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Los Angeles Times:

Sandy Eiges of Los Angeles school placement service
LA School Scout (www.LAschoolscout.com) was interviewed regarding the effect on students of Beverly Hills Unified School District's Board of Education vote not to renew permits for the eighth-graders and other elementary students.
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The following are the events scheduled for just the next week.

26 January 2012

Citizens of the World Charter School (Hollywood) - Evening Information Session - from 7.00pm until 8.00pm (view link)

Evening Information Session Small Auditorium TO RESERVE A SPOT ON A TOUR EMAIL INFO@CITIZENSOFTHEWORLD.ORG ***You may also RSVP for a tour by calling our office at 323-464-4292 and speaking with Angelica or Zina. We can accommodate approximately 30 adults per tour. Tours are for adults only – please do not bring children. The tour will last approximately 60 to 90 minutes depending on the number of questions asked. All tours will be conducted at our campus (co-located on the campus of Le Conte MS) at 1316 N. Bronson Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028. Our entrance gate is off of Bronson Ave at Fernwood Alley north of Fountain south of Sunset. You may park on the street and enter through our main gate on Bronson Avenue. Please be sure to read the signs for street parking.

La Ballona Elementary - from 7.30pm until 8.30pm (view link)
10915 Washington Blvd, Culver City
English only plus dual language Spanish immersion program

Catholic Schools Information Night - from 8.00pm until 9.30pm (view link)
St. Anne School, 2015 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica
The following schools will be attending this event: St. Anne St. Sebastian St. Timothy

27 January 2012

Chandler School (Pasadena) - Lower School Tour - from 10.00am until 11.00am (view link)

Adults only. Campus tours are scheduled by appointment after an application has been received. All tours are from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

British-American School, Los Angeles - from 10.30am until 11.30am (view link)
1220 2nd Street Santa Monica
Kindergarten Information Meeting Rsvp to 424-645-2330

28 January 2012

Sierra Canyon School - Lower School Admissions Campus Preview - from 11.00am until 12.30pm (view link)

Lower School Campus: 11052 Independence Avenue (818) 882 8121

Da Vinci Charter High Schools - Information Meeting - from 11.00am until 1.00pm (view link)

High school Information Meetings are not mandatory, but we strongly urge you to attend to learn about our programs, curriculum and enrollment process. You will also have an opportunity to meet some of our faculty and staff, current students and families. All K-12 meetings will take place at 13500 Aviation Blvd., Hawthorne, CA, 90250

29 January 2012

St. Marks, Venice - Open House - from 11.00am until 2.00pm (view link)

New Community Jewish High School - Open House - from 11.30am until 1.00pm (view link)

Open Houses give prospective families the opportunity to experience the NCJHS community. The program includes a time to get acquainted with faculty representing all academic departments, including Athletics and Informal Education; a presentation by Dr. Bruce Powell, Head of School, on the school’s vision and philosophy; personal perspectives from students; a separate question/answer session for prospective students with Tammy Shpall, Ninth Grade Dean, and a student panel; a separate question/answer session for parents with Dr. Powell and a student panel; and information tables. Refreshments are served. RSVP: http://ncjhs.org/forms/openhousersvp.php or call the Office of Admissions to RSVP - (818) 348-0048

St. Anne School Open House - from 12.00pm until 2.00pm (view link)
2015 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica

Rolling Hills Country Day School - Annual Open House - from 2.00pm until 4.00pm (view link)

Open to the entire family. Tour the campus and meet the full faculty. Call the Admissions Office at (310) 377-4848 x. 22 to learn about our Open House, evaluation dates, and campus tours.

30 January 2012

Pacifica Christian High School - Preview Day - from 9.00am until 2.00pm (view link)

Join us in the month of January as Pacifica opens up its doors to prospective students. There is nothing more telling for a student about the quality of a school like spending an entire day on campus. Your son or daughter will join Pacifica students to experience a day in the life at Pacifica. Students will begin their day with presentations on academics, athletics, and the arts. From there, shadow day students will team up with the Pacifica student body as they experience engaging lectures on European expansionism of the late 15th century, group discussions on fate and free will from Oedipus Rex, and read Roman theology in original Latin text. Registration for preview days will become available in October. Preview Days at Pacifica are available to all prospective students who are currently enrolled in 8th, 9th, or 10th grades. Pacifica Christian High School, 1730 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403 Please enter through gate on 18th Street Quick Notes: - Students will visit 5 courses (1 class in the Arts). - Interact with Pacifica teachers and students. - Visit a Pacifica club - Lunch will be provided. - And much more. Registration should be available at the following URL by sometime in October: http://www.pacificachristian.org/324542.ihtml

Crossroads School - Admissions/MS Student Chat - from 5.00pm until 6.30pm (view link)

The 21st Street Campus Middle School, Upper School, and Administrative Offices 1714 21st Street Santa Monica, CA 90404 310.829.7391 Location: Community Room

The Knowing Garden - from 8.00pm until 10.00pm (view link)
Redondo Beach
Changing Education Paradigms - TKG Enrollment Event. The Knowing Garden is located in St. Andrew’s, 301 Avenue D, Redondo Beach Contact them at HYPERLINK "http://www.knowinggarden.org"; www.knowinggarden.org

31 January 2012

Chandler School (Pasadena) - Middle School Tour - from 10.00am until 11.00am (view link)

Prospective student and parent(s). Campus tours are scheduled by appointment after an application has been received. All tours are from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Anza (K-5) Wiseburn School District - Tour - from 10.00am until 12.00pm (view link)

Each tour is limited to the first 15 respondents. To sign up for one of our tours, please RSVP to agalindo@wiseburn.k12.ca.us Please indicate in your email, the following: Date - please list two dates in case we can't honor your first choice School site Your child(ren)'s grade in September 2012

Sierra Canyon School - Lower School Admissions Coffee - from 10.30am until 12.00pm (view link)

Lower School Campus: 11052 Independence Avenue (818) 882 8121

1 February 2012

Chandler School (Pasadena) - Middle School Tour - from 10.00am until 11.00am (view link)

Prospective student and parent(s). Campus tours are scheduled by appointment after an application has been received. All tours are from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

St. Timothy School - Tour - from 10.00am until 11.00am (view link)

New Los Angeles Charter School - Open House - from 7.00pm until 9.00pm (view link)

No RSVP necessary.

St. Monica Catholic Elementary School - K-8 Open House - from 8.00pm until 10.00pm (view link)

In the school auditorium.

2 February 2012

PS #1 - Tour - from 9.50am until 11.50am (view link)

Our tours include: an overview of our educational philosophy and curriculum presented by Joel Pelcyger, founding Head of School; a visit to our classrooms; and a question and answer period presented by a panel of teachers, administrators and parents. NOTE: Tour dates are subject to change/cancellation. We will confirm reservations by e-mail, one week prior to the scheduled tour date. Make a reservation here: http://www.psone.org/admissions/tours/

Chandler School (Pasadena) - Middle School Tour - from 10.00am until 11.00am (view link)

Prospective student and parent(s). Campus tours are scheduled by appointment after an application has been received. All tours are from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Citizens of the World Charter School (Hollywood) - Tour - from 10.00am until 11.00am (view link)

TO RESERVE A SPOT ON A TOUR EMAIL INFO@CITIZENSOFTHEWORLD.ORG ***You may also RSVP for a tour by calling our office at 323-464-4292 and speaking with Angelica or Zina. We can accommodate approximately 30 adults per tour. Tours are for adults only – please do not bring children. The tour will last approximately 60 to 90 minutes depending on the number of questions asked. All tours will be conducted at our campus (co-located on the campus of Le Conte MS) at 1316 N. Bronson Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028. Our entrance gate is off of Bronson Ave at Fernwood Alley north of Fountain south of Sunset. You may park on the street and enter through our main gate on Bronson Avenue. Please be sure to read the signs for street parking.

Burnett (3-5) Wiseburn School District - Tour - from 10.00am until 12.00pm (view link)

Each tour is limited to the first 15 respondents. To sign up for one of our tours, please RSVP to agalindo@wiseburn.k12.ca.us Please indicate in your email, the following: Date - please list two dates in case we can't honor your first choice School site Your child(ren)'s grade in September 2012

 

What We Do

If you have been scouring the Internet searching for information or help with getting your child into the right Los Angeles preschool, private school or public school then you have come to the right place.

That's what we do - we provide you with that information and help.You may engage our services for as little as just a telephone consultation or as much as a personalized plan and assistance in executing it.

L.A. School Scout was created to take the anxiety out of the process of finding the right Los Angeles private school, preschool or public school for your child and your family - we have answers to your questions on how to navigate your school options, from the decision-making to the application process.  Whether it's a private school in Los Angeles, a public, parochial, charter or magnet school, there is a school out there for your child.  Services include referrals to “best match” schools. Based on your needs, services provided may include:

  • Research into appropriate placements, including charter, magnet, public, parochial and private schools
  • Information on different educational approaches
  • Customized school list
  • Tour and/or open house dates and application fee requirements
  • Brochures and school materials
  • Scheduling of all school tours, as needed
  • Assistance in crafting a compelling application
  • Application deadline reminders
  • Tour/application status tracking
  • Consultation during the decision-making pro\cess

Out of area and/or rush placements upon request.

  • Why go this alone when you can just pick up the phone and get help?
  • Why waste your precious time trying to sift through mountains of information when we already have the information you need?
  • Why take a chance navigating the maze of choices when you can leverage your child's possibilities by gaining from LA School Scout's experience?

L.A. School Scout helps clients make informed and thoughtful choices about the schools that will best suit their family. Our mission is to promote, encourage and applaud children's enthusiasm for school and learning; take the mystery and anxiety out of the school finding process for parents; and provide clients with comprehensive information on all of their educational choices. Your school search can be customized to meet your specific educational needs. For more information about our services, please contact L.A. School Scout at 877.877.6240, or

Email:  sandy at LA School Scout.com

Los Angeles Relocation

From the Washington Post:

How the war on teachers is changing the profession

This was written by educator Anthony Cody, who worked for 24 years in the Oakland schools, 18 years teaching science at a high-needs school and six years as a mentor and coach of teachers. He is a National Board-certified teacher . A version of t his post appeared on his Education Week Teache...

01/27/12 3:41 pm

MoCo to drop standardized test for second graders

Good for Montgomery County Public Schools Supt. Joshua Starr: He has decided to stop giving the TerraNova 2 standardized test to second graders in a move to save money and reduce the number of tests young children are forced to take. Read full article >>

01/27/12 1:00 am

The most, least literate big U.S. cities

Washington, D.C., is the most literate big city in the United States, and Bakersfield, Calif., the least, in the newest annual rankings that consider factors including the population’s education level and the number of bookstores. Read full article >>

01/26/12 9:22 am

The big flaws in Obama’s education argument

This was written by educator Anthony Cody, who worked for 24 years in the Oakland schools, 18 years teaching science at a high-needs school and six years as a mentor and coach of teachers. He is a National Board-certified teacher . A version of t his post appeared on his Education Week Teache...

01/26/12 2:00 am