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City School West Adams
CitySchoolWestAdams.org
The mission of City School West Adams is to provide an outstanding public elementary school education to a socioeconomically, culturally and racially diverse community of students through a dual-language program. Our end goal is to create fully bilingual and bi-literate global citizens. Who?
comprehend concepts instead of learning through memo-
In 2011, a group of moms in West Adams were frustrated
in its students independent thinking, imagination and
with the lack of quality schools in the community and de-
a life-long passion for learning while emphasizing all
cided to start a charter school. After months of meetings,
academic subjects.
many school tours and lots of research, they reached out to educators, charter founders, principals and parents in order to be as informed as possible as they set out on the gargantuan task of starting a quality charter school. It is our hope that City School West Adams will open in
rization. It is City School West Adams’ goal to inspire
Our school will be 50% low income and will rely heavily on parent volunteers throughout the year to help create a school that best reflects our community and city. Additionally, we will strive to make all students global
the fall of 2013.
citizens by incorporating not just language, but the
What?
spoken into the curriculum.
City School West Adams will be exceptional in that it
In addition to becoming bilingual and bi-literate, our
will offer an outstanding public education to a socioeconomically, culturally and racially diverse community of students in a dual language immersion setting. We will offer at least one language track—Spanish. In kindergarten and first grade 90% of the day will be in the target language (Spanish) and the remaining 10% will be taught in English. As students matriculate, English will increase as the language of instruction by 10% every year, so that by 5th grade the instruction will be in 50% English/50% target language. The school will open with Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades. We will add a grade each year. Our educational philosophy is progressive, hands-on and experience-based so that children will be encouraged to
culture of the countries where those languages are
students will become critical thinkers, problem solvers and will have a greater connection to those in their community and around the world. In a supportive and dynamic learning environment, our students will be given individual attention where they will learn together and from each other in an inquiry-based curriculum that fosters creativity and academic excellence. With the participation of our local community and Spanish-speaking countries around the world, we will strive to develop every child’s confidence, potential and individual responsibility as global citizens.
Why? Why immersion? Research shows being bilingual makes you smarter! It can have a profound effect on your brain, improving cognitive skills and the brain’s so-called executive functions — such as planning, problem-solving, critical thinking, perspective-taking and even empathy. A dual language immersion program is designed to educate BOTH native English speakers and English language learners within the same classroom, and fulfill for both groups the goals of full bilingualism and bi-literacy, grade-level achievement, and multicultural competency. Studies show that an early start, two way bilingual immersion program is the ONLY program that successfully and completely closes the learning and academic achievement gap between ESL (English as a Second Language) and EL native speakers. Studies also show that in all subjects including English, these students perform on par with, or often BETTER than native English speakers receiving English only instruction.
is one of the most architecturally diverse in the country and contains the highest concentration of historic cultural monuments in Los Angeles. City leaders and Hollywood stars of the silent era built homes here and the area was also a favorite among black celebrities in the 1940s and 1950s; notable residents included Hattie McDaniel, Joe Louis, Little Richard and Ray Charles.
Why Spanish? Spanish is the official language of over 20 countries including Spain and almost every country in South America and it is estimated that there are 400 million people who speak Spanish as their native language. Here in Los Angeles, Spanish is a dominant language and West Adams has a very large Latino population, which makes it an ideal location for a dual-language immersion school. Lastly, it is important for the first and second-generation Latino families in Los Angeles to maintain a connection with their non-English speaking family and with their heritage. Our dual-language immersion and culturally
Per the 2000 Census and 2008 LA Dept. of City Planning Estimates, the population of the West Adams neighborhoods is approximately 147,329 and is about 63.5% Latino, 17.6% Black, 9.6% Asian, 7.4% White, 1.9% Other and the median income is $28, 000. West Adams is one of the most economically and racially diverse and densely populated areas in all of Los Angeles.
We want an inclusive school that serves all children, believes completely in their potential and knows that they are capable of great things in the community of Los Angeles and the world. We are determined to give these children the school that they deserve.
enriched curriculum will create fully bilingual and
No school is built by a few individuals. It takes a
bi-literate citizens of Los Angeles, the US and the world.
community of parents, educators, community activists and philanthropists who believe in this mission
Where? West Adams is located in the center of Los Angeles, stretching from West Boulevard on the west to Figueroa Street on the east, and from Pico Boulevard on the north to Jefferson Boulevard on the south. Anchored by Adams Boulevard and USC and just west of downtown, this area
and these children so we need your help to make this school a reality.
Please join us on this journey as we create City School West Adams Charter School! City School West Adams — The World is Ours
For more information about our school or how you can get involved, please contact us at [email protected]
CitySchoolWestAdams.org
CitySchoolWestAdams.org
The mission of City School West Adams is to provide an outstanding public elementary school education to a socioeconomically, culturally and racially diverse community of students through a dual-language program. Our end goal is to create fully bilingual and bi-literate global citizens. Who?
comprehend concepts instead of learning through memo-
In 2011, a group of moms in West Adams were frustrated
in its students independent thinking, imagination and
with the lack of quality schools in the community and de-
a life-long passion for learning while emphasizing all
cided to start a charter school. After months of meetings,
academic subjects.
many school tours and lots of research, they reached out to educators, charter founders, principals and parents in order to be as informed as possible as they set out on the gargantuan task of starting a quality charter school. It is our hope that City School West Adams will open in
rization. It is City School West Adams’ goal to inspire
Our school will be 50% low income and will rely heavily on parent volunteers throughout the year to help create a school that best reflects our community and city. Additionally, we will strive to make all students global
the fall of 2013.
citizens by incorporating not just language, but the
What?
spoken into the curriculum.
City School West Adams will be exceptional in that it
In addition to becoming bilingual and bi-literate, our
will offer an outstanding public education to a socioeconomically, culturally and racially diverse community of students in a dual language immersion setting. We will offer at least one language track—Spanish. In kindergarten and first grade 90% of the day will be in the target language (Spanish) and the remaining 10% will be taught in English. As students matriculate, English will increase as the language of instruction by 10% every year, so that by 5th grade the instruction will be in 50% English/50% target language. The school will open with Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades. We will add a grade each year. Our educational philosophy is progressive, hands-on and experience-based so that children will be encouraged to
culture of the countries where those languages are
students will become critical thinkers, problem solvers and will have a greater connection to those in their community and around the world. In a supportive and dynamic learning environment, our students will be given individual attention where they will learn together and from each other in an inquiry-based curriculum that fosters creativity and academic excellence. With the participation of our local community and Spanish-speaking countries around the world, we will strive to develop every child’s confidence, potential and individual responsibility as global citizens.
Why? Why immersion? Research shows being bilingual makes you smarter! It can have a profound effect on your brain, improving cognitive skills and the brain’s so-called executive functions — such as planning, problem-solving, critical thinking, perspective-taking and even empathy. A dual language immersion program is designed to educate BOTH native English speakers and English language learners within the same classroom, and fulfill for both groups the goals of full bilingualism and bi-literacy, grade-level achievement, and multicultural competency. Studies show that an early start, two way bilingual immersion program is the ONLY program that successfully and completely closes the learning and academic achievement gap between ESL (English as a Second Language) and EL native speakers. Studies also show that in all subjects including English, these students perform on par with, or often BETTER than native English speakers receiving English only instruction.
is one of the most architecturally diverse in the country and contains the highest concentration of historic cultural monuments in Los Angeles. City leaders and Hollywood stars of the silent era built homes here and the area was also a favorite among black celebrities in the 1940s and 1950s; notable residents included Hattie McDaniel, Joe Louis, Little Richard and Ray Charles.
Why Spanish? Spanish is the official language of over 20 countries including Spain and almost every country in South America and it is estimated that there are 400 million people who speak Spanish as their native language. Here in Los Angeles, Spanish is a dominant language and West Adams has a very large Latino population, which makes it an ideal location for a dual-language immersion school. Lastly, it is important for the first and second-generation Latino families in Los Angeles to maintain a connection with their non-English speaking family and with their heritage. Our dual-language immersion and culturally
Per the 2000 Census and 2008 LA Dept. of City Planning Estimates, the population of the West Adams neighborhoods is approximately 147,329 and is about 63.5% Latino, 17.6% Black, 9.6% Asian, 7.4% White, 1.9% Other and the median income is $28, 000. West Adams is one of the most economically and racially diverse and densely populated areas in all of Los Angeles.
We want an inclusive school that serves all children, believes completely in their potential and knows that they are capable of great things in the community of Los Angeles and the world. We are determined to give these children the school that they deserve.
enriched curriculum will create fully bilingual and
No school is built by a few individuals. It takes a
bi-literate citizens of Los Angeles, the US and the world.
community of parents, educators, community activists and philanthropists who believe in this mission
Where? West Adams is located in the center of Los Angeles, stretching from West Boulevard on the west to Figueroa Street on the east, and from Pico Boulevard on the north to Jefferson Boulevard on the south. Anchored by Adams Boulevard and USC and just west of downtown, this area
and these children so we need your help to make this school a reality.
Please join us on this journey as we create City School West Adams Charter School! City School West Adams — The World is Ours
For more information about our school or how you can get involved, please contact us at [email protected]
CitySchoolWestAdams.org
