Los Feliz Ledger 2017 SCHOOL GUIDE SPECIAL SECTION October 2017 Compiled by Rita Mauceri, Ledger Contributing Writer Alliance Environmental Science and Established in 1922, Atwater Elementary Brawerman Elementary School of Technology High School provides a nurturing and forward-thinking Wilshire Boulevard Temple environment that enables children Welcome to the 2017 Los more information about 2930 Fletcher Dr. www.brawerman.org Los Angeles, CA 90065 to become productive, responsible Grades: K-6 Feliz Ledger School Guide. these schools and their appli- (323) 739-0560 citizens. Accountability, integrity, and Public or private: Private This annual primer for neigh- cation processes. www.esathigh.org creativity are among the core values at borhood parents is com- Parents should also be Grades: 9-12 this neighborhood school, along with a Brawerman Elementary School East piled using information from aware of one significant change Student body: 550 focus on Science, Technology, Engineer- 3663 Wilshire Blvd. Public or private: Public Charter ing, Arts, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.). A free Los Angeles, CA 90010 schools, their websites and for the 2018-2019 school year. instrumental music program, visual arts (213) 388-2401 LAUSD.net. The list is com- LAUSD will require all ap- ESAT’s themed curriculum concentrates and theater program, and Marshall High Tuition: $21,000-$24,500 plus school fees prised of elementary and sec- plications for public dual-lan- on college-readiness that integrates School partnership keep the focus on the Tours: October 19, November 2, Novem- ondary schools in Los Feliz, guage programs to go through experiential learning with a focus on kids and the community. ber 30, and December 12, 2017. Call for environmental science and technology. details. Silver Lake, Eagle Rock, Echo echoices as well. The online Recruitment begins each year in the Benjamin Franklin Elementary Park, Pasadena, Glendale, and application period runs Octo- fall. ESAT enrolls students regardless School Brawerman Elementary School West surrounding neighborhoods. ber 2 – November 9, 2017. Go of prior academic record, conduct, or 1610 Lake St. 11661 West Olympic Blvd We have included a diverse ar- to http://eChoices.laused.net socio-economic background and was Glendale, CA 91201 Los Angeles, CA 90064 named Newsweek’s 81st top U.S. high (818) 243-1809 (424) 208-8934 ray of public, charter, magnet, for more information. school for “beating the odds” and get- www.franklinmagnetschool.org Tuition: $27,500-$31,000 plus school fees private, and parochial schools We make an effort to ting students into college. The school is Grades: K-6 Tours: October 3, October 26, November within the K-12 spectrum. address a huge variety of in- located at Los Angeles Community Col- Student body: 650 15, and December 11, 2017. Call for All tuitions listed for private terests and socio-economic lege’s Van de Kamp Innovation Campus Public or private: Public details. near Glassell Park and Atwater Village. schools are for the current groups in our annual guide. Benjamin Franklin Elementary is a Brawerman is a Reform Jewish day (2017-18) academic year. If you feel we have over- Atwater S.T.E.A.M. Elementary highly sought-after magnet offering four school defined by high academic Parents interested in looked a gem of a school, feel 3271 Silver Lake Blvd. dual-language immersion programs in standards and strong Jewish values. The Magnet Schools, Public free to reach out. As a part of Los Angeles, CA 90039 French, Italian, Spanish, and German. The dynamic curriculum is complemented by school provides a rigorous and relevant School Choice and other Los the Los Feliz and larger Los (323) 665-5941 state-of-the-art facilities on both cam- www.atwater-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com multilingual, multicultural curriculum puses. At Brawerman East and Brawer- Angeles Unified School Dis- Angeles community, we are Grades: K-6 that prepares students with a strong man West, children experience strong trict program options should proud of all our local educa- Student body: 330 foundation for future learning and career academics that inspire them to thrive visit echoices.lausd.net for tors and students. Public or private: Public readiness. intellectually, creatively, and physically. Thomas Starr King Middle School Gifted / High Ability Technology & Arts Magnet Environmental STEAM Magnet Film and Media Magnet 2017-2018 Tours GIFTED/HIGH ABILITY TECHNOLOGY & ARTS MAGNET Thursdays 8:15 – 10:15 am The Gifted/High Ability Technology & Arts Magnet program is a small learning environment that nurtures 21st century learners who, through initiative and 9/28/17, 10/5/17, 10/12/17, 10/19/17, imagination, develop creative solutions to complex problems. We embrace a project- 10/26/17, 11/2/17 based approach to learning across the curriculum that creatively incorporates technological innovation and artistic expression. SPACE IS LIMITED. Please RSVP at kingms.org or tinyurl.com/KingMSTour2017 ENVIRONMENTAL STEAM MAGNET The Environmental STEAM Magnet program provides opportunities for students to participate in a rigorous, interdisciplinary, project-based curriculum where environmental literacy and 21st century skills relating to STEAM are integrated into all subject areas. Students participate in specialized electives and partnership activities with community-based environmental organizations. FILM AND MEDIA MAGNET The Film & Media Magnet program provide a diverse learning environment for interdisciplinary exploration in the cinematic arts as well as other media, including social media. Even if film and media is not a career choice, the skills learned through this program (such as technology and collaboration) are beneficial no matter what career you choose. Apply online at eChoices.lausd.net Opens October 2nd / Due November 9th 4201 FOUNTAIN AVE • LOS ANGELES, CA 90029 kingms.org • friendsofking.org • email: [email protected] • (323) 644-6708 • (323) 644-6710 Los Feliz Ledger They spend their days in science and tech basketball, soccer, and more. Weekly graders travel to Washington D.C. and trip Cheremoya Avenue Elementary Tours: Fall tours take place October labs, dance and art studios, and studying chapels are grounded in Judeo-Christian fees are included in annual tuition. 6017 Franklin Ave. through December. Tours are required for Hebrew and Judaic studies. Each grade practices but embrace and celebrate Los Angeles, CA 90028 admission. level focuses on a year-long tikkun many religions of the world. Chandler School (323) 464-1722 olam project that provides ongoing op- 1005 Armada Dr. www.cheremoya-lausd-ca.schoolloop. Children’s Community School is a small, portunities to participate in “repairing the Cathedral Chapel Pasadena, CA 91103 com progressive school dedicated to teaching world” and integrates the values of social 755 S. Cochran Ave. (626) 795-9314 x177 Grades: Pre K-6 children to think for themselves, collabo- action into daily activities. Los Angeles, CA 90036 www.chandlerschool.org Student body: 328 rate successfully with others, and take (323) 938-9976 Grades: K-8 Public or private: Public responsibility for their own educations. Camino Nuevo Charter Academy www.cathedralchapelschool.org Student body: 450 Founded on the democratic principles 3435 W Temple St. Grades: K-8 Public or private: Private 2015 marked the 100-year anniversary of diversity and citizenship, CCS instills Los Angeles, CA 90026 Public or private: Private Tuition: $23,120-$24,470 with addt’l fees of Cheremoya Avenue Elementary, which compassion, confidence, and a lifelong (213) 417-3400 Tuition: $4,405-$5,075 per year with Tours: An Open House will be held on Sat- was recognized by the California Depart- love of learning. The CCS curriculum is www.caminonuevo.org additional fees urday, October 14 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. ment of Education as a Distinguished geared towards helping children reach Grades: Pre-K-12 Tours: Every Tuesday between 8:30 a.m. School for academic achievement and their academic potential and contribute Student body: Eight campuses serving and 12:00 p.m. Pasadena’s Chandler School is an inde- community participation in 2014. Cher- to society in a meaningful way. approximately 1,500 students pendent, coeducational K-8 school near emoya recently completed an outdoor Public or private: Public Located in Los Angeles’s Mid-Wilshire the legendary Rose Bowl. Their mission is learning center and green space and of- Citizens of the World Charter district, Cathedral provides a challeng- to provide students with the most academi- fers G.A.T.E. enrichment programs includ- Schools Innovation, equity, and excellence are part ing and comprehensive curriculum and cally challenging education in a nurturing, ing Gardening, Arts, Drama, Playwriting, www.citizensoftheworld.org of the core values at Camino Nuevo Char- strengthens the Catholic identity of its balanced and diverse environment. Robotics, Dance, and more. Grades: K-8 ter Academy (CNCA). Founded in 2000, students by incorporating Bible teach- Chandler students gain a love of learning, Student body: 770 the network of high-performing public ings, character building, and Christian a means of thinking independently and an Children’s Community School Public or private: Public Charter schools on 8 campuses serves students living into the school culture. Each day ability to work collaboratively. Chandler 14702 Sylvan St. residing in “historically underserved” opens at assembly with prayer based also seeks to develop good character, Van Nuys, CA 91411 CWC Hollywood areas of Central Los Angeles such as on the Gospel message and closes with self-reliance and a commitment to com- (818) 780-6226 1316 N. Bronson Ave. MacArthur Park, Pico-Union, and Wilshire classroom prayer. Cathedral offers Math munity. Students in grades 6-8 participate http://www.ccsteaches.org Los Angeles, CA 90028 Corridor. CNCA seeks to educate students Honors and Spanish, which children in outdoor trips—rock climbing in Joshua Grades: K-6 (323) 464-4292 via a college preparatory program to be start learning in Kindergarten.