School for Advanced Studies (SAS)

SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES (SAS) PERMIT APPLICATION

FOR NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS LIVING WITHIN LAUSD

Students who meet one of the following criteria may qualify for a permit under our SAS Permit Application to attend George K. Porter Middle School:

1. Students identified as gifted/talented in LAUSD in the Intellectual, High Achievement, Creative Ability or Leadership Ability or Specific Academic (English, Math, Science or Social Science) Categories.
2. Students who scored in the “Standards Exceeded” range on the SBAC in both ELA and Math or have TOTAL national scores of 85% or above on a District-approved standardized achievement test (e.g., OLSAT-8) in required areas (most recent year only).
3. Students who demonstrates mastery of ALL FOUR of the critical-thinking and problem-solving criteria:

• Explain meanings/relationships among facts, information or concepts that demonstrate depth and complexity.
• Formulate new ideas or solutions and elaborate on the information.
• Use alternative methods in approaching new or unfamiliar mathematical problems.
• Use extensive vocabulary easily and accurately to express creative ideas.

For a student to meet this criterion, verifying school personnel must check "Yes" for all four skills.  Applicants who are verified with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills criterion must also demonstrate the ability or strong potential to work two years above grade level in academic subjects.

To apply, visit echoices.lausd.net