CATCH Charter

Four of our very own C.A.T.C.H. Kids talk about why they love the C.A.T.C.H. experience.

From: The White House [mailto:info@messages.whitehouse.gov]

Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 2:28 PM
To: catchcharter@sbcglobal.net

Subject: Thank You

Thank you for your recent application for the Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge.

Since inviting public high schools across America to compete to welcome President Obama to deliver their commencement address, we have received an encouraging response and many outstanding applications. We are inspired by the thousands of high school students who are taking responsibility for their education, studying hard, and setting rigorous goals toward preparing for college and careers.

Thousands of American schools are challenging their students academically, with teachers who are helping students prepare for college or a career. Our Administration judged each application under this competition based on evidence that the school is dedicated to providing students an excellent education. More than one thousand applications were received. Six were selected as finalists.

In a few weeks, videos from these applications will be posted at http://www.whitehouse.gov/commencement While only six schools advanced in the Race to the Top Commencement Challenge, many more of the applicants are successfully preparing students to continue their education, to enter a career, and to contribute to their community. We commend you for your dedication and pursuit of the President’s goal to lead the world again in college completion by 2020.

The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

The Mission

Crenshaw Arts/Tech Charter High believes that its mission is to provide every student with an education that fosters critical thinking and the development of his or her artistic talents, interests, and learning ability. We believe our primary responsibility is to develop a learning environment that incorporates the arts, computer technology, and real-life experiences in the community so that our students feel a practical purpose exists for their education. The foundation of our program is to educate youth through community-based and inclusive partnerships between students, teachers, parents, and business-owners. This approach addresses students as living, spiritual, active members of the community, giving them a place to contribute to society at large

The Vision

As a community, we are dedicated to positively enhancing the learning environment of inner-city youth in Los Angeles. Our goal is to function as an extension of the family, and to teach young people to make healthy adjustments, and to excel in their lives. We envision that by engendering self-motivation and critical thinking, united with participation and creativity, we can impart the leadership skills requisite for academic achievement. Our vision is to create a community that values, encourages, and instills upon its members an active form of participation in the education of its youth. We invite all that care to share in this vision for our children and to become partners in this educational process.