Vision and Mission
Vision
We expect students who graduate from UCLA Community School to enter the adult world as confident and capable human beings, prepared to succeed in college, pursue meaningful careers, and participate in our democracy. The adults that support these students will know them well and ensure that each engages in scholarship that is challenging and relevant to their lives.
Core Competencies
We expect both students and teachers at the UCLA Community School to develop four core competencies:
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Self-directed, passionate learner
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Mastery of academic content knowledge
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Biliterate, bilingual, and multicultural
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Active and critical participant in society
Core Beliefs
Language and Culture
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We believe that culture is central to learning and human development.
Community
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We believe that every individual is an important member who contributes and participates in the community that is respectful, productive, inclusive, and antiracist.
Social Justice and Civic Participation
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We believe that the purpose of schooling is to guide all learners, both students and adults, to think critically of the world around them, empower them as agents of social change, and promote democratic practices.
Mission
UCLA Community School prepares all students to live rich and meaningful lives by providing a rigorous dual language instructional program within a strong supportive community that leads to college, careers, and civic participation.
