User:Samkxu/Experiment Box
This page is for experiments that I am working on. Currently i'm working on Portola De Gasper (middle school). This is still in progress.
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[edit]Teachers
[edit]- Jason Haddad
- Mr. Blurton
- Mr. Stevenson
- Mrs. Palmer
- Mrs. Treworgy
- Ms. Harmon
- Mrs. Martin
- Mr. Atamian
- Mrs. Simons
- Mr. Baker
- Ms. Massoudi
- Mrs. Olson
- Mr. South
- Mr. Aeen
- Mr. Lymon
- Mr. Lew
Information
[edit]Portola Middle School is part of the LAUSD Unified District. Portola has a non-magnet program with honors and a highly-gifted magnet. Portola also participates in Mathcounts and many other competitions.
Classes Placements
[edit]Several of Portola's classes have different levels so that students can be placed in their level. These classes include math, drama, instrumental music, and vocal music.
Advanced Math Classes
[edit]In Portola Middle School you can take a test to skip a math level. However, if you are the only one taking the math course, you'll self-study. The most advanced math course is Pre-Calculus.
Music Classes
[edit]There are 5 levels for instrumental music: beggining strings, beginning winds, band, orchestra, and lab (full orchestra). Placement in those music classes is done through auditioning. There are 2 levels for vocal music: choir and Portola Singers. Placement in the vocal classes are done through audtioning.
Drama Classes
[edit]There are two levels for drama: drama 1 and drama 2. Auditioning is done for placement.
Other Classes
[edit]Other classes which include History, English, and Science cannot be skipped.
Classes
[edit]There are many classes available in Portola Middle School.
Math
[edit]- Algebra 2 & Trigonometry - Mrs. Martin
- Geometry - Mrs. Martin
- Algebra - Ms. Harmon, Mrs. Martin, and Mr. Zapata
- Pre-Algebra - Ms. Harmon and Mr. Zapata
- 6th grade math - Ms. Harmon
English
[edit]- 6th Grade English - Mrs. Olson
- 7th Grade English - Mrs. Olson/Ms. Massoudi
- 8th Grade English - Mrs. Massoudi
Science
[edit]- 6th grade science/earth science - Mrs. Shah/Mrs. Simons
- 7th grade science/biology - Mrs. Shah
- 8th grade science/chemisty, physics, astronomy - Mrs. Simons
History
[edit]- 6th grade history - Mr. Stevenson
- 7th grade history/world history - Mr. Stevenson/Mr. Blurton
- 8th grade history/U.S. history - Mr. Blurton
Music
[edit]- Begginning Strings - Ms. Treworgy
- Begginning Winds - Ms. Treworgy
- Band - Ms. Treworgy
- Orchestra - Ms. Treworgy
- Lab - Ms. Treworgy
- Choir - Mrs. Palmer
- Portola Singers - Mrs. Palmer
Other
[edit]- Cooking - ???
- Computers - Mr. South
- Drama 1 - ???
- Drama 2 - ???
- Spanish - ???
- Korean - ???
More to Add
[edit]- classes available - halfway
- community
- music programs - halfway
- tutoring
- science fairs
- HDLA - History Day Los Angleos
- advanced math courses - halfway
- Mathcounts
- AMC 8, AMC 10