The Preuss School UCSD

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Class of 2012 Graduation Ceremony

June 29 – 4:00 p.m.
Manchester Field

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Art: Sustain it!

Saturday, June 9th 2012, free and open to the public. An exhibit of artworks by The Preuss School UCSD Fine Arts Department Students produced in the Art & Sustainability Project. Please click here for more information.

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The Preuss Promise: Lives Transformed!

Thank you to all our students, teachers, staff and community supporters who helped made our 10th annual benefit celebration such a huge success. Please click here for a few pictures from the evening.

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U.S. News & World Report Ranking

The Preuss school UCSD was awarded the U.S. News & World Report Gold Medal as one of the top high schools in California (#8) and the Nation (#44). To read the Preuss School profile, go here.

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Point of View with Angela Fang

UC San Diego News Center recently interviewed Preuss School Senior, Angela Fang.  Angela talks about her experience at The Preuss School UCSD, future attendance at UC San Diego, her hobbies and future career goals.  Please read the entire article here http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/features/point_of_view_with_angela_fang/

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 PTA General Meeting - Saturday, February 25th 9:30am

Be sure to attend this important meeting.  Principal Barton will present the Five-Year Financial Action Plan which includes:

• Increase fundraising by 100%
• Increase class size from 29 to 31 next year and to 35 in five years
• Reduce non-teaching salaries
• Reduce the length of the school year
• Charge families for school bus transportation

In addition, the guest speaker will be Dr. Antonio DeMaio, Professor and Vice Chairman of Research for the Department of Surgery at UC San Diego.  The annual multicultural potluck will follow the meeting.  The principal's letter to parents can be read at the following links:  Parent Letter  Parent Letter Spanish

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Give Big San Diego

Thank you to all who supported The Preuss School through the San Diego Foundation giveBIG event on December 14th and 15th.  We raised $37,975 for the school during this inaugural event.

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The Preuss School Selected as 2012 MetLife Foundation and NASSP Breakthrough School

The Preuss School was among 10 schools recognized for their academic successes through the 2012 MetLife Foundation-NASSP Breakthrough Schools program. The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) selected Preuss based upon our high achievement while serving large numbers of students living in poverty.  NASSP specifically looked at our collaborative leadership, personalization and curriculum, instruction and assessment. Read More

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Preuss Students Explore Corporate America

Special thanks to Jerome Shaw and Volt Information Sciences, Inc. for hosting a day-long immersion event for Preuss juniors. Thanks also to UCSD Alumni for helping to provide transportation. Read More

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Miracle High School

The Preuss School has been named the nation’s top “miracle high school” by Newsweek magazine.  Preuss was given the No. 1 spot among what the magazine calls “transformative schools.” Preuss also placed 34th in the nation overall for high schools in the United States.

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2011 California Distinguished School

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced 100 exemplary California public middle and high schools were selected as 2011 California Distinguished Schools as the state's prestigious awards program celebrates its silver anniversary.

The Preuss School UCSD has been selected. Read More

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WASC Accreditation

The Preuss School received a six year term of accreditation based upon the review performed by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges in 2011. Read the Visiting Committee's report.

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Preuss School Named 2010 National Blue Ribbon School

The announcement was made by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. This is great news for Preuss, UC San Diego and the entire San Diego community. We have received many accolades from the California Department of Education, charter school associations and numerous publications. Now the United States Department of Education has recognized us as one of the top schools in the nation. We are proud of our accomplishments.

This award is a tribute to our students and their parents for their commitment to our mission. It is also a great honor for our dedicated faculty and staff. I would like to thank each member of The Preuss School for the hard work you put into making our School the best in the country.

I would also like to recognize and thank our donors and community members for their continued support. We would not be where we are without their collaboration and encouragement.

Twelve years ago UC San Diego took a risk by opening a charter school. Today, The Preuss School UCSD is one of the finest schools in the nation. Thank you, UC San Diego.

For a complete list of the 2010 Blue Ribbon Schools and their achievements go to:http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/awards.html.

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