Robert A. Millikan High School2800 Snowden Avenue Long Beach, CA 90815Phone: (562) 425-7441 • Fax: (562) 425-1151

http://www.lbschools.net/millikan

Smaller Learning Communities(Students must apply on High School Choice Application)

Placement in these programs is done after acceptance into school is verified.

The Global Technology Academy is a four-year college preparatory program emphasizing computerapplications and technology that prepare the student for post-secondary and/or workplace skills. Itengages the students in the use of technology as a tool to research, develop, organize and presentinformation. This program lays the foundation for students to participate comfortably in anincreasingly technological society.

Contact: Chuck Johnson 425-7441 ext. 4462

The Millikan Business Academy (MBA) is a smaller learning community that promotes essential lifeskills and college preparedness with a particular emphasis on entrepreneurship, marketing, enterprise,and financial independence. Students will learn sound business practices and principles and developand compile professional portfolios, gain essential technology skills, gain awareness of benefits ofvolunteerism. Business insight will be gained through Sean Covey's 7 Habits of Highly EffectiveTeens training. As a capstone to the MBA curriculum, seniors will enroll in the Virtual Enterpriseclass, gaining experience by running a virtual business. Students will leave the Academy with skillsand a personal vision of how to bring their career and personal goals to fruition as civic-minded andethical participants in today's changing society.

Contact: John Jacobson, 425-7441 ext. 4442

STELLAR (Scholastic Teams of English-Language Learners for Academic Rigor) is a smalllearning community for students whose native language is other than English. The focus is ondeveloping English language skills in the areas of listening, speaking reading, and writing for EnglishLearners at EL Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 in a smaller learning community environment. After acquiringEnglish proficiency, students transition to other Millikan academies.

Contact: Tylene Quizon, 425-7441 ext. 4279

The GREEN (Generating Respect for the Earth, Environment, and Nature) Academy is focusedon a knowledge of and interest in the environment. Through its environmental theme, this academyprepares students to understand the issues facing our planet. Academy students will be eligible foruniversity admission with all required courses for college (CSU/UC a-g admission requirements) andhave access to accelerated, honors, and AP classes in all subjects. The GREEN Academy is designedto meet the needs of motivated students who are interested in the environment and looking forchallenges, encouragement, and support from caring teachers. If you care about our planet and want tomake a difference, the GREEN Academy is the place for you.

Contact: Fiona Lewis Mackert 425-7441 ext. 4426

Millikan High School (located near El Dorado Park) is a multicultural school whose memberscelebrate our school’s rich diversity. We are proud of the fact that our school truly reflects our city’sdemographics. Well-known throughout the community for high standards and achievement inacademics, Millikan is equally proud of its extra-curricular activities program. The athletic, visual andperforming arts programs, as well as school interest clubs, provide opportunities for our students tohave a well-rounded educational experience. All incoming students select academies (smaller learningcommunities) to belong to based on their educational interests and choose to wear a uniform.According to representatives from West Ed, we are considered a model in the state for theimplementation of Smaller Learning Communities, creating a safe haven and sense of belonging for allstudents. Students and parents feel a sense of academic challenge, confidence, and security at Millikan.

GREEN Academy

SECONDARY SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS (Students must apply on High School Choice Application)

Special Support Program

Special Support Programs are NOT smaller learning communities, but act as additional support to supplement a student’srigorous course of study at Millikan High School.

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Are you a self-motivated student? Is college in your future? You mightconsider Millikan’s National Demonstration School AVID program in addition to your smaller learning community. AVID is afour-year elective class that focuses on many activities, such as college and cultural field trips, team building, group discussions anddebates, and SAT preparation projects. (2.4+ GPA required)

Contact: Tiffany Alexander 425-7441 ext. 4224

IACCELL (International Accelerated Core Curriculum and Enhanced Language Learning) is the accelerated support thatpromotes continued education beyond high school. Goals include:

Comprehensive academic support in 9th grade for Level 4 and 7 ELL students Literature and communication elective (9th grade) Supports transition into rigorous high school academic programs Support student reclassification as Fluent-English Proficient (FEP)

QUEST (Questioning, Understanding, Engaging, and Success through Technology) is anestablished GATE community of highly-motivated and talented students. The rigorouscurriculum includes Accelerated, Honors, and five required Advanced Placement (AP) courses.The mission of QUEST is to offer a course of study which engages, motivates, and preparesstudents for the competitive admissions standards of the UC system and top universities. QUESTstudents also participate in extra and co-curricular activities such as sports, the arts, and studentgovernment. Unique opportunities include interdisciplinary field trips/college tours and a SeniorProject class. QUEST graduates are accepted to universities such as Cornell, Duke, Stanford,West Point, Berkeley, UCLA and other UC schools. Admission recommendations include a GPAof 3.3 and a B or better in Algebra 1.

Contact: Shawn Abbate, 425-7441 ext. 4448

PEACE (Personal success through Empowerment, Academic achievement, Conflictresolution, and Ethics in action) Academy engages college-bound leaders in hands-on, realworld experiences such as: simulations and games (Contemporary World Project through theUniversity of the Pacific and International Negotiations through Whittier College), servicelearning, field trips, student government, and debates. PEACE builds your academic capacitythrough negotiation, critical thinking, and academically rigorous course work. The role of thePEACE Academy is to prepare you for life after high school, to create an environment that allowsyou to grow as a person, and an opportunity to give to your community in significant ways. If youwant to make a real contribution to the world and be surrounded by people just as enthusiastic andcommitted as you are, the PEACE Academy is the place you want to be. An academic GPA of2.75-3.3 or higher, as well as a C or better in pre-Algebra are recommended.

Contact: Leslie Gombrich, 425-7441 ext. 4246

COMPASS (Community of Musicians, Performers, Artists, and Social Scientists) is a smalllearning community designed to prepare students for college by engaging them in a program thatintegrates core curriculum with the social sciences and encourages an appreciation of the Arts.The program places an emphasis on standards-based instruction while helping students to connectlearning with real world situations. COMPASS students show their commitment to the arts bysupporting the visual and performing arts programs on Millikan's campus and taking part in arts-based community service. An academic GPA of 2.25-2.75 or higher and a strong commitment tothe arts are recommended.

Contact: Mary Massich 425-7441 ext. 4548