Luther
Burbank High School is located in South Sacramento.
We are a diverse campus of over 2400 students, representing
more than 100 different cultures, religions and ethnicities.
Our diverse population, and the positive interaction
between these groups of students, is one of our greatest
sources of pride on campus.
The
school offers a variety of school-to-work and college
programs, several special education programs, and
a full extra-curricular program including athletics
and student clubs. The school-to-work program and
college prep programs include one of the top Naval
Junior ROTC programs in the nation, one of the only
remaining urban Agriculture programs left in Northern
California, and a Ceramics Shop that has produced
art work displayed all over the greater Sacramento
area, not to mention the campus.
Besides
many of the programs on campus, the most exciting,
and perhaps unique, element of Luther Burbank is our
structure. The school was built in 1963 and for the
past 39 years has been a comprehensive high school
like so many others that can be found across the nation.
That changed in 2002 when LBHS changed to a Small
Learning Community (SLC) model. The campus now "houses"
eight, independent and autonomous, small learning
communities, each with a different theme. These communities
place a small group of students, usually around 300,
with a core group of teachers. All students at Luther
Burbank High School take the majority of their classes
within their SLC, staying with the same group of teachers
and peers for the duration of their academic years.
This allows for greater interaction between teacher
and student, more meaningful connections between classmates,
and vastly improves a student's academic success since
they are connected to a caring adult on campus for
their entire high school career.
Mission
Graduates
of Luther Burbank High School will be prepared to
meet the highest academic standards in California,
and the nation, and be able to successfully compete
in the modern workforce. All graduates will be prepared
to succeed in a four-year university, speak two or
more languages, value individual and cultural diversity,
and be a responsible citizen.
Program
Goals
The
focus of Luther Burbank High School is to prepare
students to be successful on whatever course they
take in life. Whether that be a four-year university,
or a path that leads straight into a career field
the student finds interesting. With that in mind we
provide a multitude of opportunities that will assist
students in their academic, as well as social success.
Luther Burbank High School goals are to:
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Provide
a strong curriculum that aligns student progress
with state benchmarks, insuring student academic
success.
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Provide
an educational system where every student feels
connected to at least one caring adult who will
assist the student in areas of academics or health
and wellness.
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Create
an educational environment where students feel they
belong to a community that cares about them as a
"whole person."
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Seamless
integration of academic requirements and career
themed experiences that assure our students are
prepared for college or a career after graduation.
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Provide
a world class education for each and every student.
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Teach
subjects in the context of the real world so students
understand the connection to their own success.
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Assist
students in learning about themselves and their
interests.
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Provide
a platform for student and parental involvement
in school site decision-making.
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Provide
strong connections to the community that will allow
for meaningful School-to-Career/Work opportunities.
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Instill
a strong respect for the diversity of our nation
and a passion for equity and equality for all people.
