Los Feliz Ledger 2018 School Guide SPECIAL SECTION October 2018

Compiled by Juliet Bennett Rylah Alliance Environmental Science Atwater Elementary was founded in Grades: K-6 Ledger Contributing Writer and Technology High School 1922 on the site of a former lettuce Public or private: Private 2930 Fletcher Dr. farm. Today, the school teaches Atwater Los Angeles, CA 90065 Village children values like accountabil- Brawerman Elementary School East Welcome to the 2018 Los (323) 739-0560 ity, respect for diversity, and integrity, 3663 Wilshire Blvd. Feliz Ledger School Guide. www.esathigh.org while focusing on a Science, Technology, Los Angeles, CA 90010 Grades: 9-12 Engineering, Arts, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) (213) 835-2170 This annual primer for neigh- Student body: 530 education. Students may enjoy free music Tuition: $21,950 plus school fees borhood parents is com- Public or private: Public Charter programs, supervised playground time Tours: October 17, November 27. Request piled using information from and organized team sports after school, a tour online. curriculum-based field trips, and visual schools, their websites and ESAT is a free public charter school whose focus is on environmental science arts, theater and dance opportunities. Brawerman Elementary School West LAUSD.net. The list consists and technology. Some electives and 11661 West Olympic Blvd of elementary and second- sports are available, but ESAT’s primary Benjamin Franklin Elementary Los Angeles, CA 90064 ary schools in Los Feliz, Sil- focus is on demanding curriculum de- School (424) 208-8934 signed to prepare students for college. 1610 Lake St. Tuition: $28,800 plus school fees ver Lake, Eagle Rock, Echo The school offers both a green garden Glendale, CA 91201 Tours: October 3rd, November 13th. Park, Pasadena, Glendale, and should visit echoices.lausd.net space and an environmental club. Green (818) 243-1809 Request a tour online. surrounding neighborhoods. for more information about practices include a full recycling program www.gusd.net/franklin and sourcing power from windmills and Grades: K-6 Brawerman was founded in 1999 with Included are a diverse array these schools and their appli- solar panels. Recruitment begins in the Student body: 650 just 10 students, but has since expanded of public, charter, magnet, cation processes. winter. Applications are accepted on a Public or private: Public to two campuses: Brawerman East in private, and parochial schools We make an effort to ad- first come, first served basis and there are Koreatown on the historic Erika J. Glazer no admission requirements. Benjamin Franklin Elementary is magnet Family Campus of Wilshire Boulevard serving grades K-12. All tu- dress a wide variety of interests school that uniquely offers four dual- Temple, and Brawerman West, located in itions listed for private schools and socio-economic groups in Atwater S.T.E.A.M. Elementary language immersion programs in French, West L.A. At both, parents will find rigor- are for the current (2018-19) our annual guide. If you feel 3271 Silver Lake Blvd. Italian, Spanish, and German. Curriculum ous academic standards and strong Jew- academic year. we have overlooked a gem of Los Angeles, CA 90039 is multilingual and multicultural. Students ish values. Students will read traditional (323) 665-5941 apply via lottery, with priority based on Jewish texts; converse, read, and write in Parents interested in Mag- a school, feel free to reach out. www.atwater-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com proximity to the school. Parents may ap- modern Hebrew; and participate in ongo- net Schools, Public School As a part of the Los Feliz and Grades: K-6 ply online via gusdmagnetandflag.com. ing tikkun olam activities. Students will Choice and other Los Ange- larger Los Angeles communi- Student body: 320 also spend time in Innovation and Science Public or private: Public Brawerman Elementary School of labs, and participate in holistic music les Unified School District ty, we are proud of all our local Wilshire Boulevard Temple experiences. (LAUSD) program options educators and students. www.brawerman.org Los Feliz Ledger

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy cated to building a community based on Grades: Pre K-6 preference given to those whose families mornings and afternoons between 8:20 3435 W Temple St. Gospel messages and Catholic beliefs Student body: 340 reside within LAUSD boundaries. a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Call 818-790-1178 ext. Los Angeles, CA 90026 and traditions. Teachers focus on the Public or private: Public 5515 to schedule. An Open House will be (213) 417-3400 whole student, including each pupil’s Eagle Rock Elementary School on December 2nd, 2018. www.caminonuevo.org “intellectual, psychological, social, Cheremoya Avenue Elementary has been and Magnet School Grades: Pre-K-12 physical and aesthetic needs.” Mornings around for over a century and its campus 2057 Fair Park Ave. Flintridge Prep was founded in 1933 as a Student body: Eight campuses serving open with prayer assemblies, and school frequently appears in film and TV. Here, Los Angeles, CA 90041 school for boys, but has been co-ed since approximately 1,500 students days culminate with classroom prayer. students enjoy a designated science (323) 254-6851 1979. Today, Flintridge maintains a middle Public or private: Public The campus includes nine classrooms, a lab, arts space, and technology room, as http://www.eaglerockelementary.org school consisting of 100 students and a recently upgraded computer lab, a math well as two outdoor gardens. They also Grades: K-6 high school with 400, keeping class sizes Social justice, critical thinking, and inde- resource room, a school library, an art have the opportunity to participate in Student body: 780 very small at a ratio of 8-to-1. The campus pendent problem solving are key values at room, and a school auditorium. vocal music, theater, dance, and visual Public or private: Public includes high-tech labs, performing Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA). arts programs. In 2014, Cheremoya was arts spaces, a two-story library, a gym CNCA was founded in 1999 by nonprofit The Center for Early Education recognized as a Distinguished Eagle Rock Elementary first opened in and pool and outdoor space. Traditions Pueblo Nuevo Development, with its first 563 N. Alfred St. School and has had an Honor Roll School 1884 in a barn, but today flourishes with include weekly assemblies, a family BBQ, campus opening in 2000 in MacArthur West Hollywood, CA 90048 distinction since 2015. over 800 students. The school maintains and a light-hearted fundraiser where Park, a historically under-resourced but (323) 651-0707 a social environment, hosting weekly as- male seniors compete to be crowned Mr. highly populated neighborhood. The www.centerforearlyeducation.org Children’s Community School semblies and community events. In 2015, Flintridge Prep. Extracurricular options school now boasts eight campuses, Grades: Preschool-6 14702 Sylvan St. Eagle Rock Elementary was one of 35 out include debate, speech, and robotics from Pre-K to high school. Curriculum is Student body: 540 Van Nuys, CA 91411 of 700 L.A. public schools to receive an clubs. rigorous and culturally relevant, aimed Public or private: Private (818) 780-6226 A in supporting the arts, offering theater, to foster high literacy and math skills to Tuition: $21,540-$32,910 with additional http://www.ccsteaches.org visual arts, dance, music, and vocal pro- Franklin Avenue Elementary School prepare students for college and beyond. fees Grades: K-6 grams. Students may also apply for the 1910 North Commonwealth Ave. CNCA has mined deep community roots, Tours: Applicant families will be invited to Student body: 120 Gifted or Highly Gifted Magnets. Los Angeles, CA 90027 regularly partnering with organizations a campus Open House and tour. Public or private: Private (323) 663-0320 like LACMA, The Getty Research Center, Tuition: $28,418 plus additional fees Flintridge Preparatory Academy www.franklinavees-lausd-ca.schoolloop. CITYstage, California Science Center, The Center for Early Education was Tours: Tours are available September 4543 Crown Ave. com Ghetto Film School, the Sierra Club, and founded as a children’s playgroup in a through December. Complete an inquiry La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 Grades: K-5 more. single family Hancock Park home in 1939. via the website to schedule. (818) 790-1178 Student body: 500 Today, the school serves over 500 “socio- www.flintridgeprep.org Public or private: Public Campbell Hall economically and culturally diverse” Children’s Community School promises Grades: 7-12 4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd. students, from toddlers to grade six. Core that students are never bored nor stifled, Student body: 500 Franklin Avenue Elementary is one Studio City, CA 91607 values include responsibility, honesty, but instead instilled with a life-long Public or private: Private of LAUSD‘s most enduring neighbor- (818) 980–7280 inclusion, and caring. School activities love of learning. The small, progressive Tuition: $36,000 - $36,600 with additional hood schools, built in 1926. Students www.campbellhall.org include Monday morning assemblies, a school encourages children to think for fees frequently score well on state tests and Grades: K-12 book fair, art fair, international fair, and themselves, value and integrate art, col- Tours: Individual and group tours are enjoy challenging math and reading Student body: 1,110 a special visitation day for grandparents laborate with others, and craft their own held in the fall and spring on weekday assignments. GATE (Gifted and Talented Public or private: Private and special elders. The school has also narratives. Programs include health and Tuition: $34,770-$40,825 with additional launched a Campus Enhancement Plan wellness, art, and community events. fees that will add 30% more square footage Tours: Tours are available throughout and advanced technology by 2020. Citizens of the World the fall. The Elementary Open House is Charter Schools scheduled for October 20. The Secondary www.citizensoftheworld.org Open House will be held September 22nd 1005 Armada Dr. Grades: K-8 and November 3rd. RSVP via the website. Pasadena, CA 91103 Student body: 1,300 Admissions: Application deadline is (626) 795-9314 Public or private: Public Charter December 20th. www.chandlerschool.org Grades: K-8 CWC Hollywood Founded in 1944, Campbell Hall is an Student body: 450 1316 N. Bronson Ave. Episcopal college preparatory school that Public or private: Private Los Angeles, CA 90028 “does not separate the intellect from the Tuition: $23,870-$25,020 with (323) 464-4292 heart, but connects the breadth of the additional fees www.cwchollywood.org mind with the breath of the spirit.” Key Tours: An Open House will be held on values include academic excellence, ser- October 13th from 9 -11:30 a.m. CWC Silver Lake vice, community, and spiritual and moral 2515 Beverly Blvd. development. Challenging curriculum Founded by Thomas and Catherine Los Angeles, CA 90057 is offered alongside a vigorous athletic Chandler in 1950, Chandler School is an (213) 760-8934 program, and numerous opportunities independent K-8 school located on 4.5 www.cwcsilverlake.org to partake in visual and performing arts. acres near the Pasadena . Students gather twice weekly to decom- Students are encouraged to gain a love CWC Mar Vista press as a community, which may include of learning, think independently and work 11561 Gateway Blvd. prayer and song. While weekly chapels collaboratively while developing good Los Angeles, CA 90064 are rooted in the Judeo-Christian faith, character, self-reliance and a commit- (424) 248-0544 many world religions are embraced. ment to community. Pupils begin learning Spanish and computer programming Citizens of the World Charter first opened Cathedral Chapel languages as early as Kindergarten, and in Hollywood in 2010, but has since 755 S. Cochran Ave. every student has access to a laptop. The expanded to multiple schools in the L.A. Los Angeles, CA 90036 campus contains four sciences labs, two area and Missouri. CWC has three L.A. (323) 938-9976 art studios, two libraries, a music room campuses, located in Hollywood, Silver www.cathedralchapelschool.org and a performing arts center. Athletes will Lake, and Mar Vista. At each, CWC is Grades: K-8 enjoy a gym, sport court, playing field, dedicated to racial and socio-economic Public or private: Private and access to the Rose Bowl’s facilities. diversity, intending schools to reflect Tuition: $4,620-$5,330 per year with ad- their surrounding communities. Instruc- ditional fees Cheremoya Avenue Elementary tional approaches include project-based Tours: Every Tuesday between 8:30 a.m. 6017 Franklin Ave. and personalized learning, with core fun- and 12 p.m. Call to schedule. Los Angeles, CA 90028 damentals including diversity, academic (323) 464-1722 excellence, and community. All CWC Cathedral Chapel School is a private www.cheremoya-lausd-ca.schoolloop. schools are non-religious and tuition free. Catholic school founded in 1930, dedi- com Students are enrolled via lottery, with

Mayberry Street Elementary School Communication Arts Magnet Spanish Dual Language

A hidden gem in the hills of Silver Lake, we are a small elementary school with lots to offer, including personalized, small group instruction, visual and performing arts, technology, experienced educators and more. School Tours every Thursday at 9 am through November. Application period Oct. 1- Nov 9. Check us out today! 213-413-3420, or visit us on the web: www.mayberrystreetelementaryschool.org Discover the Magic of Mayberry! Page 2 www.losfelizledger.com October 2018 Los Feliz Ledger

Education) is available at various levels sports, and a Quaker meeting at the practicing table manners, conversation Student body: 1,700 Student Body: 730 and interests for gifted students, who will Orange Grove Meeting House. Students skills, and washing dishes. Public or private: Public receive differentiated instruction from also take frequent field trips, hikes, and Tours: Call the school for a tour schedule. Harvard-Westlake Upper School research-based teaching models. After walks to the library. Families of any or no Glenfeliz Boulevard Elementary (Grades 10-12): school enrichment includes a variety religion may apply. 3955 Glenfeliz Blvd. Grand Arts High School (formerly known 3700 Coldwater Canyon of athletic and arts pursuits, as well as Los Angeles, CA 90039 as Ramón C. Cortines School of Visual Studio City, CA 91604 homework help and seasonal activities. Glendale Montessori School (323) 666-1431 and Performing Arts) is a part of down- (818) 980-6692 413 West Doran St. www.glenfeliz.com town Los Angeles’ “Grand Avenue Cultural Student Body: 870 Friends Western School Glendale, CA 91203 Grades: K-6 Corridor,” positioning the art-centric 524 East Orange Grove Blvd. (818) 240-9415 Student body: 310 school near the Disney Concert Hall, www.hw.com Pasadena, CA 91104-4351 www.glendalemontessorischool.net Public or private: Public Music Center, Museum of Contemporary Grades: 7-12 www.friendswesternschool.org/ Grades: Preschool-6 Art, and The Broad. Here, students re- Student body: 1,600 Phone: (626) 817-2481 Public or private: Private Atwater Village’s Glenfeliz is a School for ceive both a pre-college curriculum and a Public or private: Private Grades: TK-5 Tuition: $1,200-$1,400 per month Advanced Studies (SAS) in Farm to Table four-year pre-conservatory arts program. Tuition: $38,140 plus additional fees Student Body: 45 Tours: Tours begin in October and may be and Culinary Arts. It is the first LAUSD The 9.8 acre campus is well-known for its Tours: Prospective students can tour dur- Public or private: Private scheduled via the website or by calling school with such a focus. Children will unique architecture, as designed by Aus- ing a weekday interview (applicants for Tuition: $11,356 plus additional fees; (818) 240-9415. learn key subjects like Math, Science, and trian architect Wolf Prix. Students enjoy a 7th grade) or one of the weekend Family siblings receive a 20% discount Language Arts as they simultaneously 927-seat professional concert hall, a 250- Visiting Days (applicants for 9th grade). Tours: Upcoming Open House dates Established in 1971, Glendale Montessori grow their own crops in campus gardens seat black box theater, photography and The school also hosts parent coffees include September 25th, October 23rd, is located eight miles outside of down- and prepare meals in a custom kitchen broadcast studios, four dance studios throughout the fall and shadow days for November 6th, and January 29th. RSVP town Glendale. Children are placed in age classroom. Students even exercise their and several computer and science labs. 7th grade applicants November through via the website. groups (3-6, 6-9, 9-12, and so on) and may creativity by learning how to artfully plate Students are admitted by lottery. Though February. Check the website for dates. learn at their own pace. Class sizes are a meal. After school programs include Grand Arts is a LAUSD Belmont Zone of Admissions: January 18, 2019 is the Friends Western is community-based, small, never exceeding a teacher student violin, Spanish immersive, dance and Choice school, students from outside that deadline for applications. Decisions are private elementary school offering a ratio of 15:1. Core curriculum offers a movement, engineering, robotics, art, zone are welcome to apply. delivered in March. holistic Quaker education. Key values “carefully planned, sequential course of theater, yoga, mediation, and more. include inquiry, examination, reflection, study” in areas including Practical Life, Harvard-Westlake Harvard School began in 1900 as a and participation. Students are encour- Sensorial, Mathematics, Reading, Lan- Grand Arts High School military boarding school with just 42 aged to become stewards of the world via guage, Literacy, Science, Culture, History, 450 N. Grand Ave. Harvard-Westlake Middle School boys, while Westlake School for Girls service project, community participation, and Grace and Courtesy. Students may Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Grades 7-9) was established in 1904. In 1989, the two and the study of other cultures. Classes also participate in Spanish and music pro- (213) 217-8600 700 North Faring Rd. schools merged and today, serve over are capped to 15 students each, with K-5 gramming, as well as course-related field www.central-lausd-ca.sch Los Angeles, CA 90077 some 1,600 students at two campuses. students grouped by their development. trips. Third graders will receive tennis Grades: 9-12 (310) 274-7281 Class sizes are small with typically no Weekly, students enjoy arts instruction, lessons. Upper Elementary students learn a dedicated park day with games and social skills via a monthly etiquette lunch, Los Feliz STEMM Magnet School (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math/Medicine) Awarded 2017 National Award of Distinction Griffith Park by Magnet Schools of America Harvest Festival Enrolling for the 2019-2020 school year. Online application window for grades 1-5 Sunday is October 1 – November 9, 2018. Visit GoTo.LAUSD.net to apply. Nov. 4, 2018 Fun For The If you are interested in touring our school, Whole Family please give us a call at 323-663-0674 or for more information, visit lfe-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com. We educate all students in a safe and nurturing environment with rigorous opportunities that emphasize science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine. Noon Join our growing school family!

to 4pm Free 1740 N. NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90027 Admission Explore Immaculate Heart Live Music A Catholic, Independent, College Preparatory School for Girls Grades 6-12 Local Beer Food Trucks Climbing Wall Academic Playday for 7th & 8th Graders Games Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 9 a.m. Register today!

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October 2018 www.losfelizledger.com Page 3 Los Feliz Ledger more than 16 students in each. Students Immaculate Heart of Mary photography and more, depending on Founded in 1985, LACHSA is a tuition-free tions for the 2019-2020 school year will can choose among 315 course offerings, Elementary School grade level. Admission to Larchmont public school that offers college-prep be available October 1st. Applications are including 28 AP classes and language 1055 North Alexandria Ave. Charter is by lottery. Applications for the curriculum—including AP and honors due January 11th. studies in Chinese, French, Latin, and Los Angeles, CA 90029 2019-20 school year will be available in courses—with conservatory-style training Los Angeles River High School Spanish. Students may also participate (323) 663-4611 November of 2018. in both visual and performance arts. It 2050 San Fernando Rd. in a wide array of athletic and extracur- www.ihmla.org is not an LAUSD school, but is instead Los Angeles, CA 90065 ricular activities. Grades: K-8 Los Angeles County High School operated by the Los Angeles County (323) 276-5535 Student body: 160 for the Arts Office of Education. Prospective students www.lariverschool.com Hollywood Schoolhouse Public or private: Private LACHSA (Building #20) may audition in one of five departments: Grades: 9-12 1233 North McCadden Pl. Tuition: $4,070-$5,170 plus fees. 5151 State University Dr. Cinematic Arts, Dance, Music (vocal/ Student Body: 270 Los Angeles, CA 90038 Los Angeles, CA 90032 instrumental), Theatre, or Visual Arts. Public or private: Public (323) 465-1320 Immaculate Heart of Mary in East Hol- (323) 343-2550 Students are selected via a juried review www.hsla.org lywood instructs children in both core www.lachsa.net process conducted by each department Los Angeles River High School is located Grades: Pre K-6 subjects and the tenants of Catholic faith Grades: 9-12 separately. Students who have been in Northeast L.A. on the Sonia Soto- Public or private: Private and Christian living. Students can find en- Student body: 600 admitted may then audition for a dual mayor Learning Academy Campus. It is a Student Body: 310 richment through arts activities including Public or private: Public Musical Theatre major. Online applica- public environmental science school with Tuition: $19,600-$23,300, plus additional choir and theater. Junior high will also be fees required to participate in community ser- Tours: Tours take place September 26 vice. Campus facilities include a resource through December 12 on Wednesday lab, auditorium, and garden. mornings at 9:30 a.m. An Open House is scheduled for November 3 from 11 a.m. to Ivanhoe Elementary 1 p.m. Sign up via the website. 2828 Herkimer St. Los Angeles, CA 90039 Hollywood Schoolhouse was founded in (323) 664-0051 1945 by Ruth Pease, who endeavored to www.ivanhoeschool.org create an accepting, welcoming school Grades: K-5 for post-war children. Decades later, that Student body: 460 mission remains at the forefront with a Public or private: Public commitment to diversity and under- standing. The Schoolhouse consists of Ivanhoe Elementary in Silver Lake has three divisions: Early Childhood, Lower served the community for 125 years. Elementary, and Upper Elementary. Each Common Core curriculum is provided offers access to a community garden, alongside instruction in art, music, swim program, and after-school enrich- sports, and technology. Gifted students ment offerings. Students enjoy healthy, may apply for Ivanhoe‘s G.A.T.E. program. organic lunches, with options available Students have access to a library they for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free can visit with their class, or stop by during diets by request. lunch or after school for quiet time, home- work, and reading. Ivanhoe only enrolls Holy Trinity Elementary School students within the Ivanhoe School Zone; 3716 Boyce Ave. families outside of the zone may pick up Los Angeles, CA 90039 an application to join a wait list at the (323) 663-2064 Main Office. GROW WITH US. www.holytrinityla.com Grades: TK-8 John Marshall High School An awesome neighborhood school is located right in the heart Public or private: Private 3939 Tracy St. of Atwater Village. Glenfeliz Blvd. Elementary has been designated Glenfeliz Blvd. Tuition: $490 per month (11 months), Los Angeles, CA 90027 a School for Advanced Studies in Farm to Table Gardening and Elementary School plus registration fees. Families are also (323) 671-1400 Culinary Arts. This innovative program is the first of its kind in asked to contribute 35 hours of service School for Advanced Studies www.johnmarshallhs.org the Los Angeles Unified School District. Our students learn Math, throughout the year. Grades: 9-12 3955 Glenfeliz Blvd. • (323) 666 -1431 English and Science organically through hands on activities. Student body: 2,700 Karen Sulahian, Principal Holy Trinity in Atwater Village is a small Public or private: Public Schedule a tour today. We’d love to welcome you to Glenfeliz! glenfeliz.com Catholic school dedicated to forming “saints and scholars.” Founded in 1949, John Marshall High School is named for the school today serves about 160 the fourth Chief Justice of the U.S. Su- students in grades K-8. A challenging cur- preme Court, and its students are known riculum with emphasis on religion, math, as “Barristers.” It first opened in 1931, and and language arts is presented alongside today serves over 2,700 from Los Feliz, opportunities for children to grow in their Silver Lake, Atwater Village, East Holly- faith through action and service. Stu- wood, and surrounding areas. The school dents receive weekly instruction in art, has four academic programs: Marshall music, and physical education, and each Liberal Arts (MLA); Highly Gifted Magnet class will take at least one field trip a year. (HGM); School for Advanced Studies Students in Transitional Kindergarten (SAS); and School for Environmental through grade 4 will receive STEM educa- Studies (SES). Over 50 student clubs are tion, while older students may choose available, including Gay Straight Alliance, one elective each trimester. Enrichment Guitar, Feminism, and Yearbook. programs include foreign language, yoga, dance, karate, filmmaker, and more. Larchmont Charter Schools www.larchmontcharter.org Immaculate Heart High and Grades: K-12 Middle School Public or private: Public 䘀䄀䰀䰀 䘀䔀匀吀䤀嘀䄀䰀 ㈀ ㄀㠀 5515 Franklin Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028 Four Campuses: (323) 461-3651 www.immaculateheart.org Fairfax (Grades K-4) 匀䄀吀唀刀䐀䄀夀 伀䌀吀伀䈀䔀刀 ㄀㌀吀䠀 Grades: 6-12 1265 N. Fairfax St. Public or private: Private West Hollywood, CA 90046 ㄀㈀ⴀ㔀 Student Body: 740 (323) 656-6418 Tuition: $16,850 plus fees Tours: Student Shadow Visits arranged by Hollygrove (Grades K-4) contacting Admissions Office. Academic 815 N. El Centro Ave. Playday for 7th and 8th Graders is No- Los Angeles, CA 90038 vember 10th at 9 a.m. The Middle School (323) 836-0860 Open House is December 1st at 1 p.m. The High School Open House is December 2nd Selma (Grades 5-6) at 1:00 p.m. 6611 Selma Ave. Los Angeles 90028 Established in 1906, Immaculate Heart is (323) 871-4000 a private Catholic prep school for girls. Students receive a rigorous academic La Fayette Park Place (Grades 7-12) program and are further encouraged to 2801 W. 6th St. enroll in honors, AP, and elective courses. Los Angeles, CA 90057 Elective courses include instruction (213) 867-6300 in computers, science, math, English, theology and visual and performing arts. Larchmont Charter is a continuous K-12 Students also participate in community program spread across four campuses. service, retreats, liturgies, and may also LCS specializes in a hands-on, personal- choose among numerous clubs and ized, and constructivist approach, while sports. Immaculate Heart remains on placing diversity—both in program- top of the latest technology, equipping ming and people—as a top priority. LCS 䘀䔀䄀吀唀刀䤀一䜀 吀䠀䔀 圀伀刀䰀䐀 䘀䄀䴀伀唀匀 all classrooms with SMART boards. High launched its Edible Schoolyard (ESY) school students receive a MacBook to program in 2009 as an affiliate of chef use, while middle schoolers will have Alice Waters’ Chez Panisse Foundation. access to iPads. A school library boasts K-5 students receive weekly garden- 30,000 volumes, plus 32 magazine and 3 ing and kitchen instruction, while older 倀䰀唀匀 䌀刀䄀䘀吀匀Ⰰ 䜀䄀䴀䔀匀Ⰰ 䔀䄀吀匀Ⰰ 䴀唀匀䤀䌀 䄀一䐀 䴀唀䌀䠀 䴀伀刀䔀℀ newspaper subscriptions. students may continue as an elective. Other enrichment classes include music, storytelling, puppetry, foreign languages, 䘀刀䄀一䬀䰀䤀一 䄀嘀䔀一唀䔀 匀䌀䠀伀伀䰀 ㄀㤀㄀ 一⸀ 䌀伀䴀䴀伀一圀䔀䄀䰀吀䠀 䄀嘀䔀 䰀䄀 㤀 ㈀㜀 圀圀圀⸀䘀刀䄀一䬀䰀䤀一䄀嘀䔀一唀䔀匀䌀䠀伀伀䰀⸀伀刀䜀 Page 4 www.losfelizledger.com October 2018 Los Feliz Ledger special programming in Environmental Student body: 460 Lycee International of Los Angeles Grades: 7-12 filmmaking, theater, orchestra, visual Science, Sustainable Agriculture, and Public or private: Public (LILA) Student body: 530 arts, and choir. Marymount boasts a 100% Visual Arts. Its mission is to “prepare gen- www.lilaschool.com Public or private: Private acceptance rate to 4-year colleges and erations of adults to be actively engaged This magnet school’s vision to “prepare Grades: Preschool-12 Tuition: $41,150 plus additional fees universities, and a third of students score in building and sustaining healthy, just, preparing students for students for col- Public or private: Private Tours: Grade 7-8 Open House takes place higher than the national average on ACT environmentally sound communities.” The lege and 21st Century careers through Tuition: $18,875-$22,475 with additional October 27th from 9 a.m. to noon. Grades and SAT tests. While 65% of the student campus has its own farm, complete with innovation, inquiry, collaboration, and fees 9-11 Open House is November 14th from body identifies as Catholic, other faiths livestock, and offers unique electives in- problem solving.” All teachers are trained Tours: Contact the school to book a tour. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. RSVP via the web- are welcome. cluding Photovoltaics and Farm-to-Table. in STEMM education, and every student site. Shadow days are available November has an iPad. The campus contains two Los Feliz through February by reservation. Applica- Mayberry Street Elementary School Los Feliz Charter School full-sized labs for hands-on learning, a re- 4155 Russell Ave. tion deadline is January 4, 2019. 2414 Mayberry St. for the Arts cently renovated library, and a computer Los Angeles, CA 90027 Los Angeles, CA 90026 2709 Media Center Dr. lab that all students visit at least once (323) 665-4526 Founded in 1889, the prestigious Marlbor- (213) 413-3420 Los Angeles, CA 90065 per week. Grades: Preschool-5 ough School in Hancock Park is the oldest http://www.mayberrystreetelemen- (323) 539-2810 independent girls’ school in Southern taryschool.org www.losfelizarts.org Loyola High School Pasadena California. Core values including com- Grades: TK-6 Grades: TK-6 1901 Venice Blvd. 30 N. Marion Ave. munity, excellence, confidence and honor. Student body: 300 Student body: 500 Los Angeles, CA 90006 Pasadena, CA 91106 Students have a choice of 93 AP and hon- Public or private: Public Public or private: Public (213) 381-5121 (626) 793-0943 ors classes, 50 student clubs, 38 athletic Tours: Tours are held throughout the fall. Tours: School tours are held October www.loyolahs.edu Grades: Preschool-5 clubs, and electives in entrepreneurship, On October 12th, the school hosts STEM through March. Find dates and RSVP Grades: 9-12 the arts, and computer science. Language Night at 5 p.m. Sign up via the website. information via the website. Student body: 1,210 Burbank classes include Mandarin, Spanish, and Public or private: Private 1105 W. Riverside Dr. French, with a 90/10 immersion. Average Mayberry is a neighborhood public school Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts is Tuition: $20,990-$21,175 plus fees. Burbank, CA 91506 class sizes are small, at 13 students. serving just over 300 students. Mayberry public elementary school where students Tours: 8th Grade Visitors’ Day is (818) 900-1895 In 2016, the school’s athletic facilities was recently approved by the LAUSD engage in project-based, constructivist November 12th from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grades: 6-12 underwent a $27 million renovation. school board to become a new magnet learning and enjoy an arts integrated Register via the website. An Open House school in 2019. The theme is Communica- curriculum. LFCSA uses the Kennedy is scheduled for October 28th from 1 The International School of Los Angeles tion Arts, which will incorporate theatre, Center’s definition of arts integration: “an p.m. to 4 p.m. Deadline for applications: was founded in 1978 to provide an educa- 10643 Sunset Blvd. visual arts, design, and technology. approach to teaching in which students February 5th. tion that would prepare children for an Los Angeles, CA 90077 Students will explore these arenas via construct and demonstrate understand- international environment. The school (310) 472-1205 projects, which may include writing an ing through an art form.” Dance, music, Loyola was founded in 1865, becoming has since expanded to five campuses www.mhs-la.org article for the local newspaper or produc- drama, and visual arts instruction are a Jesuit Institution in 1911. Today, it is a around. LILA employs a French educa- Grades: 9-12 ing a short film. Mayberry also offers a incorporated into core subjects like math private Catholic Jesuit prep school for tional system, and all students receive a Student body: 400 Spanish dual language program for K-2 and language arts. The school also has an boys with a diverse student body of over bilingual education from start to finish. Public or private: Private students. Other enrichment opportunities artist in residency program, where artists 1,200. Core values include faith, Jesuit/ Curriculum is designed to satisfy both Tuition: $33,195-$38,925, plus additional comes via Mayberry’s many partnerships from a variety of mediums will receive Ignatian spirituality, formation of the Core Standards and the French Ministry fees. with groups like EnrichLA, Barnsdall Arts space to create while teaching students whole person, a world affirming perspec- of Education requirements, making it Tours: Meet Marymount events are held Program, and The Wildwoods Foundation. about their practice and process. Enroll- tive, diversity, scholarship, and service. particularly challenging. L.A. Core values throughout the fall. An Open House is ment is decided by a Public Random Academic requirements include eight include academic excellence, cultural scheduled for Sunday, November 18. Mayfield Junior School of the Drawing that takes place in the early semesters each of English and social diversity, and mutual respect. Further Register for both via the website. Holy Child Jesus spring. studies; six semesters each of math, for- enrichment can be found via athletics, a 405 South Euclid Ave. eign language, theology, and science, and rigorous music program featuring a team Marymount High School is an all-girls Pasadena, CA 91101 Los Feliz STEMM Magnet one semester of fine arts. Students must selected by the French Conservatory of Catholic institution founded in 1923. (626) 796-2774 Science, Technology, Engineering, also contribute 140 hours of community Music, and after-school programming. Academic focus is on math, science, www.mayfieldjs.org Mathematics & Medicine service before graduation. Admission and the humanities with an integrated Grades: K-8 1740 N. New Hampshire Ave. is based on elementary school grades, Marlborough School STEAM program. Students may also Student body: 515 Los Angeles, CA 90027 recommendation, and entrance exams. 250 South Rossmore Ave. choose among 20 AP classes, 27 Honors Public or private: Private (323) 663-0674 Los Angeles, CA 90004 courses, 13 sports teams, and over 30 Tuition: $22,342 along with new student https://lfe-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com (323) 935-1147 student clubs. There are also opportuni- fees Grades: K-6 www.marlboroughschool.org ties to pursue arts including dance, digital Tours: Tours are available the mornings of

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October 17th, November 2nd, December Tours: Prospective Parent events are www.pilgrim-school.org www.renarts.org and multi-platform collaboration produc- 5th, and January 10th and on November held throughout the fall. Fill out an online Grades: Pre-K-12 Grades: TK-12 tions. Admissions preference goes to 28th in the evening. RSVP required. inquiry to attend. Student body: 407 Student body: 360 those who live in the district, though Admissions: Application deadline is Public or private: Private Public or private: Public Charter students outside the district are welcome January 22, 2019 for Grades K-8 Oakwood Elementary School Tuition: $22,226-$34,541, plus additional Tours: Informational meetings are sched- to apply. If the number of applicants Established in 1931, Mayfield is an 11230 Moorpark St. fees uled for February 7th, February 27th, exceeds capacity, students will be chosen independent Catholic school for boys and North Hollywood, CA 91602 Tours: An Open House will be held on March 24th and April 24th at 6:00 p.m. via lottery. girls located in Pasadena. Students are (818) 732-3500 November 10th. Register online. Sign up a Applications must be delivered to the challenged on an individual basis based tour of the school by contacting Marissa RenArts office by April 29, 2019. A lottery on their own talents, abilities, and learn- Oakwood Secondary School Viramontes, mviramontes@pilgrim- will be held on May 2, 2019 at 6:00pm. Ribét Academy ing styles. They will also learn about the 11600 Magnolia Blvd. school.org. 2911 N San Fernando Rd. Catholic faith and participate in its tradi- North Hollywood, CA 91601 RenArts is an arts-integrated charter Los Angeles, CA 90065 tions. The average class size is 18 and (818) 732-3000 Pilgrim School is an independent prep school founded in 2002. Students will (323) 344-4330 the campus includes a performing arts school for preschool through grade 12, receive coursework in math, science, www.ribetacademy.com center, art and music rooms, computer Oakwood School is an independent K-12 located in Wilshire Center. They take full history, English and Latin each year Grades: Pre K-12 labs, and an athletic field. A new chapel with two campuses in North Hollywood. advantage of their location, calling them- alongside arts curriculum in a music or Public or private: Private is expected to be completed in spring of Intersectionality is an important part selves a “city school” and making regular dance focus. All students will also receive Tuition: $10,400-$31,400, plus additional 2019. of their philosophy, which states, “We visits to Los Angeles’ many museums instruction in art and music theory, per- fees believe that an environment most and cultural centers. Preschool students cussion, sight singing and movement lab. Tours: Visitation days are held every Micheltorena Street Elementary conducive to learning and growth is are allowed to develop at their own pace An after-school conservatory allows free Wednesday at 9 a.m. Call Front Office to School diverse and inclusive.” Since 2006, the and enjoy plenty of indoor and outdoor access to instruments, music and dance book. 1511 Micheltorena St. school has implemented a Diversity Week playtime. Elementary students enjoy a training, and studios. RenArts also has Los Angeles, CA 90026 with workshops and speakers. Students challenging academic program and small three approved Career Tech Education Ribét is a nondenominational private (323) 661-2125 may also participate in affinity, alliance, class sizes. High school students have pathways including music for the creative school located on a 9-acre campus where www.micheltorena.org and interest groups year-round. The two access to technology including laptops economy, dance for the creative economy, elementary, middle, and high schools Grades: Pre K-6 campuses contain seven science labs, and iPads, and receive guidance through Student body: 330 seven art studios, three computer labs, 20 the college admissions process. A robust Public or private: Public 3D printers and a green play facility. Inter- arts program is complimented by visiting Tours: Tours occur in October 2018 and national immersion trips are available for artists and writers. Students meet twice a February 2019. Call to sign up. older students. month for All School Chapel to encourage Micheltorena was founded in 1909 with spirituality. All religious are embraced, just one teacher. Today, the public school Our Mother of Good Counsel School and speakers from a variety of faiths serves over 300 pupils. It offers an 4622 Ambrose Ave. speak on their traditions. English/Spanish Dual Language program, Los Angeles, CA 90027 where 50% of instruction is given in each (323) 664-2131 Polytechnic Senior High language every day. Arts programs are www.omgcschool.org 12431 Roscoe Blvd. available to students depending on grade Grades: TK-8 Sun Valley, CA 91352 level, including an orchestra program Student body: 135 (818) 394-3600 where instruments are provided for free. Public or private: Private www.polyhigh.org Additional programs include Accelerated Tuition: $6,077 plus fees Grades: 9-12 Reading and Spatial-Temporal Math, Tours: Contact the school office to ar- Student body: 2870 which relies on game-based software to range a tour. Open house for prospective Public or private: Public enhance students’ math skills. A Positive students is the last Sunday in January. Culture Committee, comprised of teach- Polytechnic was founded in 1897, and ers and parents, works to mold children‘s OMGC School has operated in Los Feliz has been at its present locations since civic and socio-emotional skills. for over 80 years. In addition to core 1957. The public high school’s mission subjects, children receive daily religious is to “provide rigorous, standards-based, Notre Dame High School instruction and weekly liturgy services. and real world learning opportunities for 13645 Riverside Dr. Several opportunities for learning social all students.” Polytechnic is a compre- Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 skills and community participation are hensive school offering a wide variety (818) 933-3600 offered. All grades are paired with an of courses, electives, extra-curricular www.ndhs.org alternate grade for friendly activities activities and small learning communi- Grades: 9-12 and bonding. After-school enrichment ties. Student clubs including PYTHON Student body: 1,200 includes a variety of art and sports coding, comic book club, and show choir Public or private: Private programming. Every family is expected are available. Students may also apply Tuition: $16,400 plus additional fees. to participate in fundraising efforts and to Polytechnic’s Science, Math, and Tech Books and uniforms are not included. donate 40 hours of service each year. magnet. Tour: 8th Grade visit Days are held throughout the fall. Check the website for Pasadena Waldorf Renaissance Arts Academy dates. An Open House is scheduled for www.pasadenawaldorf.org 2558 N. San Fernando Rd. November 18th at 10 a.m. Register online. Grades: Preschool-12 Los Angeles, CA 90065 Student body: 260 (323) 259-5700 This Sherman Oaks Catholic prep school Public or private: Private was founded by the Brothers of the Con- Tuition: $13,300-$25,980 with additional gregation of Holy Cross in 1947. The cur- fees. riculum includes AP and honors courses Tours: Contact the school offices to book in a variety of subjects, plus a selection a tour. Personal pre-school tours are of art studies including music, visual arts, available by contacting the admissions 5-12 months and technology-based art. Athletic facili- office. K-8 tours are available for adults ties are modern and include an aquatic with RSVP only on October 11th, Novem- center and baseball stadium completed ber 8th, December 6th, and January 17th. 12-30 months in 2014, and an expanded gymnasium in Contact admissions office to schedule. 2016. Numerous travel opportunities are High School tours are open to prospective available for students, both within the parents and students October 20th, No- U.S. and abroad. vember 10th, and December 1st at 9 a.m. Enrichment classes that complement our The Oaks School Lower School: 6817 Franklin Ave. 209 E. Mariposa St. dragon program curriculum. Hollywood, CA 90028 Altadena, CA 91001 (323) 850-3755 (626) 794-9564 www.oaksschool.org Grades: K-6 High School: Student body: 158 536 E Mendocino St. Public or private: Private Altadena, CA 91001 Tuition: $26,616 plus additional fees (626) 204-0786 Tours: Parents will automatically be invited to a tour after filling out an inquiry Pasadena Waldorf is located in Pasa- form. Applications are due January 25, dena, and is one of over 1,000 Waldorf 2019. schools founded since 1919. The Waldorf philosophy was developed by scientist This private Hollywood school is “fueled and teacher Rudolf Steiner to “cultivate by the belief that the joy of childhood and the child’s unfolding and awakening the joy of learning go hand in hand.” Here, intellectual, physical, and emotional ca- students receive a progressive education pacities.” Students at Pasadena Waldorf with small class sizes. Unique offerings receive a broad, hands-on education, include an Art & Maker program where which includes not just core subjects Weekly October classes: students can learn coding, ceramics, but courses on the aesthetics, fine and and woodworking and P.E. courses in applied arts, and gardening. All students skateboarding, circus arts, hockey, and study Spanish and Japanese from kinder- Messy Madness, Zoo-Phonics, Baila Baila + Art-astic yoga. The also campus contains a library garten through 8th grade. Older students with 15,000 books in circulation. take a weeklong trip every year, typically integrated into their science curriculum. Oakwood School Annually, the school hosts their free Now Accepting One-Month www.oakwoodschool.org medieval-themed festival, Elves Faire. Grades: K-12 Student body: 784 Pilgrim School Registration for October! Public or private: Private 540 South Commonwealth Ave. Tuition: $34,360-$40,290, plus additional Los Angeles, CA 90020 fees. 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Page 6 www.losfelizledger.com October 2018 Los Feliz Ledger are all housed in a six-story building. Public or private: Private Tours: Personalized tours are offered Altadena, CA 91001 Studio Middle School International students may choose to live Tuition: $18,630-$24,050 plus additional throughout the year. Call the school to (626) 794-1000 2050 N. San Fernando Rd. in a dorm. The campus boasts Southern fees schedule. Los Angeles, CA 90065 California’s largest marine biology lab, as Tours: Visits are by appointment only. Los Angeles Melrose (Preschool-8) Stratford was founded in 1999 in Danville, (323) 225-4542 well as a courtroom, weight room, organic Preschool applications are due November 1200 North Cahuenga Blvd. and has since spread to multiple cam- www.studioschoolla.org garden, 99-seat theater, art studios, 2; K-6 applications are due November 30. Los Angeles, CA 90038 puses throughout the state. Its purpose Grades: 6-8 photography studio, orchestra and (323) 962-3075 statement is “connecting students to their Student body: 270 dance studios. Students have access to a Established in 1968, St. James’ boasts a Tuition: $16,570-$27,106 unique future,” and their motto is summa Public or private: Public variety of sports and arts programming, diverse student body, an average class spes, summa res (highest hopes, highest as well as AP courses. 100% of graduating size of 22 students, and “stimulating, West Los Angeles (Preschool-K) things). Students are educated in STEAM, Glassell Park’s Studio Middle School is an Ribét seniors are accepted to college. rigorous, and developmentally appropri- 2000 Stoner Ave., music, foreign languages, and social arts-focused school for grades 6 through ate education.” St. James is a faith-based Los Angeles, CA 90025 studies to prepare them for high school 8. On top of traditional LAUSD curriculum, Robert A. Millikan Affiliated Charter school where the basics of Christianity (424) 293-2783 and beyond. A wide variety of after-school students also receive three days of art Middle School, Performing Arts and Anglican tradition are taught, while Altadena (Preschool-1) programs are available, including sports, instruction each week, with offerings Magnet and Math Academy understanding and respect for other 2046 Allen Ave engineering, tutoring, and the arts. including dance, drama, fine art, chorus, 5041 Sunnyslope Ave. world religions is encouraged. Students Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 attend weekly chapel services. Students (818) 528-1600 also enjoy updated technology labs and www.millikanmiddleschool.org devices, a robust library, after school Grades: 6-8 athletics and enrichment programs, and Student body: 2,100 access to community and cultural events. Public or private: Public Charter Field trips—including out-of-town, multi- WHICH OF THESE Tours: Sign up for tours on the school night trips for grades 4 through 6—are website. included in tuition.

Millikan is a public charter school offering St. Teresa of Avila School a Performing Arts Magnet on the same 2215 Fargo St. THREE MAGNETS campus. Magnet students will enjoy Los Angeles, CA 90039 the same rigorous academic standards (323) 662-3777 and campus activities as the rest of www.stapanthers.org the school, and non-Magnet students Grades: TK-8 ATTRACTS YOU? may enjoy arts instruction via the Public or private: Private Performance Art Academy. All students Tuition: $365 per month will benefit from integrated, thematic Tours: School tours are available upon instructions, and will take dance as their request throughout the year. Open houses physical education class. Sixth graders in are held in January. both programs may audition for advanced FILM & MEDIA - ENVIRONMENTAL - ARTS & TECH electives at the end of the year. Other pro- Located in Silver Lake and established grams include a three-year Cinematic Arts in 1949, St. Teresa of Avila is a private Academy and a three-year Math Academy. parochial school where faith and learning In 2017, Los Angeles Magazine called intersect. Academics are a top priority, Did you know that you have an incredible middle school Millikan’s Cineamatic academy “one of alongside Catholic faith and values. the best film programs in the country.” Curriculum includes Religion, Family right in your own backyard? With three amazing magnet Millikan is also working on a Social and Life, Mathematics, Language Arts, Social programs to choose from you’ll be amazed at what you find! Gender Equity Magnet that will open in Studies, Science, Health, Music, Art and the 2019-20 school year. Physical Education. Priority admission is given to members of the St. Teresa of St. Brendan Catholic School Avila parish, but non-Catholic families are See all that King can bring… to your child’s education! 238 S. Manhattan Pl. also welcome to apply. Los Angeles, CA 90004 Sponsored by Friends of King (213) 382-7401 School of History adla.schoolspeak.com/schools/stbrenda- and Dramatic Arts nschoolLA 2050 San Fernando Rd. Grades: K-8 Los Angeles, CA 90065 Friends of King is a 501(c) (3) Non-Profit Organization Student body: 300 (323) 276-5500 Public or private: Private http://www.sohda.org Tuition: Call the office for tuition informa- Grades: 9-12 www.FriendsofKing.org tion. Student body: 360 Tours: Tours take place the second Public or private: Public e-mail us at: [email protected] Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. from [email protected] September to March. Call the school to Located in Glassell Park, the School of make an appointment. History and Dramatic Arts is an LAUSD pilot school that‘s been ranked by St. Brendan Church is a recognizable Eng- Newsweek as one of the top 500 high lish Gothic style church dating back to the schools in the country. Students are pre- 1920s. The accompanying school is lo- pared for college and careers, while also cated nearby, and exists “primarily for the exploring human history, society and the multi-cultural people of the parish in the arts. Elective paths in Arts, Media and the curious spirit of proclaiming the Gospel, building Entertainment Industry are available. lives of impact begin faith community and rendering Christian service.” The some 300 students receive a challenging curriculum in a faith-based www.sequoyahschool.org compassionateat Westridge environment. A variety of extracurricular Grades: K-12 activities—including Tae Kwon Do, yoga, Public or private: Private LEGO Robotics League, cooking class, courageous and band—are available. Elementary and Junior High 535 S. Pasadena Ave. St. Francis of Assisi School Pasadena, CA 91105 1550 Maltman Ave. (626) 795-4351 #westridgegirl Los Angeles, CA 90026 Student body: 250 (323) 665-3601 Tuition: $27,030-30,900, plus additional www.stfrancisla.com fees Grades: TK-8 Tours: Tours are offered on select Thurs- Public or private: Private day mornings October through January. Tuition: $3605 per year with additional Register online. fees High School Saint Francis of Assisi School has been 301 N Orange Grove Blvd. open since 1938. It is located in Silver Pasadena, CA 91103 Lake, adjacent to Filipino Town and Echo (626) 441-2076 Park, though students commute from all over L.A. County. SFA uses a multi-age Sequoyah School is a non-profit, indepen- For more information or to STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, dent school spread across two campuses RSVP for an open house visit Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) learning in Pasadena. Students in kindergarten www.westridge.org/visit. model. Every Friday, students participate through 8th grade are divided into multi- in STEM/STREAM learning blocks where age classrooms, where they receive a NOVEMBER 10 DECEMBER 15 lessons focus on the engineering design progressive, hands-on education. High process and require problem solving school students complete college-prep GRADES 4-8 GRADES 9-10 through critical thinking. Daily prayer, Fri- curriculum and participate in a junior year day Mass, sports, gardening, music, and social impact project and a senior intern- art round out SFA‘s offerings. ship. After-school enrichment activities including sports, chess, capoeira, debate, An independent school for girls in grades 4-12 St. James’ Episcopal Day School woodworking, and filmmaking. Learn how Westridge girls take 625 South St. Andrews Pl. on academic challenges, are 324 Madeline Drive, Pasadena, CA 91105 Los Angeles, CA 90005 Stratford School [email protected] (213) 382-2315 www.stratfordschools.com intellectually adventurous, and 626.799.1053 ext. 256 www.sjsla.org Grades: Preschool–8th Grades: Pre-K-6 Public or private: Private are prepared to succeed. Bus transportation available from Student body: 370 Tuition: Tuition: $16,900-22,390 Los Feliz and the San Fernando Valley

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and songwriting. Multi-age groupings are Thomas Starr King Middle School Walden School Student body: 312 scientists, while upper school students used frequently, allowing students the op- 4201 Fountain Ave. 74 S. San Gabriel Blvd. Public or private: Private work on Community Action Projects and portunity to act as mentors and leaders. Los Angeles, CA 90029 Pasadena, CA 91107 Tuition: $15,540-$27,876 plus additional participate in college counseling that Electives include robotics and violin. (323) 644-6700 (626) 792-6166 costs. guides them through the application www.kingms.org www.waldenschool.net Tours: Separate tours are held for elemen- process from start to finish. Athletics Temple Israel of Hollywood Grades: 6-8 Grades: Pre-K-6 tary, middle and high school and run include lacrosse, soccer, softball, basket- 7300 Hollywood Blvd. Student body: 2,000 Student body: 216 October through January. Register on the ball, volleyball, dance, and yoga. A weight Los Angeles, CA 90046 Public or private: Public Public or private: Private school website. The Middle School Open training facility designed especially for (323) 876-8330 Tuition: $16,000-$22,580 plus fees. House is on January 23rd at 7:00 p.m. The girls is available on campus. Students www.tiohdayschool.org Thomas Starr King was founded in 1926, Tours: Tours are available on select High School Open House is on January may also explore music, theatre, dance, Grades: K-6 but has been an all-magnet school since Wednesday mornings from mid-October 16th at 7 p.m. RSVP is required. and visual arts. Student body: 220 2013, consisting of a Gifted/High Ability through January. RSVP via the website. Public or private: Private Arts & Technology Magnet, an Envi- Waverly is a small, progressive day school Wilton Place Elementary School Tuition: Contact school for information ronmental STEAM Magnet, and a Film Walden School was founded in 1970 as a consisting of three separate campuses 745 S. Wilton Pl. Tours: To sign up for a tour, contact & Media Magnet. The student body is small non-profit elementary school with a and a one-acre organic farm, all located Los Angeles, CA 90005 Glenda Dragin, Director of Admissions diverse, speaking more than 30 languages Montessori base, becoming accredited by within walking distance from one another (213) 389-1181 and Assistant Principal at (323) 876-8330, and hailing from over 40 countries. On top the California Association of Independent in Pasadena. The Waverly Farm acts as an https://wiltonplacees-lausd-ca.school- Ext. 4005 of academics, students can join a variety Schools six years later. In the late ‘80s, “outdoor classroom,” where students will loop.com of clubs including Debate Club, Gay parents together purchased the property learn math by calculating crop yields, lan- Grades: K-5 Temple Israel of Hollywood is a private Straight Alliance, Chess Club, language where Walden’s South Building stands guage arts by writing essays on colonial Public or private: Public day school “committed to creating a soul- clubs, Earth Savers, and a Curators Club today and the school has since expanded life and observations in nature, and get Student Body: 720 ful and nurturing environment where chil- that teaches students how to run an art to over 200 students. Today’s campus exercise through games. The school takes dren flourish intellectually, creatively, and gallery. includes an art studio, science and tech inspiration from the work of Jean Piaget Located in Koreatown, Wilton Place spiritually.” Curriculum includes general labs, a 9,000-volume library, community and John Dewey, believing that those Elementary is a California Distinguished studies, Hebrew and Judaic studies, and Turning Point School room, and renovated outdoor play spaces. who take an active role in their education School and Title I Academic Achievement the arts. The campus contains a garden 8780 National Blvd. Walden School’s philosophy cites that learn best. School offering dual-language programs as well as space for practicing yoga and Culver City, CA 90232 students best achieve when in a strong in Korean and Spanish. The school is mindfulness. Field trips include statewide (310) 841-2505 academic program that considers each dedicated to both cultural diversity and historical and art institution, as well as a www.turningpointschool.org child’s individual pace and learning style. 324 Madeline Dr. the arts, offering dance, drama, orchestra, sixth grade trip to Israel. Grades: Preschool-8 Most classrooms are multi-age and Pasadena, CA 91105 and visual arts alongside multicultural Student body: 330 every classroom has a “buddy class” so (626) 799-1153 celebrations throughout the school year. Third Street Elementary School Public or private: Private younger and older children can interact www.westridge.org 201 South June St. Tuition: $27,747-$34,274 with additional throughout the year. Grades: 4-12 Los Angeles, CA 90004 fees Student body: 500 (323) 939-8337 Tours: Tours are available throughout the Public or private: Private www.thirdstreetschool.com fall. Inquire online. The Waverly School Tuition: $28,180-$36,470 plus fees. Grades: TK-5 (626) 792-5940 Tours: An Open House for grades 4-8 is Student body: 720 Turning Point School is an independent www.thewaverlyschool.org scheduled for November 10th, and for Public or private: Public Culver City day school founded in 1970. grades 9-10 on December 15th. Morning Signature programs include global citi- Elementary School Meet-and-Greets and Afterschool Tours Founded in 1924, Third Street is a well- zenship and service learning, access to 67 West Bellevue Dr. are hosted throughout the fall. Register respected public elementary school Turning Point’s state-of-the-art SmartLab, Pasadena, CA 91105 via the website. located in the walkable neighborhood and a research-based model spanning Applications: Students entering grades of Hancock Park. Students from within preschool through eighth grade that “ho- Middle School 4-10 are welcome to apply. Deadline to the LAUSD-defined attendance area are nors the profound brain reshaping periods 120 Waverly Drive apply for Fall 2018 is January 11, 2019. accepted. The school offers a Korean during both early childhood and early Pasadena, California 91105 dual-language program, a state-of-the-art adolescence.” Nine specialty teachers are Founded in 1913, this challenging technology lab, and arts programs includ- employed in subjects including art, music, High School private school for college-bound girls ing orchestra for grades 4 and 5. Students science, foreign languages, technology, 108 Waverly Dr. is “grounded in the commitment to good- also receive 200 minutes of physical and athletics. Pasadena, CA 91105 ness in all aspects of life and learning.” education every two weeks. Grades: Pre-K-12 Lower school girls are trained to think like

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