John H. Francis Polytechnic High School Information

We are excited that you will be part of our community this year. As a Poly alumnus, I am privileged and honored to serve as your interim Principal. At Poly we are committed to providing an environment where our students engage in meaningful learning. We expect students to challenge themselves and seek new and unique learning experiences to become college and career ready. I invite prospective students, parents, community members and alumni to visit our school. Come learn more about our innovative practices including our 4X4 schedule, Pilot designation, and College Board curriculum which utilizes pre AP curriculum to prepare every student to become College ready. Learn about the difference between earning a high school diploma and meeting A-G requirements. Explore our robust programs such as our School for Advanced Studies (SAS), Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) program, and Math, Science, and Technology Magnet. Become familiar with our expansive course offerings and pathways including the AP Capstone Program, Graphic Design, and the Culinary Arts Program among others. Over the past two years we introduced new electives such as Video Journalism, American Sign Language and AP Computer Science Principles. In addition, to further round out our students experiences, there are countless extra-curricular activities such as Band, Drill, Play Production, a robust Athletics program and multiple clubs geared toward student interest. Outside of Poly we encourage students to become involved in community and specialized programs which increase their learning, including the Google Summer Institute, Skills USA, UCLA Writing Project, UCLA Engineering Summer Research Program, and L.A. Children's Hospital Summer Symposium. Poly students who have challenged themselves by taking advantage of the courses and activities Poly offers in addition to the outside programs available have excelled at MIT, UCLA, and other competitive universities. We look forward to establishing a strong partnership with parents and welcome community members, including alumni, as partners and mentors as we prepare students to go into the work-force and experience college for the first time. Together I know that we can overcome the obstacles of learning to offer each student a personalized and successful high school experience. Sincerely