Dating back to 1879,
the Glendale Schools have a long-standing reputation of commitment
to achieving the highest standards on campuses which are safe and
secure places for learning.
Community pride in its public schools was demonstrated once again
in recent years when more than 72% of the voters approved a $186 million
bond measure to renovate campuses and construct new classrooms during
the current decade.
Realtors say that local public schools are often a motivating factor
for families moving into the Glendale area.
Enrollment in the district is approximately 30,000 students. Located
within the district’s boundaries are all of the City of Glendale,
a small portion of the City of La Cañada Flintridge and unincorporated
Los Angeles County communities of La Crescenta and Montrose. In 2002
Glendale was the third largest district in the county and in the top
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School district facilities include 20 elementary schools (grades K-6),
four middle schools (7-8), three comprehensive senior highs (9-12),
a magnet high school, one continuation high school, a developmental
center for multi-handicapped students, and numerous child care centers
serving preschool or school-age children.
The traditional school year operates from early September to approximately
mid-June. Nine of the 20 elementary schools, however, are on a year-round
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With more than 3,000 teachers, administrators and support staff on
the education team, Glendale Schools are one of the area’s largest
employers.
And, when it comes to feeding students, the Glendale Schools represent
the community’s largest "restaurant." More than 17,000
breakfasts and lunches are consumed each day by hungry students.
A five-member, elected Board of Education governs the district and
appoints a superintendent who is in charge of daily |
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receive the same amount of instruction as those in schools with
a traditional schedule, but it is divided into three-month segments
during the year, each |
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operations.
Trustees are elected to four-year terms. A non-voting student
representative is appointed each fall and serves during the
school year. |
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followed by one month of vacation.
Also maintained by the district is a modern Administration Center
which provides services to the schools and facilities for the Board
of Education, employee and community meetings; a professional development
center; and a maintenance-warehouse complex.
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The annual operating budget is
nearly $200 million, with about 90% of the income allocated by the
State of California.
To provide each student with an excellent education, the district
receives about $4,400 per year in basic state support.
More than 50% of the schools have received major awards of excellence
from the State Department of Education or U.S. Office of Education. |
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