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AURA (American University Research Academy) is a high-standards rigorous program that offers specific, and multiple pathways to health sciences careers through "STEAM" (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and language education. Built on a vision of exemplary learning and achievement for all learners, the AURA High School goes above and beyond expectations for learning, while envisioning limitless possibilities for all students.
AURA is happy to announce The Edna Johnson Memorial Scholarship!
The “EJM” Scholarship will allow students to take $10,000 off their tuition for the first year of enrollment, resulting in a tuition fee of only $5,000! Submit academic history from last school year to apply!
AURA’s education seeks to develop learners who understand the world, who understand people, and who have a relationship with God. If you want to understand the world, you need to know physics. Consequently, physics is one of the core courses at AURA. Consistent with the IB inquiry-based education model, physics is more learner-driven at AURA.
"What do I believe in? Why do I believe it? Are those reasons valid?" These are some of the central questions explored in the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. This course encourages students to critically examine knowledge, question sources, and engage with diverse perspectives.
The music course at AURA provides students with a comprehensive understanding of music as both an art form and a tool for wellness. Students will explore the cultural connections of music, learn foundational guitar techniques, and engage in lectures on music appreciation, history, and theory, including composition.
International Baccalaureate schools like AURA consider languages to be a key component of developing intercultural people: “As a requirement of the DP curriculum, every student learns at least one additional language” (IBO.org). At AURA, we currently offer Arabic with plans to add Spanish this coming year.
American University Research Academy is celebrating a significant milestone as it secures accreditation as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. This designation paves the way for the school to offer students the prestigious IB Diploma Programme.
Personalized Thank You cards, Flowers, and small gifts go a long way in showing appreciation! Teaching supplies like nice pens! Gifts a teacher can use every day beyond pencils and books like Tumblers or Mugs!
What: Tennis Camp for kids K-6th
(An IB Grade 9 Student along with her friends organized a Tennis Camp to raise funds and donate to UNICEF as part of their Community Project)
When: Weekends Beginning May 18, 2024
Where: Los Cerritos Park
3750 Del Mar Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807
IB Diploma Programme Visit on May 7 & 8. May 13-17 is Teacher’s Appreciation Week! It’s your chance to honor and celebrate the dedication of teachers with a token of gratitude for their hard work all year long.
This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. AURA Holiday Announcement No Classes May 27, 2024
We are an IB Accredited school delivering the Middle Years Program of the International Baccalaureate, the world’s gold standard in K-12th
A Christian values-based program will enhance the academic program at AURA, equipping students with strong moral and ethical character and behavior
Our students will gain a working knowledge of the world’s two other primary languages throughout their journey at AURA. Fundamentals of Spanish and Mandarin
Our approaches to learning and teaching allow IB students to develop transferable and lifelong skills and attributes such as critical thinking, international mindedness, creativity, agency, and resilience. Each of the four IB program, Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), Diploma Program (DP), and Career-related Program (CP)
The Diploma Program (DP) is a comprehensive learning experience that supports the nature of knowledge, independent research and community understanding and equips 16-19 year-old students with an international, geographical and cultural awareness.
The Middle Years Program (MYP) supports students to make connections between their education and the real world through interdisciplinary and inquiry-based learning. The MYP encourages students to build confidence in managing their own learning and develop a personal understanding of global challenges and responsibilities within their community, whilst building a sense of self and a greater awareness.
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Save time and money. At AURA High School, you can take certain courses for college credit. Apply for a scholarship, and you could save even more!
March 13
Alexander Johnson and Tiffany Dang presented a poster along with Dr. Coffman at the 2024 American Society of Microbiology (ASM) conference in Atlanta on Sunday, June 16th . The project was to identify any pathogenic bacteria carried by common house flies using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).
June 22
General Granger probably would be surprised that the anniversary of his declaration to the people of Texas would become a national holiday. For him, enforcing the end of slavery was probably just one more administrative task, but for the formerly enslaved people it was a dream come true. Juneteenth is about celebrating freedom and equal treatment under the law. Give thanks for your freedom and treat everyone as your neighbor. General Granger would approve.
June 20
AURA would like to recognize our student Tiffany Dang. Tiffany received the Outstanding Academic Excellence Award from AURA as she received straight A’s in each of her classes. Congratulations Tiffany, we’re proud of you!
June 18
Happy Father’s Day! “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you." Exodus 20:12 When we honor our fathers, we also honor our Heavenly Father. Whether you go by dad, abba, papa, or tata, we honor you on this day.
June 18
Who doesn’t like field trips? This past Friday, AURA students explored The Broad Museum! The Broad Museum houses various styles of art, one could say the museum’s structure is an art-piece itself! In addition to the museum, students visited Little Tokyo and got dessert at Fugetsu-Do – a Japanese mochi confectionery that has been in Los Angeles since 1903!
June 11
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