

SEI Session 1
June 28 - July 9 from 9:00am - 3:30pm
SEI Session 2
July 12 - July 23 from 9:00am - 3:30pm
Middle School SEI
Location and times TBD
LAEF’s Summer Enrichment Institute
2021 SEI flyers will be available Soon
2021 SEI Flyers will be posted below
2020 SEI Flyers for your reference:
Please note that the Multi-Class discount applies to SEI classes only. It does NOT apply to Summer Camps for Sports or the Arts or the High School Health Graduation class.
The Summer Enrichment Institute (SEI) offers fun, engaging and educational courses designed to keep our LAUSD students entertained during the summer…and your children (students entering Kindergarten through 12th grade) will absolutely love it! Our courses also counter the effects of something called “summer learning loss.”
What’s “Summer Learning Loss”? Research shows that on average, all students lose skills over the summer. Educators increasingly promote quality summer learning ON ANY TOPIC as a key strategy to improving achievement. Plus, studies conclude that the effects of summer learning programs endure for at least two years after the student has engaged in the summer program. LAEF really cares about this! Since our very first SEI in 2010 we have increased the number of students attending summer classes each year…and students and parents continue to rave about the sessions.
LAEF offers opportunities for quality enrichment programs, both those typically offered during the school year and courses that encourage students to expand their interests, while still reinforcing reading and often incorporating math skills. SEI also offers courses for high school graduation credit on-campus at LAHS and online.
Our SEI programs feature all of the research-supported measures of a quality program: smaller class sizes, differentiated instruction and small working groups, high-quality instruction, aligned school-year and summer curricula, engaging and rigorous programming, maximized participation and attendance, sufficient duration and involved parents.
Elementary Class Descriptions – SEI 2020
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Please note that each Jumpstart Class is the same in Session 1 and Session 2.
All Jumpstart Classes are aligned with Common Core State Standards.
Subject Area: Phonics, Pre-Reading Skills, Mathematics, Visual Art & Gross/Fine Motor Skills
Designed for: Students entering transitional kindergarten in the fall.
Children will be exposed to the Soundabet phonics program and Houghton Mifflin Alpha-friends through writing activities, music and movement, and hands on activities. This course gives your child a head start in reading, which can lead to transitional kindergarten success. It also builds confidence in your child, which will ease some first day of transitional kindergarten jitters.
Children will engage in developmentally appropriate activities that will promote mathematical higher thinking skills. Your child will take part in fun and enjoyable large movement games and art activities that address transitional kindergarten math goals. This course gives your child a jump-start with mathematical skills that include the following: counting, number recognition, patterning, adding, subtracting and more!
Subject Area: Phonics & Pre-Reading Skills, Mathematics, Visual Art & Gross/Fine Motor Skills
Designed for: Students entering kindergarten in the fall.
Children will be exposed to the Soundabet phonics program and Houghton Mifflin Alpha-friends through writing activities, music and movement, and hands on activities. This course gives your child a head start in reading, which can lead to kindergarten success. It also builds confidence in your child, which will ease some first day of kindergarten jitters.
Children will engage in developmentally appropriate activities that will promote mathematical higher thinking skills. Your child will take part in fun and enjoyable large movement games and art activities that address kindergarten math goals. This course gives your child a jump-start with mathematical skills that include the following: counting, number recognition, patterning, adding, subtracting and more!
Subject Area: Reading, Language Arts, Writing and Mathematics
Designed for: Students entering first grade in the fall.
Students will encounter daily activities that will prepare them for first grade success. Students will participate in C.G.I math problems with varying number sets and participate in Writer’s Workshop where they will learn to write, revise, edit and publish their own stories.
Subject Area: Reading, Language Arts, Writing and Mathematics
Designed for: Students entering second grade in the fall.
Students will encounter daily activities that will prepare them for second grade success. They will use manipulatives to solve and discuss CGI math story problems, participate in guided reading groups, participate in Writers Workshop with an emphasis on adding details, editing and revising with a published story at the end of each week. First grade sight words, language conventions and math fast facts will be reviewed.
Subject Area: Reading, Language Arts, Writing and Mathematics
Designed for: Students entering third grade in the fall.
Students will be exposed to fundamental third grade concepts and skills so they are prepared for and continue their forward momentum towards 3rd grade success. The course will include lessons in reading, fast facts, C.G.I and multiple writing activities that focus on paragraph development and descriptive language.
Subject Area: Reading, Language Arts, Writing and Mathematics
Designed for: Students entering fourth grade in the fall.
Students will participate in various writing activities with an emphasis on sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation. Students will also be exposed to fundamental fourth grade math concepts in Number Sense, Algebra, and Measurement & Geometry to prepare them for a smooth transition to fourth grade.
Subject Area: Reading, Language Arts, Writing and Mathematics
Designed for: Students entering fifth grade in the fall.
Students will encounter activities in writing and math that will prepare them for fifth grade success. They will participate in various writing activities with an emphasis on sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation. Students will be exposed to fundamental fifth grade math concepts in Number Sense, Algebra, and Measurement & Geometry to prepare them for a smooth transition to fifth grade.
Subject Area: Foreign Language
Students in the course can expect to learn numbers, alphabet, days of the week, and months of the year. They will also learn vocabulary related to the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Students will create a book to reinforce fruits, colors and counting. Students will learn colors, fruits/vegetables and body parts in Spanish. Colors will be reinforced in reading from the book Brown Bear. Students will learn about animals using animal puppets.
Subject Area: Science
In this course, students will gain a broad understanding of life science. We will explore the main classes of the kingdom (plants, mammals, reptiles, fish and insects) and what is unique to each class. We will study how these classes are able to survive in a changing world through biodiversity, heredity and more.
Subject Area: Physical Fitness
Ms. Nalani is back (virtually) to take you through stretching and conditioning programs using fun games to improve your flexibility and strength that will accelerate your gymnastics skills progression. This class will encompass conditioning, stretching, and basic fundamentals. All you’ll need is a yoga mat or carpet, masking tape, and a clear wall! The masking tape line will be used for beam skills and the clear wall for handstands, the basis for awesome cartwheels! We will also be working on bridge position basics and bridges on your yoga mat/carpet.
Subject Area: Foreign Language
Students in this class will be exposed to a Spanish language program that engages children to learn through creative activities. Instructional focus is on acquisition of vocabulary and practical conversation through multiple learning strategies to stimulate every learning style. A fun filled approach allows children to learn a new language with a high level of retention. This class is designed for students to take one or both modules to increase language exposure.
Subject Area: Visual Art
Young students will have the opportunity to be creative and explore multiple techniques for art expressions. This class will be lively and fun and encourage students to think out of the box, create from their imagination and tell a story through art. Students will work on art pieces every day.
Subject Area: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math
Are you M.A.D. about STEAM? Let’s Make awesome hands on projects, Apply our knowledge, and Design new ideas while learning all about STEAM. Students will participate in a variety of STEAM activities that range from, coding, designing, constructing, and testing various structures and programming, while also becoming familiar with different STEM careers. These activities will challenge students to utilize critical thinking strategies and skills, while getting to work with other students.
Subject Area: Physical Fitness
This NON-CONTACT class will focus on teaching the art of Muay Thai Kickboxing while at the same time helping the students to become more fit, confident and coordinated. Students will also focus on core skills including focus, discipline, tenacity, and discipline.
Subject Area: Language Arts
This class will focus on the fundamentals of writing. The course will cover narrative, descriptive and expository writing. The class will be hands-on learning that will incorporate sensory stimulation for descriptive writing.
Let’s explore rocketry with help from Virgin Orbit! In this class we’ll do hands-on lessons, games, activities and experiments all created by NASA.
We’ll learn some rocket history and the science behind how rocket’s launch into outer space by experimenting with basic Stomp and Water Rockets to the more complex Flying Rockets. You’ve got to join us, because this class will be a BLAST!
Subject Area: Social-Emotional Learning {SEL} skills
Each day will focus on a different topic and will be taught through activity and collaboration-based lessons. Focus will be placed on topics that fall within one or more of the five research based SEL competencies (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making). Topics will include the following, though not necessarily in this order: Perspective taking, friendship skills, showing kindness, conflict management, mindfulness, study skills strategies/goal setting, strategies for anxiety, knowing how to take and respond to feedback, collaboration skills, and self-confidence and self-perception skills. Each of the five SEL competencies are represented within these topics.
Subject Area: Cooperative Games, Physical Fitness & Sports
An engaging, game-based physical education experience designed for the home. With a passionate instructor at its core, this program will offer children a wide variety of activities that teach the building blocks of movement used across all sports. Our goal for the program is to build self-confidence, body awareness and a passion for an active lifestyle in each participant.
Subject Area: Foreign Language
Students will have fun exploring Spain this summer while learning Spanish! Students will learn the language by digging into some traditions, history and delicious traditional dishes from Spain. We will have fun this summer – discovering, dancing, singing and making some fun art!
Subject Area: Science
Could Zombies really take over the world? Probably not, but wouldn’t you like to know how science could help you survive in any circumstance? In Survival Science we’ll make our own compass and sundials and learn how to use them. We’ll learn and send secret coded messages, make a potato-powered light bulb, make plastic out of milk, and create solar powered creatures that will scare off any Zombies—and do so much more! Let Survival Science be your superpower to overcome any challenge!
Subject Area: Music and Voice
Students in this upbeat class will learn vocal technique, basic music theory as well as how to perform a song. Using both classic and contemporary sons as a guide, students will enjoy learning how to portray character and emotion, giving each song meaning. We will incorporate free-form dance to loosen up the body and strengthen the diaphragm. This class is the perfect class for the child that loves to sing.
Elementary Teacher Bios – SEI 2020
Alvaro Francis Ampudia has taught 28 years in Good Standing for LBUSD in grades K through 3 in the same inner-city, 2006 California Distinguished School his entire career with no plans of leaving. His recently renewed credential is a Clear Multiple Subject K-12 Teaching Credential with a BCLAD (Bilingual, Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development) Emphasis in Spanish & Master of Arts in Education with a Teaching Emphasis and Reading Certificate. His thesis on “The Acquisition of Literacy” is testimony to his affinity to assisting students with acquiring the elements of the English language and applying it to the writing process in the most effective way. He hopes to make full circle by paying forward in Los Alamitos for those inspirational teachers he benefited from during his schooling in Hopkinson, Oak, and Los Al.
Lesli is happy to be back for her 8th year teaching SEI for LAEF! She has taught elementary education for the past 32 years between Los Alamitos Unified, Long Beach Unified and the city of Anaheim. She is a graduate from Long Beach State and a proud resident of Los Alamitos. She considers Los Alamitos Unified her home due to her college daughter, who is a recent graduate from Los Alamitos High School. Lesli looks forward to helping students reach their full academic potential through academics and the arts.
Melisa Baluyot has a passion for teaching and motivating young people to discover their own passions, while striving to accomplish their goals. This fall will be her 15th year of teaching. As a Titan alum, she has a Bachelor of Science degree in Child and Adolescent Development and a Multiple Subject Teaching credential from California State University, Fullerton. Melisa has worked with a diverse group of students during her years of teaching, ranging from grades TK through 12th grade. She also has numerous years of experience teaching STEM with the Tiger Woods Foundation, through their enrichment and afterschool programs. As an educator, Melisa is driven by one philosophy; Inspire young people to believe in themselves and empower them to create positive change in the world. Melisa and LAEF are both excited to have her on board for her first summer teaching during SEI!
Ms. Tamara Copeland is a seasoned educator who comes to Los Al from the Diocese of Orange and Huntington Beach City School District. She has 23 years experience in both public and private education serving as a primary and middle school teacher. She has several years of graduate studies under her belt and never sees herself quitting school. Ms. Copeland is an HB local and the proud mother of two young adults. Last spring, her daughter graduated from Oregon State University and is considering a career in education administration. This fall, her son will begin his junior year at UCLA as a history major and looks forward to being a high school teacher in the near future. In her free time, Ms. Copeland reads, enjoys walks on the beach, and cooks meals with friends. She is excited to teach during her first ever Summer Enrichment Institute.
Brittney Davidson is a fourth-grade teacher in the Cypress School District. She attended Los Alamitos High School and is overjoyed to be back with the Los Al community. She graduated from California State University, Long Beach and is currently working towards her Master’s degree in the Inclusive Classroom from Concordia University. Brittney believes in creating an engaging and equitable atmosphere where all students are comfortable sharing their learning. She expects her students to be kind, joyful, and scholarly in the classroom. Brittney has a passion for making real world connections to academics to peak student interest. Brittney is excited about teaching for LAEF this summer during her first SEI!
Pilar DeNardo was born and raised in Barcelona, Spain and in Perú. After graduating from college, she came to the United States to learn English. Pilar earned an M.A in Bilingual Education as well as multiple teaching credentials. After teaching elementary school for 5 years and becoming a mom, Pilar decided to open her own business and teach her native language to many different schools. She is extremely excited to be teaching during her second SEI.
Mindy has been working for the Los Alamitos Unified School District for the past 18 years. She began as an instructional assistant in the SDC Preschool program and worked her way up. She has been teaching 4th and 5th grades at McGaugh Elementary for the last 2 years. She taught for the LAEF SEI program from 2011-2015. She is thrilled to be back for another summer, this time filled with virtual learning and is looking forward to meeting her new group of students!
Melodie graduated from Hope International University in Fullerton with a B.A. in Human Development and has taught in several private elementary schools throughout southern California for over twenty years. Developing her own curriculum and spear-heading an innovative after school program on the east coast, she moved back in CA to pursue her love of hands-on teaching in the classroom. She is currently a projects coordinator at Oakwood Academy in Long Beach and regularly teaches for LAEF after-school.
Kimberly Hattabaugh has been teaching for 19 years at Hopkinson. She received her BA from Cal State Fullerton and her MA from National University. Kimberly has a strong passion for preparing children for a successful educational experience. She is currently a kindergarten teacher and has also taught 1st grade and a k/1 combo. Kimberly is well aware of what students need going into 2nd grade. Kimberly is extremely excited to teach for LAEF during SEI 2020 as this is first time teaching for LAEF!
Sonya Henning has been teaching voice, musical theater, and dance for the past ten years. She holds a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fullerton in Theatre Arts and continues to perform herself in both theatre and television. Ms. Henning owns and operates an academy for arts in Long Beach, Emerging Artists Musical Theatre Academy, where the mission is to give every child the opportunity to experience a performing arts education.
A senior at CSULB studying Marine Biology, Johanna began teaching science classes for us in the Fall of 2019 and has become a LAEF favorite. Johanna is extremely excited to be teaching for us virtually this summer during our Summer Enrichment Institute. Johanna volunteers in Dr. Lowe’s Shark Lab and the Marine Mammal Care Center. She spends her free time SCUBA diving and baking. She hopes to have a career in educating kids about our special ocean!
Hannah graduated from CSU, Long Beach with her Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies and she received her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. She is currently at Lee Elementary as an Intervention teacher. She is excited to share her passion in learning and she hopes to inspire her students in their education. In her spare time, she enjoys playing with her dogs, reading, and hiking. Hannah is so excited for her first year teaching during SEI.
Susie received her undergraduate degree from UCLA and her multiple subject credential from CSULB. She has a master’s degree in reading instruction. Currently, she teaches kindergarten at McGaugh Elementary. She has over 13 years of teaching in the primary grades. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, bowling, and attending concerts. Susie is looking forward to teaching during her second consecutive SEI!
Marisa graduated from California State University, Long Beach in 2016 with her Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies and her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. She has been full time elementary teacher in the Pomona School District this past year. She is a graduate of our district having attended elementary, middle and high school in Los Alamitos. Working with children is her passion and she is very dedicated to her practice.
Kristin has been teaching for 13 years and a member of the Los Al staff for 8. She holds a multiple-subject credential from Cal State Fullerton as well as a Science credential, and during the school year she teaches Science at Oak. She has taught several years of summer school with the District and is excited to join the LAEF summer enrichment team for her second consecutive year.
Katie, a California native, is an accomplished artist and teacher. A recent graduate from California State University, Long Beach, Katie has already led her students to art competitions and had their work shown in the Nixon Public Library. Her art, especially in the classroom, focuses on the collaborative. Katie has a heart for her community that can be seen not only in her work, but also in the way that she interacts with others. She is both detail oriented and creatively flexible, allowing students to explore their ideas while holding them to a high artistic standard. Katie is excited to teach during her second SEI this summer!
Brittani Richard is a graduate student at Chapman University studying to earn her master’s degree and educational specialist degree in school psychology with an emphasis in clinical counseling. Her experience working with students spans several local districts, teaching abroad, and coordinating elementary programs as an AmeriCorps Fellow. Currently, Mrs. Richard is completing her internship hours with the Los Alamitos Unified School District in addition to her role as a Kids Korner Assistant at Rossmoor Elementary. She has a passion for social-emotional learning and is looking forward to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all students.
Jennifer graduated from Los Alamitos High School and went through the district. She has a great love for foreign languages and cultures. She received her Bachelor’s degree in French and Spanish at California State University of Long Beach. Jenna is currently enrolled in her Masters of Education at Concordia University. Her dream is to open an international preschool one day to encourage children to learn another language as young as possible. Jenna looks forward to sharing her passion with your children and, hopefully, inspiring them to continue an education in another language. Jenna currently teaches third grade at Harkham Hillel. Jenna has taught after-school with LAEF in the past and she is excited to teach during her second SEI this summer!
Skyhawks provides a wide variety of fun, safe and positive programs that emphasize critical lessons in sports and life, such as teamwork, respect and sportsmanship. Their programs are designed to give each child a positive introduction into sports while fostering a lifelong love for an active, healthy lifestyle. Our patient and knowledgeable staff use a variety of skill-building games and activities to give each athlete a complete understanding and overview of the sport.
Aubree Snyder currently teaching 2nd grade at Lee Elementary. The rest of her bio is coming soon…
Nalani owns the mobile gymnastics program Leap of Faith Gymnastics with her husband, Chris. She fell in love with the sport of gymnastics at just four years of age. Nalani competed for Newhope Gymnastics in Fountain Valley where she began coaching in high school, working her way up to recreational supervisor, special events coordinator, and competitive team coach. Nalani has been coaching for over 20 years. She has been a USA Gymnastics professional member and a certified compulsory judge. This will be Mrs. Stumpf’s third consecutive year teaching at SEI.
Jerry Wetzel is founder of Red Zone Threat Management and travels nationally and internationally teaching seminars to members of the DEA, Local Law Enforcement, and civilians on the topic of personal protection. He is the author of the book “Red Zone Prime: A Foundation for Personal Protection”. In addition, he is a passionate instructor of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts which he teaches at the facility he has owned and operated for the last 15 years, Centerline Martial Arts and Fitness. He has one child who is a Weaver student and one at Oak. Jerry firmly believes that every child has the right to enjoy their school days without fear of being bullied and is committed to helping them develop the necessary tools and attitude to help them on their journey. Jerry is opening up a new gym in the retail strip center at Norwalk Blvd. and Ball Rd. Jerry currently teaches for LAEF’s After-School program. This is Jerry’s fifth summer teaching SEI and he is extremely excited!
Secondary SEI 2020 Class Descriptions
Subject Area: Arts
Designed for: Students entering 6th – 8th grade in the fall.
Master the fundamental techniques of Drawing & Painting while expanding your conceptual boundaries and developing your own artistic vision! Students will create images to tell stories, convey information and evoke emotions. Students will learn techniques, create projects, and use processes that will allow them to build a great portfolio.
Subject Area: Music- Fine Arts
Designed for: Students Entering 6th-8th grade in the fall.
The focus will be on reading music, music theory, rhythm, tone and scales. Students can explore music through sight singing and rudimentary instruments. The two week session will end with a small virtual recital demonstrating the music knowledge and a simple piece of music on instruments made in class.
Subject Area: Language Arts
Designed for: High School Students Preparing to Apply to College.
This is an ideal course for students who will be applying to colleges and universities. This course will guide students to write an effective essay. Students will gain tips, be guided through revisions and have a polished essay ready to submit to colleges.
Subject Area: Driver’s Ed
Designed for: High School Students 15+ years old, preparing to earn a learner’s permit.
This virtual teen Driver’s Education program is approved by the DMV to comply with California requirements to earn an instructional permit. *This class does not cover behind-the-wheel training.
Subject Area: Science
Designed for: Students Entering 6th-8th grade in the fall.
This class will reinforce concepts and prepare students for High School Science classes. Each day the class will review a unit from the middle school science curriculum and perform a lab to demonstrate the concept. Students will review and further explore Middle School Science material to provide a strong foundation before continuing their Science education.
Subject Area: Language Arts
Designed for: Students Entering 6th-8th grade in the fall.
Do you want to become a powerful public speaker before your peers? Public speaking is designed to teach presentation skills for informative, persuasive, debate and impromptu styles of speech delivery. It will also focus on the written aspect of speech organization, as well as how to be confident and comfortable in front of an audience. Students will learn how to research, outline, and deliver short, informal presentations as well as longer speeches.
Subject Area: Language Arts
Designed for: Students Entering 6th-8th grade in the fall.
Students will learn about legal concepts, legal careers and Constitutional rights, both in civil law and criminal law fields. During the first week plus, we will concentrate on criminal laws, the justice system, possible legal punishments, and observation techniques necessary for law enforcement and CSI careers. We will examine these techniques through games, role play, and crime scenarios. The last few days will be spent learning about free speech rights and doing exercises surrounding what we can say and what we cannot. They will then get a “case” of students vs. school district, using two different United States Supreme Court cases to use as precedent for their case arguments. After forming arguments, they will demonstrate their debate skills while presenting their ideas to the class. Students will leave the class feeling confident in their free speech rights and will understand what is right and wrong by American justice standards.
Secondary Teacher Bios – SEI 2020
Seana Brief (BA, MPW, JD) has been a teacher at Cypress High School for over eight years. She teaches the CHS Law and Justice Signature Academy, which is a career pathway into the legal profession. She turned her passion for the law into a thriving legal program that allows students to intern in a law office, take master classes with CSI professionals, and meet lawyers, FBI agents, law enforcement officers, and judges. In addition, she teaches at the UCI Saturday Academy of Law, is the Music Director for a youth theater group, and is the lead singer in a rock-n-roll band.
Rachel attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where she earned her Bachelors of Science in Forestry and Natural Resources and a Minor in Music. Ms. Lockman completed her Teacher Credential in General Science at California State University, Fullerton. Her teaching experience includes General Science, Chemistry and Biology at Middle School and High School levels. Ms. Lockman excels at connecting students to the classroom by explaining phenomena through their eyes and connecting it to experiences in their lives, drawing on their prior knowledge to develop lessons, and bringing their interests into the classroom as examples. Utilizing a variety of teaching strategies, she connects with each student to develop their drive toward self-motivation, independent study skills, and life-long learning.
All of Kanor’s driving instructors have passed industry standardized tests as well as in-house testing prior to becoming a member of their staff. You can be confident that Kanor’s instructors know exactly what it takes to help the student reach their goal of becoming an educated driver.
May Roded is a graduate from California State University, Long Beach where she earned her bachelor in fine arts in Printmaking. May has shown her work locally and internationally: Brea City gallery, SRISA gallery in Italy, and Flatline gallery in Long Beach, CA. She currently works out of her shared studio space, the Collective Print Studio, in Long Beach, CA. May uses printmaking and film photography to incorporate memory and floral imagery in her work.
Dr. Weintraub has been teaching since 1966. He received his BA degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a double major in English and Speech Communication. He received his MA and PHD degrees in Speech Communication from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He taught English at every level, ranging from remedial through AP Honors. He coached Debate for 11 years at Omaha Central High School. He has also taught several courses in Speech Communication at El Camino College and Golden West College. Dr. Weintraub is an enthusiastic teacher and served as a walk-on coach at Los Alamitos High School, coaching the Debate team and the Mock Trial team.
Health Graduation Class Description
Subject Area: Arts
Designed for: Students Entering 9th – 12th grade in the fall.
Health will satisfy the state requirements of instruction of Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco, in addition to the California Healthy Youth Act. It satisfies the Health requirement for a high school diploma. Topics covered include Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) & Hands-On CPR, First Aid, Injuries, Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs, Sexual & Reproductive Anatomy, Sexual/Gender Identity, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) & Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Birth Control, Healthy Relationships. The course will be completed in sixteen hours (3 or 4 days). This Health is for the class of 2021 through 2024 graduates who are Performing Arts students and athletes!
High School Health Grad Class Teacher Bios – Summer 2020
James grew up in Los Alamitos and graduated from LAHS in 1999. He earned his bachelor’s degree from CSULB and holds teaching credentials in Health and Social Science. James has worked at LAHS for 7 years. He coaches girls’ basketball, and is currently working towards earning a master’s degree from Concordia University in Education Administration.
Dave teaches PE and Health at LAHS. He is also the Head Coach of Girls’ Volleyball. Dave graduated from CSULB with a BA in Human Development and a MA in Education. He played volleyball, football and basketball at Fallbrook High School and volleyball at CSULB.
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Courses are generally 2 weeks long and 2 hours in length. The elementary campus (K-5 at Rossmoor) operates from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; students can take up to four classes during these hours. Register early to take advantage of Early Bird prices!
Courses are offered across the content areas in math, science, language arts, technology, visual and performing arts and physical fitness.
Bus transportation is available to Camp Fun in the Sun at Los Alamitos Elementary for children who participate in the 8 am – 12 noon SEI program. There is a small fee for transportation, which is available for purchase during online registration. Students meet at a designated spot and are accompanied on the bus by an adult supervisor to locations. Safety and security is always our first priority!
Our condensed sessions still allow plenty of time for family summer fun and travel. Take a look at our course catalog and see what best fits your child’s interests and your family’s summer schedule!
"Sydney has been with LAEF Summer programs since Kindergarten. Thank you for all of the great teachers! We have attended Hopkinson, Lee and this year, virtual classes. Great experiences!"
"The Rights/Wrong class was very informative and my daughter really enjoyed it!"
"Kids REALLY enjoyed, I'm an Artist, Survival Science, and Perfect Paragraph. Each teacher was incredibly engaging and the kids really learned."
“I learned a lot in my art class at SEI. The best part was doing all the art projects. I loved using colored pastels and paint. It was so much fun.”
“LAEF is doing great things! In the past few years, our three children have participated in various offerings from LAEF, like the Summer Enrichment courses, the after school art classes and even the Young Americans weekend program. WOW, we are so lucky to have so many options that provide our children great learning opportunities, filled with fun and education. We can’t say enough about how fantastic the Young Americans weekend was for our fifth grader! She loved the singing and dancing and experiencing art and music in a totally new and exciting way. Our youngest enjoys attending art class after school. She is learning to apply her imagination and creativity through painting and drawing. And lastly, Summer Enrichment really motivated all three to expand their knowledge of various academic subjects, preparing them for the new school year, while engaging them in new concepts and exciting activities. Thank you LAEF, we are so grateful to you all for putting together these amazing programs. Keep up the great work!!”
“It was a privilege to join SEI as an educator this last summer, because it was a chance to teach subjects that I love and are close to my heart: Jump Start First Grade and Poetry. The jump start program is well named…we jumped into the beginning of the first-grade year! Students were introduced to math wall, writer’s workshop, reader’s workshop and CGI at a first-grade level. The smaller class sizes and highly engaged students allowed for a quick jump into the material. As a teacher and mother of a 1st grader, I loved the fact that children were going to start off their year hearing familiar academic language and participating in similar routines that they’d already been introduced to in the SEI program. Many students took a 2nd class in the afternoon and enjoyed art, poetry, singing, dancing and more. The SEI program is a valued part of the Los Alamitos School District with its commitment to excellence and continued growth in adapting the National Core Standards in a fun and concise program. I would definitely recommend signing your child up to experience the SEI program next summer!”
" Please keep up the great work!"
"Teachers and coaches were great. They make time to check in on each student to make sure they are focused and learning."
"As an educator who incorporate SEL into my curriculum, I truly appreciate the expertise shared, scaffolding in the unit, socratic engagement, and the development of interpersonal/intrapersonal skills in this class. Excellent teacher. Would recommend this class and specifically her instruction for all students in the district."
"As a first time kinder mom, I found the class to be a great tool to ensure my son was ready for kinder. I feel that he is now set up to succeed. I also thought Mrs. Kim did an excellent job."
"My daughter really enjoyed each session of her jump start classes. She was able to follow along and complete her work each day with a sense of accomplishment and success. We really love having classes on a virtual platform."
"Ms. Moushon was amazing! My child was excited to share what she learned and thought the class was fun. Also, Ms. Moushon communicated with parents before the session began, during and after. She was truly amazing!"