Community Schools

Our mission as a Community School is to reimagine the school and transform it into the center of our community, creating better conditions for teaching and learning. Our goal is to promote stable, healthy neighborhoods and leverage community resources to ensure that all students, families, educators, and community members benefit from strong connections and support.

Our work follows a cycle of continuous improvement, listening to the community and collecting data to create and implement a plan to remove barriers to student learning. We work with parents, students, staff, and the community to increase a sense of belonging and purpose, engaging learning, social-emotional learning, and supports for the whole child.  

The image presents the AUSD Community Schools Theory of Action, outlining the various components and relationships involved in this approach to community-based education.
The image presents the %22Four Key Conditions for Learning%22 as outlined by Community Schools, including Belonging and Purpose, Engaged Learning, and The Whole Child, with the Azusa Community Schools logo in the background.
The image presents the %22Four Pillars of Community Schools%22 concept, with icons representing integrated student supports, collaborative leadership and practices, extended learning time and opportunities, and family and community engagement. The background features the logo of Azusa Community Schools.
The image presents a diagram outlining the theory of action for community schools of the AUSD, including components of implementation, participation of the community, and desired results.
The image presents the %22Four Cornerstone Commitments%22 of Community Schools, which include %22Racially Just & Restorative School Climate%22, %22Shared Decision Making & Participatory Practices%22, %22Culturally Proficient & Relevant Instruction%22, and %22Assets-Driven & Strength-Based Practices%22. The background features the logo of Azusa Community Schools.
The image presents four key practices for community schools, including asset mapping, community school staff, advisory councils, and integration and alignment with other programs. The background features the logo of the Azusa Community Schools organization.
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Contact Us

Sunnie Morrison

Titles: Program Specialist Comm Schools
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Diana Hernandez Hernandez

Titles: Community Liaison Aide
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