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    The video below is an amalgamation of video "shorts" posted to our social media during the

    Week of September 2 - 6, 2024

     

    Why Computer Science? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment in computer and information technology occupations will grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Our students need these skills to be competitive in the future job market. Additionally, over 90% of parents indicate that they want more Computer Science Education opportunities for their children, yet only 6% of Superintendents perceive this demand. Lancaster School District has set Mariposa Computer Science Magnet School apart from other schools.

    What do students do at MCSMS? Teaching methods integrate both Programming and Game Design, giving students a well–rounded understanding of how to utilize technology to create. This is a paradigm shift for kids, transitioning them from being just players to being creators.

    • Cycle 1 introduces students to block coding through the Scratch programming language developed by MIT.
    • Cycle 2 combines block coding skills with LEGOs and LEGO Robotics.
    • Cycle 3, grades TK-K further develop their Scratch coding skills, while grades 1st-6th learn the behind the scenes action with actual coding of players in Minecraft (as opposed to just playing) with a focus on block coding and JavaScript. Students at MCSMS use their coding and robotics skills to create projects across the curriculum. The possibilities are endless!

    Where can I learn more? Contact us to learn how your child can get started on learning skills they can use in a promising career path.

    Not interested in a computer coding job? No problem! Our program teaches skills needed in any job: problem solving, creative thinking, perseverance, patience, organization and collaboration through coding in the classroom. 

     

    To learn more about Code to the Future, watch our 2022 National Model Commercial about computer science immersion by CODE to the Future featuring Lancaster School District's very own Mariposa Computer Science Magnet School & West Wind Computer Science Magnet School below:
Mariposa Computer Science Magnet School
Mariposa Computer Science Magnet School

 

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  • LSD SMART Tag TBRT Process

    Good afternoon,

     

    Now that the 2024-2025 school year is quickly approaching, I have included some important reminders regarding the SMART tag request process for all general ed. student riders.

     

    For new student riders, your office will provide the blank Transit Bus Transportation Form (TBTR) to the new students, the parent/guardian will need to complete and return the TBTR form to your office, and your office will verify that their address is within busing, provide the student with the bus stop location and times, and mark them eligible in PowerSchool. Charles is finalizing the gen. ed. routes for 2024-2025, he will send the bus stop information once complete. Charles will run the eligibility report in August and provide me with a list of new students marked as eligible. Once the new passes have been printed, they will be sent out with the drivers for distribution when school begins (this process will take longer at the beginning of the semester).  

     

    For returning students who have not moved, the students do not need to submit a new TBTR form, but please make sure that your office has them marked eligible in PowerSchool as they will use their existing SMART tag pass from last year.

     

    For returning students who HAVE moved, provide the TBTR to the student for the parent/guardian to complete, once received your office will need to verify that the new address is within the busing boundaries and provide them with the new stop information. If they no longer qualify based on the new address, please inform the parent/guardian that they no longer qualify and unmark their ridership in PowerSchool.

     

    As a reminder, SMART tags are only distributed once, if your returning students have lost or damaged their SMART-Tag, please direct them to our website > https://www.avsta.com/bus-rider-portal to request a replacement free of charge.

     

    Lastly, please be sure that all students marked for ridership are still using transportation. If they are no longer riding, please unmark their ridership in PowerSchool so that our ridership counts are accurate and up to date.

     

    If you need additional TBTR’s or replacement postcards, please let me know and I will send them via jet mail.

     

    Please let me know if you have any questions.

     

    Have a great rest of your summer!

     

    Thank you,

     

    Sherynn Morton

    Executive Assistant

    Antelope Valley Schools Transportation Agency

    670 West Avenue L-8, Lancaster, CA 93534

    Phone: (661) 945-3621  Email: s.morton@avsta.com

     

     

     

    LSD SMART-Tag TBTR School Instructions 2024-2025

     

    2024-2025 SMART tag Gen Ed Elem. Middle School Parent Packet Eng-Span

     

     
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  • Lancaster School District Registration for 2024-2025 (Kinder-8th Grade) Opens March 15, 2024

    website: http://lancsd.schoolmint.com
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  • 2023-2024 Annual Williams Complaint Notices & Procedures

     

    Annual Notice of Uniform Complaint Procedures

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    Williams Complaint Classroom Notice

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