Middle School 6-8
Philosophy
As the transition between the lower grades and high school, the middle school provides a nurturing student-centered learning community. Instruction is cored in 6th grade to enable students to develop close relationships with two content teachers (math/science and English/history).
In 7th and 8th grades, students move upstairs and rotate across core classes and project-based seminars, supported by the same advisor for two years. 7th and 8th students demonstrate their learning at the end of 8th grade before they culminate to the high school.
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Dual Language TK-10th
For our youngest students, these experiences start in a Transitional Kindergarten class to build a foundation for passionate and active learning. Building on the language assets of our families, all elementary students participate in a dual language program (Spanish/English or Korean/English) where students receive language and content instruction in two languages. The instruction integrates translanguaging pedagogy and evidence based literacy practices to support students' bilingual development.
In the secondary grades students take content classes in Spanish enhancing their academic language and content knowledge in two languages.
Dual Enrollment 8-12th
The school also partners with Los Angeles City College, as part of the SuperGrad Program, to offer several college-level courses each semester starting in 8th grade. College classes are available to all students through dual enrollment which are embedded in the school day as well as offered after school.
Seminar 6th-12th
The Seminar program offers students the unique opportunity to explore their interests and passions through interdisciplinary, project-based classes. In these student selected seminars, learning extends beyond the classroom as students engage in hand-on-experiences and collaborate with community partners. Each semester culminates in a showcase where students present their work and share their learning journeys with the school community, celebrating their growth and creativity.
Advisory 6th-12th
The Advisory program serves as a powerful tool to deepen the school’s vision that prepares all students for college, work, and civic participation and that personalizes learning for each student focusing on specific, grade appropriate elements and practices that will encourage students’ progress to achieving the 4 Core Competencies.
