Charles H. Kim Graduation

Councilmember Tom LaBonge gave the commencement address at the Charles H. Kim Elementary School Culmination Ceremony last Thursday.
"Education is so important," Councilmember LaBonge said. "This marks the first of many academic achievements for these students and it's necessary that we as a community cheer them on every step of the way."
Three student speakers recalled fond memories of their years in elementary school, including the Griffith Park Hike and tree-planting organized by Councilmember LaBonge. Students presented the Councilmember with a commemorative picture, framed by hand-written notes about their professional aspirations.
Charles H. Kim Elementary School was the first public school in Los Angeles named for a Korean-American. The school has achieved federal "No Child Left Behind" ranking and has exceeded the minimum California State Academic Performance Index (API) score.