle Schools
6615 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 120, Long Beach, California 90803
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