November 15, 2012 Page 3 Schools to Receive Funding for Calendar Low-Income Students AP Tests All Cities • Free Inglewood Housing Rights sAturdAy, November 17 Workshop, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Inglewood City By Cristian Vasquez take advantage of it.” • Too Toxic To Trash! Household Hazardous Hall, Community Room, 1 West Manchester More than $21 million in grants have been Just like at HMSA, Hawthorne High has Waste and E-Waste disposal, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Blvd. For more information call (800) 477- awarded to 43 states to help schools cover the taken steps to lift the financial burden from Raytheon Company Parking Lot “F” - Hughes 5977 extension #27. fees of low-income students taking Advanced low-income students seeking to take the exam. Way off of Sepulveda Blvd. Business waste oNgoiNg Placement tests in high school. California will Approximately 80 percent of the students who will not be accepted. • Free ‘Housing Rights Walk In Clinics’ receive $7,603,946 in discretionary grants that take the AP test qualify for free or reduced • Black Seminoles: The North American every 2nd Tuesday of the month, during the are expected to pay the full cost of AP exams lunches, which means that they also qualify Maroons, 2 p.m., AC Bilbrew Library, 150 E. 2012 calendar year, 1-4 p.m., Inglewood by students throughout the state. However, to have their fee for the test supplemented El Segundo Blvd. For more information call Library, 101 W. Manchester Blvd. For more states do have the option of requiring students by the District, at which point the student (310) 538-3350. information call (800) 477-5977 ext #27. to pay a portion of the $89 fee. only pays $5. HAwtHorNe lAwNdAle “Advanced Placement participation is an “What we do is, if we really feel that a oNgoiNg FridAy, November 16 important element in creating a college-going student doesn’t have the financial ability to • Wiseburn Food Fest benefiting the Twain Elementary School, 3728 W. 154th• “Food Truck Friday, 5:30-9 pm atWiseburn Education Foundation, 5:30-9 p.m. culture in our high schools,” said U.S. Secretary pay, we somehow supplement their fee in St. Sponsored by the LESD Educationalthe last Friday of every month (excluding of Education Arne Duncan via a press release. whatever way we need to because we want October and December) at Dana Middle Foundation. Also on 1/ 30 and 12/7. “AP courses help students develop the study all of the students to take the test,” Newell School. info@wiseburnedfoundation.org moNdAy, November 19 skills, critical reasoning and habits of mind that said. “The world and the country is so, so • Social Security Outreach available for • City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., 14717 prepare them for the transition to college. They competitive and it is getting really hard to get drop-in assistance, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 2nd Burin Ave. For more information call (310) give students—particularly first-generation into college. If a child wants to go to college, and 4th Thurs. of each month, except holidays, 973-3200. college-goers—the confidence that they can they have to take AP classes and hopefully Hawthorne Library, 12700 Grevillea Ave. For oNgoiNg successfully handle college-level work.” score three or higher in the AP test. Many more information call (310) 679-8193. • Lawndale Certified Farmer’s Market, 2-7 In Hawthorne, there has been a strong college entrance committees will not even iNglewood p.m., every Wed. on the lawn of the Lawndale emphasis on creating the culture and preparing look at an application unless they see AP tHursdAy, November 15 Library, 14615 Burin Ave. students for the several different AP exams on it because that means that the student has has approximately 480 students currently Preparing students for college and the Classifiedstaken a rigorous, college-level class.” available to students. Hawthorne High School enrolled in AP classes while Hawthorne different AP tests that they can take is a Math and Science Academy (HMSA) has an collaborative effort between the student, The deadline for Classified Ad submission and payment is Noon on Tuesday to appear in Thursday’s paper. Advertisements must be estimated 200 students taking one of the 10 teachers, administrators and parents. At submitted in writing by mail, fax or email. You may pay by cash, check, or credit card (Visa or M/C over the phone). different AP course being offered. For both HMSA, teachers recommend different students Errors: Please check your advertisements immediately. Any corrections and/or changes in an ad must be requested prior to the fol- schools, assisting and encouraging students for the AP course and have parent meetings lowing Tuesday deadline in order to receive a credit. A credit will be issued for only the first time the error appears. Multiple runs will to enroll in and take the AP exam has been explaining and emphasizing the importance only be credited for the first time the error appears. No credit will be issued for an amount greater than the cost of the advertisement. a priority for several years. and difficulty of those classes. Beware: Employment offers that suggest guaranteed out-of-state or overseas positions may be deceptive or unethical in nature. If “We cover the cost of the AP exam,” HMSA “The kids might have done well in their you have any doubts about the nature of a company, contact the local office of the Better Business Bureau, (213) 251-9696. Herald Publications does not guarantee that the advertiser’s claims are true nor does it take responsibility for those claims. Principal Esau Berumen said. “It is something other classes, but now with AP it’s going to that we do with every student taking an AP sure they are on board. They students are small complex, next to High School Torrance, Ca (310) 371-4801. 527 Eucalyptus, ES. Fri.,11/16, &leAsteAstep.m. located at 3510 Maricopa Ave. QuietSingle apartment in ES.the parents understand what it takes to makeentrdelakreme@gmail.comMon. - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00or FrtmentApAbe a lot different,” Berumen said. “So we have that we look at every year to see if we can afford to cover every class. Another thing course is tell them that they must take the required to do summer work for the classes $995/mo. Call (310) 647-1635 for Sat.,11/17, 7:00 am both days. 71 AP exam. That is one thing we tell all the because the test must be taken in May--there is more details. Our Preschool located in South years accumulation of antiques, AP students—‘If you are taking the AP class, just no way around that. The test is taken the Boutique an experienced Preschool Cook. wood, bronze. Must See!collectables, furniture, porcelain,Bay; near LAX is currently seeking because they have been struggling all year.” understanding the importance of AP courses Boutique. Come join the fun, vendors, prepare snacks and meals daily, for thick, white. In El Segundo. $75 cash. - Lazy Boy, full size, 4”New MattressCenter Street 3rd Annual Holidaywill have the ability and skills toWith more parents and studentsleAsorFThe candidate we are looking for1:30 p.m.- 7 p.m. (in the cafeteria).same day at the same time across the nation.” Fri., 11/30,Holiday Boutique: then you’re taking the AP exam.’ In some schools, they might counsel the kid out of it The popularity of the AP course has grown and testing, administrators at both high schools entertainment, food, massage, and children. Additional skills include: Call Mrs. Johnson (330) 396-0843. affordability did affect some students. However, these courses has become less complicated. “It Duplex For rent exceptionally clean. United Methodist Church HarvestleAseAGrAGMust keep the kitchenA.sell your gold!believe that their task of attracting students to in both schools, yet challenges regarding help has always been available and both high is important that we open that culture and that 2BD/1BA. ES. Quiet Unit, Single B. Shop weekly for food and Bazaar, 540 Main St., Fri. 11/16, 1 and students that financial barriers should not to do so. I feel that if they have the ability to Ave. #A. Avail. 12/01 . Call for appt. C. Daily preparation for naptime. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. All handmade items,Sat. 11/17, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. LunchPhysical activity required toNo pets, $1475/mo. 1611 E Maplewe allow students that want to take the testp.m.-5 p.m. Lunch @ 12 noon, &supplies.garage, plus one pkg. W/D hook ups. schools engaged in efforts to inform parents be a reason to hinder the academic growth take an AP class, then they should be allowed (310) 283-9121. perform this job. jams, relishes, aprons, quilts, and of the student. to take it,” Newell said. “It is also important employment D. Bi-monthly laundry mat. 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At first it was a challenge and at first ability for the child to take the test or they can’t even afford to pay for the child to go test,” Hawthorne High School Principal Mark have gone through it, the older kids tell the time positions are available. 540 Standard St. ES. Sat., 11/17, is tell everybody that they have the financial but you can do it,’” Berumen said. “At first resume to management@ Specialist. Manicuring license or Huge Sale at Bungalow and E. Pinelooking for a full or part time Nailfurn, kids, household, clothes & misc.If interested please email youryounger kids, ‘Hey, this is a tough class,8am to 12pm No Early Birds. Elec,Long Beach premier nail salon20% commission on all sales. Newell said. “So what we are trying to do ability to go to class and we are just trying the kids didn’t want to do it and then they h e r a l d p u b l i c a t i o n s. c o m . cosmetology license required. 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