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Academic Pathways<br />
Academic Pathways at Logan<br />
James Logan offers a rich array of courses for all students. There is something for everyone! In addition to the mainstream<br />
program, Logan offers specialized programs that allow students to focus their attention on particular academic pathways. Below<br />
is information on these programs. Please see your counselor for further details.<br />
Institute of Community<br />
Leaders (ICL)<br />
The Institute of Community Leaders is a four-year college preparatory<br />
program. Students start in grade 9. The students in this program are<br />
Logan students who plan on graduating with all the pre-requisites<br />
needed for a four-year college or university. This program was designed<br />
with a prescribed course sequence and advisory program that<br />
ensures all students have every opportunity to meet not just the requirements<br />
for college, but the recommendations as well. The teachers<br />
in this program work hard to get to know you - your interests, your<br />
needs and your abilities. This program is designed to challenge you,<br />
push you, and sometimes pull you through high school! Visit us on<br />
Logan's website for more information.<br />
The PUENTE Program<br />
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12<br />
Prerequisite: Application in grade 8<br />
PUENTE's mission is to increase<br />
the number of educationally disadvantaged students<br />
who enroll in<br />
four-year colleges<br />
and universities, earn<br />
college degrees and<br />
return to their community<br />
as mentors<br />
and leaders to future<br />
generations.<br />
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Get college-ready academic skills and knowledge<br />
Honors preparation and advanced level course work in English,<br />
Math, Science and Social Science<br />
Course Sequence designed to meet the college entrance REC-<br />
OMMENDATIONS— not just the requirements (a-g requirements)<br />
Grade-level teaching teams that have established and aligned<br />
teaching methods; skills are taught in the same way in each<br />
class<br />
ICL teachers are trained in nationally recognized professional<br />
development programs—Reading Apprenticeship, Math Studio,<br />
Facing History, and College Board AP Seminars<br />
Support<br />
Have all the resources you’ll have to rise to that challenge<br />
ICL students take all classes as a cohort with the same teachers<br />
in grades 9 & 10, and some classes in grades 11 & 12<br />
Advisory. Advisory sessions provide opportunities for selfassessment,<br />
and goal-setting with a focus on college exploration,<br />
preparation, and applications.<br />
ICL Tutoring. After school tutoring sessions and homework<br />
sessions for students who need help finishing their homework<br />
or understanding material, with ICL teachers present.<br />
Note that ICL has a prescribed course sequence that allows for very few substitutions.<br />
Athletes and Forensics team members ARE ABLE TO ENROLL IN ICL.<br />
However, if you are a part of other programs at Logan that requires you to<br />
take a class during the school day, you will not be able to enroll in ICL - your<br />
other classes just won't fit. For example programs such as Band, Choir, Color<br />
Guard, Special Day Classes, ELL, Puente all require students to take certain<br />
classes in the school day that do not fit into ICL's scheduling.<br />
The program supports students by :<br />
Providing academically rigorous 9 th and 10 th<br />
grade college preparatory English classes<br />
that incorporate Mexican-American/Latino<br />
and other multicultural literature, taught at<br />
both grade levels by the same PUENTEtrained<br />
teacher.<br />
Students work closely with a PUENTE counselor<br />
to prepare and adhere to an academic<br />
plan focused on college readiness.<br />
Students also take part in structured leadership<br />
activities that allow them to experience<br />
the value of life-long community service<br />
firsthand.<br />
Students enroll in a semester-long seminar<br />
course in their 11th and 12th grade.<br />
PUENTE is open to all students. The application<br />
and interview process takes place in the third<br />
quarter of 8 th grade year. Students are identified<br />
for the program by the end of the year. Selected<br />
students represent a range of effort and performance<br />
levels and are usually the first in their<br />
family to attend college.<br />
Parents are expected to attend meetings, orientations,<br />
and workshops provided by PUENTE.<br />
They must also continuously monitor student<br />
progress and achievement to gain acceptance<br />
into four-year colleges and universities. Parents<br />
are also asked to volunteer as chaperones or to<br />
assist with fundraising.<br />
PUENTE students are expected to maintain good<br />
academic standing to remain in the program.<br />
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