2016 SCHOOL GUIDE SPECIAL SECTION October 2016 Compiled by Rita Mauceri, Ledger Contributing Writer Welcome to the 2016 Los Feliz Ledger School Guide. This an- nual primer for neighborhood parents is compiled using infor- mation from schools, their websites and LAUSD.net. The list is comprised of elementary and secondary schools in Los Feliz, Sil- ver Lake and surrounding neighborhoods, and includes a diverse range of public, charter, magnet, private, and parochial schools within the K-12 spectrum. Parents interested in Magnet Schools, Public School Choice and other Los Angeles Unified School District program options should visit echoices.lausd.net for more information about these schools and their application processes. All API (Academic Performance Index) scores listed are from 2013. The API previously served as a measure of academic per- formance year to year but is no longer used by California public schools. Historically, the state’s goal for schools was 800 or above. Tuitions listed for private schools are for the current (2016- 17) academic year. Alliance Environmental Artlab offers an arts-inte- Science and Technology grated, project-based curric- High School ulum that prepares students Brawerman Elementary School 2930 Fletcher Dr. for the academic challenges Los Angeles, CA 90065 of post-secondary learning fering four dual-language im- Betty Plasencia Betty Plasencia Elementary (323) 739-0560 and develops the necessary mersion programs in French, Elementary School accommodates nearly 800 www.esathigh.org skills and knowledge to pur- Italian, Spanish, and Ger- 1321 Cortez St. students in its home school Grades: 9-12 sue careers in media or other man. The school provides a Los Angeles, CA 90026 and Math/Science Mag- Student body: 550 arts. rigorous and relevant multi- (213) 250-7450 net (about 140 students). Public or private: Public lingual, multicultural curricu- www.lausd.k12.ca.us/ Through a comprehensive Charter Atwater Avenue lum that prepares students Plasencia_EL technology program, they Tours: An Open House is Elementary with a strong foundation for Grades: K-5 work to improve communi- planned for October (call for 3271 Silver Lake Blvd. future learning and career Student body: 750 cation and problem-solving date and time) Los Angeles, CA 90039 readiness. Public or private: Public skills. The school is located (323) 665-5941 (API 786) in Angelino Heights near ESAT’s themed curriculum www.atwater-lausd-ca. concentrates on college- schoolloop.com readiness that integrates Grades: K-6 experiential learning with Student body: 330 a focus on environmental Public or private: Public science and technology. (API 781) Recruitment begins each Get your kids where they need to go year in the fall. ESAT enrolls Established in 1922, Atwater students regardless of prior Avenue Elementary School Safe, dependable rides for kids (ages 6+) academic record, conduct, or seeks to educate and de- socio-economic background velop lifelong learners in a and was named News- nurturing environment that week’s 81st top U.S. high enables children to become school for “beating the odds” productive, responsible citi- and getting students into zens. Accountability, integri- college. The school is located ty, and creativity are among at Los Angeles Community the core values at this neigh- College’s Van de Kamp In- borhood elementary school. novation Campus in Glassell Park/Atwater Village. Benjamin Franklin Elementary Artlab at 1610 Lake St. Sonia Sotomayor Glendale, CA 91201 Learning Academy (818) 243-1809 2050 San Fernando Rd. www.franklinmagnetschool. Los Angeles, CA 90065 org (323) 276-5515 Grades: K-6 Download on the Get it on www.artlabhs-lausd-ca. Student body: 650 App Store schoolloop.com Public or private: Public Grades: 9-12 (API 842) Student body: 275 Public or private: Public Glendale’s Benjamin Franklin Try your first ride free (up to $20) Use code LFLEDGER (API 633) Elementary is a magnet of- Los Feliz Ledger downtown. Special programs tence and confidence as Contact Admissions at (818) 15 at 9:00 a.m. and Saturday, parents, and neighbors offered include Inner City “communicators, problem 505-5316 for more info. January 7, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. work together to support Arts, Dance, Music and Cho- solvers, and mensches. Our and promote the academic rus and Drill Team. school is a family connected Campbell Hall is a college Chandler School is an inde- and personal growth of by the values we share.” preparatory Episcopal pendent, coeducational K-8 students. Cheremoya was Brawerman Elementary day school that combines school with a mission to pro- acknowledged by the Califor- School Camino Nuevo Charter technological sophistica- vide students with the high- nia Department of Education www.brawerman.org Academy tion with a strong sense of est quality and most aca- as a Distinguished School for Grades: K-6 3435 W Temple St. community and enthusiasm demically challenging educa- academic achievement and Public or private: Private Los Angeles, CA 90026 for the arts, sciences and tion in a nurturing, balanced community participation in (213) 417-3400 communications. It offers an and diverse environment. 2014. The school partners Brawerman Elementary (888) 990-2622 intentional, inquiry-based Chandler students gain a with the Hollywood YMCA School East of Wilshire Bou- www.caminonuevo.org community that embodies love of learning, a means of to offer kids pool access and levard Temple Grades: Pre-K-12 teaching a curriculum of the thinking independently and also provides art, PE, music, 3663 Wilshire Blvd. Student body: Eight cam- heart as well as a curriculum an ability to work collabora- advanced studies, and after- Los Angeles, CA 90010 puses serving approximately of the mind. The school pro- tively. Chandler also seeks to school programs. (213) 388-2401 1,500 students vides a climate where the develop good character, self- Tuition: $21,500-$24,500 per Public or private: Public values of community, self- reliance and a commitment Children’s Community year (dependent upon Tem- worth, compassion, respect, to community. School / Van Nuys ple membership) plus school Founded in 2000, Camino service, and responsibility 14702 Sylvan St. fees. Nuevo Charter Academy are taught as part of the Cheremoya Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91411 Tours: September 22, Octo- (CNCA) is a network of high- school’s tradition. The aca- Elementary (818) 780-6226 ber 19, November 15, and performing public schools demic program is structured 6017 Franklin Ave. http://www.ccsteaches.org December 7 at 9:30 a.m. that serves students residing and challenging. Los Angeles, CA 90028 Grades: K-6 in “historically underserved” (323) 464-1722 Student body: 115 At Brawerman East, children areas of Central Los Angeles Chandler School www.cheremoya-lausd-ca. Public or private: Private experience strong academics such as MacArthur Park, Pi- 1005 Armada Dr. schoolloop.com Tuition: $26,992 per student, that inspire them to thrive co-Union, Wilshire Corridor, Pasadena, CA 91103 Grades: Pre K-6 plus additional fees. CCS has intellectually, creatively, and and Echo Park. CNCA seeks (626) 795-9314 x177 Student body: 328 a vigorous Financial Aid pro- physically. Housed on a beau- to educate students via a col- www.chandlerschool.org Public or private: Public gram based on need. tiful campus and steeped lege preparatory program to Grades: K-8 (API 846) Tours: Fall tours will take in the heritage of a historic be literate, critical thinkers Student body: 450 place on October 13, Novem- temple, the school offers “ac- and independent problem Public or private: Private Cheremoya Avenue Elemen- ber 9, November 17, Novem- ademic excellence and joyful solvers who are agents of Tuition: $22,225-$23,815 tary seeks to be a high- ber 30, and December 8 at Judaism.” social justice and change. Tours: Open Houses will be achieving school where kids, 9:00 a.m. Tours are required Admission is on a first-come, held on Saturday, October teachers, administrators, for admission. Brawerman Elementary first-served basis. If there School West of Wilshire are more applications than Boulevard Temple openings, entrance is deter- 11661 West Olympic Blvd mined by a public lottery Los Angeles, CA 90064 held in February. (424) 208-8934 Tuition: $27,500-$31,000 per Campbell Hall year (dependent upon Tem- 4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd. ple membership) plus school North Hollywood, CA 91607 fees. (818) 980–7280 Tours: September 20, Octo- www.campbellhall.org ber 13, November 16, and Grades: K-12 December 8 at 9:30 a.m. Student body: 1,115 Public or private: Private Brawerman West offers a Tuition: $31,700-$37,260 balance of high academic Tours: The Elementary Open achievement and devel- House is scheduled for Octo- opmental care for kids. ber 22 at 9:00 a.m. Secondary Through an integrated secu- Open Houses for grades 7-12 lar and Judaic curriculum, will be held on September 24 students acquire compe- and November 5 at 9:00 a.m. Page 2 SCHOOL GUIDE www.losfelizledger.com October 2016 Los Feliz Ledger Los Angeles, CA 90028 mentary.org/ Public or private: Private Franklin Avenue Elemen- Children’s Community School (323) 462-2840 Grades: K-6 Tuition: $33,600-$34,200 tary School is a small, progressive school www.cwcsilverlake.org Student body: 800 Tours: Individual and group 1910 North Commonwealth dedicated to teaching chil- Public or private: Public (API tours are held in the fall and Ave. dren to think for themselves, South Campus (Grades: 2-4) 887) spring of each year. Email or Los Angeles, CA 90027 collaborate successfully with 5620 DeLongpre Ave. Tours: Tours are scheduled call the Admissions Office at (323) 663-0320 others, and take responsibil- Los Angeles, CA 90028 for the last two weeks of (818)-949-5514 to schedule a www.franklinavees-lausd-ca. ity for their own educations.