Principal's Message

Dear La Verne Science Charter Parents,

I want to introduce myself and welcome you to another exciting year at La Verne Science and Technology Charter School, home of the Mighty Lions!

My name is Dr. Sergio Chavez. It is my highest honor and privilege to join the team and serve the students and parents of La Verne Charter. I bring over 35 years of educational experience and am excited to return home to Pomona Unified School District, where I began my career as an educator. I hold a Doctorate in Education, and I am fully bilingual and bicultural. I also have a Science background, which will serve our school well.

I am grateful for our wonderful team of teachers and support personnel who work tirelessly to make our school a safe place for all children to learn. This year, your children will learn to prepare for their path to college…No Excuses! Our teachers understand the enormous responsibility they have in making this a reality for ALL students. We are fully committed to ensuring that every single student reaches proficiency in English Language Arts and Math. The path to college begins in preschool. For this reason, we will work collaboratively across all grade levels to maintain an effective instructional program that prepares every child for a four-year university, if that is their choice. Success for ALL students is guaranteed when we establish a culture of universal achievement. La Verne Charter teachers will promote this culture of universal achievement by embracing the following core beliefs:

All Students Can Learn at High Levels! All Lions Will Be Prepared To Go To College…No

Excuses!

Active Parent Engagement is Key to Student Success!
Failure, Negativity, and Deficit Thinking are Not Acceptable!
Teachers and Staff Lovingly Serve All Students!
Effective Direct First Instruction is the First Line of Intervention!
Formative Assessment Data will Guide our Instruction

We are committed to Excellence, but we cannot accomplish this vision without your support. The strength of our partnership will help our students overcome any obstacle that may arise. Your children need your support and encouragement to come to school on time and ready to learn every single day! They need to know that their parent(s), guardian(s), and their teacher(s) have a genuine and uncompromising interest in their learning. We must work together to enable all our children to develop perfect attendance, excellent behavior, strong study habits, and a laser-like focus on learning. These essential qualities and a deep knowledge of self will prepare them to succeed in college and beyond.

Together we will hold all our students to the highest academic and social standards…No Excuses! Only by working together can we eliminate bullying from our campus. We ask that you become an active participant in your children’s education. We encourage all parents to participate in our parent meetings (African American Parent Advisory Committee, English Learner Advisory Committee, Coffee with the Principal, and School Site Council) and events (Back to School Night, Open House, among others). Dates and times of parent meetings and school events will be forthcoming. We have an open-door policy to meet with teachers or me to discuss the academic progress of your child.

We look forward to a successful school year full of exciting challenges and tremendous growth as a true community of learners. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at (909) 397-4684. We promise that you will experience sizzling customer service and a genuine concern for the academic success of your child. Thank you in advance for the sacred trust you bestow on us with the education of your child and your unending support. Attached you will find important dates and events for the new school year. Please take a moment to read it and feel free to call us if you have any questions.

Respectfully,

Sergio C. Chávez, Ed.D.

Principal

La Verne Science & Technology Charter School