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Our 10 Best Private High Schools in Los Angeles
Private high schools in Los Angeles offer a top-notch, high-quality education that can truly unlock your child’s full potential in preparation for college. Secondary education is one of the most critical stages of your child’s educational journey. It’s a place where students can choose their own classes, engage in extracurricular activities, explore their interests, discover new skills, and reach their full potential. Enrolling their kids in the best private high schools in Los Angeles is paramount for parents.
LA teens gain cash and skills in high-demand trades
Remember shop class in high school? Or maybe you went to a trade school to learn how to fix a car and properly use a blowtorch. But with school cuts and new technology, those classes are becoming less available and less desirable — despite a growing need for skilled trade workers.
JumpStart Supports New Poly Students
JumpStart is a transitional program that provides a cultural welcome, community network, and leadership development for Middle School and Upper School students new to Poly from non-independent schools. It elevates the cultural wealth inherent in students and allows them to feel valued and add value to the Poly community. JumpStart is an exceptional experience for students to develop connections prior to the start of school and to be part of a special cohort that continually enriches one another.
Los Angeles Mission hosting virtual back-to-school supplies drive
LOS ANGELES - A local nonprofit is hosting an online back-to-school drive for kids facing homelessness. Los Angeles Mission, the nonprofit working to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, shared a link for families looking to help the unhoused students ahead of the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Below is...
San Marino Schools Foundation Thanks Donors for $2M Grant to SMUSD
San Marino Schools Foundation thank you for all of your support during the 2023-2024 school year. Your donation, combined with many others, allowed us to fulfill a grant of over $2,000,000 to the San Marino Unified School District (SMUSD). The granted funds are utilized by SMUSD to fund full-time teaching...
Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional
LOS ANGELES - The ACT college admissions exam is set to undergo major changes starting in the spring of 2025. The exam will be shortened, and the science section will become optional, according to an announcement by ACT CEO Janet Godwin. Why the changes matter. Godwin says these new updates...
John Legend Teams Up With Box Tops For Education To Introduce An Environmental Science Space For Students At An L.A. School
John Legend is helping create a brighter future for students. According to a news release, the “All of Me” singer partnered with Box Tops for Education to support students at Westport Heights Elementary School, a Title 1 school in Los Angeles, CA. With $30,000 from Box Tops, the school plans to invest in the children… Continue reading John Legend Teams Up With Box Tops For Education To Introduce An Environmental Science Space For Students At An L.A. School
La Puente’s School Supply Distribution
Distribution this year we will be reaching Moffat, Fort Garland, Crestone, Monte Vista, Antonito, and San Luis. Antonito Schools—Scheduled for distribution on July 29th from 11-3 p.m. at the school. 13099 Co Rd G, Antonito. San Luis—July 30th, 9:00am to 1:00pm at American Legion Post. 142 302 4th...
ABVM Odyssey of the Mind Team: 10X Regional Champs, 4X State Champs, Top 15 World Finalists!
Odyssey of the Mind is an international academic extracurricular competition that challenges students to work in collaborative teams to solve complex problems. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (ABVM) Odyssey of the Mind Teams, has distinguished itself in this competition under the guidance of parent coaches. ABVM has achieved remarkable success, being crowned 10-time Regional Champions and 4-time State Champions (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023). Their accomplishments also include competing in the World Finals multiple times, with several top-15 placements.
Hart District Appoints Susan Kim New West Ranch Assistant Principal
The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board unanimously approved the appointment of Susan Kim as the newest assistant principal at West Ranch High School. Kim completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California at Berkeley in Berkeley, CA. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 2006. In May of 2011, she received her Master’s Degree in Teaching from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. She began her educational career in Fort Worth ISD and taught in Dallas ISD and Plano ISD. She then served in the role as an LPAC (English Proficiency) Compliance Coordinator for Dallas ISD.
Loyola of L.A. 2024 VolleyballMag Boys High School Team of the Year
It never hurts to have the national player of the year on your team. But for Loyola High School of Los Angeles, UCLA-bound Sean Kelly was not the sole reason for its success. “They bought into the culture and the discipline needed to do what we did,” Cubs coach Michael Boehle said. “They bought into the concept of playing together and trusting each other. They bought into the Loyola way. It was pretty standard from the beginning. Last year, they got a taste, actually a little more than a taste. Sean and I met and he told me, ‘Let’s go out and get another. Guys bought into their roles. We had outstanding players and human beings, but we had to get everybody to buy in. That was the most important part.”
Empowering Minds and Hearts: Discover Holy Family Catholic School
At Holy Family Catholic School, the faculty empowers students to seek knowledge, use their God-given talents to serve others, and embark on an educational journey that will last a lifetime. The curriculum is designed to foster not only a foundation of academic preparedness but also a deep and abiding sense of faith and the integration of values-based decision-making.
GHS wins 3 of 4 in Lynwood Passing Invitational
After its best season in nearly a half of century last fall, Gardena High’s football team is gearing for this fall by playing in several passing leagues and invitationals. Last Saturday, the Panthers vied in the Lynwood five-team Invitational where it won three games and lost one. Gardena recorded wins over Hawthorne, Lynwood and Lynwood Firebaugh and lost to Compton.
NBC4 AND Telemundo 52's Supporting Our Schools to Provide School Supplies to Local Students
NBC4 and Telemundo 52 have partnered with the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles and the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) to host a series of back-to-school events where NBC4 and Telemundo 52 talent will be on hand to distribute backpacks and school supplies to students. The backpacks and supplies will be distributed on a first come first served basis, while supplies last.
High School Students Receive an Introduction to Aircraft Mechanics in Free Summer Program
For decades, the North Valley Occupational Center (NVOC) has offered adult students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) the opportunity to learn about aircraft maintenance providing them with hands-on training at Van Nuys Airport. But for the first time this summer, the center opened its doors to high...
Culver City Teachers Endorse Lachman
Culver City Federation of Teachers, the union representing Culver City Unified educators, endorsed Andrew Lachman for Culver City Unified School District Board of Education. "As an incoming middle school parent who has an education, legal, and policy background with experience on CCUSD committees, we believe Andrew Lachman has the right combination to bring people together to focus on the best interests of the Culver City students, teachers, and staff," said CCFT Political Director Pamela Greenstein.
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