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SAS Application Process

ALL SAS APPLICATIONS ARE NOW DONE THROUGH THE E-CHOICES WEBPAGE

Applications are required for all non-resident students of HArts Academy (if HArts Academy is your school of residence, and your child is designated gifted, they will be AUTOMATICALLY placed in the SAS program- no application needed!).

IMPORTANT DATES FOR SAS 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
LATE CHOICES APPLICATION OPENS FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Apply online at echoices.lausd.net
 
Aplique en linea en echoices.lausd.net
 
 
Application
Eligible students going into 9th, 10th, or 11th grade who reside within the LAUSD boundaries may apply. A transfer application will be available at the school of residence and it is submitted directly to the school of choice. Acceptance is based on student eligibility criteria and availability of space.
 
Criteria
The Schools for Advanced Studies (SAS) Program offers an intensive academic articulated program in which both innovative and traditional courses are taught. The course content is modified to match the students' achievement level or capacity for learning.
 
Each student must be verified by the school of attendance as meeting one of the following three criteria:
 
(1) Demonstrate ability in all four critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in their primary language.
  • Explain meanings or relationships among facts, information, or concepts that demonstrate depth and complexity.
  • Formulate new ideas or solutions and elaborate on the information.
  • Use alternative methods in approaching new or unfamiliar mathematical problems.
  • Use extensive vocabulary easily and accurately to express creative ideas
  • AND and demonstrate the ability or strong potential to perform two years above grade level in academic subjects;
 
OR
 
(2) Be identified as gifted by Los Angeles Unified in the Intellectual Ability, High Achievement Ability, Specific Academic Ability, Creative Ability or Leadership Ability category
 
OR

(3) Meet the standardized test score criteria from the most recent year as outlined in the Choices brochure or at https://eChoices.LAUSD.net (if applicable)