Civitas School of Leadership

1200 W. Colton St. - Los Angeles CA - 90026
Type of autonomy arrangement: Pilot Schools
Basic Profile

Opened In

2007

Grades

9-12

Environment

Urban

Type

District - Pilot
Autonomies

Program

Determine learning program
Set school-level policy
Determine professional development
Determine authorizer assessments
Determine state assessments

Personnel

Select colleagues
Evaluate colleagues
Transfer or terminate colleagues
Determine tenure policy
Select leaders

Administrative

Determine school budget
Set staff pattern
Determine compensation
Determine teacher workday
Set schedule
Teacher Authority Is...
De Jure and De Facto

De jure governing board has authority via MOUs that Belmont Pilot Schools have with the Los Angeles Unified School District, school board, and teacher union (UTLA). Governing board retains some authority, but de facto teachers make decisions in the areas indicated.

About the Learning Program

Guided by established Habits of Mind, students will graduate by demonstrating their mastery of standards-based knowledge and skills through interdisciplinary exhibitions. Civitas students build caring relationships with peers, staff, families, and community members, which foster everyone’s sense of responsibility to oneself and others.