OK, maybe the theme for 2022-23 is bold and hopeful. But it must be. Schools are climbing out of what some have described as the most difficult year in public education in decades. Yes, we did come back from teaching and learning online. And, yes, we are catching up our promise students and re-establishing routines. But it has not been easy. Schools are facing issues in school climate they have not seen in years (and, in some cases, ever at their schools). Some schools have fights weekly that use to have 1 or less a year. In many cases, social media is out of control. Everything, from teaching and learning to supporting students and families is more difficult. So we have to boldly go towards the future. We have so much going on at Legacy VAPA that is great right now, and amazing plans for 2022-23, we will meet our goals and succeed in what we are planning to get done. No question about that. We're jumping in with both feet, taking a leap of faith, and moving steadily, boldly, into the future. We will be visited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and are thrilled to share with the visiting team all we have been doing the last 6 years!

OK, for this year: started California Cadet Corps, began afternoon music classes and a partnership with the Harmony Project, grew our Leader in Me program offering a summer Leadership Institute as we move towards Lighthouse School status,welcomed Chix Rock South East LA to host their summer camp at VAPA, won the CA Pivotal Practice Award from the CA Dept. of Education, recorded a new promo video, brought back live performances (Frozen the Musical, Winterfest, Springfest), brought on board new teachers and staff (including a 2nd art teacher), went deep into our WASC Accreditation goals/teams, and held a 10-Year Anniversary Gala Event (to mention a few things). Next year, even more is coming as we add new multiple new AP and other new classes (Pre-AP Chemistry, AP Research/Seminar as part of AP Capstone, AP Human Geography, AP Statistics, AP Chemistry (returning), Ethnic Studies, and more, plan to welcome our WASC visit, adding a new CTE Stage Tech Teacher, moving our PD schedule, and more! So, here we go. We are wrapping up 2021-22 and Boldly Going Towards the Future in 2022-23!

Check out our video for VAPA X at https://bit.ly/vapax!

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          -Dr. Edward Trimis, Principal

Prelim. Grad. Rates for the Class of 2022 are in. Legacy VAPA has a Grad Rate of 98.8 %. Highest at Legacy and all of LD East comprehensive schools, 3rd in ALL LDE schools!! Thanks to our amazing counselors, teachers, staff, families and graduates! We are extraordinarily proud! Check our Dr. Trimis' speech and the link to purchase grad photos at https://bit.ly/39L6Wit

This is a short video of the memorial that ISLC put together and Legacy VAPA and STEAM contributed to. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families who lost so much.

Wonderful Legacy VAPA artists sharing their latest work last week! Soon to be installed in our hallways!

Congrats to Legacy VAPA music groups fir their competition on Saturday at Knott’s Berry Farm! Mariachi won 1st place in their division and Show Choir won 2nd in their division!

Congrats Legacy Softball Team for an amazing season! The Lady Tigers are the CIF D1 Runner-Up team after falling to a tough Chavez HS team in the CIF Championships at CSUN. Thanks, Coach Vince and his staff, AD Sánchez, families, and friends. Ladies, we are proud of you!

May 6 was College Signing Day at Legacy VAPA! Thank you to counselors Ms. Brown and Ms. Solis who organized the event! We are excited to see our VAPA Tigers shine in college.

In May, VAPA was jam packed full of events. We held our 10th Anniversary Gala, CAST/SBAC Bootcamp, M-F Teacher Appreciation Week, M-F CAST Review Sessions, Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Teacher Luncheon, and College Signing Day. An exciting approach to the end of the school year!

In April, we celebrated Denim Day which focuses on sexual assault awareness and prevention. Thank you, Liliana Balderas, for this great graphic to take action. Liliana studies design with Ms. Ly at Legacy VAPA.

Each semester, teachers select three students to give an Extra Mile Award to. As the name implies, these are awards for our students who demonstrated going above and beyond academically and/or socially in the classroom. Congrats to our students who earned this achievement!

Congrats Legacy Girls and Boys Soccer, Girls and Boys Basketball, and Cheer. Thanks coaches, families, & friends. Check out photos from our winter season, including senior nights here.

Check out the wonderful work of our VAPA artists! Thank you to Ms. Ly for facilitating this beautiful Lunar New Year art display! The Lunar New Year is the most important annual holiday in China. Each year is named after one of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac in a repeating cycle.

E-mail: Dr. Trimis at etrimis@lausd.net

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