About the Sylmar High STM Magnet

Please refer to the chart below for contact information.

 

Name	Ms. Nabil Montez Speaks Spanish	Ms. Irese Moxley	Ms. Victoria Hoffman Speaks Spanish
Position	Magnet Counselor Consejera de Magnet	Magnet Coordinator Coordinador de Magnet	Magnet Clerk
Email	[email protected]	[email protected]	[email protected]
Phone	(818) 833-3783	(818) 833-3738	(818) 833-3776
Support areas	• Class schedules • Concerns about grades • Emotional well-being • Discipline • College Applications • FAFSA • Graduation Progress • College/Career Planning	• Transcripts & Records • Attendance • Enrollment/Withdrawal • Magnet Applications • Textbooks • College Applications • FAFSA • Purchasing	• Attendance • General Questions • Records Requests • Parent Portal Help • Magnet Applications • Enrollment/Withdrawal • Transcripts & Records
Áreas de apoyo	Horarios de clases • Las calificaciones • El bienestar emocional • Disciplina • Solicitudes para la universidad • FAFSA • Progreso de graduación • Planificación universitaria / profesional	Transcripciones y registros • Asistencia • Inscripción / Retiro • Aplicaciones de Magnet • Libros de texto • Solicitudes para la universidad • FAFSA • Compras	Asistencia • Preguntas generales • Solicitudes de registros • Ayuda del portal para padres • Aplicaciones de Magnet • Inscripción / Retiro • Transcripciones y registros

 

 

 

 

You are invited to view the links below for more information about our magnet.

Virtual Tour   Excursión virtual

Sylmar Charter High School Video

Magnet Presentation   Presentación de Magnet

Brochure in English   Folleto en Español

Applying to the Sylmar High STM Magnet

Course of Study/Curso de Estudio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Sylmar Charter High Science Tech Math Magnet is committed to providing a rigorous academic program that successfully prepares our students for select universities and STEM careers. This is done in a close-knit, family environment that provides support for academic success and social responsibility. Sylmar Charter High STM Magnet graduates understand that they need to apply their talents in service to others.  Math and Science will be integrated across the content areas and prepare students for future careers in STEM-related fields.

 

Mission Statement

The Sylmar Charter High Science Tech Math Magnet will:

• develop students who are critical thinkers and who possess the necessary skills to be effective communicators.
• provide a variety of differentiated learning experiences to meet each student's needs.
• provide the academic, emotional, social, and multi-cultural environment needed to give students a positive image of themselves.
• encourage students to lead productive adult lives.
• encourage students to apply their talents in service to others.
• involve all stakeholders in the decision-making process.

 

Belief Statement

The Sylmar Charter High Science Tech Math Magnet staff, students and parents believe that:

• all students have a right to receive a quality education.
• a quality education can only occur when there is support, commitment, and cooperative interaction among stakeholders.
• school must be a safe and pleasant place where values of trust, fairness, and mutual respect are part of the school.
• our students can meet or exceed the standards on all Common Core assessments.
• students will employ systematic methods in written and oral communication, and in critical thinking and decision-making strategies.
• students who complete the magnet curriculum will be competitive at ANY college or university.  

 

Our dedicated staff consists of a full-time Magnet Coordinator and Magnet Counselor, along with 18 teachers. We take pride in our commitment to instructional excellence without losing sight of our students' individual needs. Instructors work closely with each other to reinforce concepts learned in all disciplines.  We develop well-rounded students who excel in academics, demonstrate leadership, and promote social responsibility. To prepare for work at the university level, and STEM careers, students complete research projects and reports in all academic subjects. Students are required to take both Math and Science classes each year.  A detailed description of the Magnet School can be viewed by clicking on these documents:

 

Sylmar High Science Tech Math Magnet Plan

 

Annual Magnet Evaluation Report Sylmar Charter HS STM Magnet

 

  

Science + World Language + Math= Impressive

In the Khipu Incas lesson of Spanish class, Ms. Peraza incorporates the Computer Science Learning standard of working in teams to design and develop computational artifacts using tools with The World Language Standard of interpretative, interpersonal, and presentational communication. Students learn about the Khipu or Quipu recording devices used by the Inca record keepers. These devices provided information regarding the census, historical accounts, folklore, and even poetry. It was based on the decimal system with the largest decimal being 10,000.

 

 

 

We are proud of our 2023 SBAC scores! This table contains a sampling of the scores for English and math, as well as a combined total that was used to rank the schools on the list.  The test is taken by all 11th grade students in the state.  This list is a comparison to the most popular schools in our neighborhood and surrounding communities, as well as the LAUSD Magnet average LAUSD High School Average and State average for high school. 

School Name	ELA	Math	Sum
Kennedy Gifted Medical Magnet*	81.7	48.4	130.1
Sylmar Charter High School Sci/Tech/Math Magnet	77.6	29.8	107.4
Sylmar Biotech Health/Engineering Magnet	78.6	26.2	104.8
Reseda Science Magnet	71.1	33.3	104.4
Kennedy Global Lead/Environmental Action Magnet	69.7	33.3	103.0
PUC Lakeview Charter	73.8	28.8	102.5
Monroe Law/Government Magnet	71.7	30.2	101.9
PUC Community Charter	75.3	18.0	93.3
Magnet High School Average	61.3	29.2	90.5
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences	67.5	20.6	88.1
Chavez - Arts/Theatre/Entertain Mag	61.8	24.6	86.4
PUC Triumph Charter	65.2	20.2	85.4
San Fernando Science/Tech/Math Magnet	55.8	29.5	85.3
Kennedy Architecture /Design/Filmmaking Mag	56.7	27.8	84.5
Reseda Police Academy Magnet	67.3	16.0	83.3
State High School Average*	54.8	27.0	81.8
Northridge Academy Senior High	54.4	24.7	79.0
LAUSD High School Average	49.0	20.0	69.0
Reseda Arts/Media/Ent Magnet	42.9	23.8	66.7
Chavez  - Social Justice Humanitas Acad.	58.5	4.7	63.2
Sun Valley Magnet: Biomed Science Engineering	43.3	18.2	61.5
Panorama Sports Med/Info Tech Magnet	45.5	10.9	56.4
Daniel Pearl Journalism Magnet	46.0	10.0	56.0
Monroe Police Academy Magnet	41.7	12.5	54.2
Discovery Prep Charter	43.5	10.3	53.8
Chavez  - Academy of Sci Exploration	37.2	16.1	53.3
Kennedy Senior High	39.9	12.8	52.7
Arleta Senior High	33.5	10.9	44.4
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (VOCES) Magnet	32.0	3.0	35.0
Chavez - Technology Preparatory Acad.	27.0	7.8	34.8

 

 

Although academics are our primary concern, we feel it is important for our students to develop a sense of social responsibility and to learn to make ethical decisions. To facilitate the development of these traits, our staff uses a thematic approach in the delivery of our curriculum. In each grade level, our students investigate the impact of technological advancement on society and the environment. Students are challenged to use critical thinking skills and effective problem-solving skills to evaluate technological and scientific advancements. The students then apply their knowledge in simulated “real world” experiences such as conducting science experiments, writing political policy papers, mock trials, and community service projects.

Are self-motivated

Are intellectually curious

Want to improve leadership skills

Have outstanding attendance

Are college bound

Are motivated to succeed

Participate in extracurricular activities

Have good study skills